{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/69fdcd0a28bc864b8b193c32?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // Governance, Reporting and Inspection Risk: What Schools Need to Watch Now (8th May 2026)","description":"<p>This week’s <strong>Bursarcas</strong>t focuses on the developments most likely to affect school <strong>operations, governance and risk planning.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We cover the proposed <strong>ISBA and AGBIS merger</strong>, ISC’s governance changes, early preparation for Charities SORP 2026, and continuing inspection risk around <strong>attendance and compliance evidence.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We also flag live ISI consultations, VAT treatment of sponsorship, Canvas/Instructure cyber reports, and a reminder for schools with vehicle operator licences to keep contact details up to date.</p><p><br></p><p>A focused update for bursars, heads, governors and senior teams tracking the issues that could shape compliance, finance and operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>ISBA/AGBIS merger webinar recording — available in the ISBA Reference Library</p><p>Charities SORP 2026 Preparation Checklist — available in the ISBA Reference Library</p><p>ISBA School Attendance Policy template — available in the ISBA Reference Library</p><p>ISBA Attendance FAQs — available in the ISBA Reference Library</p><p>ISI consultations on complaints policy and removal of “significant strength” — available in the latest bulletin</p><p>HMRC VAT Notice 701/41: Sponsorship — https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-notice-70141-sponsorship</p><p>Manage your vehicle operator licence / VOL account — <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/manage-vehicle-operator-licence\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/manage-vehicle-operator-licence</a></p><p>ISBA The Bursar’s Guide to ISI Inspections, Appendix 1 — available in the ISBA Reference Library</p><p><br></p><h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2><p><strong> New episodes every Friday at 4pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.</strong></p>","author_name":"ISBA"}