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SUMMARY:BSA Spring Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe 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\nDiploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership 2025-2026 \n‘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 on contemporary topics. The assignments were varied and included assessed presentations and written work. Each assignment had a clear success criteria and a BSA tutor was on hand to provided support and guidance if required.   \nIf you are a practitioner with a number of years of experience and looking to further your qualifications and knowledge base in boarding\, I can highly recommend this course.’ \n– A Diploma level course for senior boarding staff \nThis is a taught course with three study days and three assignments \nThis 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. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION CLICK HERE \nBSA Spring Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \n\nDay 1: March 24\, 2026\nDay 2: June 9 \, 2026\nDay 3: October 14\, 2026\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom. Timings for each study day – 10.00 to 15.30 \nAudience:\nThis course is aimed at senior boarding staff.  Candidates may have previously completed the BSA  Advanced Certificate Course and/or being suitably experienced to benefit from this leadership course. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice (Leadership) \nThe BSA Diploma course is designed as a strategic course for senior and experienced school staff looking to gain knowledge of key leadership and management skills required to lead the boarding in their school. \nCourse Outline \n• Strategic aspects of boarding\, including the Statutory Framework \n• Leading the team – how to get the best out of the Boarding Team \n• Managing quality – evaluation and preparing for inspection \n• Managing conflict – a key facet of the senior staff role \n• Staff development  – appraisal and performance management \n• Facing the media – Guest Speaker Steve Dyson\, Dyson Media Ltd \n• Marketing – A whole team approach \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of three intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways\, which include 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 course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. The course is run by senior members of the BSA staff and will feature a serving Head of a boarding school and each delegate will have an experienced BSA Tutor who attends the study days. \nCourse Assessment \nAll delegates undertake a SWOT analysis of the boarding provision in their school in which they evaluate\, in detail\, different aspects and contribute towards the development of the provision. From this they undertake three assignments. The first highlights an area for development and they follow this with a 4-minute presentation delivered to the BSA staff and tutors\, as well as other delegates. The final assignment brings together all the work in a 3\,000- 4\,000 word active research project. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION CLICK HERE \nBSA Spring Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \n\nDay 1: March 24\, 2026\nDay 2: June 9 \, 2026\nDay 3: October 14\, 2026\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom. Timings for each study day – 10.00 to 15.30
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-january-diploma-in-boarding-practice-leadership-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Diploma Leadership
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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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SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care - 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\nIntroduction to the Course – Issues & Concerns\nWhat Does Good Pastoral Care Look Like?\nThe Module Assignment\nRelational Approaches for Supporting Children and Young People\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders\nIssues Facing Pupils\nEmerging Risks:  E-safety Risks and how to best engage with them\nDeveloping a Culture of Wellbeing\nEmerging Risks\nMental and Emotional Health\nPutting it all into Practice 1: An Unfolding Exercise\nPutting it all into Practice 2: Supporting Vulnerable Pupils\nLooking After Yourself\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 the April Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, April 30\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, May 20\, 2026\nStudy Day 3\, June 17\, 2026\nStudy Day 4\, September 25\, 2026\n\nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN APRIL\, CLICK HERE \nCancellations\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. \nAll amendments and cancellations to bookings must be made in writing to BSA@Boarding.org.uk \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-pastoral-care-april-module/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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SUMMARY:Professional Certificate in Inclusive Practice
DESCRIPTION:🎧 EDI leads\, Inclusion leads\, Senior leaders\, Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\n⌛ 3-day course\n📍 Online \n\nThis course will bring together staff from a wide range of backgrounds who will share knowledge and experiences to both support you to develop your inclusive practice and to challenge your thinking to enable professional growth. \nOver three study days we will explore the ‘why’ of this work including areas such as identity\, belonging\, use of language\, empowerment and intersectionality. Legal and inspection requirements will be unpacked\, and auditing and action planning discussed. The importance and power of courageous and compassionate leadership in creating sustained change will be fully discussed during interactive sessions and an exploration of coaching as a tool will help you to develop practical techniques to support important conversations needed for your inclusive practice. \n\nStudy Days for the Summer Module are: \n\nMay 13\, 2026\nMay 21\, 2026\nJune 8\, 2026\n\nTimings: 1000 – 1600/15 BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN MAY 2026 CLICK HERE \nWe 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\nWhy should you attend? \nThis bespoke\, comprehensive three-day certificate course has been put together to support staff with specific responsibility for equity\, diversity and inclusion in boarding schools. \nParticipants will receive high-quality training and support from a range of experts to further develop the skills and confidence needed to establish\, embed and sustain equity\, diversity and inclusion work in their school. Throughout the three days there will be opportunities to meet\, collaborate and discuss with other participants and to learn from case studies and good practice from other schools. \n\nCOURSE OVERVIEW\nBelow is a preview of some of the exceptional speakers and key topics that will be covered throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to engage with leaders from diverse backgrounds who bring extensive knowledge and experience in equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. These experts will guide you through essential areas such as identity\, belonging\, intersectionality\, legal requirements\, and leadership strategies that will empower you in your role. By exploring both theoretical frameworks and practical applications\, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence necessary to drive meaningful change in your school. \n\nThe Why\, What\, and How of Leading Diversity\, Equity and Inclusivity in your school \nSome key foundational considerations under the why\, what and how of your role which will help to position you as an effective and impactful Inclusion lead.  This session will cover various themes such as: \n\nthe importance of now\nestablishing definitions\nthe biggest misconceptions\nconnecting the dots of your strategy\, from audit to action plan\n\nSpeaker:  Temi Akindele Barker\, Founder\, Inclusion Labs \nTemi began her career as a consultant in Legal Executive Search\, both in the UK and internationally\, eventually becoming Co-Head of the Senior Team covering US and UK law firms\, and US financial institutions. A key part of her role involved supporting local and multinational clients to achieve their strategic  goals.  Prior to Inclusion Labs\, she worked in Strategy and Research with a focus  on start-ups.  Temi is a mum of two daughters and committed to helping schools  ask the right questions and focus on the important things when it comes to  diversity\, equity and inclusion.  Inclusion Labs offers a custom programme for schools\, grounded in research and best practice\, but most importantly on the lived experience of students and families\, particularly those from underrepresented groups. \n  \n\nUnderstanding Equality and the Law \nThis session will cover the various elements of equality included within English legislation and the obligations they place on organisations. It will also consider whether the protections are adequate and whether they allow Schools to genuinely demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. \nSpeaker:  Gemma Woodhouse\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \nGemma is an employment partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper. She advises organisations on all elements of employment law including discrimination and equal opportunities. She also works with a number of independent schools and is joint Head of the Penningtons Manches Cooper Schools Sector. \n  \n\nDelivering equitable outcomes \nSpeaker: Yasmina Kone\, Hemisphere Education \nYasmina is Deputy Lead of Hemisphere Education. She’s an award-winning start-up operator that’s worked with some of the UK’s top corporate and start-up companies. Her social impact work has seen her feature in the BBC\, Black Tech Fest and Busy Being Black Podcast\, and her clients have included FTSE500 companies where she’s helped to open access to minority groups and use business as force for good. She’s passionate about the impact that the education sector can have on creating a more inclusive society and is leading on Hemisphere Education’s adoption in UK schools. \n  \n\nLeadership Challenges and Opportunities \nHow can you lead as effectively as possible\, building capacity and confidence so that others move forward and achieve all they can? This session will explore the challenges that leadership presents\, alongside the opportunities it can offer\, and how you can make the most of them. \nSpeaker: Naima Charlier\, Director of EDI and Social Responsibility\, Wellington College \nNaima Charlier\, Director of Equality\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Social Responsibility at Wellington College\, brings over 25 years of teaching experience\, including more than 20 years in international school settings across the UK\, USA\, Romania\, and Hong Kong. With a background spanning Early Years\, Primary\, and Secondary education\, she has held various leadership roles for over 16 years\, including Founding Head\, Deputy Principal\, and Director of Teaching and Learning. Naima holds an MBA in International Educational Leadership from UCL and serves as a Lead Improvement Partner for COBIS. She advocates passionately for inclusive leadership and prioritises EDI initiatives in schools. \n\nEquity\, Diversity and Inclusion: Safeguarding and Inspection \nThis session will look at safeguarding with an equity\, diversity and inclusion lens and will consider key inspection requirements. \n \nSpeaker:  Dale Wilkins\, Senior Director\, BSA and BSA Group \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit\, which was updated in 2022. \n\nIdentity\, Belonging and Connectedness.  \nThis session will explore the notions of identity\, belonging and connectedness. Gaelle Sullivan will share her own stories of identity and belonging as well as her experiences of working with young people in schools. How do our different and often intersecting identities shape our capacity to belong and connect and how can schools provide an environment where connectedness thrives? \n \nSpeaker: Gaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\nCase Studies\, Discussion and Closing Remarks \nThis session will be similar to the one at the end of day 1 in that it will provide an opportunity to hear first-hand from school leaders about EDI work in their schools. The case studies will cover a range of different areas to complement those discussed on day 1. Participants will then have the chance to meet and discuss EDI work in their schools with other Inclusion Lead colleagues (in small zoom break out groups). The day will close with an opportunity to reflect on the how\, the why and the what of the Inclusion lead role and moving forward in an effective and impactful way. \nSpeaker: Sadia Hussain-Savuk\, DEI Lead\, Fettes College\, Edinburgh and Independent EDI educational consultant \nSadia is the DEI Lead at Fettes College\, also working independently to provide DEI support to support to other independent schools in Scotland.  She started her teaching career in 2008 as a Biology teacher after having initially worked for the NHS as a scientist. Her interests and passions led her into pastoral support\, where she then recognised the need for more inclusive practices in education. \n\nStudy Days for the Summer Module are: \n\nMay 13th 2026\nMay 21st 2026\nJune 8th 2026\n\nTimings: 1000 – 1600/15 BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN MAY 2026 CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-certificate-in-professional-practice-inclusion-lead-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Boarding Management - October 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 October Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, October 7\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, November 11\, 2026\nStudy Day 3\, February 4 2027\nStudy Day 4\, March 11\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR OCTOBER 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/certificate-in-boarding-practice-boarding-management-october-module/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T151611Z
CREATED:20260702T100306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T151611Z
UID:77208-1792000800-1792011600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £45\n🎧 Leaders\n📍 Kingswood School\n🥂 Refreshments served \n\nLessons in Leadership is a programme to support boarding school leaders as part of BSA’s new Centre for Boarding Leadership (CBL).  \nThe Lessons in Leadership programme comprises lectures from highly distinguished leaders in different fields\, including boarding alumni or people connected with boarding schools. These in-person Leadership events will be held at CBL partner BSA member schools in different parts of the UK. Typical Lessons in Leadership events will be for around a dozen delegates.  \nDate: Wednesday October 14\, 2026 \nTimings: 18:00 – 21:00 \nVenue: Kingswood School\, Lansdown Road\, Bath\, BA1 5RG \nA drinks reception will be hosted. \nSession Topic: Leadership Principles in a state of constant change\, with Phil de Glanville \nIn an interactive session\, Phil\, Robin and Andrew will explore how to stay true to leadership principles when change is battering you from all sides. Bringing some of his elite sporting experiences\, Phil will also lean on 30 years in both commercial and public sector leadership roles\, to outline some key tenets of leadership practices. \nGuest Speaker: \nPhil de Glanville\, Former England Rugby Captain and Director\, Hanover Fox UK \nPhil de Glanville has built a career spanning elite sport\, the commercial sector\, public service\, education\, and executive search. He was educated at Bryanston School\, Durham University (Politics and Economics)\, and Oxford University. \nA former England rugby international\, Phil won 38 caps and captained England during the 1996 season. He was a regular member of the national squad from 1992 to the 1999 Rugby World Cup\, featuring in more than 60 matchday squads. At Bath Rugby\, he made over 200 appearances across 12 years\, captaining the club for an unprecedented five years and helping secure three league-and-cup doubles as well as the 1998 European Cup. He also represented the Barbarians. \nWhile rugby remained an amateur sport\, Phil worked in sales and marketing for Cow & Gate Nutricia (now part of Danone). In 1996\, he joined international IT consultancy Xansa and balanced his professional and rugby careers until retiring from the game in 2001\, when he returned full-time to Xansa in a partnership development role with SAP. \nPhil then spent nine years at Sport England in development and relationship management roles\, including responsibility for managing investment into five National Governing Bodies of Sport. In 2012\, he joined Hartpury College and University as Director of Elite Sport\, leading a team of 30 coaches and support staff across eight sports. \nFor more than 10 years\, Phil has worked in executive search with Hanover Fox UK\, specialising in Consumer Goods\, Manufacturing\, and the Not-for-Profit sector. Based in Bath and London\, he became one of the firm’s three co-owners in 2018. \nPhil lives in Bath with his wife and three sons. He completed a six-year term as a Rugby Football Union Board member in 2024 and is currently President of the Students RFU. \n\nHosts: \nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of Abitas Group\, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association)\, BSA Legal\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) and TIOB (The Institute of Boarding). A former journalist\, editor and communications director\, Robin is a non-executive director of the manufacturers’ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University. \n  \n  \n  \n\nAndrew Gordon-Brown\, Headmaster and Principal\, Kingswood School\, Bath\, UK \nAndrew joined Kingswood in September 2020 as Headmaster and Principal of the Foundation. He moved to Bath from Cornwall where he spent seven years as Headmaster of Truro School\, having previously been Deputy Headmaster at Stonyhurst College and at Radley College where he began his school career and qualified as a teacher. \nAndrew studied at Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg\, the University of Cape Town and later Keble College\, Oxford.  He is a qualified Chartered Accountant. \nPrior to his career switch\, Andrew enjoyed a 12 year career in banking and finance\, as well as rowing for South Africa at the 1992 Olympics and for Oxford in the 1994 Boat Race. This has allowed him to bring life lessons from a variety of experiences to his teaching career\, including the importance of working as a team. Andrew is particularly committed to empowering others to be the best they can. \nMarried with three children\, Andrew is both a sportsman and a music lover. \n  \nClick here to book your place
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/lessons-in-leadership-2/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,In-person
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UID:75102-1792058400-1792078200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care - October 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\nIntroduction to the Course – Issues & Concerns\nWhat Does Good Pastoral Care Look Like?\nThe Module Assignment\nRelational Approaches for Supporting Children and Young People\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders\nIssues Facing Pupils\nEmerging Risks:  E-safety Risks and how to best engage with them\nDeveloping a Culture of Wellbeing\nEmerging Risks\nMental and Emotional Health\nPutting it all into Practice 1: An Unfolding Exercise\nPutting it all into Practice 2: Supporting Vulnerable Pupils\nLooking After Yourself\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 the October Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, October 15\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, November 23\, 2026\nStudy Day 3\, February 3\, 2027\nStudy Day 4\, May 14\, 2027\n\nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN OCTOBER\, CLICK HERE \nCancellations\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. \nAll amendments and cancellations to bookings must be made in writing to BSA@Boarding.org.uk \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/certificate-in-boarding-practice-pastoral-care-october-module/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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UID:74611-1794441600-1794527999@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA Advanced Certificate Asia – Pastoral Care
DESCRIPTION:The BSA Advanced Certificate 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. \nThe dates for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: November 12\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: December 8\, 2026\nStudy Day 3: March 03\, 2027\nStudy Day 4: May 10\, 2027\n\nAll study days will take place via Zoom. \nRegional timings: \n\n\n\n\nThailand\nChina\nMalaysia\nJapan\nKorea\nGMT\n\n\nWelcome\n1500\n1600\n1600\n1700\n1700\n0800\n\n\nClose\n2015\n2115\n2115\n2215\n2215\n1315\n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your place \nThese Study Day sessions will be tutored by a variety of specialist contributors as well as experienced boarding staff. Many sessions will benefit from joint contributions and discussion between non-teaching and teaching staff participants. Students are also expected to read in and around the key topics and to carry out research. \nThe course will cover the following sessions: \n\nIntroduction to the Course – Issues & Concerns\nWhat Does Good Pastoral Care Look Like?\nThe Module Assignment\nRelational Approaches for Supporting Children and Young People\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders\nIssues Facing Pupils 1\n*Guest Speaker\, Karl Hopwood* Emerging Risks:  E-safety Risks and how to best engage with them\nDeveloping a Culture of Wellbeing\nEmerging Risks\nMental and Emotional Health\nPutting it all into Practice 1: An Unfolding Exercise\nPutting it all into Practice 2: Supporting Vulnerable Pupils\nLooking After Yourself\nSubmitting the Module Assignment/Course Reflection/Next Steps.\n\nHow is the course assessed? \nPATHWAY A Portfolio Assignment Task \nThis pathway is assessed by completion of a Portfolio of evidence (equivalent to around 3500 words)\, the contents of which are directly related to the course and which will demonstrate your learning and thinking.  It will include evidence of reading\, understanding\, reflection and evaluation of your own work-place practice\, through means of individual responses to a series of structured tasks. \nPATHWAY B Reflective Essay Assignment Task \nThe assessment for this pathway will require you to compile a reflective essay of 3\,500 words.  You must not write more than 4\,000 words or fewer than 3\,000. This will be practice-based\, giving evidence of reading\, and reflection and evaluation of the course themes through an analysis of your day-to-day work.  It may be appropriate to comment on more than one welfare issue at the same time.  For example\, commentary on the resolution of bullying or difficult behaviour is likely to draw as well on listening and communication skills\, and support systems within the boarding house.  It is also feasible to comment on issues\, such as homesickness\, which may not have been specifically addressed in the course sessions\, but have been an area of relevance to your house/school. \nWhat are the course objectives? \n\nTo raise awareness of key issues of importance to boarding\nTo increase confidence and competence (especially for those with little boarding experience)\nTo bring boarding staff up to date with recent changes and developments\nTo provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues\nTo encourage reflection and critical evaluation of boarding practice and professional issues\nTo provide opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of interest\nTo contribute towards school improvement and raising standards of pastoral care and welfare\nTo enhance a professional career path in boarding; to provide a certificate in recognition of successful completion of the courses.\n\nAbout BSA Accredited Training \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. \nClick here to reserve your place \nDates: November 12\, 2026; December 8\, 2026; March 03\, 2027; May 10\, 2027. \nIf you would like to learn more about this course\, please contact Liz McDonald\, Head of Accredited.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-advanced-certificate-asia-pastoral-care-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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UID:74615-1794528000-1794614399@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA Advanced Certificate ASIA - Boarding Management
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe BSA Advanced Certificate 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. \nThe dates for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: November 13\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: December 4\, 2026\nStudy Day 3: March 15\, 2027\nStudy Day 4: May 25\, 2027\n\n.All study days will take place via Zoom. \nRegional timings: \n\n\n\n\nThailand\nChina\nMalaysia\nJapan\nKorea\nGMT\n\n\nWelcome\n1500\n1600\n1600\n1700\n1700\n0800\n\n\nClose\n2015\n2115\n2115\n2215\n2215\n1315\n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your place \nThese Study Day sessions will be tutored by a variety of specialist contributors as well as experienced boarding staff. Many sessions will benefit from joint contributions and discussion between non-teaching and teaching staff participants. Students are also expected to read in and around the key topics and to carry out research. \nThe course will cover the following sessions: \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 is the course assessed? \nThe Boarding Management Assignment Task \nThe assessment task for the Boarding Management module requires you to submit an extended piece of written work of 3500 words\, with no more than 4\,000 and no fewer than 3\,000 based on a short research project which you have carried out in your school using appropriate methodology.  The focus of this study will be an area of the management of boarding.  You will need to reflect on the themes studied in the course\, draw links between theory and practice and give evidence of background reading and research. \nThe task reflects the process of critical reflection on which the course is based\, and provides an opportunity to: \n\ninvestigate a particular aspect of your own boarding situation which you would like to improve.\nidentify the precise nature of the issue and investigate it as objectively as possible.\ndevise and recommend change and improvement.\n\nThere are two different pathways for this assignment\, an essay or an action research report.  You can choose whichever best suits you \nWhat are the course objectives? \n\nTo raise awareness of key issues of importance to boarding\nTo increase confidence and competence (especially for those with little boarding experience)\nTo bring boarding staff up to date with recent changes and developments\nTo provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues\nTo encourage reflection and critical evaluation of boarding practice and professional issues\nTo provide opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of interest\nTo contribute towards school improvement and raising standards of pastoral care and welfare\nTo enhance a professional career path in boarding; to provide a certificate in recognition of successful completion of the courses.\n\nAbout BSA Accredited Training \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. \nClick here to reserve your place \nDates:  November 13\, 2026; December 4\, 2026; March 15\, 2027;  June 1\, 2027. \nIf you would like to learn more about this course\, please contact Liz McDonald\, Head of Accredited.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-advanced-certificate-asia-boarding-management/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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UID:71919-1794909600-1794929400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA Autumn Diploma in Boarding Practice - Leadership
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\n  \nDiploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership  \n‘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 on contemporary topics. The assignments were varied and included assessed presentations and written work. Each assignment had a clear success criteria and a BSA tutor was on hand to provided support and guidance if required.   \nIf you are a practitioner with a number of years of experience and looking to further your qualifications and knowledge base in boarding\, I can highly recommend this course.’ \n– A Diploma level course for senior boarding staff \nThis is a taught course with three study days and three assignments \nThis 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. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN AUTUMN  CLICK HERE \nBSA Autumn Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \n\nDay 1: November 17th\, 2026\nDay 2: March 9th\, 2027\nDay 3: May 19th\, 2027\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom. \nTimings for each study day:  10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nAudience:\nThis course is aimed at senior boarding staff.  Candidates may have previously completed the BSA  Advanced Certificate Course and/or being suitably experienced to benefit from this leadership course. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice (Leadership) \nThe BSA Diploma course is designed as a strategic course for senior and experienced school staff looking to gain knowledge of key leadership and management skills required to lead the boarding in their school. \nCourse Outline \n• Strategic aspects of boarding\, including the Statutory Framework \n• Leading the team – how to get the best out of the Boarding Team \n• Managing quality – evaluation and preparing for inspection \n• Managing conflict – a key facet of the senior staff role \n• Staff development  – appraisal and performance management \n• Facing the media – Guest Speaker Steve Dyson\, Dyson Media Ltd \n• Marketing – A whole team approach \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of three intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways\, which include 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 course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. The course is run by senior members of the BSA staff and will feature a serving Head of a boarding school and each delegate will have an experienced BSA Tutor who attends the study days. \nCourse Assessment \nAll delegates undertake a SWOT analysis of the boarding provision in their school in which they evaluate\, in detail\, different aspects and contribute towards the development of the provision. From this they undertake three assignments. The first highlights an area for development and they follow this with a 4-minute presentation delivered to the BSA staff and tutors\, as well as other delegates. The final assignment brings together all the work in a 3\,000- 4\,000 word active research project. \nApplications:\nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN AUTUMN CLICK HERE \nBSA Autumn Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \n\n\n\nDay 1: November 17th  2026\nDay 2: March 9th \, 2027\nDay 3: May 19th\, 2027\n\n\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \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-autumn-diploma-in-boarding-practice-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Boarding Management - November Module
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe 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 November Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, November 25\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, January 15\, 2027\nStudy Day 3\, March 10 2027\nStudy Day 4\, May 21\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR NOVEMBER 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/certificate-in-boarding-practice-boarding-management-november-module/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care - November Module
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe 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\nIntroduction to the Course – Issues & Concerns\nWhat Does Good Pastoral Care Look Like?\nThe Module Assignment\nRelational Approaches for Supporting Children and Young People\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders\nIssues Facing Pupils\nEmerging Risks:  E-safety Risks and how to best engage with them\nDeveloping a Culture of Wellbeing\nEmerging Risks\nMental and Emotional Health\nPutting it all into Practice 1: An Unfolding Exercise\nPutting it all into Practice 2: Supporting Vulnerable Pupils\nLooking After Yourself\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 the November Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, November 27\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, March 05\, 2027\nStudy Day 3\, April 29\, 2027\nStudy Day 4\, June 07\, 2027\n\nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN NOVEMBER\, CLICK HERE \nCancellations\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. \nAll amendments and cancellations to bookings must be made in writing to BSA@Boarding.org.uk \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/certificate-in-boarding-practice-pastoral-care-november-module/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice: option 1
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\n\nNew 26/27 course dates added!\n\nThe 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\, SENCO’s\, pastoral support leaders and Designated Teachers for Looked After Children. \nKey areas of contemporary safeguarding practice are explored in depth with particular attention to their application to leadership and management of safeguarding\, interface with governors\, trustees and board members responsible for oversight and scrutiny and the multi-agency safeguarding system beyond. \nSACPA Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice – Option 1 \n\nStudy Day 1: December 1st\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: January 22nd\, 2027\nStudy Day 3: April 20th\, 2027\nStudy Day 4: June 11th\, 2027\n\nAll Study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nCourse Outline for Option 1 \n\nSafeguarding through the lens of Child/Student Voice\nContextual safeguarding\, Child-on-Child\, Exploitation and Radicalisation\nVictims\, Survivors and trauma-informed practice\nLeaders\, Governance and Partnerships.\n\nTO BEGIN SACPA Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice: Option 1 CLICK HERE \nThe aims of the SACPA Advanced Certificate course are to: \n\nProvide development for safeguarding leads to explore beyond Designated Safeguarding Lead Training\nFocus on specific contemporary safeguarding subjects and developments\nSupport management and leadership of safeguarding\, bridging the gap between operational delivery\, the provision of management information to support strategic planning\, oversight and working in partnership with trustees and governance bodies and local safeguarding partners\nIncrease confidence and competence through opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of professional interest\nEnhance a professional career path in safeguarding and to provide SACPA recognition of your achievement and successful completion of the course\nTo contribute to improved practice and raising standards within the safeguarding setting\nFoster reflection and critical evaluation of safeguarding practice and professional issues\, and to provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues.\n\nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of four intensive on-line study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways\, which include short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. \nGroup discussion is a particularly important aspect of this course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThe course is run by senior members of the SACPA staff.  Each delegate will have an experienced SACPA Tutor who attends the study days. \nCourse Assessment \nDelegates may choose assessment via portfolio or assignment. \n\n \nDale Wilkins : Senior Director BSA Group \nDale Wilkins spent 31 years working in schools\, mainly in residential education\, of which eleven years were as safeguarding lead. He has also had safeguarding responsibilities in youth group\, sports and church settings\, was a multi-agency safeguarding trainer for Dudley Safeguarding Children Board and has completed an extensive “Train the Trainer” course with NSPCC. In September 2017 he took over safeguarding responsibilities at BSA\, and subsequently BSA Group and Sacpa. HE also gave evidence to the IICSA inquiry on behalf of BSA. \n  \n\nNikki Holmes : Safer Together\nContextual Safeguarding and Exploitation \nNikki has served as a police officer\, been a service manager for a young person’ substance misuse service\, is an experienced Children’s Services Inspector for the CQC\, and more recently launched her own consultancy  Safer Together www.safer-together.co.uk\, which is a proud member of the WeProtect Global Alliance. An expert in safeguarding with expertise and extensive experience of working in the fields of Child Exploitation\, County Lines and Modern Slavery\, Nikki now provides independent consultancy and training to a range of organisations including the NHS and Local Authorities. \nNikki is also a guest lecturer\, a public speaker and an independent author of Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews\, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews. \n\nDez Holmes : Director\, Research in Practice\nDez Holmes is the Director of Research in Practice\, a not-for-profit organisation that since 1996 has been supporting those who work with children\, families and adults to use evidence\nin their practice and leadership. Dez has several years’ experience of training and workforce and leadership development; she is the Programme Director for the Practice Supervisor Development Programme. Her practice experience is largely within youth offending services and early help. She is particularly interested in adolescence\, transitions\, risk and participatory practice; Dez has led Research in Practice’s work on Adolescent / Transitional Safeguarding; she is the Programme Director for the Tackling Child Exploitation Programme and also chairs the Contextual Safeguarding UK Advisory GroupReflective session for safeguarding leaders: child exploitation and extra-familial harm – including transition to adulthood – focus on the importance of child’s voice and participation Find out more about Dez Holmes Publications here \n\nPhilip Baines : Safeguarding and Training Consultant \nPhilip was a Detective having spent 30 years in the police. The last 14 years of his police service was in the Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU). He is also qualified as the following: \n\n\n\n\n\n  Family Liaison Officer (FLO)\n\n\nDisaster Victim Identification Officer (DVI)\n\n\nSignificant Witness interviewer (Sig Wit)\nEnhanced Cognitive Witness Interviewer\nDomestic Abuse Officer\nPIP Level 2 investigator\nAchieving Best Evidence (ABE- VRI vulnerable and intimidated witness interviewer)\nSpecialist Child Abuse Investigative Development Programme (SCAIDP)\nJoint Investigator – Section 47 Children Act ‘89\n\nPhilip was also seconded to the Training Department for 2 years\, where he received qualifications in training and delivered all these subjects\, including Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). Philip is a qualified AIM3 Assessor of children displaying HSB. Philip also quality assured the Home Office Harmful Sexual Behaviours Support Service (HSBSS) where he oversaw and triaged all the requests for support and advised personally on all the complex cases. Philip supports survivors and families who have been victim of all types of abuse\, including technology assisted child sexual abuse (TACSA) through his work as a consultant for the Marie Collins Foundation.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-advanced-certificate-in-child-safeguarding-practice-option-1-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Professional Practice: Mental Health and Wellbeing
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@abitasgroup.org.uk \n\nNEW Online BSA Certificate in Professional Practice – Mental Health and Wellbeing \nThis 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. \nStudy Days for the Autumn module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: December 3\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: January 18\, 2027\nStudy Day 3: March 2\, 2027\n\nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN AUTUMN CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT/BST \nKey elements of the new Certificate Course Programme: \n\nUnderstanding Child and Adolescent Mental Health: social media\, body image and anxiety\, Guest Speaker\, Dr Tara Porter\,  Clinical Psychologist and Writer\nLooking after Yourself : Building Personal Resilience and Wellbeing\nCreating Balance in the workplace : A Coaching Approach\nSafeguarding Considerations and Mental Health\, Dale Wilkins\, BSA Senior Director\nSupporting Students\nManaging Difficult Conversations\, Alicia Drummond\, Founder of The Wellbeing Hub\nEmotional Regulation – A Whole School Approach\, Alicia Drummond\, Founder of The Wellbeing Hub\nLooking after the Team : Building healthy high performance\nPositive Psychology : Developing an Emotional Literacy Toolkit\, Guest Speaker\, Dr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist\nManaging Resilience and Wellbeing in the Boarding Context\n\nThis course can be undertaken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house-parents; indeed any member of school staff with responsibility for the care and wellbeing of team members and boarding students. \nThe programme is organised around a combination of three intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways\, which include 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 course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. The course is run by senior members of the BSA staff. \n\nCourse Lead \nKate Boyd-Williams\,  Founder of The Coaching Motherhood \nKate Boyd Williams spent over 15 years as a houseparent\, teacher and Head of Wellbeing in elite UK and Swiss boarding schools\, working closely with students and staff through the full spectrum of academic pressure and pastoral complexity. \nShe is a qualified coach\, sophrologist\, hypnotherapist\, and teen yoga practitioner whose work centres on nervous system regulation as the foundation for high performance — in the exam room and beyond. Having witnessed first-hand what helps students truly flourish under pressure\, and what quietly goes unnoticed until it’s too late\, Kate now brings that expertise to educators\, parents\, and students through training\, talks\, and practical resources and also a podcast: Conversations for Our Teens.   \nShe offers tools for boarding communities navigating exam season — and for the educators who hold those environments together at kateboydwilliams.com. \n\n \nDr Tara Porter\, Clinical Psychologist and Writer.  \nShe worked in the NHS for over 25 years in child and adolescent mental health and has her own successful private practice.  She is the author of the Sunday Times Best Selling “You Don’t Understand Me: The Young Woman’s guide to Life” which has also been translated and published around the world.  She writes articles about mental health in journals and the mainstream media.  Tara is an Associate Tutor on the doctorate programme for Clinical Psychologists at UCL. She has a special interest in mental health in schools and worked previously at the Anna Freud Centre on their Schools in Mind project; and is a judge on the Times Educational Supplement School of the Year award. \nShe tweets @drtjap and is on Instagram @drtaraporterpsychologist. \n\nAlicia Drummond\, Founder of The Wellbeing Hub \nAlicia is passionate about providing evidence-based advice to parents\, teachers and all those looking after children and young people\, so they can be proactive in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those in their care. Alicia also works directly with children and young people empowering them to look after their own mental health and wellbeing. Alicia draws on the latest research from psychotherapy\, psychology\, and neuroscience\, along with her experience of working as an adolescent therapist. Alicia is a BACP accredited therapist\, parenting expert\, sought after keynote speaker\, member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for a Fit and Healthy Childhood\, author and a mother. She is regularly asked for her expert opinion by the media. Having worked with schools across the UK for more than a decade delivering webinars\, talks and workshops to parents\, carers\, staff\, and pupils; in 2020 Alicia created The Wellbeing Hub. This\naward-winning platform provides schools with a whole school\, proactive approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people\, now in over 220 schools in the UK\, impacting over 130\,000 pupils. \n\nDr Jody Walshe\, HCPC Registered Educational and Child Psychologist and Author \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist and a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. After completing an English Literature degree at Cambridge University\, she achieved a second degree in Psychology whilst teaching and working in SEN provision. She then completed her doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at the University of East London\, which explored self-harm in educational contexts.  Jody is experienced in contributing to the assessment and psychological treatment of developmental difficulties\, learning needs and child/adolescent mental health.  She is also a Consultant Psychologist\, providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers with the Compass Community as part of their REACH approach. She has delivered training to the students on the University of East London Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology programme. \nJody has extensive direct therapeutic experience with children and young people.  She works with looked after children\, young offenders\, and children/young people with complex needs.  Jody has training in Video Interaction Guidance\, with Level 1 accreditation.  She has a range of experience working with children\, adults\, families and professionals in both clinical and educational contexts and with local authorities and specialist services.  Jody is experienced in individual and group supervision\, in a range of therapeutic contexts. \nJody is an experienced presenter and has delivered to groups including the Centre for Child Mental Health and Nurture UK.  She facilitates training on topics including: techniques to support the emotional development of children and young people; staff resilience and well-being; self-harm; anxiety; attachment in the classroom; bereavement; critical incidents; trauma informed approaches. \nJody has written a number of books and other resources on topics including mindfulness; self-harm; solution focused brief therapy; positive psychology. \nFIND OUT ABOUT JODY’S PUBLICATIONS HERE
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-certificate-mental-health-and-wellbeing-autumn/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:BSA Certificate in Professional Practice for Pupil Welfare & Support 26/27
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@boarding.org.uk \n\nContext: \nWelfare 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 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 pastoral staff. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for pastoral staff\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the House team\, to development their knowledge\, skills and practice across a wide range of the key current themes/topics most relevant to their role. In addition\, there will be a linked research project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nCourse Outline: \nThe course will consist of 4 separate Study Days spread over a full academic year. The sessions on each study day will be a mixture of presentations often with an external expert\, and group discussions. \nBSA Cert in Professional Practice for Pupil Welfare & Support 2026-2027 \n\nStudy Day 1: December 07\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: January 19\, 2027\nStudy Day 3: March 17\, 2027\nStudy Day 4: May 28\, 2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN DECEMBER CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nSessions for this course include:\n\n Vaping : What you Need to Know\,  Guest Speaker Dr Aric Sigman\nPerspectives on Pastoral Care\nAn Afternoon on Disordered Eating\, Guest Speaker\, Rachel Hart\nUnderstanding Adolescence & Meeting the Needs of Children & Young People\, with Professor Carrie Winstanley\, PhD MPhil (Cantab) MA BHEd NFF NTF PFHEA FRSA\nEquity\, Diversity and Inclusion\, Guest speaker: Gaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\nEmotional Health Issues & Building Resilience\nPromoting well-being\nPartnership with Parents\nCommunication skills\nConflict management\nSupporting Vulnerable young people; what works\nSafeguarding and information sharing with Dale Wilkins\, Director of Safeguarding Professional Development and Accreditation\nPutting into practice what you’ve learned\, moving forward\nAssignment and course reflection\n\n\nUnderstanding Adolescence & Meeting the Needs of Children & Young People with Professor Carrie Winstanley\, PhD MPhil (Cantab) MA BHEd NFF NTF PFHEA FRSA \nCarrie Winstanley has taught in schools and higher education for more than twenty years. Currently Professor of Pedagogy at Roehampton University\, London\, she works on various education programmes with undergraduate\, Masters and Doctoral students and with staff. She is interested in all types of learning\, focusing on concepts and practices of creating challenge\, particularly for able learners with learning difficulties\, disabilities and disadvantage. She continues to run holiday and weekend workshops with children in museums\, galleries and science centres where possible. Carrie is an Executive Council member of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain\, running the annual conference\, and introducing undergraduate and postgraduate Summer School programmes. Her monograph ‘The Ingredients of Challenge’ (2010\, Trentham Books) investigates the notion of providing worthwhile challenge for children in schools. This follows on from her co-edited collection considering the role of Philosophy in Schools (Bloomsbury\, with Hand\, 2008). In more recent publications she has also explored ways to improve teacher education (Ethics and Education\, 2016\, 11:1); the relevance of John Dewey’s ideas about museum learning (Education 3-13\, 2018\, 46:4)\, and is developing (forthcoming) work on Community Philosophy\, and on appropriate challenge and engaging activities for staff and students in Higher Education. \n\nVaping : What you Need to Know with Dr Aric Sigman \nDr Sigman\, from the U.S.\, is a health education/PSHE lecturer to children\, parents and staff at schools\, and to medical schools and NHS doctors. He is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood\, co-author of 4 of its latest reports on mental health in childhood. He publishes medical papers on health and development subjects and addresses PSHE subjects including: screen time/dependence\, ‘soft’ drugs & vaping\, alcohol\, understanding boys\, sex and relationships\, body image\, and preventing mental health problems in children. Dr Sigman is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology\, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society\, and a Chartered Scientist awarded by the Science Council. He is the author of five books on PSHE-related topics\, including Getting Physical\, which won The Times Educational Supplement’s Information Book Award. \nMy talk on pupils Vaping: What you Need to Know Now\, trying to dissuade pupils from vaping involves an eclectic mix of harnessing their suspicion of big business exploiting them as well as clearly explaining new found effects of vaping that would matter to them today – with clear evidence to back it up. There are significant medical concerns regarding vaping even without nicotine due to the flavours and scents used.  If students do vape\, are they are addicted and if so\, how they can quit? \n\nAn Introduction to Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion in Schools with Gaelle Sullivan\, Director Research and Inclusion\, Director TIOB \nUsing the BSA Index (Inclusion and Diversity Excellence) Framework and Toolkit\, this session will provide an introductory overview to this important work in schools. \n\n\nGaelle is Head of Research Services and Inclusion and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n\n\n\nSafeguarding and Information Sharing with Dale Wilkins\, Director of Safeguarding Professional Development and Accreditation\, BSA Group \nThis session will look at safeguarding concerns and considerations with a focus on assessing and minimising risk.  Relevant legislation and Information sharing and handling. \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards.  In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses.  Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter\, the annual Safeguarding Conference\, the Safeguarding Forum. He has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our overseas members. For 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit. \n\nTutors for this Course Are: \nMark Robinson – BSA Senior Consultant and Course Lead \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boy’s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. \nMark has been an inspector onboarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girls’ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ‘A’ Level. In 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. Mark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schools’ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at College du Leman in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some valuable international experience\, Mark has returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors. \nBSA Cert in Professional Practice for Pupil Welfare & Support 2026-2027 \n\nStudy Day 1: December 07\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: January 19\, 2027\nStudy Day 3: March 17\, 2027\nStudy Day 4: May 28\, 2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN DECEMBER CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \n  \n\nCourse Assignment: \nThe course assignment provides course students with an opportunity to focus on a specific area of particular relevance to their school/role. This can range from ‘supporting overseas student; a complex pastoral need such as diabetes; working with a student/boarder who is self-harming; health promotion models; to a student guide to accessing specific support for an emotional health issue. \nThe assignment will take the form of a 2500 – 3000 word written project which can be a resource pack\, an essay or a report which must be submitted by 31st July. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \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-professional-practice-for-pupil-welfare-support-26-27/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses - January 26/27
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £750-1\,450\n🎧 School medical staff\n📍 Online \nWe 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@boarding.org.uk \n\nBSA Advanced Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses \nContext: \nSchool 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 staff. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for school nurses\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the medical team\, to develop their knowledge\, skills and practice across a wide range of the key current themes/topics most relevant to their role. In addition\, there will be a linked research project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nCourse Outline: \nThe course is tutor led and will consist of 4 separate live online study days spread over a full academic year. The sessions on each study day will be a mixture of presentations often with an external expert\, and group discussions. \nBSA – HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses: \nStudy Days for The January Module Are: \n\nDay 1 –  January 20\, 2027\nDay 2 –  February 26\,  2027\nDay 3 –  May 06\, 2027\nDay 4 –  May 27\,  2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\,CLICK HERE \n\nThe role of the Nurse in a school setting\nThe medical centre in the wider context: inspection planning\, managing medicines\nWhere to now: progression and development within the medical centre: auditing/department development plans\nWorking with children with ASD and ADHD\nTravel Health and immunisations\nManaging a critical incident\nDrug misuse and screening\, Guest Speaker\, Dave Parvin\, Drugsense UK\nDelivering health education in a school setting\nWorking with young people with disordered eating\nMental health risk assessment/working with a mental health lead/pastoral team\nlegal issues\nPolicy writing\nSexual health\, contraception and screening\nManaging children from overseas with medical conditions\nSupervision/revalidation and clinical supervision\nWorking with external agencies\nCourse Assignment & Reflection\n\nCourse Assignment: \nThe course assignment provides course students with an opportunity to focus on a specific area of particular relevance to their school/role. This can range from ‘supporting a student with a complex medical condition; a review of the nursing provision in the school; the development of a new appraisal system; the management of medical records across a whole school; health promotion models; to a student guide to accessing specific support for an emotional health issue. \nThe assignment will take the form of a 2000 – 3000 word written project which can be an essay or a report which must be submitted by August 2027. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \n\nCourse Tutor \nSinead O’Grady\, Lead Nurse\, Harrow School \nSinead is an Advanced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across hepatology\, haematology and emergency medicine. She now specialises in school medicine and is the lead nurse at Harrow school medical centre. \nSinead’s aim is to improve the health literacy of her pupils and empower them to utilise the variety of health and wellbeing services available to them. She has a passion for health promotion which involves reactively and proactively engaging and educating her pupils during face to face consultations and through pupil-led committees\, awareness campaigns and anonymous school health forums. \nStudy Days for The January Module Are: \n\nDay 1 –  January 20\, 2027\nDay 2 –  February 26\, 2027\nDay 3 –  May 06\, 2027\nDay 4 –  May 27\, 2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\,CLICK HERE \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-hieda-certificate-in-professional-practice-for-school-nurses-january-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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UID:70666-1801386000-1801396800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:IELA Certificate in Identifying and Removing Barriers to Learning: Belonging\, Equity and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:NEW Certificate for 2026-2027 \n \nIdentifying and Removing Barriers to Learning: Belonging\, Equity and Inclusion \nStudy Days coming soon! \nAll study days will be online via Zoom and will run from 09:00 to 12:00 (BST/GMT). \nTO BEGIN THIS COURSE IN JANUARY CLICK HERE \nCourse outline:\nBased on the multiple narratives and stakeholder perspectives regarding labels of difference this module will enable the student participants to explore the impact of the labels through differing social and theoretical perspectives including the complex nature of diversity within the contemporary educational environment. It will explore the principles of effective pedagogical practice through the themes of belonging\, wellbeing\, school culture and values\, which support the diverse needs of all learners. \nWithin the module the student participants will undertake units which will cover the following areas; \n\nHistory of SEND and Inclusion; Dyslexia\nAnxiety and maths anxiety\nAutism and attachment\nEAL and bilingualism\nGender and LGBTQ+\n\nThis module utilises an action research project to enable the students to critically reflect on their personal positioning and attitudes regarding developing their personal practice within the context of their own professional setting. \n\nCourse Tutors: \n\nDr Wendy Conrad\, Senior Lecturer\, The University of Derby  \nDr Wendy Conrad is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby\, specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. With extensive experience in inclusive education\, she supports educators to create equitable learning environments for all learners. Her research explores inclusion and exclusion in global contexts\, addressing gender\, disability\, and cultural diversity in teaching and policy. Combining research and practice\, Wendy has contributed to curriculum development\, teacher training\, and international collaborations promoting inclusive pedagogies. Passionate about empowering educators\, she lectures on inclusive practice\, intersectionality\, and global perspectives\, driving positive change through research-informed teaching and advocacy for equity in education. \n\nTom Hunt\, Associate Psychology Professor\, The University of Derby  \nTom Hunt is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Derby. He leads the Mathematics Anxiety Research Group (www.marg.wp.derby.ac.uk)\, focusing on the causes and consequences of maths anxiety\, how it can be measured\, and ways it can be reduced. Tom regularly works as a consultant for a range of organisations and has published several research papers and book chapters on the topic of maths anxiety. More recently\, he is co-author of the book Maths anxiety: Solving the equation. \n\n\nJulia Trickey\, PGCE Primary Education Programme Leader\, The University of Derby  \nJulia Trickey is Programme Leader for the PGCE Primary Education with QTS at the University of Derby\, UK. With 25 years’ experience in Primary Education\, she has worked as a class teacher and SENCo and now leads across the ITT/E provision at Derby\, focusing on SEND and Inclusion. Her Masters in Education from Boston University\, Massachusetts\, centred on developmental studies in Literacy\, applying strategies to promote inclusive practice and engage reluctant readers. Across a range of educational settings\, Julia is driven to inspire beginning teachers to recognise\, implement and champion adaptive practice to meet all learners’ needs. \n\nKayte Haselgrove\, Post-14 FE & Skills ITE Programmes Programme Lead\, The University of Derby  \nKayte has worked in the Further Education and Skills sector since 2009\, beginning in tutorial and pastoral care before moving into teaching English\, maths\, and IT. She has held roles including Advanced Practitioner\, Subject Leader\, and Head of Department for English and maths\, as well as Head of Teaching and Learning. Through her business\, EduKayte\, she has delivered professional development nationwide\, representing organisations such as the Education and Training Foundation. Now Programme Lead for Post-14 FE and Skills ITE at the University of Derby\, Kayte also serves as an LSRN Co-Chair\, BERA Convenor\, and PhD researcher in Education. \n\nAdam Brett\, Lecturer and Researcher\, Doctor of Education Programme Assistant Lead\, The University of Derby  \nDr Adam Brett is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Derby and the Assistant Programme Leader for the Doctor of Education programme. Adam’s research interests include social justice\, professional identity\, LGBTQ+ inclusion\, critical pedagogy and ITE. Adam also has 15 years of teaching and leadership experience in secondary schools.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/iela-certificate-in-identifying-and-removing-barriers-to-learning-belonging-equity-and-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T153520Z
CREATED:20260701T144836Z
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UID:77165-1801764000-1801774800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £150\n🎧 Leaders\n📍 Canford School\n🥂 Refreshments served \n\nLessons in Leadership is a programme to support boarding school leaders as part of BSA’s new Centre for Boarding Leadership (CBL).  \nThe Lessons in Leadership programme comprises lectures from highly distinguished leaders in different fields\, including boarding alumni or people connected with boarding schools. These in-person Leadership events will be held at CBL partner BSA member schools in different parts of the UK. Typical Lessons in Leadership events will be for around a dozen delegates.  \nDate: Thursday February 4\, 2027 \nTimings: 18:00 – 21:00 \nVenue: Canford School\, Canford Magna\, Wimborne\, Dorset\, BH21 3AD \nA drinks reception will be hosted\, complemented by an assortment of Mediterranean sharing platters\n  \nSession Topic : Lessons in Leadership with Minette Batters \nSpeaker \n \nThe Baroness Batters DL \nThe Baroness Batters DL (Minette Batters) was the first woman to be elected President of the National Farmers’ Union in 113yrs. She’s represented the interests of over 46\,000 farming businesses across England and Wales through unprecedented times\, navigating the challenges of Brexit\, Covid 19 and the war in Ukraine. During this time\, she worked with four Prime Ministers – three of them in one year – and six Defra Secretaries of State. She stood down from the post in February 2024. \nCampaigning about the importance of British food and farming and its ability to achieve Net Zero has been a key driver for Minette. In 2020 she led the NFU on one of the most successful campaigns ever seen\, bringing together a coalition of chefs\, including Jamie Oliver\, farmers\, environmentalists\, consumer groups and animal welfare experts – resulting in over one million people signing the NFU food standards petition. Minette also co-founded ‘Ladies in Beef’ and the Great British Beef Week. She has regularly engaged with different media\, including frequent appearances on the ‘Today’ programme\, ‘Question Time’\, ‘Any Questions’\, ‘Desert Island Discs’\, Woman’s Hour and other national print and broadcast media. She is currently writing a monthly piece for Country Life magazine. \nMinette is mother to twins and is a tenant farmer\, on the Longford Estate near Salisbury\, Wiltshire. She began farming in 1998 having sold her house and negotiated the farm business tenancy\, starting with fifteen beef cows but fulfilling a lifetime ambition to farm. Today the farm has a Spring and Autumn calving Aberdeen Angus beef herd\, arable crops and a few sheep. The business is widely diversified\, with a wedding and events venue in a 17th century tithe barn\, holiday cottages\, and winter grazing for polo ponies\, alongside a recently restored walled garden growing native British flowers. Minette trained as a Cordon Bleu chef\, and was a former amateur jockey\, riding 30 point to point winners\, alongside working for champion National Hunt racehorse trainer David Elsworth. \nShe’s an ambassador for Farm Africa and a passionate advocate and fundraiser for the Junior Diabetic Research Foundation. She’s run in four marathons\, raising over £100\,000 for charity. In 2021 Minette was made a Deputy Lieutenant to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth\, and in July 2024 she was made a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords. Minette was assigned\, by means of a Direct Ministerial Appointment by the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP\, to lead a review of farm profitability for Defra. This review ran from April 2025 until the end of October 2025\, and reported back to the Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP. \nHost \nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of Abitas Group\, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association)\, BSA Legal\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) and TIOB (The Institute of Boarding). A former journalist\, editor and communications director\, Robin is a non-executive director of the manufacturers’ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University. \nThis Lessons in Leadership event will be for around a dozen delegates.  \nClick here to reserve your place
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/lessons-in-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T094530Z
CREATED:20260206T114538Z
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UID:70266-1801821600-1801841400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice: Non Healthcare Practitioners on Medical Matters 26/27
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\nAudience: \n\nNon-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\n\nCourse outline: \nMedical 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 opportunities seldom focus on these key areas. \n As part of a refocus of the training available through the BSA Group and Hieda\, we can now offer a standalone Professional Practice Certificate for school staff on medical matters. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for non-registered medical staff\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the medical team\, to develop their knowledge\, skills and practice across a wide range of the key current themes/topics most relevant to their role. In addition\, there will be a linked project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nThe course is tutor-led and will consist of three separate live online study days spread over a full academic year. The sessions on each study day will be a mixture of presentations often with an external expert\, and group discussions. \nStudy Days for This Module Are: \n\nDay 1:  February 5\, 2027\nDay 2:  March 11\, 2027\nDay 3:  March 22\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION  CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day – 10.00 to 15.45 \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe role of a medical co-ordinator in a school setting\nMedical issues in the wider context: inspection planning\, managing medicines\nWorking with children with ASD and ADHD\nCommon illnesses and infection control\nManaging common injuries\nDelivering health education in a school setting\nWorking with asthma anaphylaxis\nMental health risk assessment/working with a mental health lead/pastoral team\nPolicy writing\nManaging children from overseas with medical conditions\nWorking with external agencies\nCourse assignment and reflection.\n\nCourse assignment: \nThe course assignment provides course students with an opportunity to focus on a specific area of particular relevance to their school/role. This can range from ‘supporting a student with a complex medical condition; a review of the medical provision in the school; the management of medical records across a whole school; health promotion models; to a student guide to accessing specific support for an emotional health issue. \nThe purpose is for the delegate to explore and compare their practice to guidance and whether it meets the needs of the child. \nThe assignment will take the form of a 2\,000+/-10%  word written essay  which must be submitted by July 2027. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain confidence in the role of medical management\nTo evaluate and reflect on current practice with a view to improving standards of care\nTo understand and be aware of current guidance that influences the practice we deliver\nTo network and develop awareness of the support available\nTo be able to work within the guidance safely.\n\n\nSpeakers: \nSinead O’Grady\, Lead Nurse\, Harrow School \nSinead is an Advanced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across hepatology\, haematology and emergency medicine. She now specialises in school medicine and is the lead nurse at Harrow school medical centre. \nSinead’s aim is to improve the health literacy of her pupils and empower them to utilise the variety of health and wellbeing services available to them. She has a passion for health promotion which involves reactively and proactively engaging and educating her pupils during face to face consultations and through pupil-led committees\, awareness campaigns and anonymous school health forums. \n\nStudy Days for This Module Are: \n\nDay 1:  February 5\, 2027\nDay 2:  March 11\, 2027\nDay 3:  March 22\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION  CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day:  10:00-15:30 GMT \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-hieda-certificate-in-professional-practice-non-healthcare-practitioners-on-medical-matters-26-27/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T094809Z
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UID:70628-1802253600-1802273400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice: option 2
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\n\nNew 26/27 course dates added!\n\nThe 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\, SENCO’s\, pastoral support leaders and Designated Teachers for Looked After Children. \nKey areas of contemporary safeguarding practice are explored in depth with particular attention to their application to leadership and management of safeguarding\, interface with governors\, trustees and board members responsible for oversight and scrutiny and the multi-agency safeguarding system beyond. \nSACPA  Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice – Option 2 \n\nStudy Day 1 : February 10th\, 2027\nStudy Day 2 : March 19th\, 2027\nStudy Day 3 : May 12th\, 2027\nStudy Day 4 : June 22nd\, 2027\n\nAll Study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nCourse Outline for Option 2 \n\nSexual Violence\nSafer Organisations\nMental Health\nDigital Safeguarding\n\nTO BEGIN OPTION 2 IN FEBRUARY CLICK HERE \nThe aims of the SACPA Advanced Certificate course are to: \n\nProvide development for safeguarding leads to explore beyond Designated Safeguarding Lead Training\nFocus on specific contemporary safeguarding subjects and developments\nSupport management and leadership of safeguarding\, bridging the gap between operational delivery\, the provision of management information to support strategic planning\, oversight and working in partnership with trustees and governance bodies and local safeguarding partners\nIncrease confidence and competence through opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of professional interest\nEnhance a professional career path in safeguarding and to provide SACPA recognition of your achievement and successful completion of the course\nTo contribute to improved practice and raising standards within the safeguarding setting\nFoster reflection and critical evaluation of safeguarding practice and professional issues\, and to provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues.\n\nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of four intensive on-line study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways\, which include short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. \nGroup discussion is a particularly important aspect of this course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThe course is run by senior members of the SACPA staff.  Each delegate will have an experienced SACPA Tutor who attends the study days. \nCourse Assessment \nDelegates may choose assessment via portfolio or assignment. \nMaria Putz : Interim Head of Training (Sexual Violence and Safeguarding) \nMaria joined LimeCulture in January 2019 as one of the Training Managers. Maria has been involved in the development and delivery of Preventing Sexual Misconduct Education (PSME) and the Sexual Misconduct Liaison Officer (SMLO) Model helping schools and colleges to create a whole school approach in their prevention and response to sexual misconduct.  Maria has also presented nationally and internationally with a focus on healthy relationships and safeguarding in sport. Maria is committed to improving services for those affected by Sexual Violence through building knowledge\, confidence and skills in frontline workers. \nMost recently Maria has become the interim Head of Training leading in the development and delivery of training for LimeCulture in their Sexual Violence\, Safeguarding\, Education and University work. \nPrior to joining the LimeCulture Team she was a specialist-safeguarding nurse for the largest children’s hospital in the UK. She has also worked as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and a Crisis Worker at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre. \n\nKarl Hopwood : E-Safety Expert \nKarl Hopwood is an esafety expert. He is a member of UKCCIS (UK Council for Child Internet Safety) and sits on the advisory board for the new UK Safer Internet Centre. Karl has worked for a number of key players in the UK and abroad including CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)\, BECTA (British Educational and Communications Technology Agency)\, the European Commission and several Local Authorities within the UK. As an ex headteacher\, he continues to work closely with children\, young people\, parents and teachers to develop safer online behaviours and the promotion of digital literacy. Karl works closely with the Boarding Schools’ Association and supports many of their schools. He is also an in-house consultant for INSAFE which is the coordinating node of the EU safer internet programme. \n  \n\nMarcus Erooga : Independent Safeguarding Consultant \nMarcus is an independent safeguarding and sexual abuse Consultant\, Researcher & Trainer. From 1999-2018 he was a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield Centre for Applied Childhood\, Youth and Family Studies. He spent the majority of his employed career in various positions at the NSPCC\, as a practitioner\, team manager and Assistant Director for service delivery as well as service and policy development roles relating to child sexual abuse and sexual offending. \nHe has authored or edited some 80 publications on child abuse and sex offender related issues. Most recently this work has focused on organisational safeguarding. In 2016 he co-authored a review of the literature on organisational risk & protective factors for the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse as well as being Expert Witness on grooming in a Royal Commission Case Study. He is an Expert Witness for the IICSA (the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) Residential Schools inquiry. \nAs an independent consultant Marcus regularly trains and presents based on his research and undertakes safeguarding work including audits & reviews for a range of organisations. Marcus is a past Editor in Chief of the Journal of Sexual Aggression and a past Chair of NOTA (the National Organisation for the Treatment of Abuse) and is now a NOTA Fellow.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-advanced-certificate-in-child-safeguarding-practice-option-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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DTSTAMP:20260804T094927Z
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UID:71173-1803549600-1803569400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA/BAISIS Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders
DESCRIPTION:New 2026/27 course dates added! \nAudience:  This three day course is aimed at any member of staff  that wishes to improve their academic and pastoral support for international boarders. \nStudy Days for this Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: February 25 2027\nStudy Day 2: March 23 2027\nStudy Day 3: May 7 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN FEBRUARY 2027 CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT/BST: Check local timings here – World  \nEach study day is comprised of a morning and afternoon session \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom \nKey Elements of the Certificate Course Programme: \n\nThe strategic nature and importance of the international boarding market\nWhy international students seek a British education\nCultural identity\, cultural values\, and cultural difference\nInduction\, culture shock and integration\nIdentifying and meeting the pastoral and academic needs of the international student\n\nFormat: This course will involve presentations\, group discussions and case studies.  You will be supported by course tutors.  The course assignment is designed to help you focus on one aspect related to international boarders with a view to improving that provision/support. \nCourse Outcomes: Successful students will have gained knowledge and skills to allow them to add value to the way in which their school or college support their international boarding community. \nWhat is the BSA Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders? \nThis certified course is designed specifically for staff working with international students and will provide an opportunity for these staff to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to supporting this critical\, and increasing\, sector of the boarding school market. \nWho is the course aimed at? \nThis course can be undertaken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house-parents; indeed any member of school staff with responsibility for the care and wellbeing of international boarding students. \nHow will this course help me to develop personally and professionally? \nIn successfully completing the course you will: \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 may use to resolve relevant welfare concerns for your international students; \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; \nHow is it arranged? \nThis course consists of three Study Days and a linked research project. The three intensive study days involve a mixture of 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 course\, 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. \nBetween sessions you will be expected to do some reading\, thinking and discussing with colleagues in your school and with your mentor. Before each study day\, you will be expected to spend some time on the preparatory tasks in the course booklet and using the course sessions reflect on your own boarding school situation. The follow up tasks will help you to focus on practical ways of applying ideas and theories in the boarding setting. \nYou will also be required to keep a professional file during the course containing brief notes\, ideas\, action points\, and activities and issues to take back to the workplace. The course booklet will give you a number of relevant tasks to think about\, providing opportunities to record your thoughts. This file is itself not directly assessed but will provide essential material to draw upon when you write up your chosen assessment topic. \nThe Course Assignment is a written project of ~2500 words on a topic directly related to the pastoral care/management of international students. The topic will benefit both the student and their school in developing their understanding of best practice in relation to supporting international students. Guidance on selecting a suitable topic\, and on how to write up and submit the assignment will be provided in the course booklet and by the tutors on the course. \nMain course sessions include: \nThe Pastoral Care & Boarding Wellbeing of International Students \nDeveloping strategies and practice \nIntegration and the whole school approach \nNOTE: Students will need attend all study days and successfully complete the assignment in order to gain the course certificate. \nWhat support will I receive during the course? \nYou will receive support throughout the course from the BSA\, the course tutor and from your school mentor. \nCourse tutors \nYour BSA course tutor will be a senior member of staff with considerable experience in boarding education. He or she will: \n● provide personal and professional help and encouragement; \n● work with you in discussion groups and tutorial sessions during the course; \n● liaise with your school mentor; \n● review and provide feedback on your proposed assessment task; \n● advise and support you with your assignment and review progress regularly; \n● mark your assignment. \n  \nElyse Conlon\nInternational Director at Moreton Hall School \nElyse Conlon is International Director at Moreton Hall School\, Shropshire and has worked at Moreton for 13 years in roles such as Teacher of GCSE English\,  Head of EAL\, and Director of Studies for their renowned International Study Centre and Summer School programme. \nElyse was previously involved in admissions in a high-performing overseas school\, was Deputy Chair of BAISIS (British Association for Independent Schools with International Students) for three years\, and is also delighted to continue her training role with the Boarding Schools Association designing and delivering accredited courses to school staff in independent schools both overseas and in the UK. \nElyse has always been inspired by meaningful and practical international CPD with post graduate degrees in international education \, applied linguistics and human resource management. She has been delivering and designing teacher training programmes for 20 years. \nSchool Mentors \nAll participants on the course should have the support of a mentor\, appointed and approved by the Head. An effective partnership between you and your mentor will have significant benefits in terms of challenge and stimulation for you both and also offers an opportunity for fresh insight into boarding issues for the school. \nThe role is best undertaken by a colleague who really knows and understands your work and has an experienced overview of boarding. Your mentor should support you professionally while you undertake the course\, encouraging you in the process of reflection and helping you to develop your professional competence. \nKey tasks for mentors are: \n● allowing time for regular discussion and ensuring regular formal meetings; \n● helping you to identify relevant skills and appropriate coursework tasks for your professional and personal development; \n● helping you to set realistic targets for progress and to meet them; \n● reviewing progress with you and providing constructive feedback; \n● challenging and supporting you in reflecting on and evaluating your work. \nHow is the course assessed? \nYou will produce a reflective essay or report of approx. 2500 words\, drawing on material from the professional log you have kept throughout the course. You will use a case study approach to analyse and comment on your day-to-day work as well as reflecting and evaluating your practice and your learning. \nHow long will I have to complete the task? \nThe deadline for the submission of coursework will be August 2027 \nStudy days for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: February 25\, 2027\nStudy Day 2: March 23\, 2027\nStudy Day 3: May 7\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION  CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT: Check local timings here – World  \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom \n“I want to express my appreciation Supporting International Students Certificate Course. The course content was not only strategically insightful but also effective in developing my understanding of the subject matter. \nThe course’s structure and coverage of key themes\, such as the strategic nature and importance of the international boarding market\, the motivations behind international students seeking a British education\, and the nuanced exploration of cultural identity\, cultural values\, and cultural differences\, were all rich\, engaging\, and detailed. Working with peers to explore such topics allowed me to gain a deeper insight into the dynamics of the international education landscape and the factors influencing students’ choices. \nThe key areas for me\, related to induction\, culture shock\, and integration. The course afforded time for reflection on challenges international students face when transitioning to a new academic and cultural environment\, offering insights into their holistic experience. \nI appreciated having a mentor\, and they offered useful guidance throughout the course. \nI am pleased to report that the final project I produced during the course has been useful in my educational context. We are using the work to aid discussion around our cultural appreciate day\, and other similarly related events. I am confident that the education I received from this course will continue to benefit me as I continue to support international students in a boarding context.”
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-baisis-certificate-in-professional-practice-supporting-international-boarders-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:Career Confidence: Planning Your Next Move
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\nStudy Days for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, March 25\, 2027\nStudy Day 2\, April 22\, 2027\n\nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN THIS COURSE IN MARCH CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day: 10:00am – 15:30pm GMT \nSessions will include: \n\nSkills audit and evaluation\nImposter syndrome\, Guest Speaker Angela Cox\nDestructive behaviour\, patterns and habits\, Guest Speaker Angela Cox\nChanging role\, adapting and embracing change\nResponding to challenge – Guest Speaker\nMentoring\nGroups tasks\, case studies and discussion\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain insight into strengths and areas for development.\nSelf-awareness.\nConfidence.\nEmpowerment.\nCareer satisfaction.\nCareer progression.\n\n\nSpeaker: \nAngela Cox\, Qualified Mentor& Accredited Master Coach\, Creator\, The Paseda360 Method \nAngela Cox is on a mission to help professionals escape pretending\, people pleasing and perfectionism and be brilliant by being themselves. \nAngela is a multi-award-winning executive coach\, 2 x best-selling author\, podcast host and founder of Paseda360\, a revolutionary coaching method and training academy. \nAfter a career in senior and executive transformation and strategy roles in large corporations\, she left the rat race and set up her own coaching practice in 2018. \nAngela is an Association for Coaching Master Coach & Fellow with more than 5000 coaching hours under her belt. She holds an Executive Coaching Diploma from Cambridge University and PG Cert in the Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health.  She is an accredited psychotherapist\, NLP Master\, Clinical Hypnotherapist\, and an accredited Havening Techniques Practitioner. \nA proud empath\, Angela blends backbone with a huge amount of heart.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/career-coaching-and-mentoring/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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UID:59899-1810116000-1810135800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Certificate in Professional Practice – Headship
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\n\nCertificate in Professional Practice – Headship\nNew 26/27 course dates added! \nDates for this Module are: \n\nDay 1: May 12\, 2027\nDay 2: May 24\, 2027\nDay 3: June 23\, 2027\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nTimings for each study day: 10:00am – 15:30pm BST \nAll study days will be held online via Zoom \nThe BSA Certificate in Boarding Headship is a new\, BSA-accredited certificate course for School Heads new to boarding or who would like to extend their knowledge of the sector. \nThis three-day course covers a broad range of topics including: \n\nInvesting in your boarding provision\nMarket trends\nGovernment policy regulatory changes round up\nIndependent Schools Council VAT challenge\nGuest Speaker: Simon Nathan Deputy\, Chief Executive & Head of Policy\, Independent Schools Council\nVisa & immigration sponsor licence compliance\nBuilding and leading your team\nRunning your school as a business\nGuest Speaker: Andrew Gordon-Brown\, Headmaster and Principal\, Kingswood School\, Bath\, UK\nSafeguarding\, and risk management\nInclusion strategy for Heads\nGuest Speaker: Naheed Bardai\, Principal of UWC Atlantic College\nWho does the Head turn to?\nGuest Speaker: Mary Breen\, Schools Adviser at Ferrer & Co\nHeads together : reflections on headship\nManaging boarding numbers\, including balancing full/part-time\, UK/international students\nEffective marketing and recruitment strategies\nWorking with guardians and agents\nMeeting inspection standards and much more\n\nOn completion delegates also get three complimentary video calls with a member of the BSA Group Leadership Team. \nThe BSA Certificate in Boarding Headship sits alongside BSA’s highly successful accredited certificate courses\, which include the BSA Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Care and Boarding Management and the BSA Diploma in Boarding Practice for Leadership. \n\nSpeakers on this certificate course are: \nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive \nRobin Fletcher\, MBA\, MPhil\, MTIOB\, joined Abitas Group in 2014 after holding senior media and communications roles. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Corporate Board member of Make UK\, the manufacturers’ organisation. A former boarding school governor\, Robin is also an examiner for the National Council for the Training of Journalists and a member of the Reader Panel at Royal United Hospital\, Bath. In 2020\, Robin authored A Culture of Care – the benefits of boarding and future risks\, published by BSA Group. \n  \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 years’ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. \nKate Hollyer\, Director (Solicitor)\, BSA Legal  \nKate is Legal Director of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. As a qualified solicitor with more than 10 years’ experience advising clients on UK immigration law\, Kate assists members with all immigration and safeguarding legal matters. Prior to joining BSA in 2022 Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading full-service UK law firm. Having resided in state\, preparatory and senior school boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband\, Kate has a unique perspective of boarding life. \n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit\, which was updated in 2022. \n\nDates for this Module are: \n\nDay 1: May 12\, 2027\nDay 2: May 24\, 2027\nDay 3: June 23\, 2027\n\nAll study days will be held online via Zoom \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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/certificate-in-professional-practice-headship-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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UID:75842-1810202400-1810224000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Professional Certificate in Inclusive Practice
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 \nStudy Days for the Summer Module are: \n\nMay 13th 2027\nMay 21st 2027\nJune 8th 2027\n\nTimings: 1000 – 1600/15 BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN MAY 2027 CLICK HERE \nWhy should you attend? \nThis bespoke\, comprehensive three-day certificate course has been put together to support staff with specific responsibility for equity\, diversity and inclusion in boarding schools. \nParticipants will receive high-quality training and support from a range of experts to further develop the skills and confidence needed to establish\, embed and sustain equity\, diversity and inclusion work in their school. Throughout the three days there will be opportunities to meet\, collaborate and discuss with other participants and to learn from case studies and good practice from other schools. \nContent: \nThe course will bring together staff from a wide range of backgrounds who will share knowledge and experiences to both support you with this important work and to challenge your thinking to enable professional growth. \nOver the three days we will explore the ‘why’ of this work including areas such as identity\, belonging\, use of language\, empowerment and intersectionality. Legal and inspection requirements will be unpacked\, and auditing and action planning discussed. The importance and power of courageous and compassionate leadership in creating sustained change will be fully explored and through interactive sessions which will include an exploration of coaching as a tool\, you will develop practical techniques to help support the important conversations needed for your work in this area. \n\nCOURSE OVERVIEW\nBelow is a preview of some of the exceptional speakers and key topics that will be covered throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to engage with leaders from diverse backgrounds who bring extensive knowledge and experience in equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. These experts will guide you through essential areas such as identity\, belonging\, intersectionality\, legal requirements\, and leadership strategies that will empower you in your role. By exploring both theoretical frameworks and practical applications\, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence necessary to drive meaningful change in your school. \n\nThe Why\, What\, and How of Leading Diversity\, Equity and Inclusivity in your school \nSome key foundational considerations under the why\, what and how of your role which will help to position you as an effective and impactful Inclusion lead.  This session will cover various themes such as: \n\nthe importance of now\nestablishing definitions\nthe biggest misconceptions\nconnecting the dots of your strategy\, from audit to action plan\n\nSpeaker:  Temi Akindele Barker\, Founder\, Inclusion Labs \nTemi began her career as a consultant in Legal Executive Search\, both in the UK and internationally\, eventually becoming Co-Head of the Senior Team covering US and UK law firms\, and US financial institutions. A key part of her role involved supporting local and multinational clients to achieve their strategic  goals.  Prior to Inclusion Labs\, she worked in Strategy and Research with a focus  on start-ups.  Temi is a mum of two daughters and committed to helping schools  ask the right questions and focus on the important things when it comes to  diversity\, equity and inclusion.  Inclusion Labs offers a custom programme for schools\, grounded in research and best practice\, but most importantly on the lived experience of students and families\, particularly those from underrepresented groups. \n\nUnderstanding Equality and the Law \nThis session will cover the various elements of equality included within English legislation and the obligations they place on organisations. It will also consider whether the protections are adequate and whether they allow Schools to genuinely demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. \nSpeaker:  Gemma Woodhouse\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \nGemma is an employment partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper. She advises organisations on all elements of employment law including discrimination and equal opportunities. She also works with a number of independent schools and is joint Head of the Penningtons Manches Cooper Schools Sector. \n  \nDelivering equitable outcomes \nSpeaker: Yasmina Kone\, Hemisphere Education \nYasmina is Deputy Lead of Hemisphere Education. She’s an award-winning start-up operator that’s worked with some of the UK’s top corporate and start-up companies. Her social impact work has seen her feature in the BBC\, Black Tech Fest and Busy Being Black Podcast\, and her clients have included FTSE500 companies where she’s helped to open access to minority groups and use business as force for good. She’s passionate about the impact that the education sector can have on creating a more inclusive society and is leading on Hemisphere Education’s adoption in UK schools. \n\nLeadership Challenges and Opportunities \nHow can you lead as effectively as possible\, building capacity and confidence so that others move forward and achieve all they can? This session will explore the challenges that leadership presents\, alongside the opportunities it can offer\, and how you can make the most of them. \n\nCase studies\, Discussion and Next Steps  \nThis session will provide an opportunity to hear first-hand from school leaders about EDI work in their schools. The case studies will cover a range of different areas from the importance of pupil voice to recruitment. Participants will then have the chance to meet and discuss EDI work in their schools with other Inclusion Lead colleagues (in small zoom break out groups). To end the day\, we will briefly consider next steps and things to be researching or thinking about before the second day of this course. \n\nEquity\, Diversity and Inclusion: Safeguarding and Inspection \nThis session will look at safeguarding with an equity\, diversity and inclusion lens and will consider key inspection requirements. \n \nSpeaker:  Dale Wilkins\, Senior Director\, BSA and BSA Group \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit\, which was updated in 2022. \n\nIdentity\, Belonging and Connectedness.  \nThis session will explore the notions of identity\, belonging and connectedness. Speaker will share stories of identity and belonging as well as her experiences of working with young people in schools. How do our different and often intersecting identities shape our capacity to belong and connect and how can schools provide an environment where connectedness thrives? \n\nCase Studies\, Discussion and Closing Remarks \nThis session will be similar to the one at the end of day 1 in that it will provide an opportunity to hear first-hand from school leaders about EDI work in their schools. The case studies will cover a range of different areas to complement those discussed on day 1. Participants will then have the chance to meet and discuss EDI work in their schools with other Inclusion Lead colleagues (in small zoom break out groups). The day will close with an opportunity to reflect on the how\, the why and the what of the Inclusion lead role and moving forward in an effective and impactful way. \nSpeaker: Sadia Hussain-Savuk\, DEI Lead\, Fettes College\, Edinburgh and Independent EDI educational consultant \nSadia is the DEI Lead at Fettes College\, also working independently to provide DEI support to support to other independent schools in Scotland.  She started her teaching career in 2008 as a Biology teacher after having initially worked for the NHS as a scientist. Her interests and passions led her into pastoral support\, where she then recognised the need for more inclusive practices in education. \n  \n\nCultural Competence and Supporting International Students \n \nSpeaker: Sara Thomas\, Assistant Head of School\, leading on wellbeing\, at ACS Cobham \nSara Thomas is the Assistant Head of School\, leading on wellbeing\, at ACS Cobham. She oversees the boarding houses\, medical centre\, safeguarding team\, student services\, and the pastoral systems at the school. Originally a languages teacher (French\, Welsh\, English & Spanish)\, Sara’s other previous roles include Head of Welsh Baccalaureate\, Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Headteacher. She has worked in a variety of schools both in the UK and abroad. \n  \n \nSpeaker: Naomi Angelica Vibrati\, Lead School Counsellor and a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at ACS Cobham \nNaomi Angelica Vibrati is the Lead School Counsellor and a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at ACS Cobham. She supports students in middle school and collaborates with families\, internal and external professionals . Her background is in supporting children\, young people and adults therapeutically through systemic family therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Naomi has a particular interest in diversity\, equity\, inclusion and belonging and is also a ‘third culture kid’. \n  \n  \n\nStudy Days for the Summer Module are: \n\nMay 13th 2027\nMay 21st 2027\nJune 8th 2027\n\nTimings: 1000 – 1600/15 BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN MAY 2027 CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/professional-certificate-in-inclusive-practice/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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