ISBA BURSARCAST
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<p>Welcome to ISBA Bursarcast, the podcast designed for everyone involved in the management of independent schools. Whether you work in <b>finance, estates, HR, transport, or any other school leadership role</b>, this podcast brings you the latest <b>sector news, expert insights, and practical advice</b> to support your work.</p><br><p>Each <b>Friday at 4 pm</b>, we deliver in-depth conversations with <b>sector professionals, industry experts, and ISBA members</b>, keeping you informed on the issues that matter most to independent schools.</p><br><p>Tune in for <b>essential updates, best practices, and strategic insights</b> to help your school thrive. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform and stay ahead of the curve with ISBA Bursarcast.</p><br><p>The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIO</p><p>www.rafikistudio.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
ISBA BURSARCAST // Census Shock, Compliance Heat and the Risks Schools Can’t Ignore (26th June 2026)
<h2 style="counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0;">This week’s Bursarcast takes a fuller look at the operational issues independent school leaders need on their radar as term draws to a close.</h2><p><br></p><p>We cover the ISC Census 2026, including the fall in pupil numbers and why the data matters for admissions, financial planning, staffing assumptions and how schools evidence public benefit.</p><p>We also look at hot weather and heatwave management, including risk assessments, vulnerable pupils and staff, reasonable adjustments, timetable changes, uniform expectations and wider duty-of-care considerations.</p><br><p>Inspection readiness is another key theme, with a focus on action points and remedial works. Schools need to show that recommendations from audits, assessments and inspections have been prioritised, completed and properly evidenced.</p><br><p>The episode also covers the CMA review of the early years childcare market in England, and why schools with nurseries or early years provision should be alert to record-keeping, pricing information and readiness to respond to scrutiny.</p><br><p>Fee transparency features through ISBA’s updated briefing on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, with implications for how schools present fees and mandatory charges in parent-facing materials.</p><br><p>We also flag the Fair Work Agency and the need for schools to keep employment practices, payroll arrangements and compliance records under review.</p><br><p>Digital risk is covered through updates to the DfE digital and technology standards, including cyber security expectations, account controls, backups and incident reporting.</p><br><p>Finally, we look at Norway’s cautious approach to AI in schools and what it signals for independent schools developing age-appropriate AI policies.</p><br><p>A focused update for bursars, heads, governors, COOs, HR leads, estates teams, compliance leads, admissions teams and senior leaders managing risk, scrutiny and planning pressures</p><br><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li> ISC Census 2026 — available via ISC</li><li> ISC political toolkit — available in the ISC Member Zone</li><li> DfE hot weather and heatwaves guidance — available via GOV.UK / The Education Hub</li><li> UKHSA hot weather guidance for schools and early years settings — available via GOV.UK</li><li> HSE workplace temperature guidance — available via HSE</li><li> Royal Life Saving Society drowning prevention resources — available via RLSS UK</li><li> ISBA inspection tip on action points and remedial works — available in the ISBA bulletin</li><li> CMA review of the early years childcare market — referenced in the ISBA bulletin</li><li> ISBA briefing note on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 — available in the ISBA Reference Library</li><li> VWV article on the Fair Work Agency — referenced in the ISBA bulletin</li><li> DfE digital and technology standards for schools and colleges — available via GOV.UK</li><li> Norwegian Government recommendations on AI in schools — available via the Norwegian Government website</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Subscribe & Follow</strong></h3><p> New episodes every Friday at 4 pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.</p><p>Email: <strong>podcast@theisba.org.uk</strong> – we’d love to hear from you. </p><br><p>The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIO</p><p>www.rafikistudio.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 19, 2026
ISBA BURSARCAST // Safeguarding, Staffing and Summer Planning (19th June 2026)
<h2>This episode covers updates to ISBA’s template Allergy Policy, changes to the Model Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and the forthcoming change to regulated activity rules for volunteers from September 2026. </h2><h2><br></h2><h2>We also consider why the government’s consultation on zero and low hours contracts matters for schools using flexible staffing arrangements, from invigilators and coaches to peripatetic teachers and supply staff.</h2><p><br></p><h3>There are also quick reminders on reserves planning, inspection report publication, ISBA Recruitment’s call for qualified interim bursars, and upcoming ISBA CPD opportunities, including the Estates and Health and Safety Conference, HR Conference, Finance Conference, Annual Conference, webinars and the next NABs cohort.</h3><p><br></p><p>A practical, friendly briefing for bursars, heads, HR leads, compliance teams and senior operational leaders preparing for the year ahead.</p><p><br></p><h2>Subscribe & Follow:</h2><p>New episodes every Friday at 4pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.</p><br><p>Get in touch at: podcast@theisba.org.uk</p><p>Email: <strong>podcast@theisba.org.uk</strong> – we’d love to hear from you. </p><br><p>The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIO</p><p>www.rafikistudio.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 12, 2026
ISBA BURSARCAST // What impact does the ISBA Annual Conference have ft Helen Woods + Technology, Inspection and Workforce Change in Independent Schools (12th June 2026)
<h3>This week’s Bursarcast focuses on the technology, compliance, safeguarding, staffing and financial developments most likely to affect independent school operations.</h3><p><br></p><ul><li>ISBA Technology Survey 2026 and measuring return on digital investment</li><li>DfE call for evidence on children’s screen use</li><li>Future scrutiny of EdTech, generative AI, filtering and monitoring</li><li>Inspection readiness and recurring compliance themes</li><li>Decommissioning of the ISBA Inspection Toolkit on 31 August 2026</li><li>Safeguarding policy updates linked to draft KCSIE 2026</li><li>Government consultation on zero and low hours contracts</li><li>Supreme Court appeals relating to VAT on school fees</li><li>Energy renewal risk and market volatility</li><li>Guest segment with Helen Woods on the latest ISBA Annual Conference</li><li>Key conference learnings for operational planning, governance and sector priorities</li></ul><p><br></p><h4>Resources Mentioned:</h4><ul><li>ISBA Technology Survey 2026 Report</li><li>DfE call for evidence on children’s screen use</li><li>ISBA Bursar’s Guide to ISI Inspections</li><li>ISBA Inspection Toolkit/App notice</li><li>ISBA Template Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy updates</li><li>Draft KCSIE 2026 consultation material</li><li>Government consultation on zero and low-hours contracts</li><li>Supreme Court VAT legal challenge updates</li><li>Mindful Energy renewal price forecast</li><li>ISBA Annual Conference reflections with Helen Woods</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Subscribe & Follow:</h2><p> New episodes every Friday at 4pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.</p><br><p>Get in touch at: podcast@theisba.org.uk</p><p>Email: <strong>podcast@theisba.org.uk</strong> – we’d love to hear from you. </p><br><p>The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIO</p><p>www.rafikistudio.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is ISBA BURSARCAST?
<p>Welcome to ISBA Bursarcast, the podcast designed for everyone involved in the management of independent schools. Whether you work in <b>finance, estates, HR, transport, or any other school leadership role</b>, this podcast brings you the latest <b>sector news, expert insights, and practical advice</b> to support your work.</p><br><p>Each <b>Friday at 4 pm</b>, we deliver in-depth conversations with <b>sector professionals, industry experts, and ISBA members</b>, keeping you informed on the issues that matter most to independent schools.</p><br><p>Tune in for <b>essential updates, best practices, and strategic insights</b> to help your school thrive. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform and stay ahead of the curve with ISBA Bursarcast.</p><br><p>The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIO</p><p>www.rafikistudio.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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