ISBL AI, Digital and Data Standards

The ISBL Digital Standards have been created to support schools and trusts in developing their digital capability so they can better lead, manage, and sustain effective digital transformation. These standards provide a clear framework that defines progression from Foundation Practitioner through to Strategic Practitioner, enabling individuals and organisations to benchmark current practice and plan for continuous improvement.

The standards are fully aligned with the Department for Education’s (DfE) digital and technology standards for schools and colleges. They are designed to complement the DfE’s guidance by translating national expectations into practical, role-specific competencies that reflect the operational and strategic realities of school business leadership.

The sustainability standards are an addendum to the ISBL professional standards and therefore should be read in conjunction with these. The ISBL Professional Standards can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF document by clicking here.