Welcome to ISBA Bursarcast, the podcast designed for everyone involved in the management of independent schools. Whether you work in finance, estates, HR, transport, or any other school leadership role, this podcast brings you the latest sector news, expert insights, and practical advice to support your work.
Each Friday at 4 pm, we deliver in-depth conversations with sector professionals, industry experts, and ISBA members, keeping you informed on the issues that matter most to independent schools.
Tune in for essential updates, best practices, and strategic insights to help your school thrive. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform and stay ahead of the curve with ISBA Bursarcast.
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In this episode of The ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you three key updates that school bursars and operations teams need to know – from immigration changes affecting boarding pupils to increased late pay…
In this episode of The ISBA Bursarcast, we welcome Richard Harris from Class Technology Solutions back to delve into the evolving world of digital infrastructure in independent schools.
From managing …
In this episode of Bursarcast, we’re joined by special guest Arun Kanwar, Managing Partner at Cairneagle, to explore how UK independent schools are adapting to a rapidly changing educational landscap…
📢 Investing in Yourself: Personal Development & The ISBA Annual Conference 🎓
In this episode of Bursarcast, we explore the importance of investing in yourself as a school leader and how the first day …
🚍 The Changing Landscape of Independent School Transport 🚍
Join us for a deep dive into the evolving world of independent school transport with Dominic Kalanatary, Director of Vectare. This episode e…
Tune in for an Inspections special with Durell Barnes and Clare Moore. In this episode, they question whether the new framework 23 is working. They also discuss insights shared by both schools and th…
Tune in for a sustainability special with Nigel Aylwin-Foster from ReEnergise Group as he chats with John Murphie about the current state of energy resources for independent schools. The content is l…
Tune in for a rundown of the week's essentials for Independent Schools, covering sector topics and VAT updates. Joining us in the studio this week is Denise Allen, part of the ISBA Advice and Guidanc…
Listen to all the essential news this week and the VAT headlines from the ISBA.
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This week, Emily Richards, Founder and Director of The Stickman Consultancy, joins us to share her insight into school admissions marketing. She discusses industry trends, sector insights, and pitfal…
Listen to all the essential news this week and the VAT headlines from the ISBA.
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Happy New Year!
Welcome back to the term. Join us in this episode to hear from John Murphie and his vision for the year. We also provide weekly updates and reminders of all the resources available to …
Join us for the final Bursarcast of the year.
With John Murphie in the studio, we look back at the year, the highs, lows and challenges overcome to consider what might be in store for the next 12 mon…
This week, Jo Hall and Hayden Hibbert from allmanhall join us. They provide keen insight into food procurement processes and share best practices to ensure you hit nutritional, economic and sustainab…
This week we are joined by Katie Saunders, Senior Finance Consultant and Customer Care Manager at Furlong. She offers an insight into her experiences with handling VAT in Schools. We get the latest …
Listen in to hear about the New VAT support for Schools from the ISBA and get a preview into an upcoming webinar about Maintaining Financial Flexibility in Challenging Times along with the weeks esse…
Join us to hear all the essential updates for independent schools this week.
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Tune in for this episode to learn about the upcoming HR Conference and hear from an expert speaker, Jonathan Eley ahead of the day.
The independent school sector constantly faces changes, and Employme…
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