28 April 2025
Join Duncan Murphy, Director of Education, in the second edition of our podcast.
Duncan chats with David Woodgate, Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Bursars Association, about ISBA’s role in supporting leaders in the sector, current challenges and what the future may hold for independent school. David also talks about what action school leaders should be taking to ensure their school remains strong amid the current challenges.
The podcast and video can be watched below or the podcast can also be accessed on Spotify.
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