Information about the Department's compulsory registration process for all independent schools in England, established under the Education Act 2002.
Independent schools
Registration of independent schools
Guidance and advice on the process for registering an independent school, and information about how to resolve disputes.
General article 03 April 2012
Independent special schools
This page includes information on independent schools as they relate to children with statements of special educational needs (SEN).
General article 22 March 2012
Data collection resource centre
Detailed guidance on data collections aimed at schools and local authorities.
General article 17 February 2012
Registration of independent schools - privacy statement
Information about how your data can or will be used if you register to open an independent school in another European Economic Area.
General article 17 February 2012
