ISBA BURSARCAST // Quickfire news: Board Elections, VAT Judgment, AI Guidance & More (13th June , 2025)

In this episode of the ISBA Bursarcast, we cover the key updates for independent schools this week, including:

• Voting now open for the 2025 ISBA Board elections
• High Court judgment on VAT and school fees expected today
• Updated VAT guidance on pre-registration input tax claims
• DfE policy updates on childcare, school trips, and AI in education
• Important ISI reminder on updating online diaries
• Fraud alert: fake procurement scam targeting suppliers
• HSE course on managing work-related stress
• Free IT asset disposal offer for ISBA schools
• This week’s inspection tip: fire safety compliance

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