Bursar’s Review Impact Report 2022

Impact Report 5 What does this mean? ISBA is the trusted national voice and first choice provider for independent school business support. ISBA o†ers pro-active and timely operational advice and business services for bursars and senior management sta†. ISBA is firmly in the ‘business of independent schools’ whatever their individual needs . We believe… • Senior management sta† in independent schools deserve timely, accurate and informed operational, financial and regulatory guidance to provide the finest educational experience for pupils and parents. • ISBA’s training and support services should educate, equip and empower sta† in schools to achieve their professional and personal goals for the benefit of all. • School support sta† who function to their full potential contribute to excellence in practice for the sector as a whole. Engage sta at all levels Help them to be fully informed in their roles Ensure support sta are kept up-to-date Outcome: sta are able to confidently contribute to the governance and management of their schools and the education of children. Support sta at all levels Increase awareness of ISBA’s professional development training programmes Outcome: schools can be confident their support sta are well informed and professionally up-to-date and therefore e ective. Champion the role and value of support sta to other school associations Sta are kept informed of the sectoral changes a ecting their schools ISBA is given an opportunity to influence sector-wide thinking Outcome: the whole independent sector is better informed and participates fully in debate at a national level. ISBA is a charitable company limited by guarantee and although it is the school and not the bursar which is the member of the Association, it is usually the bursar or equivalent who is the school's nominated representative.