If standards are not met
- If your school does not meet the standards on inspection is received, IAPS can support you. Nick Robinson has extensive experience working with schools in this area and would be very happy to offer guidance, both on your action plan and as you prepare for the upcoming Progress Monitoring Inspection.
- Schools receiving a DfE Action Plan Notice should refer to the Independent School Action Plan Guidance. This guidance explains how to produce an action plan that demonstrates how failed standards or EYFS requirements will be fully met.
Concerns during an inspection
- Any concerns should be raised immediately with the Reporting Inspector so issues can be clarified or resolved during the visit.
- If concerns relate to the Reporting Inspector, schools should contact ISI directly on 020 7600 0100 and state that the call concerns an on‑inspection issue.
- The process for making complaints is outlined here.
Help and advice during an inspection
Independent Schools Inspectorate:
0207 600 0100
Email: [email protected]
Membership Team
Email: [email protected]
Nick Robinson:
Email: [email protected]
IAPS Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support and advice, including counselling, is available to all full Members through our Employee Assistance Programme. To access the EAP services, opt-in here.
Full details for all UK and overseas schools are available on our website.
Applying for a Material Change:
UK Schools planning a material change should seek Secretary of State approval in advance of making any changes. Note that changes may require a material change inspection for approval, and that application for approval to the change should be made six months before it is intended to take effect. More information can be found in the DfE Guidance on applying for a material change here.