{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/69bd72021861d127d5c3dc46?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // Rising Fee Arrears in Independent Schools ft. RedWood collections + Spring round up  (20th March 2026)","description":"<p>This week’s <a href=\"https://www.theisba.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ISBA Bursarcast</strong></a> looks at rising <strong>fee arrears</strong> in independent schools — and what bursars and finance teams can do to respond earlier, more consistently, and with greater confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>We speak to <strong>Richard Monan from </strong><a href=\"https://www.redwoodcollections.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Redwood Collections</strong></a> about what schools are seeing on the ground, including debts that are becoming <strong>older, larger and harder to recover</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode</h3><ul><li>Why fee arrears are becoming more difficult to manage</li><li>How post-VAT pressure is affecting parent debt and school decisions</li><li>Why good arrears management starts with <strong>process and consistency</strong></li><li>The value of a structured <strong>7 / 14 / 21-day follow-up cycle</strong></li><li>Why schools should not wait too long before escalating or seeking specialist support</li><li>Common dispute areas, including <strong>fees in lieu of notice</strong> and <strong>separated parents</strong></li><li>The risk of losing credibility by setting timelines and not following through</li><li>How to balance <strong>fair treatment</strong>, compassion and consistency</li><li>Why governors should keep sight of <strong>cost versus recovery</strong></li><li>Redwood’s wider support, including <strong>credit management</strong>, <strong>Parent Check Plus</strong>, and options for historic debt portfolios</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Also in this week’s sector updates</h3><ul><li>ISBA’s <strong>Spring Term Sector Update</strong> recording is now available</li><li>Key changes on <strong>restrictive interventions</strong>, <strong>mobile phone policy</strong>, employment law and <strong>TPS budgeting</strong></li><li>A preview of <strong>ISBA Annual Conference 2026</strong></li><li>Updated <strong>Scottish employment contract templates</strong></li><li>A useful read on the <strong>updated Charity Governance Code</strong></li><li>Current <strong>bursar vacancies</strong> at Stover School and St Cedd’s School</li><li>Advice on <strong>verifying references</strong></li><li>An inspection reminder on <strong>supply staff and the SCR</strong></li><li>The latest update on the <strong>meningitis outbreak in Kent</strong></li><li>A call for feedback on the <strong>template safeguarding policy</strong></li><li>The extended <strong>Stickman Pupil Recruitment Risk Check</strong></li><li>A free <strong>ACAS neurodiversity webinar</strong></li><li>Updates to <strong>Working Together to Safeguard Children</strong></li><li>The next <strong>NABs programme</strong> and upcoming ISBA webinars</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><a href=\"https://www.theisba.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Resources mentioned (Members only)</a></h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.theisba.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ISBA Weekly Bulletin 10</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theisba.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ISBA Reference Library</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theisba.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ISBA Spring Term Sector Update</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theisba.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ISBA Annual Conference 2026</strong> — 11–13 May, ICC Wales</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theisba.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ISBA Safer Recruitment Pack</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>More from Redwood Collections:<a href=\"https://www.redwoodcollections.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.redwoodcollections.com/</a></p><h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2><p><strong>New episodes every Friday at 4pm</strong> on <strong>Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast</strong>.</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}