ISBA BURSARCAST

Join us for a Friday focus session with Jenny Arrowsmith ( Irwin Mitchell) and Rob Pizzi (ISBA) as we discuss the topic of flexible working ahead of the new legislation coming into force in April.  Flexible working is not new to the sector but has grown in popularity recently. With widespread unhappiness amongst teachers and leaders revealed in the latest Teacher Wellbeing survey, there is a rise...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  Listen in to hear about  Budget Updates BSA/ISBA Conference Allergies  Flexible working Member questions Top tip of the week Webinars for March See the latest bulletin here Contact the podcast at podcast@theisba.org.uk Tune in to the ISBA Bursarcast Podcast for a co...

Join us for a Friday focus session with Danielle Bounds, the ICC Sales Director, as we learn about the venue and why it's so special. Danielle has been involved with this groundbreaking conference centre since its inception and invites us to discover the space and its beautiful Welsh setting.  From industry-leading Sustainability to architectural marvels, the space plays host to a range of ev...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  Listen in to hear about  DfE Measles update ISBA Allergy Policy, Code and Register for Schools  Mandatory Reporting Duty for Child Sexual Abuse Update VAT on Fee's ISBA Survey School Works Councils Member questions Top tip of the week Webinars for March See the...

Join us for a Friday focus session with James Garside from VWV as we consider what this new Guidance from the DfE says and what it means for schools supporting gender-questioning children. James breaks down the guidance and examines why certain pieces have been bought in and how schools might best approach changing their settings. Listen to the end to hear candid thoughts about the future of educa...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  Listen in to hear about  VAT Member Survey ISI Complains procedure  Gov guidance on mobile phones Martyn's Law Consultation TPS Band Changes  Member questions Top tip of the week Regional meeting and CPD for February Don't miss the ISBA Early Bird Offer fo...

Join us for a Friday focus session with Natalie Wargent and Nikki Miller from VWV and Rob Pizii from The ISBA as we delve into what the new Protect Duty might mean once it comes into force. Still in its Draft form, Martyns Law, or The Protect Duty is there to make protecting schools easier and help put into place processes. But there is more to it. Listen in to this episode to have it explained an...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  Listen in to hear about  Gender Pay Gap data Martyns Law Consultation NSCS Guidance for Small Organisations ISBA Guidance on Holiday Pay Member questions Top tip of the week Regional meeting and CPD for February Don't miss the ISBA Early Bird Offer for the  Ann...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  Listen in to hear about  Board Presentations to Schools Energy Budget updates Avoiding claims for copyright infringement  Pre-start date digital access for new hires Shared Parental leave tips ISI inspection preparation Top tip of the week Regional meeting and CPD f...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  Listen in to hear about  Measles Material Change Applications Proposed Proprietors of Independent Schools and Chairs of non-maintained Special Schools application process Companies House Measures Day Delegate ticket options Top tip of the week Don't miss the IS...

Join us for a Friday focus session with Kathy Denton.  Her career has spanned from commercial business leader and board member to business psychologist and executive leadership coaching.  Alongside this, she has extensive experience on the board of schools, taking the role of Vice Chair and Chair over ten years.  She shares her insights on school leadership and the triumvirate relationship between...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  Listen in to hear about  Prevent Duty updates Draft Gender Questioning guidance ISC annual census HSE Asbestos campaign Employment law changes in 2024 Equalities Act updates Holiday Pay updates Post Brexit Employment Along with upcoming CPD and events from the ISBA...

Another quickfire episode to bring you up to speed. A flurry of Governmental updates including VAT on School Fees Co-operative Safeguarding Draft Transgender Guidance Overseas teacher recruiting Immigration policies Measles updates We also hear a brief excerpt from a recent webianr on Neuroarchitectural Design delivered by Dr Adam England. Following this we go into detail about the new and upcomin...

This short episode is here to welcome you back to the Bursarcast Spring Season, and let you know what you might have missed between mince pies and festive snoozes and what to be thinking about going forward for this term.  Key takeaways are the upcoming Finance Conference, getting communication with staff and other stakeholders right and possible governmental changes going forward.  Contact the po...

Join us for a Friday focus session with Beverley Bell CBE ( Beverley Bell Consulting ). She gives us the lowdown on a new course for ISBA members which will quash any uncertainty you might have about Minibus usage in schools. From defects to grandfather rights, Minibus Lite's to window discs, there is a lot to think about regarding school transport. The ISBA X Beverley Bell upcoming course ha...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This short, sharp episode brings you updates about ISBA Recruitment and mentoring Reversing the Harpur Trust v Brazel Ruling, and Other Employment Reforms The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 Inspection App update...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This guest-filled episode brings you the latest straight from the source, we hear about  the new Allergy Code and Register from Sarah Knight ( The Allergy Team ),  streamlining your role as clerk to Governors from Rex Sartain ( ISBA )  and Gender Pay Day from Jenny...

Join us for a Friday focus session with Simon Holden (Founder, and MD of CyBur) as we get up to speed on the latest cyber threats to schools. From safer recruitment processes to shoring up 'ports' there are lots of ways to make your school more secure, listen to this episode to hear from a sector specialist about their top tips on creating the best 'Cyber Posture' possible. All...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This episode is here to let you know about the ISBA ICT survey that is currently taking place. We take you through all of the survey details and give you a preview of tomorrow's Friday Focus episode which focuses on Cyber Security.  Contact the podcast at podca...

Join us for a Friday focus session with Abigail Trencher (Head of Education, Birketts) as we unpack, dissect and finally put away the updates on Holiday Pay.  We also discuss how school society and culture are changing and the challenges and pressure produced for all in the Education sector.  All this and more on this episode of the Bursarcast.  Contact the podcast at podcast@theisba.org.uk Tune i...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This episode is jam packed full of guidance and updates to the sector that you need to be aware of, key topics include - Inspection Feedback - Scam Emails - Child Sexual Abuse - Criminal Record Disclosure timescales - Get the best from your Board - Copyright infring...

Join us for a Friday focus session with John Murphie as we hear about what Bursars should be aware of for this week and how to navigate some of the pressures we see ahead.  Featuring discussion on TPS, VAT, International conflicts ( and their effects) along with practical tips for the rest of term and why you should come to the Finance Conference (it's not what you think). All this and more o...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This episode brings you up to date with the latest guidance and regulations, along with some FAQ's from our Bursar community.  We also inform you about the upcoming CPD opportunities from ISBA. Check into last Friday's episode to hear from Kieran Smith, Jo...

Don't be scared of VAT, the Mythbusters are here. Hear the latest guidance on communication and understanding what there is to know about all things VAT for the Independent School Sector on this episode of the ISBA Friday Focus podcast.  We are joined again by friends of the Bursarcast John Murphie and  Kieran Smith (VAT specialist at Crowe),  who dispel any confusion and clean up any misunde...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This episode tells you about the updates to the TPS, new compliance and where to get compliant, along with some correspondence from Bursarcast friends Nikki Miller and Tabitha Cave from VWV. Check into this Friday's episode to hear from Kieran Smith, John Murph...