Sector News

BSA Group update – IICSA report into residential schools

1st March 2022

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has today (Tuesday, March 1) published its final investigation report. A copy of the full report can be read by following this link: Residential…

Boarders together, always

1st March 2022

“In boarding schools across the world today there will be young people deeply concerned by the situation in Ukraine. “Some of those young people may be from Ukraine or neighbouring…

BSA update: Operational Guidance for schools update / Student visa concessions extended to June 30, 2022

23rd February 2022

Operational Guidance for schools update: Schools in England will be aware that the Operational Guidance for schools will change from tomorrow (February 24), and that the twice-weekly testing requirement changed on Monday (February…

BSA acquires guides to boarding

14th January 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting member schools in all areas of boarding, we are delighted to announce that the BSA has acquired ‘The BSA Guide to Boarding’ and ‘Service Parents…

Nominations open for BSA Supporting Excellence Awards 2022

7th January 2022

The BSA is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for its annual Supporting Excellence Awards, which will once again be sponsored this year by Engage. First held in…

BSA Blog: The Excellence Test

5th January 2022

By Robin Fletcher, CEO, BSA and BSA Group Most of my family don’t set New Year’s resolutions. I do though and mine is around getting leaner and fitter (how original)….

UK still preferred destination of choice for boarding schools for Chinese parents

11th October 2021

The UK is still the top destination for Chinese parents choosing a boarding education for their children, according to a new report commissioned by the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA). The…

UK travel update: red list and vaccinations

7th October 2021

This evening (07.10.21), the UK Government announced changes to the Red List and to those countries whose vaccines will be accepted, click here to read the full statement. Please note these changes…

International Boarding Day – October 9, 2021

1st October 2021

Saturday, October 9, sees us celebrating this year’s International Boarding Day, sponsored by our sister organisation, the Health in Education Association (Hieda). This year’s theme is health and wellbeing, and…

England: Schools COVID-19 operational guidance including official Amber wording – 17.08.21

17th August 2021

The Schools COVID-19 operational guidance for England has just been released and now includes the official amber list wording for boarding pupils. Read the full guidance here Sections with specific references to boarders…