<p><br></p><p>In this episode, we unpack the latest inspection data from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), break down changes to the HR1 Form from 1 December 2025, and flag urgent implications of the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill.</p><p>With compliance rates falling and new legal restrictions coming into force from 2026, schools need to act now to maintain flexibility and meet statutory requirements.</p><p>This episode gives bursars, HR leads, and senior staff a concise, practical update on what’s changing—and how to respond. </p><p><br></p><h3>What You’ll Learn</h3><ul><li>Why ISI compliance rates have dropped—and the two areas most schools are struggling with</li><li>Practical steps to improve inspection readiness, based on real inspection findings</li><li>What’s changing with the HR1 Form from 1 December 2025—and how to prepare</li><li>How the Employment Rights Bill will restrict “fire and rehire” and casual staffing arrangements</li><li>Why spring 2026 is a critical window for contractual changes before new rules apply </li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Key Action Points</h3><ul><li>Review leadership oversight of safeguarding and attendance compliance</li><li>Update safer recruitment checks and maintain a robust Single Central Record (SCR)</li><li>Familiarise HR teams with the new HR1 Form process and prepare the required data in advance</li><li>Plan staffing reviews now—consult early to retain flexibility ahead of October 2026</li><li>Use the ISBA Advice &amp; Guidance team to sense-check inspection readiness and staffing plans </li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Links &amp; Resources</h3><ul><li><a href="https://members.theisba.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ISBA Reference Library – Inspections and Compliance (Login Required)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/redundancy-payments-form-hr1-advance-notification-of-redundancies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gov.uk – HR1: Advance Notification of Redundancies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DfE – Working Together to Improve School Attendance (2024)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hcrlaw.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HCR Law – Employment Law for Schools</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Independent schools face tightening regulations and reduced employment flexibility. This episode outlines what’s coming—and what to do next.</strong></p><p>For full guidance, log in to the ISBA Reference Library or contact the Advice and Guidance team at [email protected].</p><p>Email: <strong>[email protected]</strong> – we’d love to hear from you. </p><br><p>The Bursarcast is produced by RAFIKI STUDIO</p><p>www.rafikistudio.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>