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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 a standalone Professional Practice Certificate for school medical...

A Diploma level course for senior boarding staff. ‘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...

“The BSA Advanced Certificate has been hands down one of the best CPD/certificates I have done. I have really enjoyed it so far. I found each part of the course really worthwhile and something I could adapt to my boarding house.  Please pass on my congratulations for an excellent course and a huge thank you...

“The BSA Advanced Certificate has been hands down one of the best CPD/certificates I have done. I have really enjoyed it so far. I found each part of the course really worthwhile and something I could adapt to my boarding house.  Please pass on my congratulations for an excellent course and a huge thank you...

WHAT DO COACHING COHORTS COMPRISE OF? Learn at your own pace with The Anatomy.  The Anatomy: Self-Paced Foundational Coaching Course  offers a 10+ hour structured learning journey including videos, audio recordings, coaching demonstrations, worksheets and a 70+ page handbook to support your ongoing learning once the Course Portal has closed. The curriculum provides a foundational understanding...

Audience:  This three day course is aimed at any member of staff  that wishes to improve their academic and pastoral support for international boarders. Key Elements of the Certificate Course Programme: The strategic nature and importance of the international boarding market Why international students seek a British education Cultural identity, cultural values, and cultural difference...

Course outline This course aims to give the holder an understanding of the role of the mental health lead in an educational setting. Under the first aid provision in the school setting 2022 each school is required to have a designated lead to identify and implement a whole school strategy for supporting mental health and...

Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership ‘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 discussions...

NEW Online BSA Certificate in Professional Practice – Mental Health  & Wellbeing 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 Spring module are: Study Day 1, March 20, 2024 Study Day 2, April 25, 2024 Study Day 3,...

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,...

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...

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...

New 23/24 course dates added! Dates for this Module are: Day 1:   April 29th, 2024 Day 2:   June 11th, 2024 Day 3:   July 4th, 2024 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Timings for each study day: 10:00am – 15:30pm BST All study days will be held online via Zoom The BSA Certificate in Boarding Headship is a new,...