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Proposed new independent school standards
We’re seeking views on revised requirements to raise standards regarding curriculum, staff and publishing inspection reports.
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As part of the wider programme of regulatory reform for independent schools, we are proposing to replace the Independent School Standards.
We’re seeking views on the new standards which are designed to raise standards across the independent schools sector in England. Changes to part 2, such as actively promoting fundamental British values, will also be reflected in updated guidance to maintained schools, which will be issued in September 2014.
Please respond to parts 2 and 4 by 10am on Monday 4 August 2014. For the remaining standards, please respond by 10am on Monday 18 August 2014.
Documents
Proposed changes to the independent school standards: consultation documentapplication/pdfLetter from Lord Nash on independent schools regulatory reform programmeapplication/pdfIndependent school standards: showing the proposed changesapplication/pdfProposed new independent school standardsapplication/pdfProposed new independent school standards: government interim responseapplication/pdf