The ISC has received much positive comment for their work to support independent education in the face of ideological and politically motivated attack on the sector.
Even critics of the ISC describe them as the "sleepless champion of the sector"[2] and doing so in a "very forthright manner.
The types of partnerships are very varied from academy sponsorship, helping with university entrance, seconding teaching staff, serving as governors at state schools and sharing facilities to partnering for music, drama and extra curricular activities.
In 2011, the ISC challenged the Charity Commission in relation to the latter's statutory guidance on public benefit.
The Upper Tribunal heard the judicial review, which was combined with an Attorney General's reference, over five days in May 2011 and reserved judgment until October 2011.