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

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ISBA BURSARCAST

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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.

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

ISBA BURSARCAST

23 minutes 14 seconds

2 months ago

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 Insurance.

🧾 Headlines include:

HMRC’s VAT ruling on RNCSF SpringBoard grants – what schools must do now
Updated ISBA employment contract templates and DBS clause
Tax-Free Childcare: What parents can use for Reception fees
Scam alert targeting new joiner families – what to watch for
EAA compliance: Are your school’s websites accessible to EU parents?
CPD events, recruitment opportunities, and more

🎧 In our guest segment:
Sarah Pearson, education sector specialist at Ecclesiastical Insurance, joins us to share expert insights on:

The evolving risk landscape for independent schools
How to identify and address your school’s biggest risk vulnerabilities
Practical steps for improving resilience—from buildings to data protection
Common gaps in risk registers and what insurers look for

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Contact the podcast at podcast@theisba.org.uk
Tune in to the ISBA Bursarcast Podcast for a comprehensive exploration of the latest in independent school finance, legal developments, and their direct relevance to UK-based institutions.

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