ISBA BURSARCAST // Spring Policy Roundup + Meet the ISBA Chair, Amanda Webb (4th April, 2025)

In this episode of The ISBA Bursarcast, we bring you three key updates that school bursars and operations teams need to know – from immigration changes affecting boarding pupils to increased late payment penalties, and the newly launched consultation on the Charity SORP.

Then, we’re joined by Amanda Webb, the ISBA’s new Chair, for a special conversation. Amanda reflects on the independent education sector, what’s at the top of schools' minds in 2025, and what to expect at this year’s ISBA Annual Conference.

🔍 In this episode:

• 📌 Child Student visa changes: New care requirements for boarders from May 2025
• 💷 VAT and MTD penalties: Increases to late payment penalties from April 2025
• 📊 Charity SORP consultation: What the upcoming changes mean for school accounts
• 🎙️ Amanda Webb interview: Leadership insight, sector perspective, and conference preview

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