{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b04f352dd519b5b4708280/6ae4c062e57912cf6fb02c7b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ISBA BURSARCAST // Antisemitism Review, Employment Law Changes & School Security (30th October 2026)","description":"<p>In this week&#39;s ISBA Bursarcast, we look at the latest regulatory, safeguarding and operational developments affecting independent schools, including new expectations following the government&#39;s review into antisemitism, changes to employment law and important reminders about school security.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This week&#39;s key stories include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Antisemitism in schools:</strong> The government accepts all 27 recommendations from Sir David Bell&#39;s independent review. What do the new safeguarding, training and inspection expectations mean for schools in England?</li><li><strong>Employment law updates:</strong> The government&#39;s fire and rehire reforms have been delayed until March 2027, with a consultation on the revised Code of Practice open until 17 December.</li><li><strong>School security and inspections:</strong> Updated DfE guidance highlights the importance of effective building access controls, visitor management and site-specific risk assessments.</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity and data protection:</strong> An ICO investigation involving a 12-year-old test account and the password &#39;Password1&#39; offers a stark reminder about basic cyber hygiene.</li><li><strong>Screen time in schools:</strong> How are independent schools managing pupil screen use? ISBA is inviting members to share their approaches through a short survey.</li><li><strong>Early years childcare:</strong> Ofsted has updated its guidance on registration requirements for school-based and wraparound provision.</li></ul><p>We also highlight upcoming ISBA regional meetings, the November HR Conference and the newly opened bookings for the February 2027 Finance Conference.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Further information</strong></p><p>Full guidance, consultation details, event bookings and the screen-time survey are available through the latest ISBA Weekly Bulletin and the ISBA Reference Library.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe &amp; Follow</strong></p><p>New episodes of ISBA Bursarcast are released every Friday at 4pm, bringing you the latest sector news, practical insights and expert conversations for independent school leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast or via the ISBA website.</p><p><br></p><p>Have a question or a topic you&#39;d like us to cover? Contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:podcast@theisba.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@theisba.org.uk</a></strong>.</p>","author_name":"ISBA"}