Sector News

BSA Statement following passing of Her Majesty The Queen

8th September 2022

On behalf of BSA Group, we would like to express our sincerest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are deeply saddened by the news and…

Empathy Week 2023

2nd September 2022

Empathy Week begins on 27 February, 2023 and we are encouraging BSA Member schools to take part. Staff at Empathy Week have share with us the following message about next…

Pioneering institute for boarding professionals launched by BSA Group

1st September 2022

A specialist institute for professionals working in boarding education has been launched by BSA Group. The Institute of Boarding (TIOB) is a new networking, training and professional recognition organisation aimed…

BSA congratulates students on GCSE results day

25th August 2022

On the morning of Thursday 25 August 2022, Year 11 students across the country received their eagerly awaited GCSE results. Robin Fletcher, CEO, Boarding Schools’ Association and BSA Group, said:…

BSA congratulates students on A Level results day

18th August 2022

On the morning of 18 August 2022, students across the country collected their eagerly awaited A Level results. Robin Fletcher, CEO, Boarding Schools’ Association and BSA Group said: “Congratulations to…

UKVI Update – Priority Visa and Super Priority Visa services (12 August 2022)

12th August 2022

As of 12 August 2022, UKVI have resumed Priority Visa (PV) and Super Priority Visa (SPV) services for new student visa applications (in existing locations). Please note that Priority services are…

BSA update: New NMS for boarding schools in England

22nd July 2022

BSA has been in regular dialogue with the Department for Education (DfE) regarding the new National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools, which come into effect on September 5, 2022. As…

FBIS publishes ‘New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control strategy statement’

21st July 2022

Yesterday (20 July), the Home Office’s Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) External Engagement Team published its New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control strategy statement. The statement sets…

BSA Group appoints new Non-Executive Chair for 2023

8th July 2022

It is with great pleasure that BSA Group announces the appointment of their first Non-Executive Chair, Ed Jones, who will join the team from January 1, 2023. The appointment follows…

BSA Group achieves Living Wage Employer accreditation

27th June 2022

BSA Group has successfully achieved accredited Living Wage Employer status. This means that every member of staff working for the Group, including all third-party contracted staff, will earn a real…