{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/699886a40e5c959d5926f9fa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // How to avoid mistakes with school nurses ft Jane Graham + the sector headlines. (20th February 2026)","description":"<p>This week’s ISBA Bursarcast is led by a practical deep-dive on <strong>what a high-quality, safe and effective nursing service looks like in independent schools</strong> — with <strong>Jane Graham</strong>, an experienced paediatric nurse and independent school medical lead.</p><p><br></p><p>Jane explains why registered nurses are <strong>not</strong> simply “highly qualified first aiders”, and what robust school nursing governance looks like day-to-day: <strong>medicines management, confidentiality, safeguarding, record-keeping, clinical space</strong>, and the <strong>line management and clinical supervision</strong> needed to keep pupils safe — especially where nurses are lone-working.</p><p><br></p><p>Alongside the feature, we also deliver a <strong>short newsbeat</strong> covering the week’s key operational headlines, including <strong>KCSIE consultation</strong>, <strong>measles/infectious disease resources</strong>, <strong>mobile phone policy and inspection readiness</strong>, and <strong>Charities SORP changes</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is designed for time-poor professionals who want clarity, context and practical next steps — especially those responsible for <strong>risk, compliance and pupil wellbeing provision</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>What You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>Why a registered nurse’s role in school goes well beyond first aid — and what <strong>NMC registration</strong> means in practice</li><li>The non-negotiables for <strong>safe medicines management</strong>: administration, storage, documentation, training and oversight</li><li>How to scope your nursing provision around your school’s needs — <strong>boarding/day, SEN, mental health, allergies, sport, controlled meds</strong></li><li>What “good governance” looks like on the ground: <strong>confidential records</strong>, appropriate <strong>clinical space</strong>, safeguarding integration, and <strong>clinical supervision</strong></li><li>Common pitfalls schools make — including <strong>mis-scoping the role</strong>, <strong>under-resourcing</strong>, and placing <strong>newly qualified nurses</strong> into unsupported lone-working posts</li><li>A quick scan of this week’s headlines: <strong>KCSIE 2026 consultation</strong>, <strong>measles readiness</strong>, <strong>mobile phones and inspection focus from 01 Apr 2026</strong>, and <strong>Charities SORP 2026</strong> basics</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Resources Mentioned</h2><ul><li>ISBA Weekly Bulletin (19 Feb 2026) — key operational headlines</li><li>ISBA Reference Library — infectious disease resources</li><li>KCSIE 2026 draft consultation (England)</li><li>DfE guidance: Mobile phones in schools</li><li>UKHSA measles guidance and reporting routes</li><li>Charities SORP 2026 overview and implementation considerations</li><li><a href=\"https://saphna.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SAPHNA Independent School Nursing Governance Guidance</strong></a> (endorsed by the RCN) <em>(as signposted in the episode)</em></li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2><p><strong>ISBA Bursarcast</strong></p><p>New episodes every Friday at 4pm.</p><p>Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Acast to stay informed on the latest in independent school operations.</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}