Effective School Fee Collection

Presenter: Jon Harding, Chartered Accountant

Financial clarity for school leaders, driven by your own data.

The Debt Planner is an organisation run by Jon Harding, who is the author and facilitator of the very popular and successful workshop, Effective School Fee Collection.

The Debt Planner recognises that the collection of fees is currently the biggest single challenge that schools currently face. The Debt Planner helps to address this with their signature coaching programme, which has been designed for staff handling the debtors collection function within the school. The collection of fees is vital to the sustainability of the independent schooling system, and sadly a number of schools are faced with potential closure as a result of non-performance in this key function.

The Debt Planner programme empowers heads and governing bodies with the strategic financial insight needed to lead their schools sustainably. Through one-on-one coaching, they use each school’s actual figures to highlight financial risks, improve oversight, and build confidence in areas such as budgeting, cash flow, fee collection, and long-term sustainability. The process culminates in a customised “Head’s Dashboard” – a practical, school-specific tool for ongoing financial leadership. This is not finance training; it’s executive support tailored to school leaders, enabling them to make informed, timely decisions that strengthen governance and secure their school’s future.

“From overwhelm to oversight – finance coaching for Heads.”