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

Podcasting since 2022 • 189 episodes

ISBA BURSARCAST

Latest Episodes

ISBA BURSARCAST // Solar Without the Stress: What Every Bursar Needs to Know Before Saying Yes ft. Chris Styles (22nd August, 2025)

This week on the ISBA Bursarcast: Is solar right for your school—and can it really be affordable, low-risk, and disruption-free?We’re joined by Chris Styles, Commercial Director at Westwood Energy, to unpack what...

August 22, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 31 • 22:44

ISBA BURSARCAST // SpringBoard VAT Ruling, Scam Alerts & School Readiness + Sarah Pearson on Managing Risk Where It Matters Most (15th August, 2025)

This week’s ISBA Bursarcast delivers a fast-paced round-up of the latest regulatory and operational updates for UK independent schools—followed by a practical conversation on risk management with Sarah Pearson from Ecclesiastical ...

August 15, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 30 • 23:14

ISBA BURSARCAST // Shaping the Future of Independent Schools – Insights from ISBA’s Sue Roxby (9th August, 2025)

In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we speak with Sue Roxby, ISBA’s Head of Advice and Guidance, about the forthcoming member survey and the wider issues currently affecting independent schools.Sue shares how the survey will w...

August 08, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 29 • 22:58

ISBA BURSARCAST // The Secret to Stress‑Free School Recruitment: Inside ISBA’s Personnel Services (1st August 2025)

Recruitment in independent schools can be challenging – from finding the right skills to ensuring a perfect fit for your school’s unique culture. In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we speak with Lucy Wyatt ...

August 01, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 28 • 19:01

ISBA BURSARCAST // 21st Century Governance, what does it mean? ft Sam Coutinho (18th July, 2025)

In this week’s ISBA Bursarcast, we guide you through a packed bulletin of sector-wide updates, including significant changes to RSHE guidance, a draft of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and a roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill—the ...

July 18, 2025 • Season 5 • Episode 27 • 27:14

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