Sector News

BSA response to the UK’s International Education Strategy

20th January 2026

Today we’ve seen the publication of the anticipated UK’s International Education Strategy, committing to using education to increase the UK’s international standing, ensure sustainable international student recruitment, and grow education…

Potential BSA Foundation Charity Trustees

20th January 2026

The BSA Foundation was set up three years ago by the BSA Group to provide grants for research projects which will improve the lives of young people in residential settings. https://www.boarding.org.uk/research-grants/….

LGIU response: 2026 Scottish Budget

16th January 2026

Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU, said: “This Budget offers some short-term stability for councils, but it ducks the bigger questions about how local government is funded. There is still no…

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12th January 2026

Boarding schools face a complex but exciting landscape. Whilst inflationary pressures persist, innovation and sustainability remain firmly on the menu, with a focus on delivering value to students who are…

BSA announce Henry Price as Chair 2026

7th January 2026

The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Price, Headmaster, Oakham School, as its new Chair for 2026. Henry takes over from Chris Pyle, Headmaster…

Stepping Into Leadership: Why the Transition Matters More Than We Think #ad

7th December 2025

Moving into a leadership role in an educational organisation is often seen as a natural next step, recognition for experience, capability, and potential. But for many newly appointed or aspiring…

Are some pupils slipping through your digital safety net unnoticed? #ad

1st December 2025

Image: SM DigitalSafety Arabella Northey, Partnerships Manager at Seqrd Technology, explains how SchoolsMobile have developed their anonymised Student Data Analytics report to tighten your digital safety net. You think you…

Starting 2026 Strong: Rethinking Marketing Strategies for UK Boarding Schools #ad

28th November 2025

A new year brings a new opportunity for reflection and renewal. For UK boarding schools, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining moment in how institutions communicate their value…

State boarding leaders meet with MPs to call for greater recognition of one of the ‘best kept secrets in education’

28th November 2025

State boarding school leaders met with BSA Honorary President Lord Black, MPs and parliamentary researchers at the House of Lords on Wednesday 12 November to highlight the national importance of…