{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/68f22ff08139b87ab08934be?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // Crowe on VAT + Parent Contracts, Martyn’s Law & Inspectorate Transfers (17th October 2025)","description":"<h3><br></h3><p>In this edition of Bursarcast, we bring you a crisp, up‑to‑date news roundup followed by a deep dive with <strong>Kieran Smith</strong> and <strong>Josie Morgan Jones</strong> from <strong>Crowe</strong>, discussing VAT issues for independent schools.</p><p>Highlights include:</p><ul><li>The 2025 refresh of ISBA’s parent contract templates, and the new offer letter and bursary conditions documents</li><li>ISBA’s confidential mentoring service: what it is and how it works</li><li>A refreshed policy on <strong>Martyn’s Law</strong>, and how it’s shaping requirements for education settings</li><li>Clarification on the DfE / ISI inspectorate transfer process for schools that join a recognised association</li></ul><p>Then we hand over to Sue Roxby to host Kieran and Josie from Crowe for the <strong>VAT segment</strong>, where we’ll explore key issues, upcoming risks, and practical steps for schools.</p><p><br></p><h3>Guest Information</h3><p><strong>Kieran Smith</strong> &amp; <strong>Josie Morgan Jones</strong>, Crowe</p><p>Experts 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.</p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>Resources &amp; Links Mentioned</h3><ul><li>ISBA Reference Library: <strong>2025 Parent Contract templates &amp; comparison tool</strong></li><li>Recording of the ISBA webinar on the parent contract updates</li><li>GOV.UK: policy paper on <strong>Martyn’s Law</strong> (10 October update)</li><li>DfE / ISI inspectorate transfer guidance</li><li>Contact for ISBA mentoring service: Lucy Wyatt ➜ recruiting@theisba.org.uk</li><li>Josie and Kieran: Josie.Morgan-Jones@crowe.co.uk, Kieran.Smith@crowe.co.uk</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Stay Connected &amp; Next Steps</h3><p>If you found this episode useful, please <strong>follow/subscribe</strong> on your preferred podcast platform.</p><p>Have questions, or want us to cover a topic in a future episode? Email us at <strong>podcast@theisba.org.uk</strong>.</p><p>And if you’re an ISBA member, don’t forget to check your <strong>Reference Library</strong> after listening — those updated templates and supplementary materials will be there for you.</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}