About the ISB

The Information Standards Board (ISB) for education, skills and children’s services in England (escs) is the system-wide authority for all information and data standards. Its mission is to:

• facilitate information sharing across the system
• agree information standards to aid front-line delivery
• improve efficiency, reduce costs and minimise bureaucracy

The ISB is designated as an internal advisory committee, but has ministerial authority to make recommendations and approve decisions on behalf of the system.