ISBA BURSARCAST

This fuller episode covers all the key updates up to Half Term, covering  - Government policies - Future challenges - Safeguarding updates with Emma Swann (HCR) - SEND guidance - Banking Scams - VAT readiness, - and a variety of new legal cases around handling misconduct and dismissal that offer good insight and lessons to be learnt.  All this and more in this episode of The ISBA Bursarcast Contac...

Enjoy a Friday Focus episode on a Thursday...what more could you want? Explore the cutting-edge intersection of education and technology on this episode of The ISBA Bursarcast, the podcast for independent schools in the UK.  In this episode, we delve into the realm of legal best practices and the utilities of AI in independent schools. Our guest, Charlotte Sloan, an employment lawyer at Birketts b...

Explore the intricacies of VAT and the Capital Goods Scheme in independent schools on this episode of the ISBA Friday Focus podcast.  Join us as we sit down with John Murphie and  Kieran Smith, a VAT specialist at Crowe,  who will unravel the complexities of this scheme and explain why it's essential for bursars and financial professionals in independent schools to understand it. Whether you&...

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 new ISI inspection App from the ISBA, updates to child protection in line with KCSIE 2023, opportunities for Interim Bursars, Scam Emails ( again) and more.  Check into this Friday's episode to hear from Kieran Smith and John Mu...

In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast podcast, we explore a critical topic for independent school bursars and educators in the UK. Our special guest, Rebecca Coates from PropertECO, is here to shed light on the issue of radon in schools. Radon, an invisible and potentially harmful gas, can pose a threat to the safety of our school communities. Rebecca will guide us through the risks associated wi...

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 Single Registration ISI changes, Minimum Wage Increases, Scams to be aware of and more.  Rex Sartain joins us from Advice and Guidance to share some of the week's wisdom.  Make sure to tune into this Friday's episode to hear fr...

In this episode of the "ISBA Bursarcast" podcast, we embark on a captivating journey into the world of sustainable education with, Richard Brent, the Bursar of St Faith's School.  Join us as we delve deep into St Faith's remarkable sustainability journey, exploring the innovative initiatives and transformative measures they've undertaken to make their institution more eco-...

In this busy episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This episode lets you know about the Inspection Framework, changes in KCSIE, Subject Access Request guidance, and more Make sure to tune into this Fridays episode to hear from Ben Collingwood on Transgender provision in School.  Contact the podcast at podcast@t...

In this Friday Focus episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we tackle a crucial and timely topic: the provision and guidance surrounding transgender pupils in independent schools in the UK. Join Leo as we dive into a deep conversation about the challenges and best practices for ensuring inclusivity and support for transgender students in educational environments. Our expert guest, Ben Collingwood (Moore...

Join us for this Friday Focus episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as Luke Ryan (General Manager, Zeelo) talks us through the state of school transport and how Zeelo might be there to solve your problems. We also catch up with Neil Cufley, Bursar at Royal Russell School and Chair to the Board of the ISBA and talk about what the future might hold. Discover more from Zeelo at zeelo.co/uk Listen to previou...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  This episode lets you know about the new features and limited free access to the Data Navigator tool, updates to Anaphylactic shock,  Newly Appointed Bursar meetings and some more Of course, we have some Advice and Guidance Q&A's covering topics such as the...

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 short and sharp, delivering updates regarding RAAC, ISBA FAQ documents, the ISC and their tips for getting in touch with your MP, Councillors and Candidates along with lots of upcoming learning opportunities for Bursars and members of support staff. O...

Join us for this Tuesday special of the usual Friday Focus episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as we are joined by Colin Jones and Kathryn Gilbertson of HCR and Rex Sartain from the ISBA.  This episode will cover the issue of RAAC and the intertwined issue of Asbestos that may also be lurking around these midcentury construction headaches.  Listen to previous Friday Focus episodes to hear from other se...

Join us for this Friday Focus episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as David Woodgate (ISBA CEO) talks us through all the ISBA has on offer to help Bursars and sheds a little light on what the sector's future challenges might be.  Listen to previous Friday Focus episodes to hear from other sector professionals offering insights and expertise on the sector Contact the podcast at podcast@theisba.org.u...

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 short and sharp, delivering updates regarding Industrial Action, Cyber Security and lots of upcoming learning opportunities for Bursars and members of support staff. Of course, we have some Advice and Guidance Q&A's and ISBA's top tip of...

Join us for this Friday Focus episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as Denise Allen (ISBA Advice and Guidance) will cover some Financially minded things Bursars might want to consider during the summer break. Listen to previous Friday Focus episodes to hear from other sector professionals offering these insights and expertise on the sector. Contact the podcast at podcast@theisba.org.uk Tune in to the ISB...

Join us for this Friday Focus episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as Rex Sartain (ISBA Advice and Guidance) will join us to touch on some things Bursars might want to think about during the summer break. Listen to previous Friday Focus episodes to hear from other sector professionals offering these insights and expertise on the sector. Contact the podcast at podcast@theisba.org.uk Tune in to the ISBA B...

Join us for this Friday Focus episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as Sarah McKimm and Rex Sartain join us to review the latest updates to KCSiE and best practices for Independent School Bursars.  Sarah goes over the latest additions to the guidance and along with Rex offers an insight into what these changes mean and how Bursars should bring these into practice in the best possible way. Listen to previ...

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 short and sharp, delivering updates regarding Transgender Guidance from the DfE along with a range of training opportunities that are available for members of the ISBA over the coming months; from Suicide prevention to new employment law updates.  Of...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector. Today we have a busy episode with a lot of news.  We start by mentioning the new Data Navigator App and two short films produced to explain them. Next up we look into the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, and the HSE's inspections on Asbestos, ( fortunatel...

Join us on the ISBA BURSARCAST this week as we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector. This episode features Sarah McKimm Some updates regarding the TPS are discussed, along with details of how to book for the upcoming IAPS and ISC SEND Conference. We hear the closing remarks from Sarah McKimm's session on new updates to KCSIE. Be sure to...

Join us on the ISBA BURSARCAST this week as we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector. This episode features John Murphie, ISBA COO. Before we enjoy hearing about all the new services the ISBA has on offer from John, we look into Shared parental leave, the ISBA AGM and registering   your vote, along with warning around pop-up toilets.  Be sure...

Join us in this supplement episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as we explore the exciting and fruitful subject of cross-sector partnerships. Our guest expert, Christina Astin, is a prominent thought leader on partnerships, especially cross-sector, and she helps schools build strategic partnerships for mutual benefit. In today's episode, she shares her wisdom on the subject,  answering questions ab...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector. Today we are joined by Allan Engelhardt of Barnett Waddingham to introduce the new Data Navigator tool. Before we get to enjoy that, we highlight the TPS 2020 Valuation, Welsh Government Reforms, SEND and AP improvement plans, TPS Strategy following SCAPE discount ra...

Join us in this supplement episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as we explore the murky waters of decarbonisation and sustainability in Schools.  Our guest expert, Nigel Aylwin Foster, Business Development Director at ReEnergise, shares his insights for beginning the journey to sustainability and net zero. Nigel goes into detail about understanding your carbon footprint and explains a number of topics t...