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ISBA BURSARCAST // Back-to-Term Risk — Compliance, Cyber and Allergy Safety Ft. Foodbuy (28th August 2026) (opens the original)
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As the new academic year approaches, this episode of The ISBA Bursarcast focuses on the operational issues independent school leaders need on their radar now. We begin with the key developments including September compliance changes, updated attendance guidance, the final deadline for the ISBA Inspection Toolkit, and the responsibilities schools may face following a significant cyber incident. We then turn to allergy safety — an area receiving increased attention and one highlighted directly in
ISBA BURSARCAST // Concussion in Schools: From Head Injury to Whole-School Safeguarding ft. Luca Health (21st August 2026) (opens the original)
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Concussion is no longer simply a sports-field issue. For schools, it increasingly sits at the intersection of pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, communication and governance . In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast , Leo is joined by Professor Bill Ribbans from Luca Health and Mercedes Mills, Lead Physiotherapist at Bryanston School , to explore how thinking around concussion is changing — and what that means for independent schools. They challenge some of the misconceptions that can lead to concuss
ISBA BURSARCAST // Can schools afford to not digitise? & Sector updates for August ft Alii and Royal Russell (31st July 2026) (opens the original)
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Independent schools are under growing pressure to strengthen compliance, improve financial control and operate more efficiently. This episode of ISBA Bursarcast covers the latest operational developments for independent schools, including safeguarding updates, AI governance, attendance guidance, inspection changes and VAT considerations. Leo then speaks with Neil Cufley of Royal Russell School and Ben Johnston from Alii about digitisation and automation in school finance. They discuss the sector
ISBA BURSARCAST // Rethinking International Teacher Retention ft Laura Mitchelson ( Veritas Wild) (24th July 2026) (opens the original)
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In this special guest episode, we are joined by Laura Mitchelson from Veritas Wild to discuss teacher retention in international schools — and why the retention story often begins long before a teacher reaches the end of their first contract. Together, we explore the transition into a new school, a new country and, often, a new culture. The conversation looks at how early communication, practical preparation and the first few weeks after arrival can shape whether teachers feel confident, connect
ISBA BURSARCAST // Inside the ISC Census: What the Data Means for Schools Ft. Julie Robinson and Dr Aidan Tolland (6th February 2026) (opens the original)
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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 headline pupil numbers to explore what the data tell us about the independent school sector, including trends in demand, bursaries and fee assistance, boarding, international pupils, affordability, and average fee increases. Julie and Aidan also discuss h
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