ISBA BURSARCAST

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.


The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIO

www.rafikistudio.com

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Recent Episodes
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Leadership, Resilience & Values – Scotty Mills on High-Performance Teams and Inspiring Change (11th April, 2025)
    Apr 11, 2025 – 16:39
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Spring Policy Roundup + Meet the ISBA Chair, Amanda Webb (4th April, 2025)
    Apr 4, 2025 – 23:58
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // 💻 Digital Transformation in Independent Schools: Strategy, AI & Cybersecurity 🔐(28th March 2025)
    Mar 28, 2025 – 30:48
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // What are the options for independent schools in 2025 (21st March 2025)
    Mar 21, 2025 – 29:35
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // What are the costs of not investing in yourself? ft Helen Woods (14th March 2025)
    Mar 14, 2025 – 09:30
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Is your school transport affecting your admissions? ft.Vectare (7th March 2025)
    Mar 7, 2025 – 34:22
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // What have we learned from the new ISI framework? ft Durell Barnes and Clare Moore & weekly headlines (28th February 2025)
    Feb 28, 2025 – 30:00
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Is carbon net-zero for schools a reality? ft. Nigel Aylwin-Foster & John Murphie (21st February 2025)
    Feb 21, 2025 – 21:05
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Weekly updates, VAT news & useful templates ft Denise Allen (14th February 2025)
    Feb 14, 2025 – 17:21
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // All the essentials for this week + VAT News in 10 mins (5th February 2025)
    Feb 5, 2025 – 10:10
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Weekly updates, VAT news & Admissions Marketing insights ft. Emily Richards (31st January 2025)
    Jan 31, 2025 – 21:41
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // All you need to know this week, including VAT headlines (24th January 2025)
    Jan 24, 2025 – 14:34
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // The week's updates in 8 minutes (17th January 2025)
    Jan 17, 2025 – 08:24
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Start the year off with ISBA's support + John Murphie's vision for 2025 (9th January 2025)
    Jan 9, 2025 – 14:49
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Festive yearly review with John Murphie (19th December 2024)
    Dec 19, 2024 – 10:00
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Does your school know the ingredients for success? Insights and tips from allmanhall & weekly updates (13th December 2024)
    Dec 13, 2024 – 29:17
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // How are you coping with VAT ft.Katie Saunders and weekly updates (6th December 2024)
    Dec 6, 2024 – 20:25
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Financial Flexibility, New VAT support and the week's essentials ft.John Murphie & Henrietta Podd (29 November 2024)
    Nov 29, 2024 – 16:25
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Key VAT updates, ISBA changes and the essentials for the week (22nd November 2024)
    Nov 22, 2024 – 16:43
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // 2024 HR conference - A preview with Jonathan Eley (Farrer & Co) (19th November 2024)
    Nov 19, 2024 – 06:51
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // This weeks' updates for the independent sector in 5 minutes (15th November 2024)
    Nov 15, 2024 – 06:28
  • FRIDAY FOCUS // Introduction to the new SEND guidance from Farrer & Co. ft Sophia Coles & Alice Yandle (8th November 2024)
    Nov 8, 2024 – 34:42
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Weekly updates, HR previews ft.Oliver Daniels and HMRC/VAT support ft.John Murphie (7th November 2024)
    Nov 8, 2024 – 16:46
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Key Takeaways from the 30 October Budget for Independent schools ft.John Murphie (5th November 2024)
    Nov 5, 2024 – 13:25
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // The week's updates for the Independent school sector in 8 minutes. (25th October 2024)
    Oct 25, 2024 – 08:30
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // VAT updates and support for schools with John Murphie (18th October 2024)
    Oct 18, 2024 – 13:28
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Good Governance, what does it look like & key updates for the week (10th October 2024)
    Oct 12, 2024 – 10:20
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // What do Asbestos management and Cybersecurity have in common? + HS&E catch up with Helen Woods (4th October 2024)
    Oct 4, 2024 – 13:42
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Are attitudes changing on VAT & weekly updates with John Murphie (26th September 2024)
    Sep 26, 2024 – 08:55
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // A week in review with John Murphie & Are you collecting fees the old fashioned way? ft. Merqury (20th September 2024)
    Sep 20, 2024 – 26:16
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // KCSIE and VAT updates with John Murphie (11th September 2024)
    Sep 11, 2024 – 10:46
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // A week in review, and what's new? (6th September 2024)
    Sep 6, 2024 – 07:26
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Understanding VAT and a Treasury Consultation pending. (30th August 2024)
    Aug 30, 2024 – 08:11
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Key updates before term starts and are you managing your food waste efficiently? An insight with DigiTally (23rd August 2024)
    Aug 23, 2024 – 25:57
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Getting ready for VAT on independent school fee's. Latest insights with John Murphie (17th August 2024)
    Aug 17, 2024 – 08:39
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // What is happening behind the scenes and how to help. Latest insights with John Murphie (10th August 2024)
    Aug 10, 2024 – 10:16
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // What do the recent VAT rules mean for the independent sector? Latest insights with John Murphie (2nd August 2024)
    Aug 2, 2024 – 13:56
  • How are cyber attacks taking place on schools? A discussion with Solis Security
    Jul 24, 2024 – 19:20
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // What the King's speech means for independent schools and HR updates (18th July 2024)
    Jul 18, 2024 – 15:04
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Quickfire updates and upcoming events (11th July 2024)
    Jul 11, 2024 – 09:14
  • Post election route map with John Murphie (5th July 2024)
    Jul 5, 2024 – 10:05
  • How is VAT going to affect school architecture and is your finance system ready for change? ft Kennedy Woods and ISAMS (1st July 2024)
    Jul 1, 2024 – 26:02
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Staying up to date and business help on the way (27th June 2024)
    Jun 27, 2024 – 09:54
  • 'VAT sticks to everything' Myths busted and questions answered with John Murphie (24th June 2024)
    Jun 24, 2024 – 15:06
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // All you need to know this week with John Murphie (20th June 2024)
    Jun 20, 2024 – 20:01
  • A week of many manifesto's and the impact on the sector. A political update with the ISC ft Simon Nathan(17th June 2024)
    Jun 17, 2024 – 16:05
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // Weekly essentials and useful updates (13th June 2024)
    Jun 13, 2024 – 08:15
  • What do we actually know? A political update with the ISC ft Simon Nathan & John Murphie (10th June 2024)
    Jun 10, 2024 – 11:50
  • FRIDAY FOCUS // TPS Consultations and Industrial Action; the essentials with Oliver Daniels (HCR) and Rob Pizii (7th June 2024)
    Jun 7, 2024 – 22:49
  • ISBA BURSARCAST // TPS - what are your options ft. Tom Breading & weekly essentials (6th May 2024)
    Jun 6, 2024 – 23:46
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