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Independent Schools Inspectorate

The body approved by the Department for Education to inspect independent schools in England that are members of the associations in the Independent Schools Council.

Also called
ISI
Used in
England
Topic
Organisations

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Independent school All four UK nations (details may differ)
A school that charges fees and is not funded by the state. Independent schools in England must be registered with the Department for Education and are inspected, but do not have to follow the national curriculum.
Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) England
The body that inspects and regulates schools, colleges, early years settings, children's social care and some training providers in England.

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