ISBA BURSARCAST

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...

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 ISBA CEO David Woodgate as he guides us through the most recent government updates that are impacting independent schools, along with some food for thought at a strategic level. Before we get to that, we discuss some updates with KCSiE, The ISB...

Join us in this special episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as we delve into the realm of cybersecurity for independent schools. Our guest expert, Simon Holden, Founder and Managing Director of CyBur, shares his invaluable insights and unravels the secrets to implementing best practices in safeguarding educational institutions. Discover the proactive measures, robust strategies, and cutting-edge techno...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector. We start with announcing the ISBA Mentoring Service, before getting into detail about new Health and Safety regulations to be aware of, from buildings and lung health to Cyber Security and mental health.  Finally, we discuss the new Partnerships workbook and hear som...

Join us on the latest episode of the ISBA Bursarcast as we delve into a crucial and often overlooked topic: menopause in the workplace. Our special guest, Jenny Arrowsmith, a partner from the law firm Irwin Mitchell, brings her extensive knowledge and insights to shed light on this important issue. During the episode, Jenny discusses the challenges that menopausal individuals face while navigating...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector.  We start by thanking everyone who made the recent conference so special, along with a Chat GPT review... Turning to the next section, the ISBA Board of Directors is looking for new members and the Sustainability Survey has been extended. Next, we look at the updates...

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 updates. We start by announcing the release of ISBA's new Inspection App, followed by Political updates and guidance on Charity Financial controls.  Turning to the next section, we look at new guidance for preventing ha...

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 compact episode, featuring Professor Joe Nellis.  We start by letting you know it is the last chance to book for the upcoming ISBA conference, and this really isn't one to be missed. We then discuss some Sustainability Survey news, helping Bursar...

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 compact episode, featuring Nikki Miller and Tabitha Cave from VWV. We start with news about ISC Public Affairs, before discussing Coronation Bank Holiday Entitlement and touching on the Reasonable Force and Restrictive Practices consultation.  We then...

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 jam-packed episode, with three guests! We start with some sector updates and things to be aware of, before hearing from ISBA Head of Advice and Guidance Denise Allen on the recent Q&A from the community.  We then hear from James Winter, Director o...

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 ISBA COO John Murphie as he discusses the fast-approaching conference, detailing what to expect and how to make the most out of it  We also hear from The Allergy Team Founder and CEO, Sarah Knight as we enter Allergy awareness week. Listen in t...

In this episode of ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you the latest updates and insights on various topics relevant to the education sector. Our first segment highlights TPS news before looking at the Online Safety Bill and the new EHRC Report on Children's Rights in Great Britain.  We also touch on the subject of Misrepresentation, Deceit and Fraud from Apogee and the work of the Apogee Action Group...

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 ISBA COO John Murphie as he guides us through the most recent government updates regarding the TPS and how this impacts independent schools.  We also hear some of John's 'hot takes'  such as Harpur vs Brazel, VAT updates and of c...

Welcome to the latest episode of the ISBA podcast,  where we bring you insightful discussions with experts from the independent school sector.  Today's episode is another conference headline sponsor special, and we're delighted to have Chris Pomfret,  Senior Account Development Executive at iSAMS, join us as our guest.  iSAMS is a leading provider of management information systems for sc...

Welcome to the latest special episode of the ISBA Bursarcast podcast, where we bring you insights and expert opinions from the headline sponsors for our upcoming May conference. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Michael Rogers, Head of Business Development in the Education Department at Redwood Collections, as our special guest. Michael will be joining us to discuss the vital role that Redw...