ISBA BURSARCAST

This week, we’re tackling a topic that’s high on the operational agenda: school transport.

Joining us are:

• Dominic Kalantary, Co-Founder of Vectare, and
• Alex Hume, Operations & Compliance Director at N…

In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we explore how independent schools are using smart technology to strengthen safeguarding and enhance estate security — from discreet vape detection systems to …

This week on the ISBA Bursarcast:
Is solar right for your school—and can it really be affordable, low-risk, and disruption-free?

We’re joined by Chris Styles, Commercial Director at Westwood Energy, t…

This week’s ISBA Bursarcast delivers a fast-paced round-up of the latest regulatory and operational updates for UK independent schools—followed by a practical conversation on risk management with Sar…

In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we speak with Sue Roxby, ISBA’s Head of Advice and Guidance, about the forthcoming member survey and the wider issues currently affecting independent schools.

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Recruitment in independent schools can be challenging – from finding the right skills to ensuring a perfect fit for your school’s unique culture. In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we speak with…

In this week’s ISBA Bursarcast, we guide you through a packed bulletin of sector-wide updates, including significant changes to RSHE guidance, a draft of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and …

This week on The ISBA Bursarcast, we’re joined by Sue Roxby, Head of Advice and Guidance at ISBA, and Hugh Young, Senior Associate at Farrer & Co, to unpack the practical implications of the Employme…

In this week’s episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we cover key updates that every bursar and school leader needs to know before the summer break.

In the news this week:

• The DfE confirms Keeping Children S…

In this episode of The Bursarcast, we’ve got the latest sector updates every independent school bursar should know — from board elections and VAT tweaks to asbestos rules, data law changes, and a new…

In this episode of the Bursarcast, we are joined by Julie Robinson (CEO, ISC) to go over the latest insights around the recent legal challenge brought by the ISC to the High Court around VAT on Indep…

In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we cover the key updates for independent schools this week, including:

• Voting now open for the 2025 ISBA Board elections
• High Court judgment on VAT and school fe…

In this episode, we explore The Art of The Bursar — a timely and insightful new report from the ISBA and RSAcademics. As schools face increasing complexity, financial pressure, and a fast-changing ed…

In this post-conference episode of the Bursarcast, we're joined by Sue Roxby, ISBA's Head of Advice and Guidance, to reflect on all the highlights, insights, and moments of connection from the ISBA A…

In this packed episode of The Bursarcast, we bring you the latest policy and legal updates every independent school bursar should be across, including new developments in employment law, protections …

In this episode of Bursarcast, we’re joined by Ben Lowe from TG Escapes to explore how biophilic design and modular construction are reshaping educational spaces.

Celebrating 21 years and over 800 com…

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Stewart Ward, Head of School Fee Plan, to discuss how independent schools are approaching their financial strategy in 2025 amidst growing concerns aro…

In this episode of The Bursarcast, we’re joined by Robin Bidgood and Scott Morley, Managing Directors at Holroyd Howe, to explore how independent schools can respond to the fast-changing landscape of…

In this episode of The ISBA Bursarcast, we welcome Tim James, Chairman of Schoolblazer, to explore how uniform and sportswear are evolving in the independent school sector—and why it's more strategic…

In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest news headlines for independent school operations, including:

• The end of business rates relief for most private schools
• A look at new duti…