How does it compare with existing provider X

How does this initiative compare with what is available from exsisting provider X?

Benchmarking is a competitive space with Baines Cutler, Haysmacintyre, and Bursarnet being among the existing providers. You will likely know them much better than I do.

This is another proposition in that space, and it will be up to each individual school where they participate.

Differences that the Data Navigator proposition provide include:

• It builds an industry resource because ISBA also has access to and can use the data to further the interests of the sector, subject to strict confidentiality and data protection. For ISBA, and therefore for the sector, this will build a valuable resource over the years.

• My understanding is that this tool is more dynamic than what is currently available from other providers. You can drill down in the data and in particular you can define your own benchmarking groups. We see this interactivity as essential for business planning in a challenging environment.

See also:

• Benefits of participating

Finance summary

Education ‘product’ summary

Education summary with custom benchmark group

Income - Fees detail page

Forecasting