The Independent Schools Association (ISA)

With 810 Members & growing, we support Independent Schools by offering training, conferences, and advice in addition to Sports & Arts Events.

[ISA Arts @ISAartsUK]

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 🌟

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[Independent Schools Council @ISC_schools]

“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.

https://t.co/PihskL97pE

[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

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.

https://t.co/tSlA68cQ5M

[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

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. https://t.co/l6O06WUxIL

[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

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.
https://t.co/YjDS1O9aJx

[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

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: https://t.co/6MevSLFe2C

[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

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: https://t.co/pbgAqBDLo5

[ISA Arts @ISAartsUK]

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Find out more: https://t.co/CG23x6fV6Q

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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.
https://t.co/6iHm2im2iR

[ISA Arts @ISAartsUK]

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Find out more: https://t.co/v5hziOd4M1

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[ISA Arts @ISAartsUK]

Check out our opportunities available now!

https://t.co/rf3YBBJQix

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[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

📣 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_
https://t.co/Eo5yQ7VM60

[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

Amazing performances from ISA Members' schools yesterday at U15 Girls Hockey! Follow the link for results.

[ISA Sport @ISAsportUK]

The U15's Girls take to the pitch today at Lee Valley. Best of luck to the upcoming superstars!

Follow the results https://t.co/Nsz8tdIKkg

[Dr Jill Berry @jillberry102]

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.
https://t.co/0qb15Z9TZt

[ISA Arts @ISAartsUK]

🔔 Only two weeks left to enter 🔔

Find out more: https://t.co/8oaIowE0Jb

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[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

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: https://t.co/7fjQff1Nio

[ISA Arts @ISAartsUK]

Check out our opportunities available now!

https://t.co/rf3YBBJQix

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[The Independent Schools Association (ISA) @isaschools]

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. https://t.co/xLbrxY6W7R