Perspectives Blog
News and views on education and Independent schools from ISV and expert guest writers.
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Rachel Holthouse / 15 July 2026
Payroll Tax on Independent Schools Is Driving Up Costs for Victorian Families
19 min read
Independent schools, like many families, are continuing to experience significant cost of living pressures. One additional cost has placed further pressure on school budgets: payroll tax.
Dr. Amy Rogers, Child Safety Officer at The Learning Cooperative / 09 July 2026
NAIDOC Week: celebrating the work that happens all year
3 min read
How this school embeds reconciliation into everyday learning, culture and community.
Dr Helen Schiele, Principal Consultant and Senior Early Childhood Specialist, ISV / 22 June 2026
Child Safety in Early Childhood Settings
2 min read
Explore how the Child Safe Standards support safer early childhood settings through strong governance, training, leadership, and a culture that places children’s wellbeing at the centre.
Lorna Beegan, Principal, Strathcona Girls Grammar / 17 June 2026
In a world of conflict, how do we raise informed, not overwhelmed, children?
2 min read
James Sach, Head of Pedagogy and Curriculum / 03 June 2026
How Fintona empowers staff to bring up-to-date research into the classroom
3 min read
Fintona Girls’ School partners with UQ Learning Lab to bring education research into classrooms, strengthening evidence-informed teaching and student learning at Fintona.
Stanley Wang, Deputy Principal (One Haileybury) / 20 May 2026
Why learning a language still matters in the age of AI
5 min read
Exploring why language education remains essential for building cultural understanding, global competence and authentic human connection in an AI-driven world.
Ross Grace, Executive Principal of Heathdale Christian College and ISV Board Member / 04 May 2026
Growing with purpose: Why demand is rising at Heathdale Christian College
3 min read
Discover why demand is growing at Heathdale Christian College, as Executive Principal Ross Grace shares insights on enrolments, values-driven growth and community impact.
Brendan Hunt, ISV's Head of Professional Learning / 28 April 2026
The Future of Professional Growth for School Staff: Balancing Time, Rejuvenation and Teacher Agency
3 min read
A new professional learning approach that supports teachers with flexible time, expert-led insights, and peer collaboration to boost growth and agency.
Amy N, Parent at Berengarra School / 22 April 2026
Watching the spark return: why the right school environment matters
3 min read
One parent’s story of how an Independent Special Assistance School helped her son rediscover confidence, belonging and a love of learning