ISBA BURSARCAST // What does the Independent School Sector value? ft Julie Robinson (5th December 2025)
Pupil declines, tax changes, and how schools are adapting with resilience and partnerships
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Show Notes
Julie Robinson, CEO of the ISC joins us this week to unpack the latest pressures on the independent sector—from pupil number drops and VAT concerns to Autumn Budget implications and staffing risks.
We touch on headline data, including a 3.6% fall in pupil numbers, and explore wider financial signals like rising staff costs and a new cap on pension-related NI relief.
Also covered: changes to unfair dismissal law, SEND funding reform, and how schools are using partnerships to stay resilient in challenging conditions.
Key Points
- 3.6% pupil drop in 2024–25
- VAT impact on fees and demand
- Budget 2025: rising NLW, NI relief cap
- Unfair dismissal: 6-month protection from 2026
- SEND reform on the horizon
- Sector positivity via Partnerships Week
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