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SUMMARY:Wales forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/wales-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T092936Z
CREATED:20260407T141307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T092936Z
UID:72436-1794389400-1794393000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:South East forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-east-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T095700Z
CREATED:20260408T105927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T095700Z
UID:72499-1795705200-1795708800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Midlands forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputies\, senior leaders\, heads of boarding\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/midlands-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T112108Z
CREATED:20260408T110302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T112108Z
UID:72503-1795777200-1795780800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:London forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/london-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T103000
DTSTAMP:20261027T080128Z
CREATED:20260407T141123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T080128Z
UID:72434-1796031000-1796034600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Northern forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/northern-forum-3/
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T103000
DTSTAMP:20261020T142444Z
CREATED:20260408T105152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T142444Z
UID:72493-1796203800-1796207400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:South West forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nRobin Fletcher\, CEO\, BSA \nRobin was a journalist\, editor and communications director before joining BSA in 2014. Robin is a member of the Department for Education’s Systems Partnership Oversight Board. Outside BSA\, he is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University\, a Governor of Rugby School\, President of the Rugbeian Society and a non-executive director of the national trade body Make UK.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-west-forum-4/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260904T161043Z
CREATED:20260408T113120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T161043Z
UID:72520-1796205600-1796209200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:East England forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and the DfE\, while also overseeing the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, he is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Dale previously spent 31 years as a boarding practitioner\, including roles as Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. Beyond education\, he trains for the Methodist Church\, is a charity trustee\, chairs a performing arts organisation\, and volunteers widely. \n  \nChair: \nEllen Hesse \nEllen Hesse has dedicated her entire professional career to working in boarding schools\, accumulating a wealth of experience in supporting boarders and ensuring their effective and enjoyable induction into school and boarding life. Currently\, she is serving as the Principal at Abbey College Cambridge\, an independent secondary school in Cambridge. She previously held the position of Vice Principal Pastoral and DSL at St Clare’s Oxford\, a sixth-form IB college. Prior to that\, from 2014 to 2018\, she served as the Head of Pastoral Care\, Director of Boarding\, and DSL at The Royal School in Haslemere\, an all-through school with an age range from 6 weeks old to 18. Her earlier experience includes a role as Head of Boarding at Cobham Hall in Kent from 2006 to 2014. Her teaching and boarding career started at King’s Ely. Ellen is a specialist in Science and History.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/east-england-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084453Z
CREATED:20260423T144735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T084453Z
UID:74793-1796392800-1796396400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Governors forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Boarding Governors\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nFelicity Kirk\, Ropes & Gray \nFelicity spent 10 years as a governor of the Wellington College with responsibility for pastoral and safeguarding. She was a director of Wellington’s international schools\, sat on the Finance Committee and was governor responsible for the arts. Felicity also spent 13 years as a governor of Eagle House School ( now Wellington College Prep ) when it was managed independently. \nA qualified solicitor and French barrister\, Felicity has almost 30 years’ experience in the pro bono space\, initially with Clifford Chance where she set up their global pro bono and community programme\, moving on to White & Case and then as London Director for Lawyers Without Borders – a global not-for-profit organization – before joining Ropes & Gray where she currently oversees the firm’s European and Asia pro bono practices. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-governors-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T075524Z
CREATED:20260410T064614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T075524Z
UID:74236-1800453600-1800457200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Chaplains forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Boarding Chaplains\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-chaplains-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T095026Z
CREATED:20260420T150936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T095026Z
UID:74551-1803646800-1803650400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:State of the boarding nation (Guardians toolbox talk)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Bursar\, Head of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis course will help schools better understand the boarding market and support strategic planning. Delegates will look at boarding in the UK and globally drawing on long-term data and other information from a wide range of different sources to build a 3-D picture of the sector\, schools\, customers\, pupils and trends. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUK boarding market today – covering number\, type and distribution of UK schools\nChanges over the past 30 years – number of pupils\, type of pupils\, distribution\, sectoral changes relative to wider changes in the UK\nTrends and challenges – key things happening in the market today affecting school performance\nBuilding for the future – a systematic approach to helping schools shape their boarding development plan.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge of long-term data and trends affecting the boarding sector\nTailored trend information to help schools plan and develop their boarding.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/state-of-the-boarding-nation-guardians-toolbox-talk/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100414Z
CREATED:20260423T143406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100414Z
UID:74781-1808384400-1808388000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Northern England and Northern Ireland forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/northern-england-and-northern-ireland-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100746Z
CREATED:20260423T150301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100746Z
UID:74805-1810803600-1810830600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:AgentsConnect on tour - London
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £250\n🎧 Admissions\, marketing and international recruitment staff\, Heads\, Deputy Heads and senior leaders involved in international strategy. Schools seeking to develop or refine their agent networks\n📍 Dulwich College \n\nCourse outline: \nAgentsConnect on Tour is a new pilot event designed exclusively for BSA member schools seeking to build strong\, effective relationships with international education agents. Developed in response to feedback from recent forums and events\, this face-to-face format moves away from traditional recruitment fairs and instead prioritises meaningful engagement\, discussion\, and collaboration. \nThe day combines practical insight sessions with high-quality networking\, enabling schools to meet agents in a structured\, focused environment and explore opportunities for long-term partnership. \nWhat to expect \n\nMorning sessions offering sector insights and guidance on working effectively with agents\nNetworking lunch with attending agents and school colleagues\nStructured afternoon networking\, giving schools dedicated time to meet agents at tables and hold in-depth conversations\n\nKey benefits for schools \n\nMeet a broad range of education agents in a focused\, professional setting\nBuild trusted relationships that support international recruitment strategies\nGain insight into agent perspectives\, markets and best practice\nTake part in a pilot format designed to encourage meaningful\, productive conversations\n\nThis event is currently fully booked. If you would like to be added to our waiting list\, please email bsa@boarding.org.uk  \nJoint with: \n \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 \nRegistration and Refreshments \n10:00 – 10:15 \nBSA – State of the Boarding Nation \nSpeaker: David Walker\, FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \n10:15 – 10:45 \nSponsor expert speaker \n10:45 – 11:15 \nBranding for the Global Stage: Attracting International Families with Confidence \nSpeaker: Phil Dean\, Studio Certain \n11:15 – 12:00 \nCreating a strategy for growth: new emerging boarding markets \nSpeaker: Guy Schady-Beckett\, ISS. Joined by a panel of agents \n12:00 – 13:00 \nLUNCH \n13:00 – 16:30 \nNetworking every 20 minutes \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\nPhil Dean\, Managing Director\, Studio Certain \nPhil began his career as a graphic designer in his hometown of Leeds and now runs his agency Studio Certain in central London. He has run both small and large advertising agencies in Leeds\, London\, Glasgow\, New York and Bangalore and has worked with blue chip brands such as Nike\, Virgin\, Guinness\, Formula 1\, Toyota\, Jaguar to name but a few. He’s also an established artist and has exhibited and sold art in New York and London. \n  \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, ISS. Joined by a panel of agents \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the past 12 years\, he has analysed demand for UK private education\, drawing on insights from 60\,000+ Independent Schools Show visitors and over 2\,500 high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients of Bonas MacFarlane. He also uses public demographic and wealth data to map broader trends. \nWith over 30 years’ experience\, Guy advises schools\, universities and education groups on research\, marketing and communications\, and regularly speaks across the sector. \nHis doctorate explored how statistical evidence shapes political debate and policymaking—a theme he believes remains just as relevant in today’s senior leadership decision-making.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/agentsconnect-on-tour-london-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270525T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270525T100000
DTSTAMP:20261027T161441Z
CREATED:20260423T152014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T161441Z
UID:74811-1811235600-1811239200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:South East Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Boarding Staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-east-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum
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SUMMARY:State Boarding Bursars Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC for BSA Members\n🎧 State Boarding Bursars\n📍 Online \n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nJoin us for the upcoming State Bursars Forum\, a collaborative event designed to support and connect bursars working across state boarding schools. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/state-boarding-bursars-forum/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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SUMMARY:South Central forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-central-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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