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Welcome to The Information Standards Board

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ISB hompage image The Information Standards Board (ISB) for education, skills and children’s services (escs) will be the overarching authority and governing body for the management and assurance of information and data standards across the escs system.


Approved ISB information standards will ensure that information is stored in common, consistent formats which will aid front line delivery, reduce bureaucracy and enable a more joined up service.

Latest information

  • ISB Newsletter August 2011

    The August 2011 newsletter is available now, providing an update on the work of the ISB.

    General article  10 October 2011

  • ISB/SIF Association Interoperability Statement

    The SIF Association and the Department for Education announce plans to work together to take forward work on the interoperability of data in the UK education system.

    General article  15 September 2011

  • ISB Stakeholder Event 2011

    A summary of the key points taken from the facilitators’ notes during the table discussions at the annual event held on 22 March 2011.

    General article  09 June 2011

Department for Education - Joint sponsor of the escs ISB (external site, opens a new window)Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: joint sponsor of the escs ISB (external site, opens a new window)The ISB for Health and Social Care: approves information standards for the NHS and adult social care in England. (external site, opens a new window)