Bursar’s Review Summer 2021 Sample

3 @the_isba Summer 2021 Editorial Welcome to the Summer issue …from ISBA’s chief executive, David Woodgate. Bluett House,Unit 11-12,Manor Farm,Cliddesden, Basingstoke,Hampshire,RG25 2JB T: 01256 330369 E: office@theisba.org.uk W: www.theisba.org.uk @the_isba COMPANY NO:6410037 REGISTERED CHARITY:1121757 CHAIRMAN: Eleanor Sharman CHIEF EXECUTIVE: David Woodgate BSc (Hons) MBA FRSA EDITOR : Gillian Goode BA (Hons) E: bursarsreview@theisba.org.uk PUBLISHER Simon Moody PRODUCTION EDITOR: Nicky Rogers T: 01778 391128 E: nickyr@warnersgroup.co.uk EDITORIAL DESIGN: Dean Cole ADVERTISING DESIGN: Natalie Reynolds ADVERTISING MANAGER: Jayne Notley T: 01778 391189 E: jaynen@warnersgroup.co.uk ADVERTISING PRODUCTION: Ellis O'Connell E: productionc@warnersgroup.co.uk PRINTING: Warners Midlands Plc This publication is printed by Warners 01778 395111 PUBLISHING Warners Group Publications,The Maltings, West Street,Bourne,Lincs,PE10 9PH T: 01778 391000 The Bursar’s Review has been carefully prepared, but articles are published without responsibility on the part of the publishers or authors for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any view, information or advice included therein.Articles published in the Bursar’s Review do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association, nor can the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association, the publishers or authors accept any responsibility for any claims made by advertisers. David Woodgate Chief executive Whilst sitting down to write this introduction, I wanted to avoid pandemic clichés such as ‘adjusting to the new normal’, ‘unprecedented times’ and ‘market volatility’ but there really is no getting away from the facts. We know the reality only too well, having all lived through the past 18 months and the subsequent personal and professional challenges brought about by the pandemic, and one question remains: where do we go from here? How do we create a future in which our schools and pupils can thrive, despite the economic, societal and sustainability hurdles that lie ahead? This too is an unashamed cliché but I do believe it is true: the only constant we can envisage for some time is change. The way ahead is not clearly mapped out for us and, indeed, it would be foolish to try and predict the effects of the pandemic or the increasingly obvious climate crisis. Yet, as the senior managers in schools, a key part of our roles is to formulate strategy and plans to ensure long-term growth, attempting to overcome any bumps in the road. In this issue we offer a number of thought pieces designed to help you and colleagues think ahead and make plans that are right for your school. From an in-depth look at recent economic trends and their likely impact by Edward Smith at Rathbones (page 10) to the power of creative thinking through crisis management (Danny Dartnaill, page 16) and the potential longer lasting effects of the pandemic (Gemma Woodhouse, page 24) we have taken the time to explore some themes that really are ‘outside of the box’ (one cliché too many?!). Of course, the bumper supplement we have included with this issue on climate change and how to decarbonise your school will hopefully not have gone unnoticed. This is our largest supplement so far, and it can be used as the basis for your own sustainability ‘toolkit’. Turn to page 35 of the supplement to read about two inspirational ISBA member schools who have made great inroads into reducing their school’s carbon footprint. Having long been an ambition of us here at ISBA to produce detailed guidance on sustainability and help you futureproof your school, this supplement on sustainability will certainly not be our last. Look out for part two in our autumn issue of the Bursar’s Review. David Woodgate Chief executive, ISBA