Bursar’s Review ISBA Annual Conference 2019

Every year, ISBA invites a range of key organisations to provide advice and guidance. Our selection reflects those requested by previous conference delegates. Information desks 12 This is the information desk list for the event at the time of publication. Occasionally information desks change before conference due to events beyond our control. Please do check the conference list online at www.theisba.org.uk or via the conference app at the time of conference for the most up-to-date information desk list. REFINITIV James Plackett, governance, risk and compliance specialist www.refinitiv.com/en Refinitiv, formerly the financial and risk business of Thomson Reuters, is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure. Serving more than 40,000 institutions in over 190 countries, they provide information, insights and technology that drive innovation and performance in global markets. Their 160-year Reuters heritage of integrity enables customers to make critical decisions with confidence, while their unique open platform, best-in-class data and cutting-edge technology bring greater opportunity to their customers. By advancing their customers, they drive progress for the entire financial community. INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS IN EDUCATION IDPE Louise Bennett, director of content www.idpe.org.uk IDPE works with UK schools to improve fundraising and is the UK’s leading membership organisation providing peer-to-peer learning and support for those working in alumni relations and development in schools. Through their work in alumni relations and fundraising, its members generate funds for bursaries and capital projects by building relationships with alumni and reconnecting them in meaningful ways with their old schools. TEACHERS’ PENSIONS Keith Fenney, employer relationship manager www.teacherspensions.co.uk Teachers’ Pensions (TP) is responsible for administering the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme (the second largest public sector pension scheme in England and Wales) on behalf of the Department for Education. Keith Fenney will be on hand to provide delegates with the opportunity to discuss the scheme with him. ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNING BODIES OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AGBIS Andy Robinson, training secretary www.agbis.org.uk AGBIS provides guidance, training and consultancy services to its member schools and speaks for them on matters relating to governance. A key strategic objective is to effect concurrent digital communication with the member school and its governors. The association wishes to work with clerks in achieving this aim. Andy Robinson will be manning the stand throughout conference and will be happy to discuss governance issues and the training needs of your governing body. ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEADERS ASCL Barbara Stanley, independent specialist www.ascl.org.uk The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is a leading professional body representing more than 18,000 school, college and system leaders across the UK. ASCL works to shape national education policy, provide advice and support to members and deliver first class professional development across the sector. They are always happy to provide bursars with professional advice. TPT RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS Suzy Brear, PR executive www.tpt.org.uk TPT Retirement Solutions provides the Independent Schools’ Pension Scheme, which is a leading pension scheme for the independent schools’ sector. The Scheme is run on a non-profit making basis by TPT Retirement Solutions, who have been providing pensions for more than 70 years. www.theisba.org.uk INFORMATION DESKS INSTITUTE OF GROUNDSMANSHIP IOG Tim Gray, director of business and membership www.iog.org The Institute of Groundsmanship is a membership organisation serving the whole of the groundscare industry. It works closely with independent schools who are IOG members. They find its benefits and services helpful, enabling their groundscare teams to develop and maintain excellent sports surfaces. With groundsmen who work at independent schools on the IOG board, the institute understands the training and technical support needs of school groundsmen and estate managers. FACULTAS ASSOCIATES LIMITED Charles Barwell OBE, chairman www.facultas.co.uk Facultas Associates Limited works with ambitious schools to navigate the politics of planning and secure planning permission for improvements to buildings and facilities by: ■ offering insight on the political and community issues affecting local decisions; ■ providing advocacy for the school’s proposals, in a local context, to craft your message and make a persuasive case; and ■ helping to secure results − achieving a majority vote by local councillors granting consent.