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We couldn't resist one final Christmas office dog! From all the team here at ISBA we wish you a very merry Christmas. #independentschools #ISBA

We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year…

Our Christmas countdown continues with another of our lovely ISBA office dogs, Cookie....Don't forget, although member schools have now finished for the holidays, our advice and guidance helpline rem…

Our final bulletin of the year will be out next week. Don’t miss the latest news for independent schools plus our monthly round-up of employment law updates.

‘Donate to Educate’ is working to improve the life chances of the most disadvantaged children and prevent millions of school items from entering landfill. Your school can help…please email educationb…

In our recent members’ bulletin, we provided an update on the latest guidance for schools on infection control measures, including a comprehensive template risk assessment document. ISBA members can …

As our member schools break up for the Christmas holidays, our office dog Maya is getting into the festive mood....Do get in touch via our helpline if you have any queries still outstanding on your d…

The most popular article of last week's ISBA bulletin was our scenario planning update, featuring our brand new scenario planning/modelling template for schools. If you missed it download a copy here…

We've got a full house today for our strategy day @BradfordGrammar covering all the big issues affecting schools now and longer term #ISBAPD

Have you been considering ISBA membership for your school? Take a look at our website to discover the many benefits of joining our association members.theisba.org.uk/about-us/what-… #bursars #indepen…

There is still time for ISBA members to register for tomorrow’s FREE #webinar at 11am titled Immigration rules for schools. Booking details can be found here: ow.ly/MoOp50LCAyw #ISBAPD

ISBA members from the North of England are invited to join us for our Regional Strategy Day at Bradford Grammar School on the 5 December. To learn more about this event and to reserve your place plea…

Next week we are hosting a FREE #webinar titled In the air - the future of asbestos. Please join us at 11am on 6 December. Tap the link to reserve your place members.theisba.org.uk/cpd/courses-an… #I…

ISBA members, please join us next Friday 2 December at 11am for a FREE #webinar titled Immigration rules for schools. Booking details can be found here: members.theisba.org.uk/cpd/courses-an… #ISBAPD

RT @ISC_schools: Labour’s plans ‘would fail to raise the money our colleagues in the state sector need and deserve, while disrupting the li…

ISBA members, have you made use of the ISBA Business Directory yet? The directory allows schools to search for specialist suppliers across the UK quickly and easily. Tap the link to learn more isba-r…

Just 6 months to go… Until the next ISBA Annual Conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex. Make sure you are following ISBA for future updates. #ISBAConf23

It’s not too late to sign up for our ongoing online workshops! Available for completion by 31 December 2022 at £25 per attendee per workshop: ✏️ Cyber Security ✏️ Logging and Recording a Major Incide…

ISBA members, there is still time to register for tomorrow’s FREE #webinar titled Making your marketing and communications GDPR compliant. Details and booking can be found by following the link: ow.l…

Food allergies have once again been in the news recently following the inquest into the death of a mum who died after eating a vegan wrap that contained milk protein. ISBA members can read more about…

Thank you to everyone who came along to our HR conference today and particularly to our member schools and expert speakers. We covered a lot of ground and you've told us it was an incredibly helpful …

A popular afternoon session on EDI in schools is underway at our HR conference @BMAHousevenue with school management staff getting lots of guidance to take away #ISBAPD #independentschools

We have a full house for our HR conference @BMAHousevenue today. Delegates will get the very latest advice on a range of employment-related issues including safeguarding, investigations, low-level co…

ISBA members, we have recently carried out work to upgrade the search functionality of our online reference library. Keywords can be entered into the ‘Name’ box of the ‘View all’ page, and users shou…

The ISI has published an update providing news about its inspection framework proposals, its updated complaints policy and the information it needs from schools on the ISI portal. ISBA members, follo…

ISBA members, won’t you join us next Tuesday 22 November for FREE #webinar titled Making your marketing and communications GDPR compliant. Details and booking can be found by following the link: memb…

Please take a look at the video of John Murphie, ISBA's Chief Operating Officer, as he gives some insight into the forthcoming 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scottish Schools Strategy Day on 23 November. Will we see …

The clock is ticking and we’d like to remind everyone that application to exhibit at the ISBA Annual Conference 2023 closes today at 5.00pm. Information about applying for exhibition space can be fou…

Did you know… This week is UK Radon Awareness Week. Experts have launched a campaign to increase awareness of radon gas, a leading cause of lung cancer. ISBA members can learn more about the campaign…

In last week's ISBA bulletin we shared an update from the ISI for schools and it was our most clicked on article. Look out for this week's bulletin in your inbox now and featuring employment law news…

Just one week until the ISBA HR Conference at BMA House, London. ISBA members, there is still time to book. Tap the link to read full details about the event and reserve your place ow.ly/52L050LzFMk …

ISBA members, please join us on Friday for a FREE #webinar titled H&S - fire safety management. You can find out more and book your place by tapping the link ow.ly/hyV450LzFz8 #ISBAPD

There is still time for ISBA members to book a place on next Tuesday’s #webinar at 2pm titled ‘Social impact: how to drive ESG in an organisation which is already purpose-driven’. Tap the link to boo…

It’s not too late for members to book to join us for our face-to-face HR Conference on Thursday 17 November. Tap the link to learn more and reserve your place ow.ly/89YE50LpFzZ #ISBAPD #bursarcourses

Looking for a career change? Why not try our "So you want to be a bursar" webinars? The next sessions will be held on 7 and 9 March 2023. Tap the link to discover more: ow.ly/TlAp50LpFjn

We have a great programme of #webinars for ISBA members on offer this month. Tap the link to discover what’s on and reserve your places: ow.ly/WkAx50LpF1g #ISBAPD #independentschools #bursars

ISBA members it’s not too late to reserve a place on tomorrow’s #webinar titled Safeguarding update – child on child abuse. You can book your place by following the link ow.ly/1qPr50LpEO5 #ISBAPD #bu…

ISBA members, won’t you join us on 4 November for a #webinar titled ‘Radon in schools – risk assessment guidance’. Booking can be found by tapping the link ow.ly/JTwv50Lkfv4 #ISBAPD #bursar

Catch ISBA’s podcast ‘Bursarcast’ every Thursday afternoon via the following platforms: 🎙️ Spotify - ow.ly/sbso50Lkf8U 🎙️ Buzzsprout - ow.ly/kBXp50Lkf8T 🎙️ Apple - ow.ly/hUmx50Lkf8S #independentsc…

We’d like to remind colleagues about the ISBA business directory where schools can search for specialist suppliers across the UK quickly and easily. Tap the link to learn more and see the current Ear…

Are you looking for your dream job in the independent schools sector? Tap the link to find current vacancies: ow.ly/iQWl50LkecR

We’re excited to announce that we are now open for applications to exhibit at the ISBA Annual Conference 2023, being held at Manchester Central from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 May 2023. Information ab…

The autumn issue of ISBA’s Bursar’s Review lands on members’ desks this week. We take a look at business strategy for schools, what to do about surging energy prices, as well as much more. If you’re …

Here is the next of our Q&As following the Supreme Court Judgment in ‘Harpur Trust v Brazel’. ISBA members, take a look at the post and tap the link to find the answer: ow.ly/S2iq50Lh7g2 #independent…

In last week’s ISBA bulletin our most popular read was our top three advice and queries of the week on HR. If you’re not an ISBA member yet and would like to find out how to get guidance to help you …

Here is the next of our Q&As following the Supreme Court Judgment in ‘Harpur Trust v Brazel’. ISBA members, take a look at the post and tap the link to find the answer: ow.ly/94HL50L0GIj #independent…

Thanks to everyone who came along to our strategy day at @SevenoaksSchool to hear about the emerging financial pressures and legislative threats to schools. We have one more event on 5 December in Br…