Repositioning Girls’ Boarding in 2027
📍 Queenswood School
As the needs of young women continue to evolve, boarding schools have a unique opportunity to redefine what outstanding boarding looks like for the next generation.
Repositioning Girls’ Boarding 2027 brings together boarding leaders, pastoral professionals and sector experts to explore the changing landscape of girls’ boarding. Through inspiring keynote speakers, practical workshops and thought-provoking discussions, delegates will examine the latest thinking on wellbeing, safeguarding, belonging, student voice, leadership and healthy development.
The conference will challenge traditional approaches, showcase innovative practice and provide practical solutions to today’s biggest boarding challenges—from digital culture and emerging safeguarding risks to creating environments where every girl feels seen, supported and empowered to flourish.
Delegates will leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies and renewed confidence to shape boarding communities that are inclusive, resilient and fit for the future.
Places are limited. Early booking is recommended.
Conference Programme
09:30 – 10:00 Registration, refreshments and networking
10:00 – 11:00 Where is Girls’ Boarding Heading?
An opening keynote and interactive discussion examining the current state of girls’ boarding and the opportunities ahead. Drawing on sector trends, changing family expectations and the voices of young people, this session explores what successful boarding will look like over the next decade and how schools can remain relevant, distinctive and future-focused.
11:00 – 12:00 Panel Discussion: Boarding Reimagined – Designing Communities Where Girls Thrive
Boarding is no longer simply about accommodation—it is about creating environments that nurture belonging, independence and wellbeing. This session explores innovative approaches to boarding provision, considering flexible models, student-centred pastoral care, community culture and the evolving expectations of modern families.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch, networking and boarding tour
13:00 – 13:45 Preparing Girls for Life in a Digital World
Technology is reshaping relationships, identity and safeguarding. This engaging session explores the growing influence of online misogyny, image-based abuse, AI-generated content, coercive behaviours and digital peer cultures. Delegates will gain practical tools to strengthen education, prevention and safeguarding while empowering girls to navigate digital spaces with confidence and resilience.
13:45 – 14:30 Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing That Lasts
Healthy girls learn better, perform better and feel better. This practical session explores how boarding schools can support lifelong healthy habits through nutrition, sleep, physical wellbeing and informed lifestyle choices. Delegates will discover realistic strategies to help girls maintain energy, concentration and emotional wellbeing throughout busy school life.
14:30 – 15:00 Refreshments and networking
15:00 – 16.00 Every Girl in the Game: Creating Active Communities Beyond Competitive Sport
Sport should be a source of confidence, connection and enjoyment for every girl, not just the most talented athletes. This session explores how boarding schools can create inclusive cultures that celebrate movement in all its forms, remove barriers to participation and encourage lifelong engagement in physical activity, regardless of ability, identity or experience.
16:00 Conference Close
Speakers
Speakers will be confirmed soon.
