The Independent Schools' Bursars Association (ISBA) supports and advises the bursars and senior management staff of more than 1000 independent schools across the UK and overseas.

ISBA services are designed to assist school staff in the successful administrative, financial and operational management of their schools.  Whether it is online, over the phone or in person the ISBA is here to help. 

HMC (the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference) is a professional Association of heads of the world’s leading independent schools.

HMC's schools are individual and distinctive offering parents a rich variety of options when choosing the right education for their child. But, at the heart of every HMC school is a commitment to the benefits of an holistic educational experience: academic excellence coupled with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and exceptional co-curricular opportunities.

Founded in 1879, the Independent Schools Association (ISA) is one of the oldest of the independent schools’ organisations. Since 2014, they have been a registered charity and promote charitable objectives. ISA provides professional support to its 470 member Headteachers. Staff of our Members’ schools benefit from high quality training opportunities and access to a wide range of membership services, while pupils enjoy an extensive programme of local and national Sporting, Arts and Cultural events. 

ISC independent schools are ranked among the best in the world and educate more than 500,000 children in the UK. The Independent Schools Council brings together seven associations to represent over 1,300 independent schools.

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is the body responsible for the inspection of schools in membership of the Associations that make up the Independent Schools Council.

ISI is approved for the purpose of inspection under Section 109 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 and reports to the Department for Education on the extent to which schools meet statutory requirements.