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The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools

With 802 Members & growing, we support Independent Schools by offering training, conferences, and advice in addition to Sports & Arts Events.

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ISA Arts@ISAartsUK
Jun 3
Our National Arts Calendar 2026–27 is now live on our website! 📅🎭 We're delighted to share our arts competitions and events taking place throughout 2026–27 🌟 @isaschools
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May 7
“There’s a real danger that it makes children far more socially excluded.” Jonathan Hetherington, head of More House School and chair of ISA, warns of the negative impact the government's SEND reforms could have on pupils' self-confidence. ow.ly/JpNx50YVpiO

Special needs reforms risk 'pushing children out' of education - head

Jonathan Hetherington, head of More House School in Surrey, said the overhaul of special needs provision may lead to 'woeful outcomes' for pupils like his.

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Today we published the ISA Specialist Provision Report. Independent specialist schools aren't on the margins of the #SEND system, they’re holding it together. This report is our contribution to the SEND reform conversation. isaschools.org.uk/resource/r…

Report highlights key role ISA member schools play in SEND education

Across the country, independent schools care for and educate tens of thousands of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Many of these young people have multiple needs...

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The White Paper is here, but how are School Groups reacting? From strategy to Specialist Provision, our latest Round Table tackles the real-world impact on the independent sector. Special Guests: Inspired Learning Group (@ILG_uk_ltd) and Melrose Education. youtube.com/watch?v=YpTo4FTY…
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Our new Inclusive Governor Recruitment Guide, developed with All-In Education and MEGN, gives boards practical steps to get there. ISA members: it's on the guidance page now. Non-members, contact All-in Education or MEGN directly. isaschools.org.uk/about/news…
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Thank you to the contributors for the spring issue of the ISA Journal, which should now have arrived at your schools. You can view digital versions of the ISA Journal on our website: isaschools.org.uk/about/news…
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The Government has published its Schools White Paper. ISA has shared our response, reaffirming that any reform must keep children and young people at the heart of the system. Full statement: isaschools.org.uk/resource/i…

ISA response to the Department for Education white paper

Independent schools play a critical role in delivering the education and care for many thousands of children with SEND across the country. Our schools meet needs and provide capacity and expertise ...

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The Independent Schools Association (ISA) retweeted
ISA Arts@ISAartsUK
Jan 2
🔔 Only one week left to enter 🔔 Find out more: isaschools.org.uk/arts/drama… @isaschools
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In our latest episode of Independently Speaking, we speak with Catrina Lowri, neurodivergent teacher and founder of NeuroTeachers, about partnership, belonging, and practical ways to support neurodivergent pupils in schools. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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The Independent Schools Association (ISA) retweeted
ISA Arts@ISAartsUK
2 Dec 2025
🔔 Only two weeks left to enter 🔔 Find out more: isaschools.org.uk/arts/music… @isaschools
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The Independent Schools Association (ISA) retweeted
ISA Arts@ISAartsUK
1 Dec 2025
Check out our opportunities available now! isaschools.org.uk/arts.html @isaschools
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📣 Don’t panic about FRS 102! Thanks to the “low-value asset” exemption, laptops & tablets can still be treated as operating expenses, in spite of forthcoming accounting changes. Leasing remains a smart way to manage IT costs—especially with @HardSoft_ devicesforteams.hardsoftcomp…
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Amazing performances from ISA Members' schools yesterday at U15 Girls Hockey! Follow the link for results.
ISA Sport@ISAsportUK
18 Nov 2025
The U15's Girls take to the pitch today at Lee Valley. Best of luck to the upcoming superstars! Follow the results isa-u15-girls-hockey-2025.sq…
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The Independent Schools Association (ISA) retweeted
Dr Jill Berry@jillberry102
12 Nov 2025
Aspiring to headship in the independent sector? This online course, from @isaschools, is really good value - £60 for one session, & £110 for both sessions. Open to aspiring heads within & beyond ISA: 9.30-11.45am on 28.11.25 & on 5.12.25. isaschools.org.uk/event-cale…

[SLP] Leadership: Aspiring to Headship (Part 1)

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The Independent Schools Association (ISA) retweeted
ISA Arts@ISAartsUK
14 Nov 2025
🔔 Only two weeks left to enter 🔔 Find out more: isaschools.org.uk/arts/isa-a… @isaschools
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Today we paused and remembered all who gave so much. Lest we forget.
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ISA President Lord Lexden has questioned how VAT on school fees is being used, as ministers fail to say how many new teachers have been hired with the revenue raised.
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ISA Podcast: New episode How can schools build true inclusion and belonging? In this episode we talk with Aldaine Wynter about equity, diversity, and global connections in independent education. Listen and subscribe here: isaschools.org.uk/education-…
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The Independent Schools Association (ISA) retweeted
ISA Arts@ISAartsUK
3 Nov 2025
Check out our opportunities available now! isaschools.org.uk/arts.html @isaschools
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Congratulations to the schools selected as winners of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards (@ISParent) for 2025! We will continue to celebrate our Members at the ISA Awards Ceremony on 11 November at our Autumn Study Conference. isaschools.org.uk/awards/isa…
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