ISBA BURSARCAST // Rethinking School Dining in 2025 with Holroyd Howe (2nd May, 2025)

In this episode of The Bursarcast, we’re joined by Robin Bidgood and Scott Morley, Managing Directors at Holroyd Howe, to explore how independent schools can respond to the fast-changing landscape of school dining.They unpack the impact of recent government policy shifts, economic pressures, and rising food and labour costs. The conversation highlights the growing importance of sustainable and seasonal sourcing, efficient waste management, and maintaining quality and standards under financial strain.We also discuss how caterers and schools can collaborate to:Promote nutrition and sustainability among pupilsBuild flexibility into menu planningStrengthen communication and long-term partnerships📢 Plus, we kick off the episode with a roundup of the latest sector news – key updates that every bursar and school business leader should have on their radar.Whether you're reviewing your catering contract or rethinking your whole approach to food in schools, this episode offers strategic insight and practical advice.Contact the podcast at [email protected] 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. Subscribe now to stay up-to-date with the topics that matter most to you and your school community.Independent schools vary widely in terms of their size, pupil population, location, provision and practice. Documents are offered as guidance only, in order to help schools prepare their own in a way that suits their own circumstances and reflects the needs of their own community, and the ISBA and our partners who have assisted in the production of the documents accept no liability for any claims or losses arising from their use. Before using documents from the ISBA library, and particularly after adapting them, schools should take specific legal advice The ISBA Bursarcast is a RAFIKI STUDIO productionEmail: [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.