PARENTS searching for an independent school now have more free information, thanks to help from the latest school guide and CD-ROM.

The 2003 edition of the ISC Guide to Accredited Independent Schools lists all 1275 schools accredited by the Independent Schools Council, their contact details, fees and 2002 GCSE results.

The guide and CD-ROMs are available by phoning 0207 798 1500, or emailing info@iscis.uk.net

For parents with PCs, a CD-ROM version of the guide contains a detailed entry for each school, including information about facilities, subjects offered, special needs provision and availability of scholarships.