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SUMMARY:Visa and Immigration Autumn Term Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £250 🎧 Admissions\, marketing\, senior leaders\, boarding staff\, bursars 📍 Mill Hill School \n\nCourse Outline:  \nThis conference will provide independent schools with a practical update on the changing immigration and Student sponsorship landscape. \nDelegates will hear from Home Office representatives about the new BCA framework\, lessons from recent UKVI inspections\, sponsorship and safeguarding\, emerging fraud risks and current compliance priorities. \nThe day will conclude with an interactive legal update and an opportunity for delegates to ask questions directly to immigration specialists. \nTraining topics will include \n\nCurrent immigration and Student sponsorship developments\nThe new BCA framework\nLessons from recent UKVI inspections\nSponsorship\, safeguarding and student welfare\nHome Office compliance priorities\nImmigration fraud and unregulated advice\nMaintaining robust compliance systems\nRecent legal developments and case law\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSponsored by: \n \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n              \n  \n  \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 10:00 Registration and refreshments \n10:00 – 10:30 The Immigration Landscape: What Schools Need to Know Now \nThe immigration landscape for independent schools continues to shift. This opening session will take stock of the latest developments in Student sponsorship\, including the new BCA framework\, the Agent Quality Framework (AQF)\, increasing compliance activity and key issues emerging from the 2026 visa season. We’ll cut through what has changed\, what UKVI is focusing on and what it all means for schools in practice. \nKate Hollyer\, Director\, BSA Legal \n10:30 – 11:15 UKVI Inspections: Lessons from the Front Line \nUKVI compliance visits are putting schools under increasing scrutiny\, and recent cases are raising important questions about how compliance concerns are identified and escalated. This session goes behind recent inspections to examine what UKVI is looking for\, where schools are being caught out and how quickly concerns can escalate. Drawing on real cases\, we’ll explore emerging trends\, pressure points and the practical lessons every student sponsor should know before UKVI comes knocking. \nMark Taylor\, Consultant\, BSA LegalKate Hollyer\, Director\, BSA Legal \n11:15 – 11:45 Refreshments and networking \n11:45 – 12:30 Safeguarding the International Student Journey: Panel Session \nFrom recruitment and agent involvement through to arrival\, boarding life and study breaks\, safeguarding international pupils depends on effective communication between everyone involved in their journey. Opening with a short clinical perspective on what a young person in crisis needs from the adults around them\, this panel will explore where safeguarding and sponsorship risks can arise\, where communication and responsibilities can break down\, and what schools\, guardians and agents can learn when concerns emerge. \nVivienne Wells\, Head of UK Schools Relations\, ConnexcelClaire Elmer\, Registrar\, Leighton Park School \n12:30 – 13:30 Networking lunch \n13:30 – 14:15 Home Office Update \nAn official update from UK Visas and Immigration covering the latest developments in sponsorship\, operational changes\, compliance priorities and current areas of focus for education providers\, followed by an opportunity for questions. \nMartyn Foulds\, UK Visas and Immigration\, Home OfficeMolly Cunnah\, UK Visas and Immigration\, Home Office \n14:15 – 14:30 Safer Journeys\, Stronger Records: Travel Monitoring for Student Sponsors \nDavid Williams\, Director\, I-GTM \n14:30 – 14:45 Refreshments and networking \n14:45 – 15:30 Fraud\, Risk & the Future of Immigration Compliance \nFraud and scams can have serious consequences for international students\, their families and the organisations supporting them. Gaon Hart explores the key risks facing schools recruiting internationally\, from false documents and financial manipulation to rogue agents\, identity fraud and emerging digital threats. He will share practical ways schools can strengthen their controls\, identify vulnerabilities and respond when concerns arise\, before looking ahead to the future of immigration compliance. \nGaon Hart\, Immigration Services Commissioner \n15:30 – 16:30 What’s Changed\, What’s Coming: Legal Update & Q&A \nAn interactive final session examining the latest legal developments\, case law and changing compliance expectations for sponsors. We’ll look at what has changed\, what may be coming next and the questions schools are grappling with in practice\, with delegates invited to put their own questions directly to leading immigration specialists. \nKate Hollyer\, Director of BSA LegalHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \n16:30 Conference close \n\nSpeakers: \n\n \nKate Hollyer\, Director of BSA LegalKate advises independent day and boarding schools on the immigration law governing their international student recruitment. She leads the legal function across Abitas Group\, heads its SRA-regulated practice BSA Legal\, and has practised in UK immigration law for over 15 years. \nHer work covers Student sponsor licence compliance at senior leadership and governance level\, and she acts for schools facing UKVI enforcement action. For schools sponsoring under-18s\, immigration compliance is safeguarding\, and much of her practice sits where sponsor duties and safeguarding frameworks meet. She has lived in boarding schools throughout her career. \nKate represents the school sector on the Home Office’s Future Border and Immigration System (FBIS) Education Advisory Group and the UK Agent Quality Framework Steering Group\, and the boarding sector at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Students. She is a qualified solicitor and a member of ILPA. \n\nAntonia Price\, Head of Immigration\, BSA Legal Antonia is Head of Immigration\, joining BSA after over 20 years working in Immigration and Global Mobility across a range of industries.  Antonia’s focus has always been on delivering an excellent client service by building strong and trusted relationships with her contacts and understanding their priorities and needs.  She has extensive experience on a range of visa application types and the processes and requirements of the Home Office.  Antonia was particularly keen to join the BSA group because her boarding school experience as a child was wonderful and she has always advocated boarding life and the positive aspects surrounding it. \n  \n\nGaon Hart\, Immigration Services Commissioner Gaon is currently Immigration Services Commissioner\, the regulator for immigration advisers\, Chair of the Police Advisory Board for England & Wales\, and NED for the NHS Counter Fraud Authority\, protecting the NHS from £1.3 Billion fraud risk. He is a Board member for the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research into Human Trafficking and Chair of the Legal Advisory Board for Abitas Group’s Legal firm. He is also Managing Director of Legal Advisory Worldwide\, a boutique consultancy specialising in global corporate economic crime risk prevention. He also Chairs and legally advises multiple regulatory bodies on fitness to practice hearings. As a former Senior Crown Advocate and private sector senior executive leading global corporate compliance programmes in the financial and tech sectors\, he combines technical AI expertise with a pragmatic passion for effective Board governance. Gaon’s capabilities focus on building effective & trusting relationships in challenging\, complex and high-profile situations. \n\nMark Taylor\, Consultant\, BSA Legal \n\n\n\nIn a previous reincarnation Mark founded The Taylor Partnership – supporting U.K. independent schools in meeting the compliance demands of their UKVI sponsor licences and training many school staff. Mark was previously a Trustee of AEGIS and\, during the pandemic\, assisted independent schools in creating Covid management plans and organised testing. More recently\, after travelling the world\, Mark has identified the increased risk to independent schools as a result of the need for greater probity and due diligence in financial awareness of school suppliers\, parents and agents. Mark’s interest in this field was first sparked in 2016-17 when he supported a number of schools following the disappearance of students from Vietnam. \n\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \nHazar has over 20 years’ immigration experience and has been advising education providers on all aspects of compliance\, risk management\, and strategic restructuring since the inception of Tier 4. As part of the firm’s dedicated education practice\, Hazar supports providers on the full lifecycle of sponsorship—from audit readiness and Home Office inspections to crisis response and licence challenges including to Home Office decisions impacting sponsors\, bringing a strategic litigation perspective to compliance issues. Hazar is a frequent speaker on immigration law and gives training on sponsor compliance. She is a former chair of ILPA (Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association) and remains an active member\, helping to shape the future of immigration policy. Hazar is consistently recommended in leading legal directories\, including Chambers UK. Penningtons is recognised as a key link between the Home Office and the education sector\, supporting institutions in implementing and responding to the ongoing changes to the UK immigration and sponsorship system. \n\nVivienne Wells\, Head of UK Schools Relations\, Connexcel \nVivienne is a trained teacher with extensive experience in education\, boarding and international student recruitment. She began her career in the state sector before becoming a boarding houseparent at Dulwich College and subsequently holding senior leadership positions at boarding schools in Lincolnshire and Kent. She has led Admissions and International Recruitment at Junior King’s Canterbury and King’s Bruton\, and has worked as a boarding inspector for both Ofsted and ISI. More recently\, Vivienne has been an Educational Consultant with Connexcel\, a BSA Accredited Agent and Guardian\, supporting schools and families with the recruitment and placement of students from mainland China. \n \n \n\n\n\nClaire Elmer\, Registrar\, Leighton Park School \nClaire brings over 25 years of experience within the independent education sector to her role as Registrar at Leighton Park School\, which she joined in 2018. Aligned with the school’s Quaker values\, Claire oversees admissions and lead UKVI compliance for the school. \nClaire has guided two schools through the evolving complexities of immigration and safeguarding compliance changes. Additionally\, she regularly represents Leighton Park at recruitment events in the UK and overseas.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/visa-and-immigration-autumn-term-conference/
LOCATION:Mill Hill School\, The Ridgeway\, Mill Hill Village\, London\, NW7 1QS
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:BSA South Central Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 d’Overbroecks \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\nTo confirm your place at this forum\, please book below. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nJane Gandee\, Headmistress\, St Swithun’s School\, BSA South Central Forum Chair \nJane began her teaching career in 1993 having dabbled briefly in accountancy after a degree in French and Spanish at Girton College\, Cambridge. She taught languages at Lord Wandsworth College and Oakham School before becoming head of Spanish and then head of languages at Queenswood School. In 2005\, she became director of studies at City of London School for Girls and she took up her current post in 2010. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-south-central-forum-2/
LOCATION:d’Overbroecks\, 333 Banbury Road\, Oxford\, OX2 7PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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SUMMARY:AgentsConnect on Tour - State Boarding Schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £100\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📍 Royal Alexandra & Albert School (Gatton Park)  \n\nCourse outline: \nAgentsConnect on Tour – State Boarding Schools is a dedicated event designed to support the UK’s state boarding sector in building effective relationships with international education agents and strengthening awareness of the state boarding offer. \nThere are currently 30 state boarding schools across the UK\, collectively educating around 4\,700 boarders. With fees covering residential costs only\, state boarding provides a more affordable boarding pathway for eligible families\, including UK citizens\, British passport holders living overseas and students with the right to residence in Britain. This distinctive model presents both opportunities and challenges when working with agents and communicating the offer clearly. \nThis event moves beyond traditional recruitment fairs and instead prioritises informed discussion\, sector insight and meaningful engagement. The day combines practical guidance with structured networking\, enabling schools to connect with agents in a focused environment and explore opportunities for sustainable\, compliant partnerships. \nWhat to expect \n\nMorning insight sessions focused on the state boarding proposition and working effectively with agents\nGuidance on eligibility\, messaging and market positioning\nNetworking lunch with attending agents and state boarding colleagues\nStructured afternoon networking\, providing dedicated time for in-depth conversations with agents\n\nKey benefits for schools \n\nMeet education agents in a focused\, professional setting\nBuild trusted relationships that align with the state boarding eligibility framework\nStrengthen messaging around affordability and accessibility\nShare best practice with other state boarding schools\nContribute to raising awareness and understanding of the state boarding model\n\nJoint with: \n \nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE \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-state-boarding-schools/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T163000
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SUMMARY:New in boarding: for September starters and staff in their first two years in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £150 – New starter package (includes one year of TIOB membership!) \n🎧 New boarding staff due to begin in September and staff within the first two years of their boarding career\n📍 Duke’s Headquarters\, Buckingham Gate\, London \nBOOK NOW \n\nStarting a career in boarding can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you are preparing for a new role this September or navigating your first two years in a boarding environment\, this conference aims to support and inspire all staff at the beginning of their boarding journey. \nJoin us in London for this brilliant networking opportunity alongside experienced boarding sector professionals and peers for practical guidance\, reassurance\, and a clearer understanding of what to expect from your role. Through a series of focused sessions\, we’ll explore structure and opportunities within a boarding career\, gaining insight into the wider boarding landscape and how different schools and systems operate. \nThe day will offer a valuable opportunity to learn\, connect\, and feel supported as you build your career in boarding. \nTraining topics: \n\nWhat does a career in boarding look like?\nThe boarding landscape\nDuties in the boarding house\nFirst term pupil challenges\, such as homesickness\nSafeguarding priorities\nPupil safety and wellbeing\nMaintaining a healthy work/life balance\n\nDelivered by the TIOB Fellows’ Network. \n\nEvent programme: \n9:30 Registration + refreshments  \n10:00 Welcome and introduction\nSpeaker: David Walker FTIOB\,  Executive Director\, Boarding\, Director BSA/TIOB  \n10:15 Session one: Managing work/life balance\nSpeakers:\nMatthew Fogg\, Head Master\, The Oratory School\nKate Simlett FTIOB\, Deputy Head\, Pastoral and DSL\, Tudor Hall School\nNichola Haworth\, Deputy Head\, Boarding\, Sevenoaks School \n11:00 Session two: Delivering in the boarding house – what it means to do a duty\nSpeakers:\nHelen Walker\, Deputy Head Boarding and Pastoral Care\, St Andrew’s College Cambridge\nJames Marriott FTIOB\, Senior Boarding Housemaster and Teacher of Geography\nNichola Haworth\, Deputy Head\, Boarding\, Sevenoaks School \n11:45 Session three: First term pupil challenges\nSpeakers:\nAlly Onions FTIOB\,  Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health at St George’s School Windsor Castle\nJames Marriott FTIOB\, Senior Boarding Housemaster and Teacher of Geography \n12:30 Networking lunch  \n13: 30 Session four: Safeguarding\nDelyth Lynch\, Director of Safeguarding\, Wellington College\nPaul Ludlow\, Regulatory and Compliance Director\, Duke’s Education \n14:30 Session five: Working with parents\nSpeakers:\nKate Simlett FTIOB\, Deputy Head\, Pastoral and DSL\, Tudor Hall School\nTom Hollyer\, Housemaster\, Uppingham School \n15:15 Refreshments  \n15:45 Session six: What does a career in boarding look like?\nSpeakers:\nMatthew Fogg\, Head Master\, Oratory School\nDavid Walker\, FTIOB\,  Executive Director\, Boarding\, Director BSA/TIOB \n16:30 Conference close \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\n \nKate Simlett\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, Tudor Hall School \nKate has been working in all girls and co-educational independent boarding and day schools for over 25 years.   Positions held previously by Kate include teacher of PE and PSHE\, Head of Girls Games\, Head of Sport\, Senior Housemistress and Director of Wellbeing. Kate is currently the Deputy Head Pastoral\,  DSL and Head of Boarding in an all girls’ independent boarding and day school\, and has held this position for 7 years. During this time\, Kate has become a lead Safeguarding Trainer for the local authority and has implemented and delivers an in-house safeguarding training programme within her current school. Alongside this work\, Kate leads and coordinates the school’s bespoke overseas volunteering programme which supports two schools\, one in South Africa and one in India. Kate is also an ISI Team Inspector.  \n\n \nAlly Onions FTIOB\,  Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health at St George’s School Windsor Castle \nAlly Onions is currently the Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health at St George’s School Windsor Castle. With her husband Jonny\, they run the boarding house\, which includes looking after the choristers who sing in St George’s Chapel. Ally has worked in boarding education for over 20 years. She has completed an MA in Boarding Education\, looking at resilience and prep boarders. Ally is a trained Mental Health First Aider and Instructor Member. \n  \n\n \nDelyth Lynch\, Director of Safeguarding\, Wellington College \nDelyth has been on the Senior Leadership Team at Wellington College for 16 years. She has enjoyed a career boarding spanning over 25 years\, having been Director of Extra-Curricular Activities\, Housemistress and Deputy Head (Pastoral). \nPassionate about safeguarding\, Delyth’s work has been cited by IICSA. She speaks regularly around the issue of culture within schools and the work that she has pioneered at Wellington around values\, behaviours and attitudes interviewing and low-level concerns. Delyth’s work has been recognised on the national stage as she was awarded the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association’s Outstanding initiative award for two consecutive years. Co-author of the Farrer & Co guides\, Developing and implementing a low-level concerns policy:  A guide for organisations which work with children and Addressing child-on-child abuse: a resource for schools and colleges\, Delyth is also an active member of the NADSL and vice chair of governors at an independent school in Wokingham. She is a NSPCC-accredited trainer\, trained in supervision and in the delivery of safer recruitment training. Delyth is also the author of Beyond Compliance: The DSL’s guide to creating a school-wide culture of safeguarding. \n\n \nTom Hollyer\, Housemaster\, Geography teacher\, and senior pastoral leader  \nTom Hollyer is an experienced Housemaster\, Geography teacher\, and senior pastoral leader with a strong track record across leading UK boarding schools. Currently Housemaster of Fircroft at Uppingham School\, he oversees the pastoral and academic welfare of 56 boys aged 13–18 and contributes to whole-school wellbeing\, outreach\, and recruitment. A Fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society and the Institute of Boarding\, Tom is also a qualified mindfulness teacher and Youth Mental Health First Aider. His career spans roles at Caldicott and RGS High Wycombe\, where he led boarding teams\, strengthened safeguarding practice\, and shaped thriving pastoral cultures. \n\n \nPaul Ludlow\, Compliance Director\, Head of Safeguarding & Safeguarding Governor \nPaul started his career in education in 1984 as an Assistant Housemaster in a state boarding school\, before moving onto Housemaster and Head of Boarding roles in both state and independent boarding schools. Paul also spent time in senior roles in residential special schools with reasonability for residential care and safeguarding. Paul joined Dukes Education in 2017 as Compliance Director (Colleges)\, in addition to this role he is Safeguarding Governor for ten Dukes colleges\, seven of which are boarding. \n  \n\n \nJames Marriott FTIOB\, Senior Boarding Housemaster and Teacher of Geography \nJames Marriott is Senior Boarding Housemaster and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Bedford School. He has worked in boarding schools for nearly two decades as a visiting tutor\, Assistant Housemaster and Housemaster. James has worked in co-educational\, diamond model and all boys settings and teaches Geography alongside coaching school sport. He has completed the BSA Diploma in Professional Practice – Leadership and previously the BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care & Boarding Management. \n  \n\n \nHelen Walker\, Deputy Head Boarding and Pastoral Care\, St Andrew’s College Cambridge \nHelen Walker began her career as a classroom teacher in the state sector\, serving as Head of Religious Education before specialising in boarding and pastoral care. She developed her boarding and safeguarding expertise at Oundle School\, where she was a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. She later joined the Senior Leadership Team at Abbey College Cambridge as Director of Boarding. Helen is currently Deputy Head (Pastoral Care and Boarding) and Designated Safeguarding Lead at St Andrew’s College Cambridge. She is committed to the richness and diversity of boarding life\, creating environments where young people feel safe\, supported\, and able to thrive. \n\nNichola Haworth\, Physics teacher and Deputy Head of Boarding at Sevenoaks School FTIOB \nWith over 30 years of experience in boarding education Nichola has spent 16 of those years in residential roles\, living and working within boarding communities and developing a deep understanding of students’ day‑to‑day experiences. \nHer work centres on creating a high-quality\, supportive boarding environment where students thrive both personally and academically. She has particular expertise in boarding compliance\, ensuring that practice aligns with the highest standards of safeguarding and regulatory requirements\, and in the recruitment\, development and support of boarding staff. \n\nThis event is hosted by:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/new-in-boarding-for-september-starters-and-staff-in-their-first-two-years-in-boarding/
LOCATION:Duke’s Headquarters\, 58 Buckingham Gate\, London\, SW1E 6AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:Repositioning girls’ boarding in 2026
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £99\n📍 Queenswood School \n\nConference outline: \nRepositioning Girls’ Boarding in 2026 brings together sector leaders and practitioners to explore how boarding environments can evolve to better meet the needs of girls in a rapidly changing world. Through a series of expert-led discussions and practical sessions\, the conference will examine current challenges and future opportunities across wellbeing\, safeguarding\, pastoral care\, and student experience. \nFrom rethinking boarding models and addressing emerging risks such as online harms and misogyny\, to supporting physical health\, nutrition\, and inclusive participation in sport\, the programme offers a holistic approach to girls’ development. Delegates will leave with fresh insights\, practical strategies\, and renewed confidence to create supportive\, inclusive\, and future-focused boarding environments. \nBOOK NOW \nSponsored by \n \n\nPROGRAMME \n10:00 – 10:30 Registration and refreshments \n10:30 – 11:30 Session 1: Opening discussion; Current position of girls boarding \nSpeakers: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nJo Cameron\, Principal\, Queenswood School \nSession 2: Remodelling boarding \nThis session will explore how boarding provision can be reimagined to meet the evolving needs of girls in 2026 and beyond. It will consider changes in student expectations\, wellbeing\, pastoral care\, and the role of boarding in modern school life\, offering practical insights into how schools can adapt and innovate their boarding models to remain relevant\, inclusive\, and impactful.  \nSpeaker: Jo Cameron\, Principal\, Queenswood School \n11:30 – 12:00 – Keynote from our Sponsor  \nSpeaker – Tracy-Anne Barker \n12:00 – 13:00 Networking lunch \n13:00 – 14:00 Session 3: Preparing Young People: Sexual Harassment\, Digital Harms and Online Misogyny  \nYoung women and girls are navigating a changing landscape of sexual harassment\, in public spaces\, and increasingly\, online. Drawing on Our Streets Now’s frontline work in sexual violence prevention with young people across the UK\, this session will explore the role of school staff in challenging the normalisation of harmful sexual behaviour. \nWe will cover how technology is shifting the nature of sexual violence\, including the rise of image-based abuse\, online misogyny and what this means for safeguarding pupils.\nThis will be an interactive session\, offering practical examples\, space to reflect on challenges\, and opportunities to share best practice with attendees. Attendees will leave with greater confidence in empowering young women and girls to navigate these issues\, and in creating environments where harmful behaviour is challenged\, not normalised. \nSpeaker: Issy Warren\, Schools and Programmes Lead\, Our Streets Now \n14:00 – 15:00 Session 4: Fuel\, Focus\, Flourish: Nutrition for Girls in Boarding Life  \nThis session explores how nutrition supports girls in boarding to maintain energy\, focus and overall wellbeing. With practical\, real-life strategies\, it will cover building healthy habits\, navigating busy school routines\, and supporting both academic and sporting performance. \nSpeaker: Eoin Schofield\, Qualified nutritionist \n15:00 – 15:30 Refreshments \n15:30 – 16:15 Session 5: Beyond the Team Sheet: Rethinking Sport for Every Girl in  Boarding Schools \nThis talk challenges traditional definitions of sport and participation\, and  considers how schools can broaden access and engagement for all girls.  It explores the cultural and emotional factors that influence participation\,  and how boarding schools can create more inclusive\, identity-affirming  environments that encourage lifelong physical activity.  \nSpeaker: Joanna (Joey) Gamper Cuthbert\, Squad Safe training and consultancy for Cheer\, Dance and Gymnastics \n16:15 – 16:30 Conference Close \n\nSpeakers: \nTracy-Anne Barker \nTracy-Anne is a UK-based leadership trainer\, coach\, and former senior leader with over 30 years of experience across the commercial\, public\, charity\, and education sectors. She has trained thousands of managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\, helping them develop the skills and confidence to lead effectively. Inspired by the people who believed in and supported her own journey\, Tracy-Anne is passionate about helping others reach their potential regardless of background. Drawing on both her successes and early management mistakes\, she now supports education professionals through training\, mentoring\, and coaching. She is also the author of How Not to Balls It Up. \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\n Jo Cameron\, Principal\, Queenswood School \nJo Cameron has been Principal of Queenswood School since 2016\, having previously worked as Deputy Head at Ipswich High School for Girls. \nA graduate of the University of Surrey (St Mary’s College) with an honours degree in Environmental Science\, for the past 23 years Mrs Cameron has worked almost exclusively in all girls’ schools. She began her teaching career as a Science teacher specialising in Biology at St Mary’s\, Wantage\, where she quickly progressed to become Head of the Science Department. She has a deep understanding and appreciation of the unique opportunities that single sex education offers\, and is firmly of the belief that ‘happy girls are successful girls’. Beyond the classroom\, in her spare time Mrs Cameron is a keen sportswoman\, with a passion for hockey\, running and equestrianism. \n\nJoanna (Joey) Gamper Cuthbert\, Squad Safe training and consultancy for Cheer\, Dance and Gymnastics \nJoey Gamper Cuthbert is a best-selling author\, speaker\, and leading voice in youth sport\, athlete welfare\, and culture change. She is Chair of SportCheer England\, guiding the national growth of competitive cheerleading as an Olympic sport. A former dancer\, athlete\, head coach\, and programme owner\, she has worked across sport at all levels. As Team Manager for Team England Adaptive Abilities\, she won gold and silver medals at the ICU World Championships (2016–17). Joey is also Head of Engagement at Impact Dance\, founder of Squad Safe consultancy\, and author of Squad Safe; championing safer\, empowering environments for young athletes. \n\nIssy Warren\, Schools and Programmes Lead\, Our Streets Now \nIssy Warren leads the development and delivery of all educational programmes at Our Streets Now. She has spent the past six years speaking to thousands of young people about their experiences of sexual harassment\, gender stereotypes\, misogyny and digital harms. Specialising in how sexual violence becomes normalised\, Our Streets Now supports schools to deliver relationships and sex education that prevents sexual harassment and safeguards pupils. \n  \n\nEoin Schofield\, Qualified nutritionist \nA qualified nutritionist with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and an MSc in Sports Nutrition\, I bring experience across both public health and elite sport settings. I spent three years working in public health on an adult weight management programme and have five years of experience supporting youth and professional athletes. My work has included roles with Lincoln City FC\, Notts County FC\, Bradford City AFC Academy\, Leicestershire County Cricket Club Academy\, and GB Taekwondo Youth Pathway. I am passionate about helping individuals optimise health\, wellbeing\, and performance through practical\, evidence-based nutrition strategies.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-repositioning-girls-boarding-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T163000
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SUMMARY:Scotland Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Boarding Staff\n📍 Fettes College\, Carrington Road\,Edinburgh\, Scotland EH4 1QX \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\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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/scotland-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T083824Z
CREATED:20260113T170303Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership through uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £150\n🎧 Leaders\n📍 Rugby School\n🥂 Refreshments served \n\nJoin us for the inaugural Lessons in Leadership event\, brought to you by the BSA’s Centre for Boarding Leadership. \nHaving commanded at every rank to 4*\, with 11 years on operations and with 10 years in UK Special Forces\, Sir Tim Radford will share some reflections about leading through uncertainty during his 40 years service in the British Army. \nDate: Friday May 22\, 2026 \nTimings: 18:00 – 21:00 \nA drinks reception will be hosted\, complemented by an assortment of Mediterranean sharing platters \nSession Topic : Leadership through Uncertainty \nSpeaker: \nGeneral (Retired) Sir Tim Radford KCB DSO OBE \nTim spent 40 years in the British Army\, during which he commanded at every rank up to 4*\, including 10 years with UK Special Forces and over 11 years on operations. His final appointment between April 20 and July 23 was as NATO’s 30th Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) during a period of significant military transformation. Having commanded at every rank to 4*\, with 11 years on operations and with 10 years in UK Special Forces\, Tim Radford will share some reflections about leading through uncertainty during his 40 years service in the British Army.    \n  \n  \n  \nHost: \n \nRobin Fletcher FTIOB\, CEO\, BSA Group   \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of BSA 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. \nClick here to reserve your place \n  \nLessons in Leadership is a programme to support boarding school leaders as part of BSA’s new Centre for Boarding Leadership (CBL). The 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/69130/
LOCATION:Rugby School\, Rugby CV22 5EH\, UK\, Rugby School\, Rugby\, CV22 5EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T132156Z
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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 Registration and Refreshments \n10:00 – 10:15 BSA – State of the Boarding Nation \n\nSpeaker: David Walker\, FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB\n\n10:15 – 11:15 Branding for the Global Stage: Attracting International Families with Confidence \n\nSpeaker: Phil Dean\, Studio Certain\n\n11:15 – 12:00 Creating a strategy for growth: new emerging boarding markets \n\nSpeaker: Guy Schady-Beckett\, ISS. Joined by a panel of agents\n\n12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH (School tour optional) \n13:00 – 16:30 Networking 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/
LOCATION:Dulwich College\, London\, London\, SE21 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112100Z
CREATED:20250813T115910Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference for Heads
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Included in 2025/26 membership for UK full members; £750 for international full members; £1\,125 for affiliates and day schools; £1\,500 for non-members\n🏠 Accommodation not included\n🎧 Heads\n📍 Crowne Plaza\, Stratford-upon-Avon \nHeadline sponsors: \n \n\n“As a boarding head you can’t afford not to be there.” \n\nWe look forward to welcoming Heads from our member schools to the Annual Conference for Heads\, taking place May 5–6\, 2026. This year’s theme is ‘Much ado about boarding: as you lead it’. \nAll UK full member schools receive one complimentary delegate place; however\, an RSVP is essential to confirm your booking. \nThis two-day event will bring together Heads to learn\, share\, and debate all things boarding\, exploring the latest challenges and opportunities for leaders in our sector. \nThe conference will also feature the BSA Annual Awards and Conference Dinner\, which will be held on May 5\, 2026. Click here to view the finalists. \nBOOK NOW\n \nPlease note: rooms at the Crowne Plaza Hotel are now fully booked for Tuesday May 5. \n\nConference programme\n\n\nTuesday May 5  \n10:30 – 11:00     Registration and refreshments   \n11:00 – 11:15     A new era   \n\nHenry Price FTIOB\, Conference Chair and Head\, Oakham School  \n\n11:15 – 12:15    The value of diversity in our schools  \n\nAyo Sokale\, Founder & CEO\, Tessellated Future Technology  \n\n12:15 – 12:45     The rationale and joy of boarding    \n\nSir Nicholas Coleridge CBE DL\, Provost\, Eton College  \n\n12:45 – 13:45     Lunch and networking   \n13:45 – 14:00     The connected school: why the future of boarding depends on clarity\, community and confidence  \n\nRob Eastment\, Head of Marketing (EMEA)\, Veracross   \n\n14:00 – 15:00     Shaping our futures: educating in a time of increasing complexity   \n\nNaheed Bardai\, Principal\, UWC Atlantic \nPupils from UWC Atlantic \n\n15:00 – 15:30     Refreshments and networking   \n15:30 – 16:30      The new age of sexism: how the AI revolution is reinventing  misogyny   \n\nLaura Bates\, Best-selling Author\, Keynote Speaker and Founder of the Everyday Sexism Project\n\n16:30 – 17:15     Leadership and governance on a global stage   \n\nRobin Fletcher FTIOB\, CEO\, BSA Group  \nRichard Harman\, CEO\, AGBIS  \nElizabeth Jones\, Partner\, Farrers \nRichard Stokes\, CEO\, Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA)  \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Director\, BSA \n\n18:45 – 19:30     Drinks reception sponsored by IGTM   \nWith live performances from ‘Boarding Rocks’ Schools\, supported by The Band Project:   \n\nBromsgrove School  \nFelsted School   \nSidcot School  \n\n19:30     Conference dinner sponsored by Moore Barlow\, followed by BSA Supporting Excellence Awards  \n\nRichard Harman\, CEO\, AGBIS  \n\nWednesday May 6  \n06:50 – 08:00     Romeo and Jogliet 5km run (meet at hotel reception at 06:50 for a 07:00 start)   \n09:00 – 09:30     60 years of boarding and BSA: research\, reflection\, and the road ahead   \n\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \n\n09:30 – 10:30     The Big Bold Mindset and Be More Human   \n\nCaspar Craven\, Bestselling Author & Leadership Consultant  \n\n10:30 – 11:00     Refreshments and networking   \n11:00 – 11:45      Breakout sessions:  \n    1. The Belonging Effect  \n\nHannah Wilson\, Founder & Director\, The Belonging Effect  \n\n    2. Creating stronger foundations together  \n\nSiân Champkin\, Partner\, VWV  \nNeil Mahapatra\, Chair\, BSA Group  \nHenry Price FTIOB\, Head\, Oakham School  \nJulie Robinson\, CEO\, ISC  \n\n    3.Managing staff absence   \n\nBen Collingwood\, Partner\, Moore Barlow  \nLily Bohling\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow\n\n 11:45 – 12:00      Open to the world: how boarding schools are rethinking international student travel  \n\nMichael Barcroft\, CTO\, I-GTM  \nAndrew Steven\, School Liaison\, I-GTM \nDavid Williams\, CEO\, I-GTM  \n\n12:00 – 13:00      Lunch and networking   \n13:00 – 13:45      Breakout sessions:   \n    1. Gambling: identification\, prevention and early intervention \n\nNicola Jaques MBE Community\, Intervention\, Engagement & Family Support\, Beacon Counselling Trust & Chair\, GambleAware Lived Experience Council\n\n    2. From compliance to confidence: building the travel record that opens doors   \n\nMichael Barcroft\, CTO\, I-GTM   \nAndrew Steven\, School Liaison\, I-GTM  \nDavid Williams\, CEO\, I-GTM  \n\n    3. Recruiting boarders through your buildings: blending neuroscience with brand \n\nDr Joanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton\nAndrew Elias\, Brand Ambassador\, Noble + Eaton\n\n    4. From firefighting to leading with impact: your team is busy\, but are they truly leading?   \n\nTracy-Anne Barker\, Founder\, The Managers Training Company  \nKirstin Miller\, Business Manager\, The Managers Training Company   \n\n    5. From service to boarding   \n\nMark Mortimer\, Director of Defence and Military Services\, BSA Group   \n\n14:00 – 14:45      Breakout sessions:   \n    1. From dorm to dashboard: transforming boarding school operations    \n\nSam Bennett-Driver\, Account Executive\, Veracross \n\n    2. AI leadership tools in the toolbox  \n\nHeidi Reid\, CEO\, IDAT  \n\n    3. School transport: an expensive headache or a strategic opportunity  \n\nDominic Kalantary\, Founder\, Vectare  \nAlex Targett\, Global Director Growth\, Vectare  \n\n    4. Getting the most from your BSA membership  \n\nRobin Fletcher FTIOB\, CEO\, BSA Group  \n\n    5. Child Student visas & UKVI compliance in 2026  \n\nKate Hollyer MTIOB\, Partner\, BSA Legal  \n\n14:45 – 15:15      Refreshments and networking   \n15:15 – 16:00      Key safeguarding and compliance trends   \n\nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales & Accredited/Compliance\, BSA Group \n\n16:00 – 16:15      Final remarks and close of conference  \n\n\n\n\nIt’s always stimulating and thought-provoking to meet colleagues and to hear from speakers with a range of different experiences. \n\n \n\nExhibiting and sponsorship: We are delighted to be able to offer sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at this event. For full details please reach out to Neil Rust\, Head of Commercial neil.rust@bsagroup.org.uk or Laura Brain\, Senior Commercial Consultant\, laura.brain@bsagroup.org.uk or call on +44 (0)207 798 1580. \nBOOK NOW \n\nReally good opportunity to step away from the hubbub of school life for a couple of days\, do some free thinking and come away with new ideas.\n\n\nConference chair: \nHenry Price\, BSA Chair 2026 and Head\, Oakham School \nHenry has been Headmaster of Oakham School since September 2019. A Classics graduate of Oxford University\, he brings over 30 years of experience in the boarding sector. A boarder himself and former Housemaster\, Henry has worked at Sherborne\, Rugby\, Wellington School and Oakham. Henry is a strong advocate of the value of boarding and its benefits to pupils and families\, and deeply committed to all the staff who support and enrich these precious communities. \n\nSpeakers: \nSir Nicholas Coleridge CBE DL\, Provost\, Eton College \nNicholas is the Provost of Eton College and Chairman of Historic Royal Palaces. \nHe is a former Chairman of HM The King’s Campaign for Wool\, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum\, and the British Fashion Council. \nHe was Co-Chair of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant. \nFor thirty years\, he was successively Editorial Director\, Managing Director\, President and then Chairman of the Conde Nast Publishing Group. \nHe is the author of 14 books and commissioned a folly in Worcestershire by the architect Quinlan Terry. \n\nCaspar Craven\, Bestselling Author & Leadership Consultant\n \nCaspar Craven is a leading authority on the Mindset needed to achieve Big Bold Goals through Effective Leadership and Teamwork. A serial entrepreneur\, he has built and sold a tech business for a 7 figure sum\, worked as a CFO and at KPMG. He has twice sailed round the world – the first time as a team leader on a trophy winning racing yacht in the BT Global Challenge in 2000/1 and the second time as captain and team leader of his family team in 2014/16 with his wife and three young children under 10 years of age. \n\n \nAyo Sokale\, Founder & CEO\, Tessellated Future Technology \nAyo Sokale is a Chartered Civil Engineer\, BBC presenter and Labour councillor\, combining expertise in engineering\, media and public service. She works as a Project Manager and BIM lead for the Environment Agency in Eastern England\, achieving CEng within three years. Recognised as one of ICE President Robert Mair’s Future Leaders and an ICE Water Superhero\, she promotes sustainability and STEM careers as a mentor and ambassador. Ayo is also a public speaker and BBC Reel presenter\, and has supported charities through pageantry platforms. She was nominated for Top 50 Women in Engineering under 35 initiative recognising outstanding early-career professionals. \n\nNaheed Bardai\, Principal\, UWC Atlantic\n \nNaheed became Head of UWC Atlantic in August 2021. His leadership is rooted in the belief that education is a moral endeavour grounded in pluralism\, integrity\, generosity\, and trust. He previously served as Head of Upper School at Upper Canada College in Toronto and as Dean of Students and Principal of the Senior School at the Aga Khan Academy\, Mombasa. He holds degrees from Western University\, UBC\, UCL’s Institute of Education\, and Teachers College\, Columbia University.  Naheed is committed to educational innovation\, leading the development of the Systems Transformation Pathway to prepare young people for complex global challenges through agency\, ethical judgement\, and systems thinking. \n\n \nRichard Harman\, CEO\, AGBIS \nRichard Harman was educated at The King’s School\, Worcester\, followed by Trinity College\, Cambridge\, where he read English.  Having spent two years working for an academic publisher\, he decided his real vocation was in teaching.  After five years at Marlborough College teaching English and Drama\, during which time he also completed his PGCE at Exeter University\, he spent 12 years at Eastbourne College.  Progressing from Head of English to Housemaster of a Sixth Form girls’ house to member of the Senior Management Team\, he then became Headmaster of Aldenham in September 2000 and thence to Uppingham in 2006. After a decade leading Uppingham and 32 years overall in teaching\, he embarked on a third career as Chief Executive of AGBIS. Richard is much enjoying the challenges at AGBIS\, having been Chairman of the Boarding Schools’ Association for 2011-12 and Chairman of HMC for 2014-15. \n\nNeil Mahapatra\, Chair\, BSA Group \nNeil is the founder / CEO of EV Charging Business Zapgo\, and a founder / Partner at Kingsley Capital Partners in London\, which creates new businesses in growing markets. \nA former music scholar and house captain at Eton College\, Neil has served as President of the Oxford Union and was a Fulbright Scholar at Harvard Business School. He has also been Chair of Governors at Michaela Community School in Wembley and for over a decade\, was Chair of Trustees of the MASS Design Group\, a leading architecture firm that designs & builds projects promoting health\, social justice and human dignity. \n\n \nJulie Robinson\, CEO\, ISC \nJulie was head of Ardingly College Junior School and then Vinehall Prep School in Sussex before becoming education and training director for the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS). At IAPS\, she served on the Standing Group of Teachers Associations and the Independent Schools Examination Board. Julie also chaired the Independent Schools Council’s Cross Association Leadership Group. In 2015\, Julie became General Secretary of the ISC\, representing schools across the independent education sector. She serves on the School Partnerships Oversight Board for the Department for Education promoting independent-state school partnership work. Julie liaises with influencers in education across schools\, government and the media\, serving the interests of ISC constituent associations and member schools. \n\nSiân Champkin\, Partner\, VWV \nSiân is a Partner in the corporate education transactions team\, specialising almost exclusively in the education sector and leading complex\, high-profile deals. She combines strong commercial experience with expertise in bridging charitable and commercial interests. She advises independent schools from early strategy\, including mergers\, through to completion and post-merger integration. Siân supports leading schools and education groups on acquisitions and transaction structuring. Clients value her commercial\, knowledgeable\, and approachable style. She serves on the Governing Board at Ardingly College\, writes “Merger Watch” for Independent School Management\, and regularly speaks at sector events\, sharing insights on trends and policy impacts. \n\n \nRichard Stokes\, CEO\, Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA) \nRichard Stokes is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA). He began his career in boarding in 1980 at Immanuel College\, Adelaide\, before moving to Brisbane in 1982 to St Peters Lutheran College\, where he served as Assistant Senior Boarding Master and later Coordinator of Boarding. In 1996\, Richard became Dean of Residential Care at St Joseph’s Nudgee College\, overseeing a boarding program of nearly 600 boys until 2005. Involved with ABSA since 1985\, he has held numerous leadership roles and became its first Executive Director in 2007. He achieved Certified Association Executive (CAE) status in June 2024. \n\n \nDavid Williams\, CEO\, I-GTM \nDavid is the co-founder of I-GTM\, the leading provider of a travel record-keeping and management solution designed specifically for UK boarding schools. His mission is to ensure that schools receive precisely what they need from I-GTM — capturing accurate records of the boarder roll and streamlining travel planning while enhancing safeguarding\, efficiency\, and compliance. I-GTM’s technology addresses the challenges of student travel\, offering a centralised platform that empowers schools to oversee\, monitor\, and manage travel records with confidence. \n\nRob Eastment\, Head of Marketing (EMEA)\, Veracross \nRob Eastment is Head of Marketing (EMEA) at Veracross\, having worked in education since 1998. Rob taught in a range of different schools\, where as Head of IT and then as a Deputy Head\, one of his roles has been responsibility for digital strategy and staff development. Rob is an advocate of Growth Mindset and has worked extensively with the Flipped Learning model\, both as a teacher and in helping others implement it in the classroom. \n\nHannah Wilson\, Leadership Development consultant\, coach and trainer \nHannah Wilson is a Leadership Development consultant\, coach and trainer. She is the Co-Founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. She is the Co-Editor of Diverse Educators:  A Manifesto and the author of Cultivating Belonging in Schools. She is the Founder/ Director of the Belonging Effect\,  a DEIB training provider and consultancy. \n\n \nHeidi Reid\, CEO\, i-Dat \nEducated in Canada and Australia\, Heidi has worked in international education as a teacher and principal for more than 25 years in Canada\, Japan\, Hong Kong and Australia. Heidi is a qualified primary school teacher with ESL specialisations. She is the founder and CEO of the International Diagnostic & Admissions Test (IDAT) and is based in Australia. Her passion and commitment to innovation in education has led her embrace AI and all it can bring to school management\, teaching & learning\, assessment and admissions. She speaks around the world about AI and the best practice for embracing this amazing tool while understanding the risks and pitfalls it can bring with it. \n\nSam Bennett-Driver\, Account Executive\, Veracross \nSam is a specialist in digital transformation for the UK independent school sector\, dedicated to helping institutions evolve from fragmented legacy systems to a single\, unified database. Based in the UK\, Sam partners with school leadership teams to streamline operations and enhance the entire student and family journey. \n\nBen Collingwood\, Partner\, Moore Barlow \nBen specialises in advising independent schools and other charities on wide ranging areas of education law\, with particular focus on reputation issues\, pastoral\, safeguarding\, historic abuse allegations\, SEN\, exclusions\, parent/pupil complaints\, data protection\, parent contracts\, admissions and staff matters of all types. \nHe has written and spoken widely on issues facing the independent schools sector\, providing comment in The Times\, The Guardian\, The Lawyer and Law Society’s Gazette and at the national conferences and training programmes for the various associations that support independent schools including BSA\, ISBA\, HMC\, IAPS and AGBIS. \n\nLily Bohling\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow \nLily is a Solicitor in Moore Barlow’s Schools team\, specialising in employment and education law. \nLily advises on a range of education law aspects\, as well as both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.  In particular\, Lily has recently advised schools on grievance and disciplinary processes\, dismissal strategy\, safeguarding matters\, employment contracts and subject access requests. \nOutside of work\, she is the Secretary of her local Junior Lawyers Division and a member of the Association of Women Solicitors. \nIn her free time\, she enjoys exploring new places\, keeping fit and singing. \n\nDr Joanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nJoanne is an educational consultant and learning space designer with two decades of experience in the education sector. With a lifetime devoted to learning\, Joanne’s work shows an unwavering dedication to creating thriving educational spaces. As a consultant\, researcher\, and speaker\, Joanne is a member of the Noble+Eaton team part of the Envoplan Group. Joanne is passionate about educational change and is dedicated to creating strategically designed and inclusive learning spaces. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-led and pupil-centric methodologies that foster growth and encourage all students to thrive. \n\nAndrew Elias\, Brand Ambassador\, Noble + Eaton  \nAfter helping to shape and scale multiple school group brands\, Andrew has established himself as one of the most authentic and connected voices in education brand strategy and business development. \nHis unique approach – blending personal brand building and a global network – has fuelled the expansion of groups\, supported major international school launches in the Middle East\, and contributed to the disruption now reshaping the UK education landscape. \n\n \nLaura Bates\, best-selling author\, keynote speaker and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project \nLaura Bates is a best-selling author\, keynote speaker and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project. Her books include Everyday Sexism (shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year) and the Sunday Times bestseller Girl Up\, Misogynation. Laura writes regularly for the New York Times and Guardian and is a frequent media commentator and consultant for TV productions tackling issues around gender inequality. \nIn recognition of Laura’s work surrounding sexism and gender inequality\, she was awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List\, participated in President Obama’s White House Summit on the United State of Women and has been named Woman of the Year by Cosmopolitan\, Red Magazine and The Sunday Times Magazine. She is also an Honorary Fellow of St John’s College\, Cambridge\, and Vice President of the Hay Literary Festival. \n\nAlex Targett\, Global Director Growth\, Vectare \nAlex Targett is Growth Director at Vectare\, where he leads the company’s expansion. He works with schools\, local authorities\, and operators to deliver smarter\, more efficient home-to-school transport solutions that improve reliability\, visibility\, and cost-effectiveness. With a background in business development and transport technology\, Alex is focused on helping education providers modernise and optimise their transport operations through data-driven solutions. He is passionate about building long-term partnerships and supporting schools in delivering safe and sustainable services. Alongside his role at Vectare\, Alex is also a school governor at a BSA school. \n\nAndrew Steven\, School Liaison\, I-GTM \nAndrew Steven is a co-founder of I-GTM\, where he focuses on aligning technology delivery with operational requirements in boarding schools. He is responsible for ensuring systems are effectively implemented and function as intended in real-world environments. \nHe has played a central role in the development of I-GTM\, applying his technical expertise and understanding of student travel and safeguarding processes to shape the platform. \nPrior to I-GTM\, Andrew was a partner at BDP\, a SaaS provider for the Scottish conveyancing market\, where he contributed to the company’s growth through to its sale in 2016. \nAndrew’s career in IT began in the late 1990s in web design and e-commerce. He has experience working across both technical and user-facing roles\, with a focus on clear communication and practical implementation. \n\nTracy-Anne Barker\, Founder\, The Managers Training Company \nTracy-Anne is a UK-based former director and senior leader in commercial\, public and charity education organisations. She now trains and coaches leaders and managers across the education sector. With over 30 years’ experience\, she has supported thousands of managers\, team leaders and supervisors. Her career has been shaped by people who believed in her potential\, a belief that underpins her work today. Tracy-Anne champions the view that background need not limit progress if opportunity is seized and effort applied. Having learned lessons early in management\, she helps others build foundations\, reflected in her book. \n\nElizabeth Jones\, Partner\, Farrers \nElizabeth has extensive experience advising schools. Her areas of specialism include charity law\, mergers\, advice on managing engagement with the Charity Commission\, governance and constitutional issues and fundraising\, including major donations. Elizabeth has recently concluded her term as Chair of the Charity Law Association and is a pro bono adviser to the steering group for the Charity Investment Governance Principles.  Both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 recommend Elizabeth Jones for her expertise in charities. \n\nMichael Barcroft\, CTO\, I-GTM \n\nDominic Kalantary\, Founder\, Vectare \n\nKirstin Miller\, Business Manager\, The Managers Training Company    \n\nSpeakers from the BSA team: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n\n \nRobin Fletcher FTIOB\, CEO  \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of BSA 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 \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. \n\nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nA qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, Kate advises and supports members on a full range of immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm\, where she built extensive expertise in complex immigration cases. Since 2014\, Kate has lived in boarding houses alongside her Housemaster husband\, giving her a unique\, first-hand perspective on the challenges and opportunities of boarding life. \n\n \nMark Mortimer\, Director of Defence and Military Services\, BSA Group   \nMark spent eight years as an infantry officer in the British Army\, was briefly a management consultant\, and then spent 25 years working in boarding schools; he was the Head of three BSA and HMC schools in both England and Scotland and was also the HMC Representative to the CCF Association and to the Armed Forces. He spent ten years on the HMC Professional Development Committee\, was an ISI inspector\, and a board member of the Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS). He has twice rowed across the Atlantic\, completed the Marathon des Sables and cycled through the Arctic Circle. \n\n \nGaelle 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/annual-conference-for-heads-3/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:Health & Wellbeing Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £200\n🎧 School nurses\, health/medical centre leads\, health/medical centre staff\, pastoral leads\, wellbeing leads\n📍 In person – Haileybury\, Hertford SG13 7NU \n\nCourse overview: \nThis will be the first in-person Health and Wellbeing Conference since HIEDA was established\, marking a significant milestone in bringing together professionals dedicated to the care and development of young people. With a focus on nutrition\, policy development\, suicide prevention\, and understandings of bereavement\, the event offers expert-led sessions designed to provide both strategic insight and practical approaches to supporting young people in educational settings. \nThe conference will provide opportunities for knowledge exchange\, interactive discussion\, and reflective practice\, ensuring that delegates leave with greater confidence and a refreshed toolkit for addressing emerging challenges in school communities. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 \nRegistration \n10:00 – 10:15 \nConference Welcome \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \n10:15 – 11:00 \nSession 1 – Performance Nutrition: Supporting Everyday Health and Success \nThis session will explore how everyday nutrition habits underpin health\, wellbeing and performance in both sport and school life. It will focus on practical\, evidence-based strategies to support energy levels\, concentration and consistency\, while challenging common misconceptions around “healthy eating”. The session will emphasise realistic approaches that can be applied in busy school and boarding environments\, with clear\, actionable takeaways. \nSpeaker: Dan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr\, Performance Nutrition Expert \n11:00 – 12:00 \nSession 2 – Policy Development for Self-Harm and Health-Harming Behaviours \nGuidance on shaping effective\, sensitive\, and evidence-informed school policies to respond to self-harm and harmful behaviours. \nSpeaker: Dr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \n12:00 – 13:00 \nLunch and Networking \n13:00 – 13:45 \nSession 3 – Supporting Recovery and Rest: Wound Care and Adolescent Sleep \nThis session explores two key areas of everyday health care in school settings: effective wound care and the importance of healthy sleep in adolescence. It will provide practical guidance on managing common injuries safely and consistently\, alongside evidence-based insights into adolescent sleep patterns and how poor sleep impacts wellbeing\, behaviour\, and learning. Delegates will leave with clear\, practical approaches they can apply immediately to support student health and recovery. \nSpeaker: Rosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \n13:45 – 14:30 \nSession 4 – Managing Allergies in Schools: New Statutory Guidance  \nThe Government has announced transformative new statutory guidance for all schools in England\, coming into effect by September 2026. This session will give independent school nurses clarity on exactly what the new requirements mean for your school and practical guidance on how to implement them confidently. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nWhat the new statutory guidance will require and if you need to follow them\nHow these requirements translate into day-to-day practice in your school\nPractical steps to ensure you’re September-ready\nHow to move from compliance to genuine confidence in managing allergy safety\n\nWith 1-2 children in every classroom living with food allergies\, these measures aren’t just about meeting new requirements – they’re about creating environments where every child can participate fully and safely in school life. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing systems\, this session will give you a clear roadmap for implementing the new guidance effectively. \nLed by Sarah Knight\, founder of The Allergy Team\, which co-authored the Schools Allergy Code that informed the new statutory guidance and has supported over 400 schools with allergy management. \nSpeaker: Sarah Knight\, The Allergy Team \n14:30 – 15:00 \nRefreshments and Networking \n15:00 – 15:45 \nSession 5 – Suicide prevention in educational settings \nBest practices for early identification\, intervention\, and support. Strategies to build resilience and strengthen protective factors within school communities. \nSpeaker: Harry Mansfield\, The Awareness Key \n15:45 – 16:30 \nSeacole Standard talk from Haileybury and CONFERENCE CLOSE \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\nDan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr\, Performance Nutrition Expert \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. He’s worked professionally as a nutritionist with teams such as Manchester City\, Sale Sharks\, Warrington Wolves and currently is currently the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United. His approach to nutrition is simple\, evidence-based & food-first\, focusing on utilising the latest nutrition research to support all students and athletes. \n  \n\n\nSkyler Moulder\, Senior Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nSkyler did her Adult Nursing BSc at Kings College London in 2011 and went straight into community nursing. After the birth of her first son she stumbled into community school nursing and never looked back. During her time as a community school nurse she covered primary and secondary schools all across Cambridgeshire. She completed training such as the CAMHS foundation module\, Sexual Health and Contraception module and was trained in Safeguarding Children Level 3. She completed her PG Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing in 2016 when she was pregnant with her second son\, which she later topped up to a full MSc in 2023 when she was pregnant with her daughter! This also included qualifying as a Nurse Prescriber. Skyler co-lead the development of a 0-19 Duty Desk and the introduction of the Chathealth text service in Cambridgeshire Community Services. In 2019 she became a Team Manager for the CCS Healthy Child Programme – managing a team of Nursery Nurses\, Health Visitors and School Nurses during the pandemic. In 2020 she was recruited to be the Lead Nurse at The Leys in Cambridge\, to lead a team covering 24 hour care for around 575 pupils (over half of which are boarders). This is where she is now and where her passion for independent school nursing started. \n\nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. \n\n  \n  \n\n\nHarry Mansfield\, The Awareness Key  \nHarry Mansfield is an award winning trainer and best-selling author\, better known as “The MindPower Champion”.  She teaches how to achieve a VIPMind®; a mind that is Victorious\, Ignites and Protects the right way. \nCoaching for 25 years\, she and her licensees offer a trackable\, training blueprint teaching you how to “Power Up Your Mind Before It Powers You Down®”\, giving students and staff skills for todays’ fast paced\, ever changing world of high expectations. \nTo date all qualifications in this country have been reactive. Harry\, and her licensees\, show you how to train your mind to achieve success and avoid daily suffering. She shows the only way forward is to not have our heads in the sand and how to address the root cause. \n\nSarah Knight\, CEO and Founder\, The Allergy Team \nSarah Knight is Founder and CEO of The Allergy Team\, which supports schools to manage food allergies. The company co-created the Department for Education backed Schools Allergy Code\, a framework for best practice\, and runs Designated Allergy Lead training as well as the Schools Allergy Register. Before setting up The Allergy Team\, Sarah was a senior TV executive working on prime-time BBC shows including Your Home Made Perfect and the flagship consumer show\, Watchdog. Sarah has two children\, both with food allergies. \n  \n\nDr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. Before commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm. \n  \n\nTracey Boseley\, Head of Education Sector Support at Child Bereavement UK \nTracey’s links with the education sector began early in her career as she developed an outreach programme for schools and universities. This led her to qualify as a teacher and she has taught across the primary phase. She specialised in supporting vulnerable pupils and their families\, particularly young people with autism and sensory processing disorder. In 2018\, Tracey joined Child Bereavement UK; her role includes raising the profile of bereavement across the education sector\, research projects\, supporting education professionals\, developing resources and content for training courses. She has also designed online resources for education professionals in collaboration with London Grid for Learning.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/health-wellbeing-conference/
LOCATION:Haileybury\, Hertford SG13 7NU
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:Boarding school careers for veterans
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free\n🎧 Veterans and service personnel interested in finding out more about working in boarding schools\n📍 The Library\, Mercers’ Hall\, 6 Frederick’s Place\, London EC2R 8AB \n\nJoin us for this drop-in information session to find out more about the BSA ASPIRE programme\, which offers a structured pathway into boarding school jobs for veterans and service personnel. \nFor serving personnel and veterans\, the question of ‘what next?’ can be daunting. At first glance\, a service career and boarding education might appear worlds apart. But look more closely and the parallels are striking: residential communities\, high expectations of personal conduct\, strong pastoral responsibility and leadership exercised through daily presence. Your experience is not just relevant\, it is actively sought. As a result\, over the past few years\, a growing number of veterans have moved into education\, particularly boarding\, and there is increasing recognition of the crossover between the sectors. \nThrough ASPIRE\, the BSA – the voice of more than 600 boarding schools worldwide – provides a structured pathway into boarding with accredited training\, CV support\, mentoring\, and visits to Ambassador Schools. \nJoin us on March 23 to find out more. There is no fee to attend but an RSVP by March 15 is essential. Reserve your place by emailing bsa@boarding.org.uk. \n\nSpeaker: \nMark Mortimer\, Director of Defence & Military Services\, BSA\nMark spent eight years as an infantry officer before becoming a teacher and assistant housemaster and moving on to spend 12 years as a boarding school Head. He believes the similarities between a service career and a career in residential education are powerful and significant: “As in the military\, good schools are driven by values\, mission and purpose. Boarding schools are close-knit\, immersive 24/7 organisations and integrity\, optimism\, resilience and initiative are all qualities that are vital\, as is the ability to communicate\, get the best out of people and be fair and consistent. Attitude trumps aptitude.” \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-school-careers-for-veterans/
LOCATION:Mercers’ Hall\, 6 Frederick's Place\, London\, EC2R 8AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:BSA European Boarding Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FREE for BSA members\, with thanks to our sponsors Noble + Eaton and I-GTM\n🎧 Heads\, Deputies\, Bursars\, Houseparents\, EAL staff\, Admissions and Marketing\n📍 Beau Soleil\, Collège Alpin Beau Soleil\, Route du Village 1\, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon\, Switzerland\n🏠 Accommodation not included \n\nSponsored by: \n \nJoin us at the upcoming BSA European Conference\, hosted in person at Beau Soleil\, where schools from across the region will come together to connect\, collaborate\, and share expertise. This year’s programme features a rich mix of research-informed and future-focused sessions\, including research-informed boarding spaces\, using data to drive boarder recruitment\, emerging contextual safeguarding trends\, and international boarding developments. Delegates will also benefit from a best-practice panel session and dynamic group discussions exploring the concept of the global village\, ensuring a varied and thought-provoking experience for all attendees. \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme will include: \n\nResearch informed boarding spaces\nUsing data to drive boarder recruitment\nContextual boarding safeguarding trends\nInternational boarding trends\nKey inclusion issues and trends in Europe\nPanel session – sharing best practice\nGroup discussions – global village\n\n\nProgramme: \nWEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026 \n10:30 – 11:00 Registration \n\n11:00 – 11:15 Welcome \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Turner\, Principal\, Beau Soleil\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45 Keynote Talk – The Stories That Shape Us: Belonging\, Boarding\, and Shared Purpose \n\nSpeaker: David Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB\n\n\n11:45 – 12:30 Panel session – sharing best practice \nA collaborative discussion bringing together sector experts to share practical insights\, lessons learned\, and effective approaches. \nPanel: \n\nJane White\, Vice Principal\, Beau Soleil\nEric Turner\, Director of Residential Life\, Leysin American School\, Switzerland\nJoss Bagnall\, Assistant Head (IBDP Coordinator)\, Aiglon\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\n\n\n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch and networking \n\n13:30 – 14:15 Research informed boarding spaces \nExploring how current research and evidence can shape the design and operation of boarding environments to improve student wellbeing and outcomes. \n\nSpeaker: Dr Joanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton\n\n\n14:15 – 15:15 Key inclusion issues and trends in Europe \nIdentifying current inclusion challenges and best practice across European boarding schools\, with a focus on equity and belonging. \n\nSpeaker: Gaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\n\n\n15:15 – 16:00 Refreshments and networking \n\n16:00 – 16:30  International boarding trends \nAnalysing global developments influencing international boarding provision\, demand\, and student experience. \n\nSpeaker: David Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB\n\n\n16:30 Tour of boarding/campus \n\n17:00 Day 1 conference close \n\nTHURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026 \n\n09:30 – 10:15 Contextual boarding safeguarding trends \nUnderstanding emerging safeguarding risks and protective factors within the wider social\, cultural\, and digital contexts of boarding life. \n\nSpeaker: Dale Wilkins\, Executive Director Accreditation/Compliance\, BSA Group\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00 Beyond the school gates: How the journey shapes the boarding experience \nWelcoming and supporting students before they even arrive. \n\nSpeaker: David Williams\, CEO\, IGTM\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 Refreshments and networking \n\n11:30 – 12:30 Group discussions – global village \nFacilitated small-group conversations encouraging diverse perspectives and shared learning across international boarding communities. \n\n12;30 Lunch and conference close \n\nSpeakers: \nBenjamin Turner\, Principal\, Beau Soleil \nBen Turner began his teaching career in the United Kingdom and has spent the past twenty years working in international education across three continents. His career has taken him to schools in Mexico\, Vietnam\, and Budapest\, where he has held a range of senior leadership roles\, including Head of Department\, Assistant Head\, Deputy Head\, Head of Secondary\, and Principal. \nThroughout his career\, Ben has led initiatives and departments spanning mathematics\, curriculum and learning\, pedagogy\, pastoral care\, sustainability\, student leadership\, and service learning. \nHe is passionate about creating a holistic educational experience in which intellectual growth is complemented by character development\, ensuring that students benefit from a school environment rich in opportunity and meaningful experiences. \nBen Joined Beau Soleil in August 2025 \n\nJane White\, Vice Principal\, Beau Soleil \nJane White is Vice Principal at Beau Soleil. In a long and happy career spanning three countries and six (very) different boarding schools\, she has held a variety of leadership roles across every aspect of school life. Her six years as Housemistress of a large and lively girls boarding house in the south of England remains a highlight\, and opened her eyes to quite how much students can learn and grow\, in so many different ways\, with the benefit of a boarding education. In her ten years at Beau Soleil\, Jane has first driven\, then supported the development of an extraordinary full time boarding community\, starting with a classic British boarding structure and stretching it to include every possible piece of fun\, collaboration\, competition and the wholehearted pastoral support and guidance that allow all these things to happen. \n\nJoss Bagnall\, Assistant Head (IBDP Coordinator)\, Aiglon \nJoss Bagnall began her career at Ryde School with Upper Chine on the Isle of Wight\, serving as Teacher and then Head of Geography alongside Round Square Coordinator. A passionate educator and IB examiner\, she resided in a boarding house while her husband served as Housemaster. Joss later moved to Portugal to lead the authorisation and implementation of the IB Diploma Programme. Throughout her career\, she has led initiatives in global exchanges\, sustainability as well as outdoor leadership. Joss has recently moved to Aiglon College where she is now Assistant Head (IBDP Coordinator). \n\n \nEric Turner\, Director of Residential Life\, Leysin American School\, Switzerland \nA 30-year veteran of boarding schools\, Eric Turner is the Director of Residential Life at Leysin American School\, where he oversees all aspects of residential life\, health services\, counseling\, student leadership\, and social-emotional learning. Over the course of his career\, he has also served as Dean of Students and Director of Enrollment Management at schools in the United States. \nAs a boarding school alumnus himself\, Eric understands the experience well. He knows how to recruit families and build strong communities\, and he also believes residential life is about more than supervision. It’s about creating a true home away from home\, where students feel known\, supported\, and cared for within their residential communities. \n\nJoanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nJoanne is an educational consultant and learning space designer with two decades of experience in the education sector. With a lifetime devoted to learning\, Joanne’s work shows an unwavering dedication to creating thriving educational spaces. As a consultant\, researcher\, and speaker\, Joanne is a member of the Noble+Eaton team part of the Envoplan Group. Joanne is passionate about educational change and is dedicated to creating strategically designed and inclusive learning spaces. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-led and pupil-centric methodologies that foster growth and encourage all students to thrive. \n\n \nDavid Williams\, CEO\, IGTM \nDavid is the co-founder of I-GTM\, the leading provider of a travel record-keeping and management solution designed specifically for UK boarding schools. His mission is to ensure that schools receive precisely what they need from I-GTM — capturing accurate records of the boarder roll and streamlining travel planning while enhancing safeguarding\, efficiency\, and compliance. I-GTM’s technology addresses the challenges of student travel\, offering a centralised platform that empowers schools to oversee\, monitor\, and manage travel records with confidence. \n\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. \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. \n\n \nGaelle 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 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-european-boarding-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:BSA/TIOB - Annual Boarding Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £595\n🎧 Current and aspiring boarding leaders\, including Deputy Heads and Heads of Boarding\n📍 Crowne Plaza\, Nottingham\n🏠 Accommodation not included. If you are unable to secure a room at the Crowne Plaza\, alternative hotels within a 10-minute walk include Garner Hotel Nottingham City Centre\, Hilton Nottingham\, Mercure Nottingham\, Roomzzz Aparthotel\, Park Plaza Nottingham and St James Hotel. \nHeadline sponsor: Witley Jones \n\nDon’t miss the 2026 Annual Boarding Conference! \nJoin colleagues from across the sector at the Crowne Plaza Nottingham for two unforgettable days of insight\, inspiration\, and connection. Explore the latest trends and opportunities in boarding\, dive into thought-provoking sessions\, and share best practice with peers in lively round tables and breakouts. \n⭐ “Very good for understanding what’s happening in boarding nationally and globally.”⭐ “A really enjoyable conference with great networking opportunities.” \nThis is your chance to network\, recharge\, and take away fresh ideas to energise your school community. And of course\, the highlight: the BSA/TIOB Annual Conference Dinner on January 27\, 2026\, following a sparkling drinks reception with live music. \nBook your place now and connect\, collaborate\, and be inspired! \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme: \nTuesday 27 January \n10:30 – 11:00 Registration \n11:00 – 11:15  Boarding360 – A full-circle view of boarding \nThis year’s conference theme\, ‘Boarding360 – A Full-Circle View of Boarding’\, invites us to reflect on the complete boarding experience: from the pupils in our care to the staff\, families\, and communities who shape their journey. Together\, we’ll explore how every element of boarding connects to create environments where young people flourish and pastoral teams thrive. \nThrough shared insight and collaboration\, ‘Boarding360’ encourages us to see boarding in its entirety\, celebrating its people\, its purpose\, and its power to transform lives. \nSpeaker: Katrina Handford\, Conference Chair and Head\, Kent College Pembury \n\n11:15 -12:15 Framing lives \nThe frameworks built around young people in the boarding environment shape not only their academic and social success\, but also their wider life trajectories. Drawing on both home and boarding-house experience\, the speaker\, whose husband previously served as a houseparent\, shares personal insights and professional expertise to explore how schools can influence identity\, belonging\, and independence. \nThrough compelling stories and reflective questions\, Michelle challenges delegates to consider how the narratives we create around boarding impact students’ sense of self\, resilience\, and readiness for life beyond school. Attendees will leave inspired to view the boarding experience as a transformative force\, one that frames lives far beyond the school gates. \nSpeaker: Michelle Griffith Robinson OLY \n\n12:15 – 13:00 Lunch and networking \n\n13:00 – 14:00 Global village round table \nFacilitated discussions on hot topics including boarding standards\, state boarding\, UKVI compliance\, marketing boarding and more. \n\n14:00 – 14:45 Bucking the boarding trend: The real story behind the numbers \nDespite frequent headlines suggesting that boarding is in decline\, the reality tells a very different story. Recent data from the BSA reveals that more pupils are boarding in UK schools than figures from the ISC census suggest. Across the sector\, schools are innovating to meet the needs of modern families\, with flexible\, weekly\, and tailored boarding options becoming increasingly popular\, particularly in prep schools. \nJoin our panel of sector experts to explore how schools are successfully growing their boarding numbers\, reshaping perceptions\, and championing the relevance of boarding in today’s educational landscape. \nPanel: \n\nLouis Yates\, Housemaster\, Lord Wandsworth College\nJane Hamblett-Jahn\, Director of Boarding\, Brighton College\nCamilla Luard\, Head of Boarding\, Bilton Grange School\n\n\n14:45 – 15:15 Conformity and its impact on adolescent behaviour and boarding culture \nHerman is the BSA’s 2025 Research Fellow. His research explores boarding culture\, particularly the situational influences that drive conformity and their impact on adolescent wellbeing\, alongside the development of situational awareness training for boarding staff. \nSpeaker: Herman Visagie\, Michael House\, South Africa \n\n15:15 – 15:45 Refreshments and networking \n\n15:45 – 16:45 Converting challenges to opportunities \nIn a rapidly changing educational landscape\, the ability to adapt\, innovate\, and inspire has never been more essential. Boarding school leaders are continuously navigating complex challenges\, from shifting family expectations and evolving student needs to increasing competition and public scrutiny. Yet\, within every challenge lies the seed of opportunity. \nDrawing on his experience as a transformational leadership expert\, Jim will share practical tools and mindsets for turning obstacles into powerful catalysts for growth. Known for helping leaders and teams achieve what once seemed impossible\, Jim offers insights into building courage\, resilience\, and clarity of purpose in times of uncertainty. \nThrough engaging storytelling and real-world examples\, this thought-provoking session will inspire leaders to reframe risk\, empower their teams\, and create cultures that embrace change with confidence. Delegates will leave with renewed energy\, actionable strategies\, and a fresh perspective on what it means to lead boldly in the world of boarding. \nSpeaker: Jim Lawless\, CEO\, SYMMETRY & Bestselling Author \n\n16:45 Day one conference close \n\n19:00 – 19:30 Drinks reception sponsored by IGTM \nMusic by Trent College students \n\n19:30 Annual conference dinner sponsored by Moore Barlow \nAfter-dinner speaker: Martin Reader FTIOB\, Chair\, BSA Foundation \n\nWednesday 28 January  \n09:30 – 10:00 State of the boarding nation \nThe latest trends\, concerns and opportunities as reported by BSA member schools around the world \nSpeaker: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \n\n10:00 – 10:30 Creating cohesive boarding environments  \nThis session explores the “full circle” of pastoral care: from understanding student needs and nurturing community spirit\, to supporting staff wellbeing and building meaningful connections with parents. Delegates will gain insight into how schools can create cohesive boarding environments where every adult plays a role in shaping the culture and every pupil feels seen\, supported\, and valued. \nPanel: \n\nJessica Riege\, Senior Head of House\, YK Pao School\nTanya Lee\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, The King’s School Canterbury\nHerman Visagie\, Michael House\, South Africa\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 What it means to employ a school nurse: the responsibilities that come with employing a school nurse \nSpeaker: Rosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \n\n10:45 – 11:15 Refreshments and networking \n\n11:15 – 12:15 Break out session \n1. Why offer staff supervision in boarding schools \nLessons from offering supervision and training to the education sector. \nSpeaker: Penny Sturt\, Lead Associate Training\, Talking Heads Supervision \n2. Leading with impact \nMastering the art of management \nSpeakers: \n\nTracy-Anne Barker\, Director\, The Managers Training Company\nKirstin Miller\, Business Manager\, The Managers Training Company\n\n3. Beyond the school gates: why the journey shapes the boarding experience \nWelcoming and supporting students before they even arrive. \nDavid Williams\, CEO\, IGTM \n4. Procuring sustainably \nEthical sourcing of boarding furniture that lasts. \nSpeakers: \n\nMatt Jones\, Director\, Witley Jones\nDave Manser\, Director\, Witley Jones\n\n5. Toolkit for frontline boarding staff \nManaging access requests\, incidents\, complaints and allegations. \nSpeakers: \n\nLily Bohling\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow\nOlivia Stanton\, Senior Associate\, Moore Barlow\n\n\n12:15 – 13:15  Break out session \n1.Executive functions \nEquipping students with skills for life after school. \nSpeakers:  \n\nEmma Millo\, Assistant Head (Professional Development and EDI)\, Haileybury College\nBelinda Edington\, Managing Director\, MindSpark\n\n2. Employing a school nurse – getting it right for your school \nEnsuring you meet the school’s needs & NMC legal requirements. \nSpeaker: Rosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \n3. Predictive safeguarding: getting ahead of the problem \nUsing tech to simplify and improve safeguarding. \nSpeakers: \n\nHoong Kwan\, Founder\, CEO & CCO\, SEQRD\nNeil Buirski\, Founder & Director\, Marketing and Technology\, SEQRD\nArabella Northey\, Head of Partnerships and Communications\, SEQRD\n\n4. Good design will keep your boarding houses full \nExciting but affordable ideas for attractive accommodation. \nSpeakers: \n\nKarl Hearn\, Strategy Development Consultant\,Noble + Eaton\nJo Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton\nAndrew Lewer\, Senior UK Adviser\, Noble + Eaton\nDean Remmington\, Strategy Development Consultant\, Noble + Eaton\n\n5. Toolkit for frontline boarding staff \nManaging access requests\, incidents\, complaints and allegations. \nSpeakers: \n\nLily Bohling\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow\nOlivia Stanton\, Senior Associate\, Moore Barlow\n\n\n13:15 – 14:00 Lunch and networking \n\n14:00 – 15:00 Keynote: Holding your nerve: leadership and resilience in boarding schools \nJo will share lessons on leading with courage and clarity\, drawing on her extensive experience ranging from flying a Tornado GR1 to global boardrooms. \nSpeaker: Dr Jo Salter MBE\, Britain’s first female fast jet pilot and author \n\n15:00 – 16:00 Regional inspection and compliance  \nAn update on the latest updates and implications for boarding with compliance specialists. \nSpeakers: \n\nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director – Legal\, BSA Group David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales & Accredited/Compliance\, BSA Group\n\n16:00 Conference close \n\n🎤 Speakers: \nKatrina Handford\, Conference Chair and Head\, Kent College Pembury\n \nKatrina took on the headship at Kent College Pembury in January 2022\, having been Senior Deputy Head and Acting Head at Nottingham Girls’ High School\, GDST.  A History teacher by training\, following a degree in Economic and Social History at the University of Birmingham\, Katrina values the importance of equipping students with the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world. Her Masters in Education\, the GDST’s Aspiring Leadership Programme and the Executive Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford Saïd Business School have all provided a good grounding in school leadership\, preparing her to take on the headship at Kent College. \nKatrina believes in a learning environment which unlocks the potential of all though cutting-edge teaching and learning\, an extensive enrichment programme and outstanding pastoral care\, where all students can achieve above and beyond their potential. Her aim is to give students the opportunity to become resilient and compassionate leaders of the future\, ready to take up their place in the world as considerate and kind global citizens. \n\nMichelle Griffith Robinson OLY \nMichelle is a former Olympian and Triple Jumper who represented Great Britain for two decades\, including at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The first woman to jump over 14 metres in the Commonwealth\, Michelle has since become a respected life coach\, personal trainer\, and ambassador for Diabetes UK. Drawing on her elite sporting experience\, she helps individuals and organisations build resilience\, confidence\, and a positive mindset. Michelle’s husband has worked and lived in boarding throughout his career\, giving her a deep understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges within boarding communities. A proud wife and mother of three\, Michelle is passionate about promoting wellbeing\, balance\, and self-belief in all areas of life. \n\nDr Jo Salter MBE BEng (Hons)\, MBA\, DA (h.c.)  \nDr Jo Salter MBE BEng (Hons)\, MBA\, DA (h.c.) is Britain’s first female fast jet pilot and a pioneering leader in aviation and transformative leadership. After flying the Tornado GR1 with 617 Squadron and instructing future pilots\, she transitioned into a global business career at PwC\, where she led transformative leadership and digital strategy initiatives. Now a speaker\, coach and advisor\, Jo inspires audiences on resilience\, inclusion and change. An author and advocate for ethical AI and inclusive leadership\, she was named Global Gurus’ No. 1 Motivational Speaker for 2025 and awarded an MBE and Honorary Doctorate for her service and leadership. \n\n \nJim Lawless\, CEO\, SYMMETRY and Bestselling Author \nBeginning his career as a solicitor\, Jim now helps clients adjust to the future of work and the constant rate of change in modern society. He has worked with the likes of ITV\, BP\, Fiat\, Virgin\, Vitality\, Xerox\, Microsoft\, Unilever and Apple. Author of “Taming Tigers: Do Things You Never Thought You Could”\, Jim has developed several rules to change a business or an individual’s life around. These rules have been tried and tested by Jim himself\, by becoming a televised jockey in 12 months and taking the British freediving record. Jim was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts in recognition of his business writing. \n\nMartin Reader\, Chair\, BSA Foundation \nMartin is a former Head of Cranleigh & Wellington Schools who now works as a consultant. He served as BSA Chair in 2018-19. He is a Fellow of the RSA\, Emeritus Fellow of the BSA and Trustee of the BSA Foundation. \n  \n  \n\n \nHerman Visagie\, Housemaster\, Michaelhouse (South Africa) \nHerman has over 15 years of boarding experience\, with previous roles including School Counsellor and Head of Life Orientation. He is currently a Housemaster at a leading boys’ boarding school in South Africa\, where he also teaches English. He holds a Master’s in Residential Education from the University of Buckingham and was awarded the BSA Fellowship for 2025/26. His research explores boarding culture\, particularly the situational influences that drive conformity and their impact on adolescent wellbeing\, alongside the development of situational awareness training for boarding staff. \n\nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nA qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, Kate advises and supports members on a full range of immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm\, where she built extensive expertise in complex immigration cases. Since 2014\, Kate has lived in boarding houses alongside her Housemaster husband\, giving her a unique\, first-hand perspective on the challenges and opportunities of boarding life. \n\n \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid has over 20 years’ experience in boarding. His career includes leadership roles in senior and prep school settings across the UK and Africa\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. David was previously Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school\, where he oversaw student welfare. His background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools. \n\nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, BSA Group 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\n \nAileen Kane FTIOB\, Deputy CEO and COO\, BSA Group \nAileen is a seasoned marketing and communications strategist with extensive experience in driving business growth\, brand positioning\, and stakeholder engagement. At BSA Group\, she has led strategic marketing\, business development\, and organisational transformation with measurable impact. Her background spans marcomms\, public affairs\, and policy advocacy\, where she has shaped legislative discussions and built partnerships with government bodies\, including the DfE and the Home Office. With leadership roles across education and the charity sector\, Aileen is passionate about equipping organisations with effective\, data-driven strategies that deliver sustainable success. \n\nLouis Yates\, Housemaster\, Lord Wandsworth College \nLouis Yates is Housemaster of Sutton House at Lord Wandsworth College\, where he leads a vibrant community of boys aged 13–18 and has served as DSL for E-Safety\, as well as deputy DSL. With over a decade of experience in boarding school settings\, he has also served as Head of Sixth Form and SLT member\, led Psychology departments\, and began his career as a sports coach—an experience that continues to shape his relational\, character-focused approach. A proud family man and member of the Institute of Boarding\, Louis has contributed to its blog and plans to add more posts in the future. His leadership ethos\, shaped while completing a Master’s in Educational Leadership\, is values-driven and coaching-centred\, grounded in emotional intelligence\, and focuses on guiding young men through consistency\, meaningful conversation\, and positive role modelling. \n\nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. \n\nJessica Riege\, Senior Head of House\, YK Pao School \nJessica is the Senior Head of House at YK Pao School in Shanghai\, China with seven years’ in the position as Head of House. Since 2020\, she has led one of the girls’ boarding houses. She is a mentor and advocate\, central to student daily life. Her role focuses on wellbeing\, pastoral care\, and fostering an inclusive community where students thrive. Driven by a passion for teaching and training\, she guides both students and staff. Jessica’s experience and genuine dedication are vital to the nurturing boarding experience that YK Pao School is known for. \n\nEmma Millo\, Assistant Head (Professional Development and EDI)\, Haileybury College   \nAfter first studying psychology at Durham University Emma then studied for an MSc in physiotherapy at the University of Essex and worked with professional sports teams such as the All Blacks and at London 2012. She then moved into a career teaching psychology. She has worked at Haileybury College in Hertfordshire for the past 13 years\, spending 6 as a Housemistress of a senior girls house. Emma is currently Assistant Head with responsibility for Professional Development and EDI. \n\nBelinda Edington\, Managing Director\, The MindSpark Board \nBelinda Edington\, Director of MindSpark CIC\, leads a social enterprise that partners with schools\, charities\, and organisations to deliver evidence-informed programmes supporting self-regulation and executive function development across all ages. By exploring the neurobiological and relational foundations of learning and behaviour\, she bridges theory and practice through training and coaching that foster success in education\, work\, and relationships. Under her leadership\, MindSpark drives inclusive and impactful interventions that improve life outcomes. \n\nTanya Lee\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, The King’s School Canterbury \nTanya has been associated with the BSA for a while now\, initially through participating in and then moving onto tutoring for the Certificate course\, then the Diploma course\, and now dips her toes in occasionally when her arm is twisted to present on something. She served her apprenticeship in boarding experience through HSM roles at St Mary’s\, Wantage and Wycombe Abbey\, before becoming Head of Boarding at Headington. She was a boarding inspector for Ofsted and then ISI\, and she’s held the role of Deputy Head\, Pastoral at The King’s School\, Canterbury for a number of years now although she would argue that whilst the title stays the same the role evolves constantly. \n\nCamilla Luard\, Head of Boarding\, Bilton Grange School \nCamilla is Head of Boarding at Bilton Grange\, a prep school where boarding sits at the heart of daily life. The school’s commitment to boarding\, while responding to the needs of modern families\, is reflected in its recent investment in a warm and welcoming new boarding house\, complete with en‑suite rooms and a helter‑skelter slide. Camilla’s background includes co‑curricular leadership\, Houseparent role\, SENDCo work and teaching of Science and core subjects across prep\, primary and secondary settings. She is committed to pastoral care\, building relationships through open communication and trust to create a nurturing\, inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and able to thrive. \n\nJane Hamblett-Jahn\, Director of Boarding\, Brighton College \nJane has spent her whole teaching career in boarding\, firstly at Stowe where she was a Housemistress of a 6th Form girls’ house (whilst Head of Economics\, Politics\, Business and Netball) and then the inaugural Housemistress of a new build all the way through (13-18) girls’ house opened by Her Majesty\, Queen Elizabeth II. Jane has been the Director of Boarding (Deputy DSL and teacher of A-level Economics) at Brighton College since 2015 during which time the number of boarders has increased to 500 pupils and is due to rise again shortly as they’re about to build another 2 boarding houses. \n\nPenny Sturt\, Talking Heads Lead Associate \nPenny is a calm\, courageous\, challenging\, and compassionate professional with over 30 years’ experience as a qualified supervisor. As an Associate of Talking Heads\, she brings extensive experience from children’s social care\, CAMHS\, and education. Penny is deeply passionate about supervision as a means to sustain compassion\, support wellbeing\, and strengthen professional practice. She believes children learn best when they are safe and happy\, and that effective supervision helps leaders flourish\, build trust\, and nurture school communities where both staff and pupils can thrive. \n\n \nHelen Rose FTIOB MA NPQSL\, Assistant Principal – Welfare & Boarding\, The Worthgate School \nHelen is a seasoned education leader with over two decades’ experience shaping pastoral and boarding excellence across independent\, state and specialist school settings. As Assistant Principal (Welfare & Boarding) at The Worthgate School\, she blends strategic insight with practical leadership to champion cultures where students and staff thrive. Helen is the author of the Standards for Pastoral Professionals\, a framework designed to elevate care\, practice and career pathways across the sector\, and a passionate advocate for strengthening professionalism in boarding and pastoral roles as well as empowering pastoral professionals to deliver exceptional care with confidence and clarity. She regularly contributes to sector bodies including The Institute of Boarding and the Boarding Schools Association\, driving conversations on career development\, standards\, and impactful pastoral leadership. \n\n \nKarl Hearn\, Strategy Development Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nKarl is a consultant at Noble + Eaton\, a subsidiary of the Envoplan Group\, working with schools and colleges on strategic planning\, estates development and investment decision-making. His work is centred on improving student outcomes through proven strategies that balance educational ambition with long-term financial sustainability. \nKarl supports senior leaders and governors in making confident\, well-informed decisions that maximise return on investment while enhancing the student experience. He is valued for his thoughtful\, practical approach and his ability to help institutions turn strategic priorities into clear\, achievable plans. \n\nAndrew Lewer\, Senior UK Adviser\, Noble + Eaton \nAndrew Lewer MBE is Senior UK Advisor for Noble+Eaton. Among his other roles in the independent education sector\, he is a columnist and editorial board member of Independent School Management Plus\, an independent school governor\, a Council member of TISCA (The Independent Schools Christian Alliance)\, an Educational Consultant for MTM Consulting and an Associate Partner of Anderson Quigley. As an MP\, 2017-24\, he founded and chaired the All Party Parliamentary Group for Independent Education and served on the Education Select Committee. He has been an MEP\, a County Council Leader and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Chairman. \n\nJoanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nJoanne is an educational consultant and learning space designer with two decades of experience in the education sector. With a lifetime devoted to learning\, Joanne’s work shows an unwavering dedication to creating thriving educational spaces. As a consultant\, researcher\, and speaker\, Joanne is a member of the Noble+Eaton team part of the Envoplan Group. Joanne is passionate about educational change and is dedicated to creating strategically designed and inclusive learning spaces. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-led and pupil-centric methodologies that foster growth and encourage all students to thrive. \n\nTracy-Anne Barker\, Director\, The Managers Training Company \nTracy-Anne is a UK-based former director and senior leader in commercial\, public and charity education organisations. She now trains and coaches leaders and managers across the education sector. With over 30 years’ experience\, she has supported thousands of managers\, team leaders and supervisors. Her career has been shaped by people who believed in her potential\, a belief that underpins her work today. Tracy-Anne champions the view that background need not limit progress if opportunity is seized and effort applied. Having learned lessons early in management\, she helps others build foundations\, reflected in her book. \n\n \nDavid Williams\, CEO\, IGTM \nDavid is the co-founder of I-GTM\, the leading provider of a travel record-keeping and management solution designed specifically for UK boarding schools. His mission is to ensure that schools receive precisely what they need from I-GTM — capturing accurate records of the boarder roll and streamlining travel planning while enhancing safeguarding\, efficiency\, and compliance. I-GTM’s technology addresses the challenges of student travel\, offering a centralised platform that empowers schools to oversee\, monitor\, and manage travel records with confidence. \n\nMatt Jones\, Director\, Witley Jones \nMatt is the son of Witley Jones Furniture’s founders and has seen the company grow from the dining room table at home some 28 years ago to the company it is today working with over 450 independent school customers around the country and overseas. Having worked in all facets of the business in his younger years Matt studied Marketing at UWE and spent a couple of years in other industries before joining the family business full time in 2012. Matt was made a Director in 2018 as his parents started to move away from the day to day running of the family business. \n\nDave Manser\, Director\, Witley Jones \nDave joined Witley Jones in 2008\, as a general factory operative. He soon split his time between the factory and installing furniture at a whole host of schools across the UK\, gaining valuable experience and forging important relationships along the way. He moved into the drawing office after a few years\, which added another important skill to his repertoire and further enhanced his understanding of key technical details\, before eventually progressing to a customer facing role in 2017. Dave’s wealth of knowledge and experience within the independent school sector has been a valued asset to Witley Jones and it’s customer base and he was appointed a statutory Director in May 2024. \n\nLily Bohling\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow \nLily is a Solicitor in Moore Barlow’s Schools team\, specialising in employment and education law. \nLily advises on a range of education law aspects\, as well as both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.  In particular\, Lily has recently advised schools on grievance and disciplinary processes\, dismissal strategy\, safeguarding matters\, employment contracts and subject access requests. \nOutside of work\, she is the Secretary of her local Junior Lawyers Division and a member of the Association of Women Solicitors. \nIn her free time\, she enjoys exploring new places\, keeping fit and singing. \n\nOlivia Stanton\, Senior Associate\, Moore Barlow \nOlivia is a Senior Associate in Moore Barlow’s Schools team.  She specialises in employment and education law. \nOlivia advises on a range of areas\, including safeguarding and managing abuse allegations\, data protection and subject access requests\, parent contracts\, and contentious and non-contentious employment law issues.  She drafts contracts of employment and various policies and procedures\, and she also advises on the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. \nHer approach is to provide practical and helpful advice that will help schools to achieve their objectives. \nIn her free time\, she enjoys exploring new places\, and has travelled extensively throughout South East Asia\, South America and the USA. \n\nHoong Kwan\, CEO and CCO \nHoong Kwan\, CEO and co-founder of SEQRD\, whose interest in digital safeguarding was piqued as he watched his sons and their interaction with technology. Hoong’s approach to digital safeguarding is shaped by more than 25 years’ experience as a strategist in telecoms\, IT and cybersecurity. He has led the company from concept to commercialisation as they launched their platform\, SchoolsMobile. In just 3 years from concept\, SchoolsMobile now protects thousands of children across schools in the UK. \n\nNeil Buirski\, Founder & Director\, Marketing & Technology \nNeil Buirski is the co-founder of SEQRD\, bringing more than 30 years of business experience across media\, technology\, and digital innovation. An online pioneer and e-commerce expert\, he launched the UK’s first online magazine subscription service and has since led the development of scalable digital products at the intersection of content\, technology\, and user experience. \nAlongside his professional background\, Neil is also a parent of two teenage girls – he saw first-hand how complex and confusing the digital world can be for children and families. His focused on creating practical solutions that help children build healthy digital habits and enable parents and schools to foster positive technical experiences with confidence and clarity. \n\nArabella Northey\, Head of Partnerships and Communications \nFollowing eighteen years in education across diverse school environments\, Arabella has cultivated a deep understanding of pedagogy and the evolving landscape of learning and the digital world. Having completed her NPQH\, she worked with schools and senior leaders to embed thinking skills\, metacognition and self-regulation strategies within their curriculum. \nHer role as Head of Partnerships and Communications at SEQRD has enabled her to combine her expertise in metacognition\, technology and safeguarding. This position has given her the opportunity to help schools and parents support their pupils to thrive online and navigate digital spaces safely. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-tiob-annual-boarding-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, Nottingham\, Wollaton Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 5RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:South West Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Dean Close House\, 67 Lansdown Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 6QD \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: \nAreti Bizior\, Warden\, Dean Close School\, BSA South West Forum Chair \nAreti became the fourth Warden of the Dean Close Foundation in September 2025. \nWith over twenty years of experience in both state and independent sectors\, in the UK and internationally\, Areti has held a variety of leadership roles\, including Head at Luckley House School and Deputy Head at Downe House. Alongside these roles she has served as a Governor in both state and independent schools\, as an ISI inspector and also as member of the Executive Committee of the Boarding Schools Association. She has an MBA from University College\, London and is currently completing an MSc at the University of Oxford. \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-west-forum-3/
LOCATION:Dean Close House
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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SUMMARY:Irish boarding conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £110\n🎧 Heads\, Deputies\, Bursars\, all boarding staff\, EAL staff\, Admissions and Marketing.\n📍 Clongowes Wood College\, Kildare\, W91 DN40 \nPart of CPDSAVE: 4 tickets for the price of 3 across 1-day conferences \n\nSponsored by: \n \n\nThis year’s Irish Boarding Conference\, sponsored by Noble + Eaton\, welcomes an opportunity to reflect\, think creatively\, and share experiences with fellow boarding colleagues. Kindly hosted at Clongowes Wood College\, the programme will explore strategic ways to grow your school’s reach while tackling the latest local and international trends shaping boarding. \nWhether you’re a senior leader shaping boarding provision or a frontline practitioner driving the day-to-day experience\, this event offers the perfect blend of practical insights\, strategic thinking\, and peer-to-peer connection\, all within the unique context of Irish boarding. \nTraditionally attracting a combination of school leaders and boarding professionals\, the conference is open to member and non-member schools and designed to provide insight and support best practice. \nEarly booking is recommended. \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 10:00 Registration and refreshments \n\n10:00 – 10:15  Welcome \nDirector\, BSA\, David Walker will welcome delegates and outline the programme and key themes for the day. \n\n10:15 – 11:00 Tech Now: a strategic update for school leaders \nThis opening session will provide a thought-provoking exploration of the current issues around technology specific to the boarding landscape\, offering strategic insight into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for schools in Ireland and beyond. \n\nSpeaker: Wayne Denner\, speaker\, author and trainer\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 Use of technology in boarding – a 360 view \n\nPanel: Wayne Denner\, speaker\, author and trainer\nJane McGarrigle\, National Coordinator\, Webwise\nPupils from Clongowes Wood College\n\n\n11:30 – 12:15 Safeguarding and child protection headlines 2025/26 \nThis session examines the latest safeguarding and child protection developments relevant to boarding schools. It will highlight forthcoming policy changes\, practical implications\, and emerging areas of risk\, equipping delegates to plan confidently for the 2025/26 academic year. \n\nSpeaker: Dale Wilkins\, Executive Director Accreditation/Compliance\, BSA Group\n\n\n12:15 – 12:45 Networking lunch \n\n12:45 – 13:15 Tour of the school \n\n13:15 – 14:00 Designing Thriving Spaces to Support Pupil Numbers \n\nSpeaker: Dr Joanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble+Eaton\n\n\n14:00 – 14:45 Inspection and school improvement \nInspections are evolving\, and schools must adapt to meet changing expectations. This session unpacks inspection priorities in the Irish context and highlights how boarding schools can use the process as a lever for continuous improvement\, driving standards and outcomes across their communities. \n\nSpeaker: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB\, BSA Group\n\n\n14:45 – 15:00 Refreshments and networking \n\n15:00 – 15:30 Cultural competence in boarding \nThis concise session explores cultural awareness as an essential part of boarding practice. Delegates will consider how to build inclusive communities where every pupil feels respected\, valued\, and supported in their identity. \n\nSpeaker: Bethan Hudson\, Executive Director\, Consultancy and Director\, BAISIS/HIEDA\, BSA Group\n\n\n15:00 – 15:30 Bursars’ discussion forum \n\nFacilitator: Kathleen Sweeney\, Scotland and All-Ireland Regional Secretary\, ISBA\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00 Making the most of your GAP and Graduate boarding assistants \nGAP students and graduate assistants can add real value to boarding life. This session looks at effective ways to recruit\, train\, and support these staff members\, ensuring they enrich the boarding experience while also developing their own skills and confidence. \n\nSpeaker: Ken James\, General Manager\, Letz Live\n\n\n16:00 Conference close \n\nSpeakers: \nWayne Denner\, speaker\, author and trainer \nWayne is a seasoned specialist in Online Safeguarding\, Cybersecurity and Digital Engagement with over 25 years of international experience. He is the leading trainer and TF HSB (technology facilitated harmful sexual behaviour) consultant in Ireland\, specialising in train the trainer learning at scale to empower individuals and organisations to protect themselves online. Wayne partners and collaborates with a diverse range of organisations across Ireland\, the UK\, Europe\, Canada\, USA and the Middle East\, delivering in-person and virtual training. \n  \n\nJane McGarrigle – National Coordinator\, Webwise  \nJane oversees the development and delivery of Webwise – the Irish internet safety awareness centre. Within her 9 years\, Jane has led the development of a range of award-winning internet safety programmes for children\, parents\, teachers and schools. McGarrigle also has responsibility for the coordination and promotion of Safer Internet Day in Ireland.  Jane sits on the Steering Committee of Media Literacy Ireland\, is an active member of the Insafe network and recently sat on the Department of Education Anti-Bullying Steering Committee and the National Advisory Council for Online Safety. \n\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. \n\n \nBethan Hudson MTIOB\, Executive Director\, Consultancy and Director\, BAISIS/HIEDA \nBethan joined the BSA team as Training Manager in September 2017. She has worked in two independent boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland\, where she was Housemistress to 36 pupils. After Switzerland\, she became Pastoral Manager at an inner-city state academy before leading the Debrett’s Foundation training programme. At BSA\, Bethan plans and manages Day Seminars\, Conferences\, INSET\, and Consultancy\, as well as serving as Director of BAISIS. Passionate about CPD\, she believes boarding can be a powerful force for young people and is committed to ensuring staff are fully equipped to support their needs. \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. \n\nKathleen Sweeney\, Scotland and All-Ireland Regional Secretary\, ISBA \nKathleen joined ISBA in April 2023\, bringing over 16 years of experience as a Bursar in a Scottish independent school and six years on the Board of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools. Well known in the sector\, she understands the challenges facing Scottish members and is keen to learn from Irish and Northern Irish colleagues. Before becoming a Bursar\, she spent 21 years in Higher Education and now serves on the Board of a Further Education College\, giving her deep insight across all levels of education. \n\nKen James\, General Manager\, Letz Live  \nKen is the General Manager of Letz Live\, which provides gap assistants and graduates to over 80 schools and activity centres across the world.  He’s a former head of a Letz Live school and has over 20 years. experience in boarding\, both in the UK and Australia.  He oversees the recruitment of 800 participants each year in the UK\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Thailand and Ireland.  Chair and vice-chair of two governing bodies\, he remains active within the sector and is available to provide support and advice to partner schools both before and during placements. \n\n \nDr Joanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble+Eaton
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/irish-boarding-conference-3/
LOCATION:Clongowes Wood College
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:Marketing & Admissions Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FREE for BSA members\n🎧 Marketing & Admissions\n📍 Guildhouse School\, 43-45 Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1A 2RA – or join us online \n\nWe are excited to launch our Marketing & Admissions Forum this autumn. BSA forums are free for BSA member schools\, and are a great space to share stories\, swap ideas\, and expand your network. \nAt our first meeting you can expect to: \n\nHear from guest speakers Studio Certain on how to ensure your school brand remains relevant and resonant\nDiscuss challenges facing marketing and admissions teams with others who ‘get it’\nHear updates from BSA.\n\nEmail bsa@boarding.org.uk to book\, stating whether you will be attending in person or online. \n\n10:00-10:30 Registration\, tea and coffee\nFor those attending in person. \n10:30-11:15 Studio Certain: Rooted and relevant. How looking back can move your brand forward\nA school’s brand is far more than a crest or a colour palette; it’s the embodiment of your history\, values and the promises made to pupils\, parents\, and the wider community. Yet\, as markets shift\, expectations evolve and competition increases\, even the most respected schools must adapt. The challenge lies in how you can celebrate history and tradition while informing the future. In this session with the Founder and Creative Director of Studio Certain\, we’ll share practical insights on how to move your brand forward without losing your heritage\, including how to recognise the signs that change is needed; harness heritage and build trust; engage governors\, staff\, alumni\, parents and pupils in the process; and avoid common pitfalls that risk alienating your existing audience. \n11:15-12:00 Maximising impact in marketing and admissions: strategies\, recruitment trends\, and agent partnerships\nJoin colleagues from the BSA Marketing and Admissions Network for an engaging discussion exploring how boarding schools can strengthen marketing and admissions strategies in a rapidly changing landscape. This session aims to unpack the latest recruitment trends\, consider the evolving role of international and domestic agents\, and share practical approaches to delivering strategies that drive real impact. \n12:00-12:30 State boarding round table\nA round table for those working in marketing and admissions in state boarding schools. \n\nSpeakers \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\nPaul Irwin\, Creative Director\, Studio Certain\nFor 20 years\, Paul has worked in boutique and fully integrated agencies across sectors from professional services to the performing arts. Whether he’s developing brands\, defining strategies\, or directing brand films\, he leads every project with passion and precision. Paul’s expertise lies in distilling complex brand stories into clear\, emotionally driven messaging. As Creative Director of Studio Certain\, Paul inspires his team to push boundaries with intelligence. With a keen eye on trends and emerging technologies\, he continuously evolves strategies to keep brands relevant now and ready for what’s next. \n\n \nAileen Kane FTIOB\, Deputy CEO and COO\, BSA Group\nAileen is a seasoned marketing and communications strategist with extensive experience in driving business growth\, brand positioning\, and stakeholder engagement. At BSA Group\, she has led strategic marketing\, business development\, and organisational transformation with measurable impact. Her background spans marcomms\, public affairs\, and policy advocacy\, where she has shaped legislative discussions and built partnerships with government bodies\, including the DfE and the Home Office. With leadership roles across education and the charity sector\, Aileen is passionate about equipping organisations with effective\, data-driven strategies that deliver sustainable success. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/marketing-admissions-forum/
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person,Online
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SUMMARY:South East Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Ardingly College\, College Rd\, Ardingly\, Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ \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: \nPeter Goodyer\, BSA South East Forum Chair\, Head\, Bedes Senior School \n  \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-east-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20251027T111643Z
CREATED:20250701T210411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T111643Z
UID:61189-1762338600-1762347600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Northern Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 St Peter’s School\, York \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/northern-forum/
LOCATION:St Peter’s School\, York
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T163000
DTSTAMP:20251105T064441Z
CREATED:20250828T072953Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Safeguarding Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £250-500\, with additional tickets from £125\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 In person – Broadway House\, Tothill St\, London SW1H 9NQ \nPart of CPDSAVE: 4 tickets for the price of 3 across 1-day conferences \n\nJoin us at our Annual Safeguarding Conference\, taking place in person. \nThe Annual Safeguarding Conference\, sponsored by Seqrd Technology\, is a one-day professional development event bringing together safeguarding leaders\, practitioners\, and partners from across education\, care\, and related sectors. The programme provides a comprehensive update on emerging safeguarding risks\, lessons from key national inquiries\, and practical strategies for strengthening safeguarding practice. Through expert-led sessions\, case studies\, and interactive discussions\, delegates will explore resilience\, compliance\, youth engagement\, and the challenges of digital safeguarding. The day concludes with the Annual Safeguarding Awards\, recognising excellence and innovation in safeguarding practice. \nTraining Topics \n\nResilience in Safeguarding Practice\nEmerging Risks in Safeguarding\nLessons from IICSA\nPartnerships and Professional Collaboration\nYouth Voice in Safeguarding\nDigital Safeguarding\nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of the conference\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply resilience-building strategies to maintain personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness in safeguarding roles.\nRecognise and respond to emerging risks such as radicalisation\, misogyny\, and online harms\, while fulfilling Prevent responsibilities.\nInterpret the lessons of IICSA and integrate key recommendations into safeguarding frameworks and practice.\nStrengthen collaborative practice with LADOs and other safeguarding partners to ensure robust case management.\nEmbed youth voice into safeguarding strategies\, ensuring young people are heard\, respected\, and protected.\nIdentify and mitigate current digital safeguarding threats\, applying proactive approaches to protect children and young people across online platforms.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\n09:30 – 10:00 Registration and refreshments \n\n10:00 – 10:15 MOT for safeguarding professionals: Resilience Building in Safeguarding \nThis session focuses on supporting safeguarding professionals by exploring resilience-building strategies to sustain wellbeing and effectiveness in demanding roles. \n\nSpeaker: Dr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00 Emerging Risks Safeguarding: Radicalisation\, Misogyny and Prevent responsibilities for schools \nThis session examines the growing safeguarding risks linked to radicalisation and misogyny\, outlining schools’ Prevent duties and practical responses. \n\nSpeaker: Dr Craig McCann\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 Refreshments and networking \n\n11:15 – 12:00 Lessons from IICSA \nThis session reflects on the findings of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA)\, highlighting key lessons for safeguarding practice across education settings. \n\nSpeaker: Fiona Scolding KC\n\n\n12:00 – 12:15 Communication in Isolation \nToby shares his lived experience of his inner struggles that he shared with the school counsellor. He reflects as a young adult the importance of communication between the key professionals in the school and his parents that would have been key to his recovery from addiction. He advocates for effective communication and working together in safeguarding. \n\nSpeaker: Toby Watson\n\n\n12:15 – 13:00 Networking lunch \n\n13:00 – 13:45 Working effectively with LADOs    \nThis session explores how to collaborate productively with Local Authority Designated Officers (LADOs) to ensure robust safeguarding case management. \n\nPanel: Alice Vicary-Stott\, Director of Safeguarding\, DSL\, Senior Mental Health Lead\, Eton College\nLiz Sale\, Head of Safeguarding (DSL)\, Rugby School\nRachel Whitton\, Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL\, St Teresa’s School\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director Accreditation/Compliance\, BSA Group\n\n\n13:45 – 14:30 Youth Voice in Safeguarding \nThis session emphasizes the importance of embedding children and young people’s voices in safeguarding\, ensuring that practice reflects lived experiences. \n\nPanel: Christine Kane\, Deputy Head (Safeguarding)\, Marlborough College and Council Member\, The Football Association\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director Accreditation/Compliance\, BSA Group\nHoong Kwan\, Chief Executive Office\, SeQrd Technology\nPupils from Marlborough College\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00 Refreshments and networking \n\n15:00 – 15:30 Safeguarding Across Boarders\, Hidden Risks: Fraud\, Scams\, and Cultural Barriers Facing International Students \nThis session highlights the challenges and considerations of safeguarding in international or cross-border contexts\, with a focus on collaboration and information-sharing. \n\nSpeaker: Damian Cranny\, Fraud Protection Officer\, Dorset Police\n\n\n15:30 – 16:15 Digital dangers and trends \nThis session addresses emerging digital risks facing children and young people\, offering insights into trends and strategies for safer online environments. \n\nSpeaker: Karl Hopwood\, SACPA Chair\n\n\n16:15 – 16:30 Annual Safeguarding Awards \nThis session celebrates excellence in safeguarding practice through the presentation of the Annual Safeguarding Awards. \n\n16:30 Conference close \n\nSpeakers: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decades’ multidisciplinary experience in legal\, academic\, advisory\, and leadership roles\, she is strongly committed to advancing child rights and welfare. Formerly Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, she led national reforms in child protection policy and legislation. Internationally\, she has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos Foundation on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and systems reform across South Asia and beyond. An academic and practitioner\, Mariya has published widely and specialises in trauma-informed\, survivor-centred\, and systems-based safeguarding approaches. \n\nDr Craig McCann \nCraig is a specialist adviser and researcher on the Counter Terrorism Prevent Strategy and associated Channel programme. As a former senior CT police officer having served within the Metropolitan Police Service and the National CT Headquarters\, he has extensive experience of the delivery of Prevent across the UK. He has also led the international delivery of research\, project delivery and capacity building across a range of operational contexts including the Western Balkans\, East Africa and Asia. He is a published author and has a PhD in comparative politics exploring how the Prevent Strategy is applied to right-wing extremism. He currently works as the Investigator within the Office of the Independent Prevent Commissioner.  \n\nFiona Scolding KC \nFiona has practised in the field of public law with an emphasis upon work concerning children and vulnerable adults for 28 years.  She is ranked as a leading education and court of protection barrister in the legal directories.  She has been involved in many cases concerning safeguarding in settings involving children and adults and has led investigations into abuses of power in educational\,  health and charitable settings. \n\nDamian Cranny\, Fraud Protection Officer\, Dorset Police \nDamian is a Fraud Protection Officer with Dorset Police’s Economic Crime Unit and certified NLP Practitioner. He combines traditional policing with psychological insights to combat fraud through innovative education. His 24-lesson secondary school program explores fraud psychology\, while his romance fraud awareness campaign achieved a 323% increase in victim reporting within two weeks. Damian develops presentations that merge real-world police experience with NLP techniques\, helping educators understand criminal manipulation tactics. At conferences\, he focuses on protecting students from fraud targeting and building resilience against social engineering attacks through comprehensive safeguarding approaches. \n\nKarl Hopwood\, SACPA Chair \nKarl Hopwood is an independent online safety expert and member of the UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS)\, where he sits on several working groups. He serves on the advisory board of the UK Safer Internet Centre and the Roblox Trust and Safety board\, and has advised TikTok on harmful challenges. Karl works closely with Internet Matters\, Ofcom\, and schools across Europe to promote digital literacy and safer online behaviours. A former headteacher\, he has consulted for INSAFE for 19 years\, coordinating helplines and awareness centres. He currently chairs Childnet International and SACPA\, and previously chaired the Marie Collins Foundation. \n\n \nChristine Kane\, Deputy Head (Safeguarding)\, Marlborough College and Council Member\, The Football Association \nChristine serves as Senior Non-Executive Director at the Oxfordshire FA and sits on the boards of Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Everyone’s Invited.  With previous roles at SSAFA\, the UK Ministry of Defence\, and Aston Villa Football Club. \n\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. \n\nLiz Sale\, Head of Safeguarding\, Rugby School \nLiz has 25 years of teaching experience\, where she has worked in a range of settings in the UK and in Australia.  Liz has twice been a Head of Science\, but for most of her career has been heavily involved in pastoral care.  Liz has worked for the past 13 years at Rugby School\, where she was a boarding Housemistress for ten years and now serves on the senior management team as the Head of Safeguarding.  Liz is currently studying for an MSc in Advanced Child Protection at the University of Birmingham. \n\nRachel Whitton\, Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL\, St Teresa’s School \nA Fellow of the Institute of Boarding\, Rachel Whitton has over twenty years’ experience working in boarding schools. She has served as Deputy Head (Pastoral) in two schools and as Designated Safeguarding Lead in three\, working across a range of boroughs. Rachel is proud to be the Vice Chair of the GSA Pastoral and Safeguarding Committee and a Safeguarding Governor at a primary school\, reflecting a long-standing commitment to the wellbeing and safety of young people. \n\nAlice Vicary-Stott\, Director of Safeguarding\, DSL\, Senior Mental Health Lead\, Eton College \nAlice leads all safeguarding and child protection matters at the school\, working closely with three Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads including the Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, the Deputy Head (Boarding)\, and the Safeguarding Co-ordinator\, Alice also manages the school’s mental health provision.  Alice holds a degree in Social Work and has extensive experience within Children’s Social Care. Before joining Eton\, she served as the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for Kingston\, Richmond\, Windsor and Maidenhead\, where she oversaw child protection services and collaborated with schools\, police\, health\, and other partner agencies. She also chaired the National LADO Network\, promoting best practice in safeguarding nationwide. \n\nToby Watson \nToby specialises in addiction recovery and recovery coaching. His own lived experience provides him with insight into the struggles of the young people he works with\, and he believes that he can learn something from each client. \nIn 2021\, he co-founded Hatch Wellness at the age of 18\, an organisation that helps schools improve the education and support available for students around addiction and recovery. The goal is to create easily-accessible pathways to recovery by having young people share their own stories. \nWhen he’s not working\, Toby writes and performs music – a creative outlet that has been invaluable to him during his own recovery journey. He hopes that the people he works with will be able to rediscover themselves and their passions in the same way that he has.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/annual-safeguarding-conference/
LOCATION:Broadway House\, Tothill St\, London SW1H 9NQ
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:Northern Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 St Peter’s School\, Queen Anne’s Road\, York\, YO30 7WA \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:  \nJeremy Walker\, Head Master\, St Peter’s School\, York \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/northern-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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SUMMARY:Prep boarding conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n🏷️ From £110\n🎧 Prep boarding staff\, senior leaders\, marketing and admissions\n📍 Millfield Prep School \nPart of CPDSAVE: 4 tickets for the price of 3 across 1-day conferences \n\nBSA Prep Boarding Conference 2025 is a one-day professional development event for educators and leaders in prep school boarding. The conference covers best practices in providing outstanding academic and pastoral care\, managing pupil transitions\, and key operational areas such as admissions\, compliance\, and staff retention. Expert-led sessions and a collaborative round table discussion will provide practical strategies and insights\, with a special focus on the crucial topic of pupil wellbeing and sleep optimisation. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nDeveloping outstanding academic and pastoral provision\, with a focus on supporting a smooth transition to senior boarding.\nCreating a strategic roadmap for marketing\, admissions\, compliance\, and staff retention in prep boarding schools.\nApplying strategies to improve pupil wellbeing through optimised sleep environments and routines.\n\nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply best practices for delivering outstanding academic\, pastoral\, and boarding provision in a prep school setting.\nImplement strategies that effectively support pupils in their transition from prep to senior boarding.\nDevelop a strategic roadmap for marketing\, admissions\, and compliance that drives enrolment growth and meets inspection standards.\nRecruit and retain high-quality staff and pupils by addressing key challenges in the boarding sector.\nApply practical techniques to promote healthier sleep and improve the overall wellbeing of boarding pupils.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme:  \n09:30  – 10:00 Registration and refreshments   \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome \n\n10:15  – 11:00 The best prep school provision \nThis session explores what defines outstanding prep school provision\, sharing best practice in academic\, pastoral\, and boarding excellence to support pupils’ success. \n\nSpeaker: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 Prep boarding to senior boarding transition \nThis session examines how schools can best support pupils moving from prep boarding to senior boarding\, ensuring a smooth transition academically\, pastorally\, and socially. \n\nSpeaker: Millfield Prep Team\n\n\n\n12:00  – 13:00 Networking lunch. Sponsored by   \n\n13:00 – 13:45 Creating a marketing and admissions roadmap for prep boarding  \nThis session guides schools in developing an effective marketing and admissions roadmap for prep boarding\, focusing on strategies to attract families\, build engagement\, and secure enrolment growth.\n \n\nSpeaker: Aileen Kane\, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer\, The BSA Group\n\n\n\n13:45 – 14:30 Prep boarding compliance and inspections \nThis session explores key compliance requirements and inspection frameworks for prep boarding\, offering practical guidance to ensure schools meet standards with confidence. \n\nSpeaker: Dale Wilkins MA (Ed)\, FTIOB\, Executive Director\, BSA Group Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00 Refreshment and networking. Sponsored by  \n\n15:00 – 15:45 Recruitment and retention\n \nThis session addresses the challenges of recruitment and retention in prep boarding\, sharing strategies to attract staff and pupils while sustaining long-term success. \nRound table discussion \n\n15:45 – 16:30 Maximising your boarding house for better sleep \nThis session explores how to optimise boarding house environments and routines to promote healthier sleep and improve pupil wellbeing. \n\nSpeaker: Dr Lindsay Browning\,  chartered psychologist\, neuroscientist and sleep expert\n\n\n\n16:30 Conference close  \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \n \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. \n\nDale Wilkins\, MA (Ed)\, FTIOB\, Executive Director\,  BSA Group Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance  \nDale Wilkins 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\nAileen Kane\, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer\, BSA Group \nAileen Kane is a marketing and communications strategist with extensive experience in education\, specialising in brand positioning\, admissions\, and audience engagement. As Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer at BSA Group\, she leads strategic marketing\, admissions support\, and business development to help schools attract and retain boarding students. Her expertise spans marcomms\, operations\, and organisational growth across education\, legal services\, and the charity sector. Aileen has a proven track record of building influential partnerships\, shaping effective admissions strategies\, and driving sustainable growth. She is passionate about equipping schools with the tools to strengthen their                                      marketing and admissions impact. \n\nDr Lindsay Browning\, CEO\, Trouble Sleeping \nDr Lindsay Browning is a chartered psychologist\, neuroscientist\, and renowned sleep expert. She earned a master’s in neuroscience and a doctorate (DPhil) in insomnia from the University of Oxford\, with her thesis exploring the connection between worry\, rumination\, and sleeplessness. Founder of Trouble Sleeping in 2006\, she provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to individuals and organisations\, including the NHS\, police\, airlines\, and charities. Dr Browning is also a bestselling author of Navigating Sleeplessness and a frequent media commentator on sleep issues. \n  \n\nGavin Horgan\, Head\, Millfield School \nGavin Horgan became Headmaster of Millfield in September 2018. Gavin was previously Headmaster of Worksop College in Nottinghamshire since 2012\, where he delivered academic turnaround aligned with a substantial building programme and whole school restructure.\nPrior to Worksop College\, Gavin’s earlier career included working internationally in schools in Sri Lanka and Argentina\, before returning to the UK in 2009 as Deputy Head of The Glasgow Academy\, an independent co-educational school with 1300 pupils. Gavin also has extensive experience of the state sector at schools in Hampshire and Lambeth. \n\nDan Thornburn\, Head\, Millfield Prep \nDan joined Millfield Prep in 2022 from Edgeborough School in Surrey\, where he has was head since 2017. He was previously head of St Petroc’s\, North Cornwall\, and his earlier teaching career included spells at Lockers Park and Chafyn Grove. Educated at Wrekin College\, Thornburn read history at Exeter University whilst playing rugby for the Exeter Chiefs 2nds. He also gained an MEd in Educational Leadership from the University of Buckingham.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/prep-boarding-conference/
LOCATION:Millfield School
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:UKVI Student Sponsor Debrief
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC for member schools\n🎧 Those responsible for Student sponsor compliance within BSA member schools\, admissions teams\, registrars\, marketing\, bursars\, heads\, deputies or heads of boarding.\n📍 Dulwich College\, London SE21 7LD \n\nCourse outline: \nBSA Legal would like to invite BSA member schools holding Student sponsor licences for a focused half-day debrief at Dulwich College on Wednesday September 10\, 09:00 – 12:00 following the May 2025 safeguarding policy changes affecting Student Sponsors and Child Student visa applicants. \nWith the summer surge behind us\, we’ll discuss: \n\nWhat changed and why\nUKVI insights and sector concerns\nCaseworker FAQs and common issues\nPractical guidance on compliance going forward\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nA clear understanding of the policy changes\nPractical guidance on the actions schools need to take\nA chance to connect in a relaxed environment with boarding colleagues navigating the same challenges\n\nWho is this event for? \nThis event is suited to colleagues responsible for Student sponsor compliance within BSA member schools\, admissions teams\, registrars\, marketing\, bursars\, heads\, deputies or heads of boarding. \nPlease note: Places for this event are limited (maximum of 2 guests per member school booking). Admission will not be granted without RSVP. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, BSA Group & 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\nMark Taylor\, Legal consultant\, BSAG Legal Services \nIn a previous reincarnation Mark founded The Taylor Partnership – supporting U.K. independent schools in meeting the compliance demands of their UKVI sponsor licences and training many school staff. Mark was previously a Trustee of AEGIS and\, during the pandemic\, assisted independent schools in creating Covid management plans and organised testing. More recently\, after travelling the world\, Mark has identified the increased risk to independent schools as a result of the need for greater probity and due diligence in financial awareness of school suppliers\, parents and agents. Mark’s interest in this field was first sparked in 2016-17 when he supported a number of schools following the disappearance of students from Vietnam. Mark is working in partnership with Verisio\, a specialist organisation concentrating on integrity and due diligence checks on corporations and individuals.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/ukvi-student-sponsor-debrief/
LOCATION:Dulwich College\, London\, London\, SE21 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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UID:62179-1749808800-1749819600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA State Boarding Forum for Bursars
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 13\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 13:00\nCost: BSA Full Member and Affiliate Members – FOC\nAudience: State Boarding School Bursars\nVenue: Gordon’s School\, Bagshot Rd\, West End\, Woking\, Surrey GU24 9PT\n\n\nForum 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\nSpeakers: \n \nBethan Hudson MTIOB\, Executive Director\, Consultancy and Director\, BAISIS/HIEDA \nBethan joined the BSA team as Training Manager in September 2017. Bethan has worked in two independent boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland\, the latter as Housemistress to 36 pupils. Following her time in Switzerland\, she was a Pastoral Manager for an inner-city state academy before working in the charity sector for Debrett’s running the ‘Debrett’s Foundation’ training programme. \nIn her role\, Bethan plans and manages all Day Seminars\, Conferences\, INSET and Consultancy\, as well as being Director of BAISIS. She believes boarding can be a positive force for young people and in order to fully support their needs staff can never learn too much. As such she is passionate about the CPD BSA delivers to our pastoral communities in the UK and worldwide. \nHead Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-state-boarding-forum-for-bursars/
LOCATION:Gordon’s School\, Gordon’s School\, Bagshot Rd\, West End\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU24 9PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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CREATED:20250428T205439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T165538Z
UID:61459-1749027600-1749053700@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting and understanding the digital generation
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 4\, 2025\nTime: 09:00 – 16:15\nCost: BSA Full Member – £150\, Non-member – £225\nVenue: Eton College\n\n\nSponsored by: \n \n\nConference outline: \nThe digital generation are defined as “individuals who have grown up in an era of widespread access to digital technologies like the internet\, smartphones\, and social media.” \nThis is an in-person conference hosted at Eton College\, bringing together educators\, pastoral leaders\, and safeguarding professionals to explore the complex realities of young people’s digital lives within school environments. The conference will feature expert-led sessions on pressing topics such as online safety\, the rise of radical online ideologies like the manosphere\, and the ongoing debate around the role of smartphones in childhood—spotlighting the Smartphone-Free Childhood movement. Attendees will also have the chance to take part in interactive breakout sessions designed to foster meaningful dialogue and practical strategies for managing digital challenges in school communities. \nTraining topics include: \n• Identifying and responding to digital safeguarding risks\n• Managing screen time and device use in school settings\n• Communicating effectively with students and parents about online behaviour \nLearning outcomes: \n• Greater confidence in identifying online risks and responding appropriately\n• Enhanced understanding of the manosphere and how it influences young people\n• Practical strategies for managing devices in schools\n• Tools for creating a balanced\, safe digital environment for students \nWhether you’re a school leader\, houseparent\, or safeguarding lead\, this conference offers timely\, practical insights to help shape your school’s digital approach. \nDOWNLOAD PROGRAMME \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme: \n09:00 – 09:30 \nRegistration \n09:30 – 09:45 \nWelcome & Opening Remarks \n\nIntroduction to the day\nFraming the theme: “Digital Realities in Boarding Life”\n\nSpeaker: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB\nSpeaker: Mike Grenier\, Deputy Head Pastoral\, Eton College\n\n\n\n09:45 – 10:30 \nKeynote Session: Online Safety in a Connected World \n\nNavigating digital risks and responsibilities\nSafeguarding in an ever-evolving online landscape\n\n10:30 – 10:35 \nBreak \n10:35 – 11:20 \nDebate: Devices & the Digital Childhood \n\n“Do smartphones belong in young people’s lives?”\nIncluding insights from the Phone-Free Childhood initiative\n\nSpeaker: Will Orr-Ewing\, Director\, Keystone Tutors\n\n\n\n11:20 – 11:45 \nBreak \n11:45 – 12:30 \nRadical Influences: Understanding the Manosphere \n\nExploring the rise of radical online ideologies\nImpacts on identity\, belonging\, and gender perception\n\nSpeaker: Dr Jwana Aziz\, Research Fellow\, Applied Health Sciences\, University of Birmingham\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:15 \nLunch Break \n13:30 – 14:00 \nMental Health- What research does and doesn’t tell you  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Aidan Peters\, School Counsellor\, Eton College\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00 \nAddressing the ‘why’ rather than the ‘what’ of sexting in the UK  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr Jon Needham\, Director of Safeguarding\, Oasis Community Learning\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:10 \nBreak \n15:10 – 15:35 \nStrengthening the Home-School Partnership in a Digital World \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Will McNeil\, Sales Manager\, EduLink One\n\n\n\n15:35 – 16:20  \nYoung People’s Experiences of their Digital World at Boarding School  \nIn this powerful and candid session\, a diverse panel of boarding pupils will share their experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations related to life in digital boarding environments. Through guided discussion and live audience Q&A\, the session aims to centre pupil voice in shaping the future of pastoral care\, online learning\, and digital community building in boarding schools. \n\nChair: Alice Vicary-Stott\, Director of Safeguarding\, Eton College \n\n16:20 – 16:30  \nClosing Reflections & Next Steps \n\nGroup insights\nFuture planning and resources\n\nFinal Q&A \n\nSpeakers:  \n \nJwana Aziz\, Research Fellow\, Applied Health Sciences\, University of Birmingham \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n\nWill Orr-Ewing\, Smartphone Free Childhood \nWill is the founder of Keystone Tutors and Arka Learning\, and has been a trustee of schools across the entire sector. Since it launched in February 2024\, he has been volunteering for Smartphone Free Childhood – a cause close to his heart. \n  \n\nDr Jon Needham PhD\, National Director of Safeguarding & Well-being\, Oasis Trust \nJon originally trained as a nurse specialising in adolescents with life limiting illness before moving to become an advisor to a strategic health authority and a health commissioner. He worked briefly as a specialist advisor on two World Health Organization projects before becoming the lead for early help within a large unitary authority. \nHe worked as an education safeguarding advisor supporting 530 schools and for the past 6 years has worked as the National Director of Safeguarding & Mental Health in a multi-academy trust. He holds a PhD in Education (Safeguarding) from Liverpool Hope University. Jon is co-chair of the Pan-London Education Safeguarding Board\, founder member of the National Association of Academy Safeguarding Advisors (NAASA) and co-chairs the Coalition of Mental health provision between the State and Independent Sector. He also acts as a mentor to five young men starting in business ensuring that they develop to their full potential. In his spare time\, he is a voluntary youth worker. When (if) he ever relaxes he is a keen fan of Korean dramas (though must use subtitles). \n\nMike Grenier\, Deputy Head Pastoral\, Eton College \nMike oversees all our pastoral care for boys and so works closely with the Stephenson Centre for Wellbeing\, the Health Centre\, the Director of Safeguarding\, the Director of SPHERE\, the Director of Inclusion Education\, the Head of Access\, the Heads of Block as well as House Masters and Dames. \nMike studied English Literature at undergraduate level at the University of Oxford and has a PGDE from Edge Hill University. He was a House Master from 2004-17 in Wotton House and from 2019-21 in Evans’s House. His wife\, Emma\, is a physiotherapist\, and they have a daughter and a son. He is currently a governor at two prep schools. \n\nAlice Vicary-Stott\, Director of Safeguarding\, Eton College \nAlice takes specific responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters in the school. \nShe exercises her responsibilities in conjunction with four Deputy DSLs\, who are currently the Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, the Safeguarding Co-Ordinator\, the Head of D Block and the Director of SPHERE. \nAlice has a degree in Social Work\, and has worked in Children’s Social Care throughout her career in a variety of Social Care departments. Before joining Eton\, Alice was the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for Kingston\, Richmond\, Windsor and Maidenhead. In this role she was in charge of child protection services working closely with both maintained and independent schools\, the police and other statutory agencies. Alice was also chair of the National LADO Network up until she took up her post at Eton. \n\nAidan Peters\, School Counsellor\, Eton College \n  \n  \n  \n\nWill McNeil\, Sales Manager\, Overnet Data  \nWill McNeil is a seasoned EdTech professional with a decade of experience specialising in tools that foster communication\, engagement\, and safeguarding within schools. Currently Head of Sales at Overnet Data\, Will has played a pivotal role in integrating cutting-edge platforms that bridge the gap between schools and families\, particularly in complex environments like international and boarding schools.  With a background in launching and scaling innovative MIS and communication systems globally\, Will has worked closely with educational groups across the world to deliver solutions that simplify digital engagement and enhance pastoral care. \nAt this event\, Will will draw from his technology background and understanding of parental engagement challenges in boarding contexts to present a session that explores how unified digital platforms can transform the way schools communicate with families\, build trust\, and improve student wellbeing. \n\n \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the BSA Director 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/digital-boarding-conference/
LOCATION:Eton College
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:BSA South Central Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 09\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 14:00\nCost: BSA Full Member and Affiliate Members – FOC\nAudience: Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, and Heads of Boarding\nVenue: Bedales School\, Church Rd\, Steep\, Petersfield GU32 2DG\n\n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums take place termly and allow members to meet up to discuss topics of interest\, share ideas and ask questions. These events are usually held online\, but some take place in-person. Forums are free of charge to all members. \nTo confirm your place at this forum\, please book below. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nJane Gandee\, Headmistress\, St Swithun’s School\, BSA South Central Forum Chair \n  \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-south-central-forum/
LOCATION:Bedales\, Bedales School\, Church Rd\,\, Steep\, Petersfield\, Hampshire\, GU32 2DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T083245Z
UID:49636-1746522000-1746637200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Conference for Heads - Boarding perspectives: Learning within\, leading beyond
DESCRIPTION:Well thought out sessions. Relevant and current. A great opportunity to meet with like-minded people.\n\n\n\nDate: May 06-07\, 2025\nTime: 09:00 – 17:00\nAudience: Heads\nCost: Included in 2024/25 membership for UK full members; £750 for international full members; £1\,125 for affiliates and day schools; £1\,500 for non-members\nVenue: York Racecourse\, Knavesmire Road\, YO23 1EX\nAccommodation: Discounted rooms available via Roomex – we anticipate most delegates will stay at The Grand or the Marriott (‘Delta’)\nConference guide: Click here to download\n\n\nHeadline sponsor:  \n \n\nVIEW THE PROGRAMME  \nRSVP NOW \n\n\n\n Add to calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re looking forward to welcoming Heads from our member schools to our Annual Conference for Heads on May 06-07\, 2025. \nThis year\, all UK full member schools receive one delegate place; an RSVP is essential to confirm your booking. \nOur two-day conference will bring together heads to learn\, share and debate all things boarding\, including the latest challenges and opportunities for leaders. \nChaired by Dr Chris Pyle\, Head\, Lancaster Royal Grammar\, the theme is ‘Boarding perspectives: Learning within\, leading beyond’. Topics will include global trends in boarding\, managing stress and anxiety\, and the future of leadership. Full programme details will be announced shortly. \nThe event also includes the BSA Annual Awards and Conference Dinner\, which will take place on May 06\, 2025 following a drinks reception with musical entertainment from St Peter’s York. \n\nA brilliant conference.\n\n\n\n\nConference Chair:\n\n \nChris Pyle\, Head\, Lancaster Royal Grammar School \nChris is Chair of the BSA State Boarding Forum. He has been Head of Lancaster Royal Grammar School since 2012.  The school has grown significantly over that period and has welcomed Sixth Form girls as boarders and day students. It has been judged Outstanding in all categories in three successive Ofsted boarding inspections. Chris was previously Deputy Head of the Perse School\, Cambridge. Before becoming a teacher he completed a PhD in Geography at Cambridge University and also worked in the water industry. He holds the NPQH\, is currently studying for the NPQEL in school leadership\, and is Executive Lead of the NNW Maths Hub. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society\, and regularly writes resources for schools on natural hazards and environmental change. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nAdam Beeson\, Strategic Enrollment Director\, New Summit Academy and The Bridge – Costa Rica \nWith nearly two decades of international school teaching and leadership experience in Europe and the Americas\, Adam is an educator with a passion for creating meaningful relationships with learners and facilitating experiences that lead to cross-cultural understanding and global competencies. ​From 2015-2020\, Adam served in a number of roles within the Academic Department at NSA. He is actively involved in the wider field of international school education\, adding his insight as a presenter at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference of the Americas\, serving as an IB Examiner and member of the International Schools Anti-Discrimination Taskforce\, and contributing to various publications\, including the Wellbeing in International Schools Magazine\, for which he was also a founding member of the editorial team. Adam is a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar\, an Austrian-based think tank and policy centre\, and serves in a volunteer capacity as Community and Outreach Coordinator for the Global Citizenship Alliance. \n\n \nJonathan Bowman-Perks MBE\, CEO’s Trusted Leadership Advisor \nJonathan has learnt from the brightest and the best CEOs\, Chairs\, Principals\, Heads\, Vice Chancellors\, Generals\, Partners and Managing Directors. His forthcoming third book\, “The CEO’s Compass: Navigating Teams Through Turbulent Times”\, does what it says on the tin. As a Leadership Advisor and Coach to world-class CEOs and Top Teams\, there are few messy problems or challenges that he has not yet come across. He has the privilege of meeting fascinating leaders\, Politicians\, Special Forces Soldiers\, Generals\, Explorers\, Olympians and Entrepreneurs. As host of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast (rated in the global top 1.5%)\, he draws on their personal stories and wisdom to help others navigate the least-worst outcomes to survive and thrive in the turbulent leadership world. Jonathan was Assistant to the Head of the British Army\, Chief of Staff of the Army’s largest Brigade and commanded his Company on three operational tours. He was a leader in PwC\, IBM and as Penna PLC’s MD of Board and Executive Coaching. He was awarded the MBE for his services to leadership in training UN leaders who helped prevent the East Timor massacre. \n\n\n\nGina Buckney\, Founder and Director\, Your People Power \n\n\nGina is a 2 x TEDx Global Speaker and has been pioneering large-scale corporate change for 20 years. Gina combines personal experience working in high-pressured environments alongside science-led and solution-driven programmes. Some of her early positions include Head of UK Retail Customer Services for BT and IT Transformation Programme Manager for Lloyd’s Banking Group. At 27 she became the youngest BT Contract Director and was awarded the largest managed service banking contract with a value of over £400m and a global team of 450. \n\n\n\nBen Collingwood\, Partner\, Moore Barlow \nBen specialises in advising independent schools and other charities on wide ranging areas of education law\, with particular focus on reputation issues\, pastoral\, safeguarding\, historic abuse allegations\, SEN\, exclusions\, parent/pupil complaints\, data protection\, parent contracts\, admissions and staff matters of all types. \nHe has written and spoken widely on issues facing the independent schools sector\, providing comment in The Times\, The Guardian\, The Lawyer and Law Society’s Gazette and at the national conferences and training programmes for the various associations that support independent schools including BSA\, ISBA\, HMC\, IAPS and AGBIS. \nHe lives with his wife and three children in West Sussex. He has been a devoted surfer since his childhood and he loves to spend as much of his free time as possible in the sea and walking their pointers with his family. \n\n\n\n\n\nJamie Daniels\, Director\, PRS Training \nJamie has been interested in and teaching self-defence and martial arts for thirty years\, culminating in learning and instructing Krav Maga. In that time he has seen again and again how it’s not martial arts people need\, rather it is some simple physical techniques and a healthy dose of understanding as to what constitutes a dangerous situation\, how to spot one developing\, and what to do about it. As well as a history in the security industry\, Jamie has been working in the education sector for over 15 years. This has also helped Jamie understand the pressures and demands that young people face today. \n\n\n\n\nJane Gandee\, Head\, St Swithun’s School \nJane began her teaching career in 1993 having dabbled briefly in accountancy after a degree in French and Spanish at Girton College\, Cambridge. She taught languages at Lord Wandsworth College and Oakham School before becoming head of Spanish and then head of languages at Queenswood School. In 2005\, she became director of studies at City of London School for Girls and she took up her current post in 2010. Jane is a keen sportswoman\, having represented Cambridge at athletics and cross country and captained the university women’s football team. She still runs competitively when time allows and particularly enjoys running with colleagues at BSA conferences. \n\n \nJim Lawless\, CEO\, SYMMETRY and Bestselling Author  \nBeginning his career as a solicitor\, Jim now helps clients adjust to the future of work and the constant rate of change in modern society. He has worked with the likes of ITV\, BP\, Fiat\, Virgin\, Vitality\, Xerox\, Microsoft\, Unilever and Apple. Author of “Taming Tigers: Do Things You Never Thought You Could”\, Jim has developed several rules to change a business or an individual’s life around. These rules have been tried and tested by Jim himself\, by becoming a televised jockey in 12 months and taking the British freediving record. Jim was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts in recognition of his business writing. \n\n \nCarrie Herbert MBE\, Chair and Founder\, Red Balloon Learning \nCarrie trained as a teacher before emigrating to Australia\, returned to the UK in the eighties to complete a Master’s Degree at UEA and a PhD at Cambridge. Carrie worked as a consultant in equal opportunities before founding Red Balloon in 1996. She has written a number of books on the subject of bullying and harassment in schools and in the workplace. Carrie Herbert was Master of the WC of Cutlers from 2020-2022. \n\n \nGareth Jones\, Head\, Bilton Grange Prep  \nGareth has worked in prep boarding schools for over 25 years\, leading two over the last 10 years. Formerly a Housemaster and Director of Sport at the Dragon School\, Oxford\, he then became Head of St Andrew’s Prep\, Eastbourne before taking up his current role as Head of Bilton Grange Prep\, part of the Rugby School Group\, in September 2021. Gareth sits on the IAPS Pastoral Committee\, having also sat on their Sports Committee previously\, and has experience of governance in both the independent and state sectors. \n\nMark Lauder FTIOB\, Head\, Strathallan School \nMark began his teaching career at Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames\, where he was Head of the History Department\, Resident Tutor and Master I/C of Rowing. He then headed to Oxford in 1999\, to become Head of History at St Edward’s School\, as well as a Housemaster. While there\, he continued with his rugby refereeing\, coaching U16s rugby and U15s rowing\, and ran the naval section of the CCF. In 2007\, Mark was appointed Deputy Headmaster and Head of Boarding at Felsted School\, where he maintained his coaching and teaching roles. It was from there\, in 2010\, that he headed north\, to take on the role of Headmaster at Ashville College in Harrogate. In 2017\, Mark moved to Strathallan School. \n\nGeoff Marsh\, Head of Frensham\, Frensham Schools \nGeoff has been Head of Frensham Schools for the past two years (coed P-6\, girls’ boarding and day 7-12). Prior to this he was Principal of the Riverina Anglican College in Wagga Wagga (coed K-12). Before going to Wagga Geoff was Deputy Head of Frensham Schools for 17 years. Geoff had a brief interlude helping run the Sydney 2000 Olympics for three years. Prior to this he worked as a physics and chemistry teacher at Chevalier College in Bowral for six years where he also worked in boys’ boarding. \n\nAlice Philips\, Head\, St Catherine’s\, Bramley  \nAlice Phillips was educated at Kendal High School for Girls and went on to read English at Newnham College\, Cambridge. After ten years as an English teacher\, and then Head of English at the Royal Masonic School\, Rickmansworth\, she moved on to Deputy Headship at Tormead School\, Guildford in 1993 and has been Headmistress of St Catherine’s\, Bramley\, an independent school for girls aged 4-18\, near Guildford\, since 2000. \n\nSimon Pither\, Director\, PRS Training \nSimon started martial arts at a local Judo club when he was 14. Ten years later he got his first instructor qualification and has been teaching martial arts and running self-defence courses ever since\, culminating in his current role as the President of the UK Sector of the European Federation of Krav Maga. While running courses for students\, teachers\, nurses\, community clubs\, charities and corporate organisations over the years\, it became apparent that everyone wished they had learned it earlier. \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, Director and Head of Research\, Next Step Education \nGuy has served as Director and Head of Research at Next Step Education Limited\n(Independent Schools Show & Bonas MacFarlane) since 2014. Previously he ran Drayson Beckett Limited\, a specialist education consultancy working long-term with schools and universities on business development (with a focus on digital\ntransition)\, market research and brand / product repositioning for 20 years. Prior to that he taught English at Windlesham and Durston House. He holds a PhD and an MA in History from Birkbeck\, University of London\, with distinction honours\, as well as a second MA from University of the Arts London. His BA was in English from UCL. \n\nDr Heather Tracy\, Executive Director & Co-Founder\, New Summit Academy and The Bridge – Costa Rica \nHeather studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education\, earning a Master of Education in Human Development & Psychology. In 2014\, Heather completed her Doctorate in K-12 Leadership with a dissertation about the importance of academic enablers for at-risk adolescents to build resilience and learn and live more effectively and efficiently. Previously\, Heather researched Math and English support programmes for the MCAS in Boston Public Schools\, taught English as a Second Language to teenagers and adults\, taught college reading and writing courses\, and served one year as a volunteer English teacher in the Costa Rican public school system. Being a part of the founding team of New Summit Academy in 2004 has been the highlight of her career\, and she feels blessed to be able to be a part of the team creating innovative\, holistic\, and quality education for unique young men. Heather co-authored Supportive Immersion theory (2016) and articulated PROPS skills as the 21st century skill set needed to thrive in today’s world. \n\n \nFiona Boulton OBE\, Director of Independent Schools\, United Learning \nFiona became Director of Independent Schools in 2022. She joined United Learning in 1995 when it was the Church Schools Company. She was Head of Guildford High School from 2002 – 2022 and is currently Executive Head there. Guildford High became a Teaching School in 2013 and Fiona was appointed an NLE\, leading the United Learning Teaching School Alliance from 2013 – 2020. She has a variety of governance roles; she is an Associate Director of Cumbria University\, on the governing body of Epsom College and St Ives Prep School and a member of the ‘Learning Partners Academy Trust’. Fiona is on the Advisory Board of the School Partnerships Alliance and has helped to establish the West Surrey Partnership of state and independent schools. She was Chair of HMC in 2019-2020\, and on the Advisory Council of the Institute for Ethical AI in Education (IEAIED) between 2018 – 2021. In 2023\, Fiona was awarded an OBE for services to education. \n\n \nEmma Goldsmith\, Head\, Dragon School Oxford \nEmma is the twelfth person to lead Dragon School Oxford\, a co-educational prep school\, since it was founded in 1877 and the first female to do so. Emma joined the Dragon after a successful few years as Head of Winchester House Prep. Emma taught at Oakham and Rugby Schools and went on to become Deputy Head at Bloxham School where she also worked as Housemistress\, setting up the first girls’ boarding house. Emma is a board member of IAPS. She is an experienced governor having been on the board of Cheltenham College and is currently a governor of Wellington College and Gordonstoun. She is also host of the podcast ‘The Educational DilEmma’. \n\n \nNick Wergan\, Global Education Director\, Inspired Education Group \nNick joined Inspired in 2020 and is now the Chief Executive Officer for the UK. This followed six years as Headteacher at Steyning Grammar School. Nick was elected Chair of the BSA in 2019\, appointed National Leader of Education by the UK Department for Education\, and founded the Pavilion and Downs Teaching School Alliance. Following a successful international career in Investment Banking (leading Emerging European Equity teams at US\, UK\, and European investment banks\, including Morgan Stanley\, Merrill Lynch\, and HSBC)\, Nick began his career in education following his teacher training at Pembroke College\, Oxford in 2004. Presently\, Nick is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, a winning recipient of the 2007 UK National Teaching Award and holds an MA in Education Studies (University of Sussex). \n\n \nLeo Winkley\, Head\, Shrewsbury School \nLeo began his teaching career as Head of Religious Studies at Ardingly College (1994-99) where he also looked after a Lower Sixth boarding house. From there\, he moved to The Cheltenham Ladies’ College as Head of Religious Studies (1999-2004) where the subject became the most popular A Level choice. In 2004\, he was appointed Deputy Head of Bedales School (2004-10) where he was responsible for boarding and pastoral care. He then spent eight years as Head Master of St Peter’s School in York. A passionate advocate of boarding\, Leo was Chairman of BSA between 2016 and 2017. He believes strongly in community engagement and partnership work\, chairing the City of York Independent State Schools Partnership (2017-18) and sitting on the Independent Schools’ Council expert group ‘Schools Together’. \n\n Joanna Lada-Walicki\, Partner\, Moore Barlow \nHead of the Schools Team\, Joanna is recognised nationally as a leading adviser on complex and high profile employment and pastoral issues that impact schools\, including allegations of abuse (against staff and child-on-child)\, other safeguarding issues as well as staff departures within the senior leadership team.  Joanna also has niche expertise on the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)\, including on issues arising from claims from Teachers’ Pensions for arrears of contributions. She is frequently requested to speak at industry sector events and has written many articles on a range of issues. \n\n \nJulie Robinson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Independent Schools Council (ISC) \nJulie was head of Ardingly College Junior School and then Vinehall Prep School in Sussex before becoming education and training director for the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS). At IAPS\, she served on the Standing Group of Teachers Associations and the Independent Schools Examination Board. Julie also chaired the Independent Schools Council’s Cross Association Leadership Group. In 2015\, Julie became General Secretary of the ISC\, representing schools across the independent education sector. She serves on the School Partnerships Oversight Board for the Department for Education promoting independent-state school partnership work. Julie liaises with influencers in education across schools\, government and the media\, serving the interests of ISC constituent associations and member schools \n\n \nBen Mason\, CEO\, globalbridge \nFollowing 16 years in teaching across the state and independent sectors\, Ben founded globalbridge\, a pioneering EdTech platform\, to level the playing field of opportunity and help schools evidence student outcomes via a multimedia learner profile. globalbridge was created to support how schools evidence student talent and skills by enabling them to utilise the digital media advances in the emerging talent recruitment space. Listed in the Business Cloud UK EdTech top 50 for most innovative education technology creators\, Ben himself was also listed in The Sunday Times top 100 entrepreneurs. Ben and globalbridge co-lead a number of OECD ‘Future of Education and Skills 2030’ projects. One looking at how educational outcomes can be more inclusive and equitable for all learners. \n\n \nAlex Foreman\, Principal\, Duke of York’s Royal Military School  \nAlex gained his Theology & Philosophy degree from Surrey University\, initially teaching PE and Religious Education at Uppingham School in Rutland. He became Head of Year at an all-boys Leicester city comprehensive and then went on to become Assistant Headteacher and later Headteacher\, at King’s School\, an MoD school based in Germany. Alex joined the Duke of York’s Royal Military School in 2017. He has an indestructible attachment to Leicester Tigers and highlights of the year are playing the pupils’ First XIs at cricket and hockey\, where he still thinks ‘he’s got it!’. \n\n \nKarl Hearn\, Boarding Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nNoble + Eaton is an education design consultancy based in London. At Noble + Eaton\, Karl works closely with boarding schools to reimagine and reshape their environments into Thriving Spaces™\, emphasising how physical space can enhance student outcomes. With a deep understanding of the dynamics of boarding life\, he has a keen eye for identifying hidden potential within existing spaces—transforming underutilised areas into purposeful\, student-centred environments. His work bridges strategy and design\, helping schools align their physical settings with USPs and evolving educational and wellbeing priorities. Having recently led the ‘State of Boarding Spaces’ research project Karl shared his insights at the Future of Boarding Spaces Conference\, contributing to discussions on the future of boarding environments. By combining practical expertise with visionary thinking\, Karl supports schools in creating spaces that foster a strong sense of belonging and academic growth—unlocking the full value of their environments for students and staff alike. \n\n \nMartin Reader FTIOB\, Senior Advisor\, Saxton Bampfylde \nMartin is a former Head of Cranleigh & Wellington Schools who now works as a consultant. He served as BSA Chair in 2018-19. He is a Fellow of the RSA\, Emeritus Fellow of the BSA and Trustee of the BSA Foundation. \n  \n  \n\n \nEmma Hattersley\, Partner and Head of Schools Practice\, Saxton Bampfylde \nEmma joined Saxton Bampfylde as a consultant in 2022. Emma worked in a variety of educational settings for more than three decades. She has experience of day and boarding schools\, co-educational and single sex\, prep and senior. Emma was Head of Godolphin School between 2014 and 2022. Prior to joining Godolphin\, Emma was Housemistress at Canford School and then moved to Sherborne Girls to take up a Deputy Head position. Emma has examined for OCR and the ABRSM and is a Governor at Fairley House School and Port Regis. She has chaired the HMC Inspection sub-committee\, served as an inspector for ISI and is a former member of the ISI Educational Advisory Forum. \n\n \nDavid Woodgate\, Chief Executive\, Independent Schools Bursars Association (ISBA) \nDavid was appointed Chief Executive of ISBA in 2016. Prior to this he was Chief Executive of the Institute of Financial Accountants from 2007-2015 after which he spent a year as the Strategy Consultant to the Institute of Public Accountants in Australia. David qualified as a Barrister before moving into the City\, holding several senior management and executive positions in the National Westminster Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland. He ran an outsourcing business and a specialist consultancy providing market intelligence and competitor analysis. He completed an MBA at Warwick University Business School. A former Chief Executive of the Institute of Administrative Management\, he also holds a postgraduate diploma in Charity Management from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and South Bank University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, a Chartered Banker\, a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights. David is also a former Chairman of Governors of an HMC school and a Governor of the City of London School. \n\nSpeakers from the BSA Team: \nKate Hollyer MTIOB\, Executive Director (Legal)\, BSA Group & Director (Solicitor)\, BSA Legal \nKate is Legal and Public Affairs 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\n \nBethan Hudson MTIOB\, Executive Director\, Consultancy and Director\, BAISIS/HIEDA \nBethan joined the BSA team as Training Manager in September 2017. Bethan has worked in two independent boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland\, the latter as Housemistress to 36 pupils. Following her time in Switzerland\, she was a Pastoral Manager for an inner-city state academy before working in the charity sector for Debrett’s running the ‘Debrett’s Foundation’ training programme. \nIn her role\, Bethan plans and manages all Day Seminars\, Conferences\, INSET and Consultancy\, as well as being Director of BAISIS. She believes boarding can be a positive force for young people and in order to fully support their needs staff can never learn too much. As such she is passionate about the CPD BSA delivers to our pastoral communities in the UK and worldwide. \n\n \nAileen Kane FTIOB\, Chief Operating Officer\, BSA Group \nAileen is COO of BSA Group\, and the Director of SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association). Aileen leads operations at BSA providing guidance and training and works closely with government departments\, local authorities and other agencies to support members. She heads up the group’s work to find places for refugee children escaping from conflict countries and is also a trustee for a children’s charity. \n\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 \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\, BSA Group \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998. In 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 developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. He also liaises with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE on matters relating to compliance and inspection standards\, and compiles the BSA Self-Assessment toolkit\, which he first produced in 2002\, since which time he has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding. \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. \n\n \nRobin Fletcher MTIOB\, CEO  \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of BSA 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\nExhibiting and sponsorship: We are delighted to be able to offer sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at this event. For full details please reach out to Neil Rust\, Head of Commercial neil.rust@bsagroup.org.uk or Laura Brain\, Senior Commercial Consultant\, laura.brain@bsagroup.org.uk or call on +44 (0)207 798 1580. \n\nThank you for your incredible hard work and dedication to the conference. I had the best time ever!\n\nDrinks sponsor:  \n \n\nDinner sponsor: 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/annual-conference-for-heads-2/
LOCATION:York Racecourse\, Knavesmire Road\, YO23 1EX
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:BSA Prep Boarding Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n\nDate: March 20\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 14:00\nCost: BSA Full Member and Affiliate Members – FOC\nAudience: Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, and Heads of Boarding\nVenue: Godstowe Preparatory School\, Shrubbery Rd\, Buckinghamshire\, HP13 6PR\n\n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums take place termly and allow members to meet up to discuss topics of interest\, share ideas and ask questions. These events are usually held online\, but some take place in-person. Forums are free of charge to all members. \nTo confirm your place at this forum\, please book below. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nJeremy Banks\, Headmaster\, Caldicott School\, BSA Prep Forum Chair \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-prep-boarding-forum/
LOCATION:Godstowe Preparatory School\, Shrubbery Rd HP13 6PR\, Godstowe Preparatory School\, Shrubbery Rd\, Buckinghamshire\, HP13 6PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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SUMMARY:BSA London Boarding Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 18\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 14:00\nCost: BSA Full Member and Affiliate Members – FOC\nAudience: Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, and Heads of Boarding\nVenue: Guildhouse School\n\n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums take place termly and allow members to meet up to discuss topics of interest\, share ideas and ask questions. These events are usually held online\, but some take place in-person. Forums are free of charge to all members. \nTo confirm your place at this forum\, please book below. \nBOOK NOW  \n\nSpeakers: \nAdrian Norris\, Assistant Head (Pastoral and Boarding)\, Whitgift  \nAdrian Norris is Assistant Head (Pastoral and Boarding) and has taught at Whitgift since 1995. He has held a number of senior positions within the School including Head of Sixth Form and Director of Sport\, taking on the role of Assistant Head in September 2016. \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-london-boarding-forum-2/
LOCATION:Guildhall School\, Silk St\, London\, EC2Y 8DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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SUMMARY:BSA South East Boarding Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 03\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 13:30\nCost: BSA Full Member and Affiliate Members – FOC\nAudience: Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, and Heads of Boarding\nVenue: Prior’s Field School\n\n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums take place termly and allow members to meet up to discuss topics of interest\, share ideas and ask questions. These events are usually held online\, but some take place in-person. Forums are free of charge to all members. \nTo confirm your place at this forum\, please book below. \nBOOK NOW  \n\nSpeakers: \nPeter Goodyer\, BSA South East Forum Chair\, Head\, Bedes Senior School \n  \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-south-east-boarding-forum/
LOCATION:Prior’s Field School\, Priorsfield Road\, Godalming\, Surrey\, GU7 2RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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