Who We Are & What we do
IPSF supports private school leaders across Canada with practical guidance, real-world experience, and a strong professional network.
Running a private school today is complex. Leaders are managing compliance requirements, daily operations, and constant change.
IPSF exists to provide clarity, support, and tools that help school leaders run their schools with confidence.
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Practical Resources
Templates, policies, and tools you can use immediately in your school.
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Professional Learning
Relevant sessions focused on real challenges in private school leadership.
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Operational Support
Guidance to help you manage compliance, systems, and daily operations.
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Leadership Network
Connect with school leaders across Canada facing the same challenges.
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Advocacy & Insight
Stay informed on policy changes and issues impacting private schools.
Executive Director
IPSF is a forum for Accredited Schools or schools which are pursuing Accreditation by a recognized Accrediting Agency.
Christian Bayly is an experienced educator and school leader who has served as a teacher, principal, and administrator across a range of educational settings.
With over 20 years in education, he brings deep experience in school operations, leadership, and program development.
Through IPSF, his work focuses on supporting school leaders with practical guidance, relevant resources, and real-world insight.
CORE VALUES
At the heart of IPSF is a commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration—supporting school leaders and strengthening private education across Canada.
Why IPSF Exists
Why IPSF Exists
Private school leaders are often navigating complex expectations without clear, practical support.
IPSF was created to fill that gap — providing school leaders with guidance, tools, and a professional network grounded in real experience.
Our focus is simple: to help school leaders make confident, informed decisions in their schools.
What Makes IPSF Different
- Built by school leaders, not consultants
- Focused on practical solutions, not theory
- Grounded in real experience in private schools
- Designed for Canadian school contexts
- Focused on clarity, not complexity
Independent and Private School Forum
The Independent and Private School Forum (IPSF) provides members with unparalleled access to education professionals with expertise in a broad range of issues.
We support both accredited schools and those pursuing accreditation, helping them build capacity through knowledge acquisition, understanding current trends, and implementing superior teaching practices.