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100% of students recommend Gapforce school trips
Gapforce, which creates expertly run school trips worldwide, has received overwhelmingly positive feedback in its Student Impact Report 2026. The company, which has joined the BSA’s Certified Supplier Scheme, revealed…
New nutrition and cookery course helps young athletes build DofE skills
Young athletes can now complete the skills section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) while developing practical sports nutrition and cookery skills through a new online course. Sports Nutrition…
New research reveals importance of international families boarding schools
Boarding schools are welcoming fewer international families than a year ago, and each one is now more valuable to the school than ever, according to new research. The Overseas Intake,…
Vape detection built for boarding houses, from BSA Certified Supplier Apex Secure Tech #ad
Vaping in boarding house bathrooms and dorms is one of the hardest things for staff to catch. Smoke alarms don’t register it, cameras can’t go where it happens, and by…
Schoolwear Association looks to strengthen support for schools as new chair takes the helm #ad
The Schoolwear Association (SA) is entering a new chapter as James Harding, Operations Director at The Stevenson Group, succeeds Matthew Easter as chair following Easter’s six-year tenure. For boarding schools,…
Utility Aid offers schools more energy cost certainty
An organisation that helps secure energy cost certainty for schools via collective purchasing has extended its offer into an extra year of fixed pricing. Utility Aid’s National Charity Tender helps…
DRN Nutrition opens January 2027 intake for its Schools Programme
Following strong uptake from schools during its September onboarding period, DRN Nutrition is opening a limited number of places for the January 2027 intake of its DRN Schools Programme. The…
A VAT break on electricity for charities, starting now
From 1 October 2026, VAT on some electricity supplies drops from 5% to 0% for six months. If your charity already pays the reduced 5% rate, usually because you use…
First-Time Managers in Education: Turning Instinct into Skill #ad
If you’re a first-time manager, don’t be too quick to dismiss your instincts just because you’re inexperienced. You may not have years of management practice or a bank of leadership…
Your Mind Doesn’t Get a Back-to-School Routine – Here’s Why It Should #ad
New shoes, new stationery, new bag… but zero preparation for the actual instrument doing all the learning/working — igniting motivation for the new term, is paramount not waiting for burnout….
It's #InternationalBoardingWeek! 🎉
From different countries, cultures and backgrounds, boarding brings people together.
Pick a day between 10-16 October and join us, alongside sister association British Association of Independent Schools with International Students (BAISIS) to celebrate our global boarding communities!
Whether you decide to organise an activity, share stories from your boarding community or simply take a moment to celebrate what makes your school special, we'd love to hear from you.
#TogetherAcrossTheWorld #iloveboarding 🫶 🌍
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