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SUMMARY:Health & Wellbeing Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £200\n🎧 School nurses\, health/medical centre leads\, health/medical centre staff\, pastoral leads\, wellbeing leads\n📍 In person – Haileybury\, Hertford SG13 7NU \n\nCourse overview: \nThis will be the first in-person Health and Wellbeing Conference since HIEDA was established\, marking a significant milestone in bringing together professionals dedicated to the care and development of young people. With a focus on nutrition\, policy development\, suicide prevention\, and understandings of bereavement\, the event offers expert-led sessions designed to provide both strategic insight and practical approaches to supporting young people in educational settings. \nThe conference will provide opportunities for knowledge exchange\, interactive discussion\, and reflective practice\, ensuring that delegates leave with greater confidence and a refreshed toolkit for addressing emerging challenges in school communities. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 \nRegistration \n10:00 – 10:15 \nConference Welcome \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \n10:15 – 11:00 \nSession 1 – Performance Nutrition: Supporting Everyday Health and Success \nThis session will explore how everyday nutrition habits underpin health\, wellbeing and performance in both sport and school life. It will focus on practical\, evidence-based strategies to support energy levels\, concentration and consistency\, while challenging common misconceptions around “healthy eating”. The session will emphasise realistic approaches that can be applied in busy school and boarding environments\, with clear\, actionable takeaways. \nSpeaker: Dan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr\, Performance Nutrition Expert \n11:00 – 12:00 \nSession 2 – Policy Development for Self-Harm and Health-Harming Behaviours \nGuidance on shaping effective\, sensitive\, and evidence-informed school policies to respond to self-harm and harmful behaviours. \nSpeaker: Dr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \n12:00 – 13:00 \nLunch and Networking \n13:00 – 13:45 \nSession 3 – Supporting Recovery and Rest: Wound Care and Adolescent Sleep \nThis session explores two key areas of everyday health care in school settings: effective wound care and the importance of healthy sleep in adolescence. It will provide practical guidance on managing common injuries safely and consistently\, alongside evidence-based insights into adolescent sleep patterns and how poor sleep impacts wellbeing\, behaviour\, and learning. Delegates will leave with clear\, practical approaches they can apply immediately to support student health and recovery. \nSpeaker: Rosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \n13:45 – 14:30 \nSession 4 – Managing Allergies in Schools: New Statutory Guidance  \nThe Government has announced transformative new statutory guidance for all schools in England\, coming into effect by September 2026. This session will give independent school nurses clarity on exactly what the new requirements mean for your school and practical guidance on how to implement them confidently. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nWhat the new statutory guidance will require and if you need to follow them\nHow these requirements translate into day-to-day practice in your school\nPractical steps to ensure you’re September-ready\nHow to move from compliance to genuine confidence in managing allergy safety\n\nWith 1-2 children in every classroom living with food allergies\, these measures aren’t just about meeting new requirements – they’re about creating environments where every child can participate fully and safely in school life. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing systems\, this session will give you a clear roadmap for implementing the new guidance effectively. \nLed by Sarah Knight\, founder of The Allergy Team\, which co-authored the Schools Allergy Code that informed the new statutory guidance and has supported over 400 schools with allergy management. \nSpeaker: Sarah Knight\, The Allergy Team \n14:30 – 15:00 \nRefreshments and Networking \n15:00 – 15:45 \nSession 5 – Suicide prevention in educational settings \nBest practices for early identification\, intervention\, and support. Strategies to build resilience and strengthen protective factors within school communities. \nSpeaker: Harry Mansfield\, The Awareness Key \n15:45 – 16:30 \nSeacole Standard talk from Haileybury and CONFERENCE CLOSE \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\nDan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr\, Performance Nutrition Expert \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. He’s worked professionally as a nutritionist with teams such as Manchester City\, Sale Sharks\, Warrington Wolves and currently is currently the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United. His approach to nutrition is simple\, evidence-based & food-first\, focusing on utilising the latest nutrition research to support all students and athletes. \n  \n\n\nSkyler Moulder\, Senior Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nSkyler did her Adult Nursing BSc at Kings College London in 2011 and went straight into community nursing. After the birth of her first son she stumbled into community school nursing and never looked back. During her time as a community school nurse she covered primary and secondary schools all across Cambridgeshire. She completed training such as the CAMHS foundation module\, Sexual Health and Contraception module and was trained in Safeguarding Children Level 3. She completed her PG Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing in 2016 when she was pregnant with her second son\, which she later topped up to a full MSc in 2023 when she was pregnant with her daughter! This also included qualifying as a Nurse Prescriber. Skyler co-lead the development of a 0-19 Duty Desk and the introduction of the Chathealth text service in Cambridgeshire Community Services. In 2019 she became a Team Manager for the CCS Healthy Child Programme – managing a team of Nursery Nurses\, Health Visitors and School Nurses during the pandemic. In 2020 she was recruited to be the Lead Nurse at The Leys in Cambridge\, to lead a team covering 24 hour care for around 575 pupils (over half of which are boarders). This is where she is now and where her passion for independent school nursing started. \n\nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. \n\n  \n  \n\n\nHarry Mansfield\, The Awareness Key  \nHarry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author\, better known as “The MindPower Champion”.  She teaches how to achieve a VIPMind®; a mind that is Victorious\, Ignites and Protects the right way. \nCoaching for 25 years\, she and her licensees offer a trackable\, training blueprint teaching you how to “Power Up Your Mind Before It Powers You Down®”\, giving students and staff skills for todays’ fast paced\, ever changing world of high expectations. \nTo date all qualifications in this country have been reactive. Harry\, and her licensees\, show you how to train your mind to achieve success and avoid daily suffering. She shows the only way forward is to not have our heads in the sand and how to address the root cause. \n\nSarah Knight\, CEO and Founder\, The Allergy Team \nSarah Knight is Founder and CEO of The Allergy Team\, which supports schools to manage food allergies. The company co-created the Department for Education backed Schools Allergy Code\, a framework for best practice\, and runs Designated Allergy Lead training as well as the Schools Allergy Register. Before setting up The Allergy Team\, Sarah was a senior TV executive working on prime-time BBC shows including Your Home Made Perfect and the flagship consumer show\, Watchdog. Sarah has two children\, both with food allergies. \n  \n\nDr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. Before commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm. \n  \n\nTracey Boseley\, Head of Education Sector Support at Child Bereavement UK \nTracey’s links with the education sector began early in her career as she developed an outreach programme for schools and universities. This led her to qualify as a teacher and she has taught across the primary phase. She specialised in supporting vulnerable pupils and their families\, particularly young people with autism and sensory processing disorder. In 2018\, Tracey joined Child Bereavement UK; her role includes raising the profile of bereavement across the education sector\, research projects\, supporting education professionals\, developing resources and content for training courses. She has also designed online resources for education professionals in collaboration with London Grid for Learning.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/health-wellbeing-conference/
LOCATION:Haileybury\, Hertford SG13 7NU
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:Managing the single central register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All who have responsibility and oversight responsibility of safer recruitment and regulatory compliance including safeguarding professionals and leaders\, trustees\, board members and governors\, bursars\, HR professionals\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe legal framework and Duty of Care – this session will explore current boarding practice with particular focus on safeguarding and the legal and inspection requirements of pastoral care in our schools\nMeeting the needs of the boarders – practical case studies will be used to explore the issues that arise every day in boarding\, and suggest ways in which these issues can be dealt with effectively and with confidence by those in a Graduate or GAP assistant position\nUnderstanding your role in boarding – in this session the group will discuss and explore the expectations of the school\, the boarding house\, parents\, along with your own expectations with regards your boarding role in the school\nWorking safely and looking after yourself – some hints and tips on keeping yourself healthy\, safe and enjoying your role in boarding!\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decades’ multidisciplinary experience in legal\, academic\, advisory\, and leadership roles\, she is strongly committed to advancing child rights and welfare. Formerly Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, she led national reforms in child protection policy and legislation. Internationally\, she has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos Foundation on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and systems reform across South Asia and beyond. An academic and practitioner\, Mariya has published widely and specialises in trauma-informed\, survivor-centred\, and systems-based safeguarding approaches. \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-2/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Boarding Management - April Module
DESCRIPTION:We offer a self-funding route for all courses.  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald at  liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\nThe BSA’s Programme of Professional Development and Training is the most comprehensive CPD package offered to staff in boarding schools\, and includes a series of professional practice Certificate courses specifically designed to meet the practical needs of boarding staff and provide an internationally recognised qualification in Boarding Education. \nThis is a two year modular course aimed specifically at staff working in and around boarding. Over the last 20 years  approx. 3000 House Tutors\, Matrons\, Support Staff\, School Nurses\, Assistants\, House Parents and HsMs have completed this Award. \n\nPart 1: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care\n\nand one of these: \n\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – Boarding Management\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses\nPart 2: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pupil Support and Welfare\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – International Students\n\nWhat does this course cover? \nThis course is taken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house parents\, with responsibility for the care and welfare of boarding pupils. The course sessions will broadly cover the following areas: \n\nCreating a Safe Culture in Boarding: Proactive Safeguarding\nThe Boarding Management Role – Course Introduction\nEvaluating your boarding provision\nThe Inspector Calls\nManaging and Developing Pupil Induction\nLeadership and Management Tasks in the Boarding House\nThe Boarding Team – Leadership Talk\nDeveloping the Boarding Team – Competency\, Consistency & Communication\nFollowership in Middle Leadership\nPartnership with Parents\nRisk assessment and Managing Crises\nOutduction\nThe Pupil’s Voice\nSubmitting the Module Assignment/Course Reflection/Next Steps.\n\nHow will this course help me to develop personally and professionally? \n● Be able to evaluate and have a clear appreciation of the personal and professional needs and skills involved in your boarding role; \n● Develop greater knowledge and understanding of the issues covered in the syllabus; \n● Develop\, through support and guidance\, the range of personal strategies you use to resolve relevant welfare concerns for your pupils; \n● Develop your ability to reflect critically on your work and evaluate the need for change or action; \n● Develop your study and planning skills and your ability to analyse reading and reference material; \n● Be able to communicate and defend your views and opinions orally and in writing; \nIn addition\, at graduate level\, successful completion of the course will enable you to: \n● Develop a clear vision of the school’s management strategies for providing good pastoral care; \n● Develop your study and time management skills and your ability to analyse reading and a wide range of reference sources; \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways; short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this module\, enabling you to look at the theory in the light of your own practical experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, take responsibility for your own learning and\, by sharing\, to contribute to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThere are some 12 courses running at any one time; four of the Pastoral Care and four Boarding Management and two of BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses and BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – School Support & Welfare\, BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – International Students. \nStudy day dates for this April Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, April 28\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, May 22\, 2026\nStudy Day 3\, June 15 2026\nStudy Day 4\, September 24\, 2026\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR APRIL QUALIFICATION\, CLICK HERE \nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nIf cancelling four weeks before Day 1 of the course\, a refund will be given. Cancellation after this period and before Day 1\, a cancellation fee will be charged. \nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-certificate-in-boarding-practice-boarding-management-april-module/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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