BSA/AGBIS – Better boarding provision: a seminar for Governors

• Date: July 9, 2024
• Time: 10:30 – 15:30
• Cost: BSA/AGBIS Full Member – £155, BSA Affiliate Member – £230, Non-member – £310
• Audience: All Governors, especially those with particular responsibility for Safeguarding and/or Boarding.
• Platform: Zoom (online)

Course outline

This day seminar is aimed specifically at Governors with responsibility for boarding welfare, and safeguarding, but is also suitable for all Governors who need an in depth understanding around their responsibilities for safeguarding and meeting the needs of boarders at schools with boarding provision. This training day will provide a domestic and international context to the boarding sector and consider the latest challenges facing the boarding sector as a whole, as well as considering the day-to-day issues boarding staff are working through with the boarders in their care, and with their boarding facilities.

Attention will also be given to the role of the boarding and safeguarding Governor, with specific reference to the latest guidance, legislation and research. The responsibilities and duties of Governors are wide ranging, but a sound knowledge of the framework for policy, monitoring and scrutiny will enable effective and confident practice. Similarly, a clear understanding of procedures and policies used by schools will help if Governors are called upon to act in difficult situations.

Training topics will include:

• Sector overview including market strategy, recruitment, setting, standards and provision
• Overview of the latest headlines for the boarding sector
• Safeguarding duty
• Inspection updates to be aware of
• The role of Governor
• Good governance.

Learning outcomes:

• Increased awareness of the latest trends, issues and developments for the boarding sector
• Increased understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the role of Governors
• Updated understanding of compliance with ISI, or other inspectorates as appropriate
• Increased understanding of what makes a good Governor and effective governance.

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Speaker:

Richard Harman

Richard Harman was educated at The King’s School, Worcester, followed by Trinity College, Cambridge, where he read English.  Having spent two years working for an academic publisher, he decided his real vocation was in teaching.  After five years at Marlborough College teaching English and Drama, during which time he also completed his PGCE at Exeter University, he spent 12 years at Eastbourne College.  Progressing from Head of English to Housemaster of a Sixth Form girls’ house to member of the Senior Management Team, he then became Headmaster of Aldenham in September 2000 and thence to Uppingham in 2006. After a decade leading Uppingham and 32 years overall in teaching, he embarked on a third career as Chief Executive of AGBIS. Richard is much enjoying the challenges at AGBIS, having been Chairman of the Boarding Schools’ Association for 2011-12 and Chairman of HMC for 2014-15.