The BSA Team

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. robin@boarding.org.uk Robin Fletcher is CEO of BSA Group, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students), BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association), BSA Legal, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association)...

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. aileen@boarding.org.uk Aileen is Deputy CEO & COO of BSA Group. She leads operations at BSA Group and works closely with members to provide guidance and training. Aileen also works with government departments, local authorities and...

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. dale@boarding.org.uk Dale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards, having previously been a course tutor since 1998. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme, including...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. kate.hollyer@bsagroup.org.uk Kate is Legal and Public Affairs Director of BSA Group and Director of BSA Group Legal Services Ltd, BSA Group’s SRA-regulated law firm. As a qualified solicitor of England and Wales with more...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. david.walker@boarding.org.uk  David is the BSA Director and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. chris.king@bsagroup.org.uk Following a successful 25-year career in the British Army as a Bandmaster, Chris moved into the independent school sector as a Bursar and has been working as a Bursar or similar for the...

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. bethan@boarding.org.uk Bethan Waddington joined the BSA team as Training Manager in September 2017. Bethan has worked in two independent boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland, the latter as Housemistress to 36 pupils. Following her time in Switzerland,...

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. caroline.nixon@boarding.org.uk Caroline has worked in international education for over 30 years.  She is International & Membership Director at Boarding Schools’ Association, and Director of Caroline Nixon Education Ltd., as well as a member of the...

Lee has extensive experience in pastoral care. Prior to becoming Headmaster and CEO at Taunton School in Somerset he was the School’s Deputy Head which involved leading the pastoral team and being the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Outstanding support for student...

Claire is Director of Safeguarding and Director, Sacpa and leads on the provision of safeguarding advice and support to members and the development and delivery of CPD and safeguarding consultancy services. Claire is a safeguarding specialist and leader with a...

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. gaelle.sullivan@bsagroup.org.uk Gaelle is Head of Research Services and Inclusion and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. danielle.cuthbert@boarding.org.uk Danielle joined BSA Group in September 2020 and is responsible for providing finance and membership development across BSA Group. With previous roles at an accountancy practice, a sports governing body and in local government,...

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. liz@boarding.org.uk Liz McDonald has been with the BSA for 10 years and is responsible for the coordination of the BSA training requirements, including the BSA Accredited Training Programme. Liz is a former financial services professional, and relishes...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. neil.rust@bsagroup.org.uk Neil joined the BSA team in January 2022, bringing a wealth of sales and recruitment experience to the role. Having served with the Army Air Corps, Neil left the armed forces and pursued a...

T. +44 (0)207 798 1580 E. laura.brain@bsagroup.org.uk Laura has joined BSA Group and is deeply dedicated to the field of education, boasting a distinguished career spanning over 17 years in educational sales. Her expertise lies in cultivating strategic partnerships, adeptly...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. lottie.andrews@bsagroup.org.uk Lottie joined the BSA Group in February 2022. She is Communications and Engagement Manager for BSA Group. Having worked in busy marketing offices within both the state boarding and independent school sectors for...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. claire.scrimgeour@bsagroup.org.uk Claire is the Business Support Manager at BSA Group. Claire joined the group in 2021 and has extensive financial and administrative experience making her well-placed to support core business functions and projects across...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. lily.boyden@boarding.org.uk Lily joined BSA Group in October 2022, as Communications Executive. Providing communication and administrative support across the group. Lily worked in the HNW financial industry for four years in the Channel Islands and...

T: +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E: Jess.Harris@bsagroup.org.uk Jess joined BSA Group in April 2022, taking up the role of Business Support Executive. Prior to that, she spent nine years in the entertainment industry working on cruise lines, holiday parks and...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E: Abbey.Adams@bsagroup.org.uk Abbey joined BSA Group in April 2022, taking on the role of Business Support Executive. She has worked in administration and customer service her whole career and brings vast experience to the role.

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. emily.smith@bsagroup.org.uk Emily joined the BSA Group in March 2023 as Finance and Administration Executive. Emily has a background in finance, administration and early years education, making her well placed to support our members.

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. rebekah.hayward@bsagroup.org.uk Rebekah is Research and Inclusion Officer and joined the BSA in April 2023. She is a qualified Primary School Teacher and holds a Masters in Education: International Development and Social Justice. She is...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. leigh.steer@bsagroup.org.uk Leigh joins BSA Group as Immigration Executive for BSA Group Legal Services Ltd. Having previously held the position of Registrar at an independent boarding school, Leigh has a deep understanding of the intricacies...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. gaby.roberts@bsagroup.org.uk Gaby joined BSA Group in September 2023 as Business Support Executive. Prior to this, she worked in the Refugee sector for over 6 years in Management and Casework roles. She also has experience...

T. +44 (0)20 7798 1580 E. megan.warman@bsagroup.org.uk Megan joins BSA Group as Immigration Executive for BSA Group Legal Services. Since graduating from university with BA (Hons) in Spanish, Megan has worked as an Immigration Caseworker at an immigration practice and...

Anita is a Housemistress at Shrewsbury School and Teacher of Art/Photography . She graduated in Fine Art from Birmingham City University, and has had a varied career in the arts, publishing, education and as an actors’ assistant agent in the...