ISBA BURSARCAST // Governance, Reporting and Inspection Risk: What Schools Need to Watch Now (8th May 2026)

This week’s Bursarcast focuses on the developments most likely to affect school operations, governance and risk planning.We cover the proposed ISBA and AGBIS merger, ISC’s governance changes, early preparation for Charities SORP 2026, and continuing inspection risk around attendance and compliance evidence.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.A focused update for bursars, heads, governors and senior teams tracking the issues that could shape compliance, finance and operational decision-making.Resources MentionedISBA/AGBIS merger webinar recording — available in the ISBA Reference LibraryCharities SORP 2026 Preparation Checklist — available in the ISBA Reference LibraryISBA School Attendance Policy template — available in the ISBA Reference LibraryISBA Attendance FAQs — available in the ISBA Reference LibraryISI consultations on complaints policy and removal of “significant strength” — available in the latest bulletinHMRC VAT Notice 701/41: Sponsorship — https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-notice-70141-sponsorshipManage your vehicle operator licence / VOL account — https://www.gov.uk/manage-vehicle-operator-licenceISBA The Bursar’s Guide to ISI Inspections, Appendix 1 — available in the ISBA Reference LibrarySubscribe & Follow New episodes every Friday at 4pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.Email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you. The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIOwww.rafikistudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.