{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/68da773c86008eb2304a4522?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // Inspections, the new normal ft.Durell Barnes ( 26th September 2025)","description":"<p>This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s always on the radar for school leaders and operational staff: <strong>inspections</strong>.</p><p>Joining us is:</p><p><strong>Durell Barnes</strong>, consultant and inspections expert</p><p> Together, we explore how to stay inspection-ready without letting it become an operational drain. </p><p>Topics include:</p><ul><li>The latest thinking on compliance and safeguarding</li><li>What inspectors are really looking for in 2025</li><li>Practical steps schools can take this term to feel confident and prepared</li></ul><p>We also highlight a <strong>brand-new inspection webinar</strong> now available in the <strong>ISBA Reference Library</strong>, designed to help bursars, DSLs and leadership teams navigate the process clearly and calmly.</p><p><br></p><p>🔐 <strong>Sector News You Can’t Miss:</strong></p><p>This week’s bulletin includes several key updates:</p><ul><li><strong>VAT and bursary grants</strong> – why HMRC sees some charitable support as taxable, and what that means for schools</li><li><strong>New PRS &amp; PPL Digital Music Licences</strong> – covering digital streaming, video use and internal music storage</li><li><strong>Recruitment spotlight</strong> – Cransley School seeks a Director of Finance</li><li><strong>NAB Cohort #16</strong> – Meeting 2 on Safeguarding &amp; SCR (29 Sept) and Meeting 3 on Finance &amp; Mentoring (8 Oct)</li><li><strong>So You Want to Be a Bursar</strong> – Feb 2026 programme now open for booking</li><li><br></li></ul><p>📌 <strong>Resources &amp; Links Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>ISBA Reference Library</strong> – inspection webinar and all bulletin documentation</li><li><strong>CEFM Contact</strong> – for queries about digital music licences</li><li><strong>ISBA Advice &amp; Guidance Team</strong> – for VAT or bursary grant queries</li><li><strong>Membership Support</strong> – help accessing NAB sessions: membership@theisba.org.uk</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💡 <strong>Subscribe &amp; Share</strong></p><p>Don't miss an episode – follow the ISBA Weekly Podcast on your preferred platform and share it with colleagues across operations, estates, compliance and finance.</p><p>📬 <strong>Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover?</strong></p><p>Email us at <strong>podcast@theisba.org.uk</strong> – we’d love to hear from you.</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}