ISBA BURSARCAST // Inspections, the new normal ft.Durell Barnes ( 26th September 2025)

This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s always on the radar for school leaders and operational staff: inspections.Joining us is:Durell Barnes, consultant and inspections expert Together, we explore how to stay inspection-ready without letting it become an operational drain. Topics include:The latest thinking on compliance and safeguardingWhat inspectors are really looking for in 2025Practical steps schools can take this term to feel confident and preparedWe also highlight a brand-new inspection webinar now available in the ISBA Reference Library, designed to help bursars, DSLs and leadership teams navigate the process clearly and calmly.🔐 Sector News You Can’t Miss:This week’s bulletin includes several key updates:VAT and bursary grants – why HMRC sees some charitable support as taxable, and what that means for schoolsNew PRS & PPL Digital Music Licences – covering digital streaming, video use and internal music storageRecruitment spotlight – Cransley School seeks a Director of FinanceNAB Cohort #16 – Meeting 2 on Safeguarding & SCR (29 Sept) and Meeting 3 on Finance & Mentoring (8 Oct)So You Want to Be a Bursar – Feb 2026 programme now open for booking📌 Resources & Links Mentioned:ISBA Reference Library – inspection webinar and all bulletin documentationCEFM Contact – for queries about digital music licencesISBA Advice & Guidance Team – for VAT or bursary grant queriesMembership Support – help accessing NAB sessions: [email protected]💡 Subscribe & ShareDon't miss an episode – follow the ISBA Weekly Podcast on your preferred platform and share it with colleagues across operations, estates, compliance and finance.📬 Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover?Email us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you.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.