The Independent School Transport Accreditation Service

The ISTAS Standard is the foundation for ensuring passenger safety. It provides a structured, comprehensive framework that defines the requirements for achieving ISTAS Accreditation. At its core is the belief that safety is a shared responsibility—every member of the school community has a critical role to play in upholding and sustaining a safer school transport service.

The strategic planning, oversight, and continuous improvement of school transport operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with best practices.

Transport Management

Stakeholder Communication

Vehicle Maintenance

Driver's Roles & Responsibilities

The systematic inspection, servicing, and repair of school transport vehicles to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and fully compliant with regulatory and safety standards.

Encompassing the professional duties, conduct, and safety practices expected of school transport drivers to ensure the well-being of passengers and the efficient operation of services.

The effective exchange of information between all parties involved in school transport—including staff, parents, students, and service providers—to support transparency and safety.

The ISTAS Standard comprises of four key sections

The ISTAS Standard is a clear pathway to accreditation built on the principle of shared responsibility, engaging parents, pupils, school staff, and transport professionals.

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