{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/6a2bf57ae6540bec0f9bb409?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // What impact does the ISBA Annual Conference have ft Helen Woods + Technology, Inspection and Workforce Change in Independent Schools (12th June 2026)","description":"<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 &amp; Follow:</h2><p> New episodes every Friday at 4pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch at: podcast@theisba.org.uk</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}