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Preparing for a boarding inspection

Tuesday 18 November, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

๐Ÿท๏ธ ยฃ90-180, with additional tickets from ยฃ45 or ยฃ650 for the webinar series
๐ŸŽง Heads, deputy heads, heads of boarding
๐Ÿ“ Onlin
๐ŸŽฅ Watch live or on catch up


Course outline:

This session is part of the BSA Boarding Box Set, a comprehensive six-part series covering essential boarding topics. Ideal for those stepping into senior boarding roles or wanting to deepen their understanding of the sector.

The series is ยฃ650, with recordings available for any sessions you are not able to attend live. Sessions can also be booked individually if preferred.

This session focuses on preparing for inspections under any UK or international framework. It covers core principles of auditing and assessing boarding provision, helping delegates align their policies and practices with inspection requirements.

Learning outcomes:

  • Enhanced understanding of inspection processes
  • Improved compliance with relevant policies and procedures
  • Skills for recording and reporting inspection outcomes effectively.

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Speaker:

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 Groupโ€™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.


Other titles in this series:

1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis October 02, 2025
2. Boarding box set – Inspection November 18, 2025
3. Boarding box set – Safeguarding December 05, 2025
4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance January 13, 2026
5. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools February 03, 2026
6. Boarding box set – EDI in boarding March 02, 2026
7. Boarding box set – Wellbeing and staff support March 10, 2026
8. Boarding box set – boarding house management June 18, 2026

 

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