The Independent Schools' Transport Accreditation Service
Delivering excellence in independent school transport.
ISTAS works with member schools' Admissions and Marketing teams to strategically promote the value of ISTAS accreditation. This is achieved through a collaborative effort to integrate the accreditation into the ISTAS communication channels, including websites and social media. The goal is to highlight the rigorous standards upheld by accredited institutions, from academic provision to pastoral care and extracurricular opportunities.
ISTAS offers Bursars and Business Managers a benchmark for managing the risks involved in school transport leading to a return on investment through increased efficiency, reduced costs, and fewer accidents.
For prospective parents, ISTAS provides a tangible assurance of quality. In a competitive educational landscape, parents are seeking schools that not only promise excellence but can also demonstrate it through independent validation. ISTAS accreditation serves as a recognised hallmark of quality, signifying that a school has voluntarily subjected itself to a thorough and independent review. This offers parents peace of mind - a powerful differentiator that can influence their choice of school.
Delivering Excellence
Safety First
When children feel safe, their overall wellbeing is enhanced, reducing anxiety and promoting a positive school experience.
Strategic Value
By elevating transport to a strategic priority, ISTAS Accreditation delivers a demonstrable, long-term return on investment.
ISTAS Accreditation is a clear declaration that a school prioritises excellence extending its duty of care far beyond the classroom.
Mark of Excellence