SCIS Press Releases
News releases about the independent schools sector
At key times of the academic year SCIS issues press releases concerning the independent school sector in Scotland. An archive of press releases is available to download, below. Journalists wishing to be added to the distribution list should email here or call 0131 556 2316.
2013
- Charity regulator's latest decision on independent schools (3 May 2013)
- Charitable regulator's review of schools - SCIS (11 January 2013)
2012
- Pupil numbers in independent schools 2012-2013: numbers remain stable overall, day and international boarding numbers rise (22 October 2012)
- SCIS submitted evidence to UK Parliament inquiry into charity law (14 September 2012)
- SCIS tells member schools at its AGM, "Keep calm and carry on" (26 April 2012)
- SCIS Annual Review of 2011
- SCIS iPhone application launched (26 April 2012)
2011
- 17 November 2011 - Four more schools pass the Charity Test
- 1 October 2011 - Excellence in independent schools keeps pupil numbers high: continued stability despite difficult economic conditions
- 26 August 2011 - Five year high: improved pass rates and increased number of A grades - Exam results for independent schools
- 26 August 2011 - Exam Results Table
- 27 April 2011 - 'A challenging education for challenging times' - Scottish independent schools highlight their commitment, contribution and collaboration in education at their AGM and call on the new Scottish Parliament and Government to give schools and pupils time and space to succeed
- March 2011, SCIS response to Hutton Report, Public Pension Schemes and Independent Schools
2010
- September 2010 Pupil Numbers Remain Stable in Independent Schools
- 27 August 2010 Exam results media release - strong performance and improved pass rates
- 27 August 2010 - Exam Results Table
- Media Release, SCIS mid-year report on pupil numbers and response to the Scottish Government's Independent Schools Census, 27 April 2010
- SCIS mid-year report on pupil numbers with charts and tables, 27 April 2010
- Media Release, 23 March, "SCIS appoints new Chairman"
- Media release, 15 March 2010, "SCIS sets out its stall" - Activities and Achievements 2009, Vision and Values 2010
- Annual Report - Activities and Achievements 2009, Vision and Values 2010
