Accredited Training

The 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. This is a two year modular course aimed specifically at...

The 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. This is a two year modular course is aimed specifically...

Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership 2024-2025 ‘As a Head of Boarding, I enrolled on the course with the aim of furthering my knowledge and experience in residential life; the course did not disappoint. The study days provided a great opportunity to meet fellow boarding colleagues and discuss areas of best practice and engage in...

BSA Advanced Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses School nurses form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools however staff CPD opportunities seldom focus on the key areas to support their professional development. As part of a refocus of the training available through the BSA, we can now offer...

The 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. This is a two year modular course aimed specifically at...

The 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. This is a two year modular course aimed specifically at...

NEW Online BSA Certificate in Professional Practice – Mental Health  & Wellbeing New Autumn dates added! This module is comprised of three tutor-led study days featuring guest speakers, interactive morning and afternoon sessions. Breakout groups allow for discussion and time with the course tutors. Study Days for the Autumn module are: Study Day 1, December 03, 2024 Study Day 2,...

Live Online BSA Certificate in Professional Practice – Pupil Welfare & Support New 24/25 course dates added! Context: Welfare and support staff, such as Matrons, House Deputies, Boarding Assistants  and Boarding Tutors form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools however staff CPD opportunities seldom focus on the key areas to support...

Study Days for this module are: Study Day 1, January 14, 2025 Study Day 2, February 06, 2025 Study Day 3, March 25, 2025 All study days will be online via Zoom. TO BEGIN THIS COURSE IN JANUARY CLICK HERE Timings for each study day: 10:00am – 15:30pm GMT Sessions Will Include: Skills audit and...

Audience: Non-registered medical practitioners who have a responsibility for medical issues in the school setting and who wish to gain a professional certificate in medical matters Course outline: Medical conditions, both physical and mental, are often related and form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools. However, staff CPD...

The SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice is a certificate programme for safeguarding managers and leads, heads of safeguarding, safeguarding hub managers and co-ordinators.  It has been developed to support safeguarding colleagues from a diversity of sectors to supplement and extend designated safeguarding lead training.  This programme may also support the safeguarding practice of behaviour leads,...