ISBA BURSARCAST // What impact does the ISBA Annual Conference have ft Helen Woods + Technology, Inspection and Workforce Change in Independent Schools (12th June 2026)

This week’s Bursarcast focuses on the technology, compliance, safeguarding, staffing and financial developments most likely to affect independent school operations.ISBA Technology Survey 2026 and measuring return on digital investmentDfE call for evidence on children’s screen useFuture scrutiny of EdTech, generative AI, filtering and monitoringInspection readiness and recurring compliance themesDecommissioning of the ISBA Inspection Toolkit on 31 August 2026Safeguarding policy updates linked to draft KCSIE 2026Government consultation on zero and low hours contractsSupreme Court appeals relating to VAT on school feesEnergy renewal risk and market volatilityGuest segment with Helen Woods on the latest ISBA Annual ConferenceKey conference learnings for operational planning, governance and sector prioritiesResources Mentioned:ISBA Technology Survey 2026 ReportDfE call for evidence on children’s screen useISBA Bursar’s Guide to ISI InspectionsISBA Inspection Toolkit/App noticeISBA Template Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy updatesDraft KCSIE 2026 consultation materialGovernment consultation on zero and low-hours contractsSupreme Court VAT legal challenge updatesMindful Energy renewal price forecastISBA Annual Conference reflections with Helen WoodsSubscribe & Follow: New episodes every Friday at 4pm on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Acast.Get in touch at: [email protected]: [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.