The Standards Setting Committee (SSC) was formed with delegated authority to write IES. The SSC consists of a number of individuals appointed by the Coalition. Each was selected based on their skills, experience and ability to set IES.

The SSC had responsibility for drafting IES within the parameters laid down for them by the Trustees. They regularly reported to the Coalition to demonstrate progress against agreed milestones. The SSC have also been involved in advising the Trustees and suggesting amendments to the IES. The second edition of the IES was published on the 1st May 2021