Sector News

Licensed Trade Charity Celebrates 2022 Award Winners and highlights the impact of its work

11th October 2022

The Licensed Trade Charity, who are dedicated to supporting workers in the licensed drinks trade, marked their 229th year launching their latest Impact Report (https://www.licensedtradecharity.org.uk/site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1728_LTC_Impact-report_2021_final.pdf). The event wasΒ held at the…

UK is education destination of choice for Chinese parents according to BSA report

10th October 2022

The UK is still the top destination for Chinese parents choosing a boarding education for their children, according to a new BSA-commissioned report which builds on a similar survey last…

Schoolblazer: Changing the face of uniform in a rapidly changing world

6th October 2022

Since its foundation in 2004, Schoolblazer has been at the forefront of developments in schoolwear. We recognised from the start that independent school parents valued convenience and service and were…

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: β€œCongratulations 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 noteΒ 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…