ISBA BURSARCAST // Crowe on VAT + Parent Contracts, Martyn’s Law & Inspectorate Transfers (17th October 2025)

In this edition of Bursarcast, we bring you a crisp, up‑to‑date news roundup followed by a deep dive with Kieran Smith and Josie Morgan Jones from Crowe, discussing VAT issues for independent schools.Highlights include:The 2025 refresh of ISBA’s parent contract templates, and the new offer letter and bursary conditions documentsISBA’s confidential mentoring service: what it is and how it worksA refreshed policy on Martyn’s Law, and how it’s shaping requirements for education settingsClarification on the DfE / ISI inspectorate transfer process for schools that join a recognised associationThen we hand over to Sue Roxby to host Kieran and Josie from Crowe for the VAT segment, where we’ll explore key issues, upcoming risks, and practical steps for schools.Guest InformationKieran Smith & Josie Morgan Jones, CroweExperts in tax, accounting and charitable status in education, Kieran and Josie join us to unpack VAT challenges facing independent schools, especially where bursaries, grants, and income streams intersect.Resources & Links MentionedISBA Reference Library: 2025 Parent Contract templates & comparison toolRecording of the ISBA webinar on the parent contract updatesGOV.UK: policy paper on Martyn’s Law (10 October update)DfE / ISI inspectorate transfer guidanceContact for ISBA mentoring service: Lucy Wyatt ➜ [email protected] and Kieran: [email protected], [email protected] Connected & Next StepsIf you found this episode useful, please follow/subscribe on your preferred podcast platform.Have questions, or want us to cover a topic in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] if you’re an ISBA member, don’t forget to check your Reference Library after listening — those updated templates and supplementary materials will be there for you.Email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you. The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIOwww.rafikistudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.