The Benchmark for Independent School Transport Services
Support Services
ISTAS extends support by offering bespoke consultancy services to ISTAS accredited schools. Our team provides in-depth, tailored guidance to help schools manage transport challenges. This hands-on approach delivers practical, sustainable solutions.
'Grey' Fleet Operations
Leaving & Vehicle Acquisitions
Locum Transport Managers
Grey Fleet refers to private vehicles (staff's own cars) used for school business. The key issue is that schools school retain a legal Duty of Care for the vehicle's roadworthiness, the driver's licensing, and adequate business-use insurance, which often requires robust management checks.
Utilising professional assistance for the acquisition and leasing of school vehicles is crucial for ensuring a cost-effective and strategic purchasing process, enabling the selection of optimal vehicles at the best price, which ultimately maximises value for the school.
A Locum Transport Manager offers schools immediate expertise to ensure compliance and safety, covering unexpected staff absences with minimal disruption. They provide flexible, short or long-term cover without the commitment and overheads of a permanent employee.
Examples of how we support accredited schools include:
Occupational Health
Stakeholder Communications
Scheduling & Data Collection
Creating Occupational Health policies ensures the school meets its legal Duty of Care for staff driving on school business. These policies protect against liability by ensuring staff are medically fit to drive. Ultimately, this promotes enhanced safety for drivers and pupils, reducing accidents and staff absence.
Effective communication builds parental trust and confidence in the transport service's safety and reliability. It provides real-time updates on delays or emergencies, allowing for prompt incident resolution, which is essential for student welfare and protecting the school's reputation.
Utilising professional assistance for the acquisition and leasing of school vehicles is crucial for ensuring a cost-effective and strategic purchasing process, enabling the selection of optimal vehicles at the best price, which ultimately maximises value for the school.
If you would like further information or wish to discuss a specific project, please use our contact form or email: info@istas.school
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
