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ISBA BURSARCAST

ISBA
Independent Schools
ISBA
Independent Schools Inspectorate
Sustainability
Martyn's Law
Inspections
Employment Rights Act 2025
Catering In Schools
Vectare
Department For Education
Food Costs
Data Use and Access Act
Food Waste
Data Navigator
HR1 Form
Employment Rights Bill
VAT (value Added Tax)
IDPE
Vape Detection
Crisis Management

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, industr... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of The Bursarcast, we are joined by Julie Robinson, Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Council, and Dr Aidan Tolland, Head of Research and Data at the ISC, to discuss this year’s ISC Census.

The conversation looks beyond head... more

In this week’s ISBA Bursarcast, we round up the key operational and regulatory issues for independent school leaders as the summer break approaches.

The news cycle covers updated ISBA guidance on taking, storing and using images of children, includi... more

This week’s ISBA Newsbeat looks at the operational issues school leaders need on their radar before the new academic year, including TPS changes, statutory mobile phone guidance, VAT year-end considerations, inspection readiness, building safety and ... more

This week’s Bursarcast takes a fuller look at the operational issues independent school leaders need on their radar as term draws to a close.

We cover the ISC Census 2026, including the fall in pupil numbers and why the data matters for admissions, ... more

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Ian (Ian is risk services director at Assured Partners)
Risk services director at Assured Partners, Gallagher
Assured Partners (Gallagher)
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // Employment compliance, inspection readiness and risk resilience ft. Assured Partners (1st May 2026)
Peter Othen
Director of IT at Magdalen College School
Magdalen College School
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // Fee Fraud, Cyber Risk and Future-Proofing School IT ft.iSAMS (24 April 2026)
Simon Freeman
Managing Director of Education at ISAMS
ISAMS
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // Fee Fraud, Cyber Risk and Future-Proofing School IT ft.iSAMS (24 April 2026)
Robin (Holroyd Howe)
Managing Director, Holroyd Howe
Holroyd Howe
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // What does catering now signal about culture, quality and the day-to-day school experience? + Sector updates ft. Holroyd Howe
Scott (Holroyd Howe)
Managing Director, Holroyd Howe
Holroyd Howe
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // What does catering now signal about culture, quality and the day-to-day school experience? + Sector updates ft. Holroyd Howe
James Dobson
Representative from School Scout
School Scout
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // What is the future of school marketing and admissions ft. School Scout + Inspections and Cyber risk updates (27th March 2026)
Richard Monan
Representative from Redwood Collections
Redwood Collections
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // Rising Fee Arrears in Independent Schools ft. RedWood collections + Spring round up (20th March 2026)
Karl Stokes
MD at TG Escapes who specializes in bespoke timber frame modular buildings for education
TG Escapes
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // What Independent Schools Are Building Now ft. TG Escapes + sector news (13th March 2026)
Tim James
Guest from School Blazer
School Blazer
Episode: ISBA BURSARCAST // Uniform Under Pressure: Value, VAT & Kit Choices (ft. Schoolblazer) + the weeks' headlines. (6th March 2026)

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great summary

    The podcast is a really accessible way of summarising the wealth of information in the bulletins, and draws attention to the key points well. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anne-Marie Ridler
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Insightful information

    Great for bursars and leaders in education

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephenB1960
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Isba informative

    Great informative podcast, really appreciate the information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kat McPreece
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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ISBA BURSARCAST // Powering the Future – Energy Innovation for Independent Schools ft.HSEnergy ( 24th October 2025)
Q: Can you share a recent example from an education project?
A typical project uses a 215 kWh outdoor battery located near the main switchboard, capable of saving 30-35% on energy bills by drawing from the battery before the grid, and scalable by adding more units as consumption grows.
ISBA BURSARCAST // Powering the Future – Energy Innovation for Independent Schools ft.HSEnergy ( 24th October 2025)
Q: What does fully funded energy mean for bursars and budgets?
There is no upfront cost; funding is provided by external funders and lenders, with the energy trading revenue used to repay the funder, leaving the school's energy profile unchanged and delivering immediate savings.
ISBA BURSARCAST // Powering the Future – Energy Innovation for Independent Schools ft.HSEnergy ( 24th October 2025)
Q: What sort of savings or returns can schools realistically expect, and what is the payback timeframe?
Savings come from higher self-consumption of solar energy and leveraging nighttime arbitrage with dynamic tariffs; in some cases, 25-30% annual bill reduction is achievable, with no upfront cost and repayment through energy trading revenues rather than school budgets.
ISBA BURSARCAST // Powering the Future – Energy Innovation for Independent Schools ft.HSEnergy ( 24th October 2025)
Q: Could you give us a quick overview of HSEnergy and your work with schools?
Paul explains that HS Energy Group specializes in solar and battery storage, working with Solar for Schools to fund installations via power purchase agreements, and focusing on increasing solar self-consumption with storage to reduce grid dependence and cost.
ISBA BURSARCAST // Crisis Leadership in Focus + New ISI Inspection Trends and Attendance Policy Updates ( 10th September 2025)
Q: How can schools realistically fit crisis exercises into busy terms without it becoming a burden?
Exercises should be short, 45–60 minutes, piggybacked onto existing leadership meetings, and focused on one or two specific roles or decisions to maintain momentum and practicality.

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This show focuses on the operational realities of running independent schools, with a steady emphasis on risk, governance, compliance, and finance. Episodes routinely cover safeguarding, cyber security, regulatory changes, payroll and employment rules, and governance practices, paired with practical checklists and implementation guidance for bursars, heads of operations, and school leaders. A recurring strength is translating policy updates into concrete actions, from information sharing duties and data protection to VAT, procurement, and supplier risk, all framed around improving school wellbeing, safety, and efficiency. Notably, guests come from risk management, IT, and sector service providers, bringing hands-on expertise that helps burs... more

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1. Ian (Ian is risk services director at Assured Partners)
2. Peter Othen
3. Simon Freeman
4. Robin (Holroyd Howe)
5. Scott (Holroyd Howe)
6. James Dobson
7. Richard Monan
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