{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/6ac919398f90a39dfcf4963a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // Safeguarding, Inspection Risks and Financial Deadlines (9th October 2026)","description":"<p>In this edition of <strong>ISBA Bursarcast</strong>, we highlight the key regulatory, financial and operational developments affecting UK independent schools, drawn from <strong>ISBA Bulletin No. 31 – 8 October 2026</strong>.</p><p>This week&#39;s briefing focuses on new safeguarding obligations, inspection expectations, employment compliance and important deadlines for bursars, heads and school leadership teams.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safeguarding information sharing:</strong> A new statutory duty came into force on 30 September, with implications for school policies, procedures and data protection.</li><li><strong>Parental complaints and ISI inspections:</strong> Updated inspection guidance brings greater attention to how schools recognise and manage data protection complaints.</li><li><strong>Teachers&#39; Pensions:</strong> An urgent employer portal registration deadline and a planned service interruption affecting pension administration.</li><li><strong>Capital Goods Scheme:</strong> Why schools may want to revisit historic capital expenditure for potential VAT recovery.</li><li><strong>Right to Work compliance:</strong> An updated Home Office code of practice and its relevance to school recruitment procedures.</li><li><strong>Financial updates:</strong> PAYE Settlement Agreement deadlines and temporary VAT relief on qualifying electricity supplies.</li></ul><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>This episode provides a selective overview of the issues most relevant to school operational leaders. It is not a substitute for detailed regulatory, legal or financial guidance.</p><p>For the full updates, supporting resources and practical guidance, members should consult <strong>ISBA Bulletin No. 31 (8 October 2026)</strong> and the <strong>ISBA Reference Library</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ISBA Bursarcast</strong> — concise, relevant operational intelligence for the people leading and managing independent schools.</p><p><br></p><h4>Member note:</h4><p>This episode is designed as a short operational briefing. Fuller guidance, technical detail and member-only resources remain available through ISBA and the relevant linked materials.</p><h3><strong>Subscribe &amp; Follow</strong></h3><p>New episodes every Friday at 4 pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}