Midlands Forum

🏷️ Free of charge
🎧 Heads, deputies, senior leaders, heads of boarding
📍 Online

Forum outline:

BSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences, exchange ideas, and discuss current issues affecting boarding.

Designed to foster regional collaboration, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions, explore best practice, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding, Houseparent, Matron, or part of the wider pastoral team, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed, connected, and inspired.

While many of our forums are held online for accessibility, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building.

Why attend?

• Stay up to date with developments in the sector
• Discuss local challenges and share region-specific insights
• Contribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement
• Ask questions, seek advice, and offer support to peers
• Hear updates from BSA and guest contributors.

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Dale Wilkins, Executive Director, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance

Dale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding, inspection, and compliance across the UK, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI, Ofsted, and DfE, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra, chairs a performing arts charity, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.

Samuel Obeng-Asare, Assistant Headteacher – Head of Boarding, Haberdashers’ Adams, BSA Midlands Forum Chair