Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses

ISBA Member Benefits

As an ISBA member, you gain exclusive access to our full CPD programme, ensuring your school is well-prepared to meet today’s challenges with confidence.

The ISBA Annual Conference

Available to all ISBA member schools, our flagship three-day event brings together independent school business professionals for expert insights, practical solutions, and valuable networking opportunities.

With a programme featuring leading keynote speakers, interactive discussions, and a specialist exhibition showcasing over 180 suppliers, the conference equips schools with the knowledge and tools to navigate key challenges and drive success.

Designed for schools of all sizes, this event offers a unique opportunity to step away from daily demands, explore new ideas, and refine your strategy in a dedicated professional environment.

Webinars & training courses

– covering key topics like finance, compliance, HR, legal matters, and leadership

– deep dives into essential areas such as risk management, safeguarding, and VAT

In-person events & one-day conferences

- Network with peers and industry experts while gaining valuable insights

- Connect with suppliers to the education sector

- Hear from expert speakers offering their guidance and advice on key independent sector information and changes

 

 

Bespoke Training – Tailored sessions to meet the specific needs of your school.

We offer a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development (CPD) training courses designed to keep bursars and members of the senior management team up-to-date with the key issues affecting independent schools.

Whilst many of our training courses are only available to member schools, we do run the 'So you want to be a bursar?' course (currently as webinars) for non-members.  These sets of webinars are ideal if you are considering a career as a bursar or are currently working as a senior member of the support staff within the independent school sector and looking to progress your career.  The course offers an invaluable insight into this stimulating and challenging career.

Our next series of webinars for
'So you want to be a bursar' will take place in September 2025

Please email us for more information on our professional development programme.