The Benchmark for Independent School Transport Services
The Review
The accreditation review is conducted entirely online. The full particulars of the accreditation review process and the mandatory supporting documentation are comprehensively outlined within the ISTAS Standard. This crucial reference document details all compliance requirements for successful completion.
Management
Operations
Fitness to Drive
This area focuses on the oversight of the transport service and ensures that the operation is governed by robust, compliant, and up-to-date procedures.
Operations cover the day-to-day running of the transport service, focusing on efficiency, customer service, and real-time management of routes and passengers.
This critical area ensures that all drivers are medically and legally fit to operate school vehicles. and considers the specific demands of transporting children.
The review focuses on six critical areas of school transport:
Drivers
Vehicles
Maintenance
This section assesses the professionalism, conduct, and training of the transport staff. Their role is central to the safety and quality of the service.
Reviewing vehicles focuses on ensuring all transport vehicles are appropriate for the service required and meet or exceed all safety and regulatory standards.
This section evaluates the systems and records used to keep vehicles roadworthy and safe, prioritising a proactive, preventative approach over reactive repairs.
Following the successful review, participating schools receive a detailed report outlining the findings and providing, where applicable, clear, actionable recommendations for fully meeting the ISTAS Standard.
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 delivers a demonstrable, long-term return on investment.
Partnering with ISTAS is a clear demonstration that a school prioritises excellence extending its duty of care far beyond the classroom.
The Mark of Excellence
