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UID:79482-1791338400-1791385200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transforming house culture as a new houseparent
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\, teaching staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nTaking over a boarding house with a history of challenges can feel overwhelming. This webinar will guide you through the process of driving positive change and reshaping the house culture. Drawing on real-world experience\, our speaker will share insights\, practical strategies\, and proven approaches for leading a struggling or toxic team toward renewal and success. \nParticipants will gain essential tools to recognise\, evaluate\, and address toxic dynamics within a team. We will cover effective communication methods\, leadership practices\, and collaborative techniques that help build a healthier\, more cohesive\, and productive boarding environment. Whether you are a current houseparent or head of boarding looking to address existing issues\, or an aspiring leader preparing for future responsibilities\, this session will provide valuable guidance and actionable takeaways. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nRecognise and apply the key elements that define a positive and healthy house culture.\nDevelop the confidence and skills to challenge and change harmful or toxic practices.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \n \nAndrew Day\, Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Dover College \nAn Educational Senior Leader with an extensive background in the UK boarding sector. During his 17 years of living in 4 boys and Co-Ed boarding houses\, spanning 3 UK HMC schools\, there really isn’t much he hasn’t seen and dealt with. \nBoarding houses run on culture\, good or bad\, it becomes the cornerstone of the house identify. That culture will always be set by the Houseparent – intentionally or not\, and you must be on the front foot\, it’s your ship. \nFailure to acknowledge this and hold it in your thinking through your first year will create a mess with much suffering for everyone\, only some of which you will ever know about. Setting\, or adjusting\, the culture in a house is a delicate manoeuvre requiring EQ\, time\, tact\, tactics\, resilience\, consistency\, candour\, and a sense of humour..! \nDuring his first tenure as a Housemaster\, buried in paperwork\, Andrew Co-Founded an Ed Tech company specialising in boarding and pastoral management: information flow\, informed decision making\, compliance\, and staff workload reduction. Launched at a BSA conference in 2015\, the software ultimately generated significantly benefits for boarding staff at various HMC schools.  \nWhile working internationally\, Andrew held a series of SLT roles leading on: Academic\, Pastoral\, Co-Curriculum\, Staff\, Sixth Form\, and Admin at whole school levels in premium British schools in China\, Singapore\, Qatar\, and Egypt. Always looking for challenge: startup\, crisis\, or significant change.  \nNow back in the UK\, Andrew’s extensive experience in implementing complete cultural change across multiple houses will provide an enjoyable and insightful webinar riddled with actionable take-aways.  \nThe session will be a fascinating exploration of taking on your first boarding house\, particularly where a change in approach is likely to be required.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/79482/
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T094725Z
CREATED:20260505T104038Z
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UID:75105-1791367200-1791387000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Boarding Management - October Module
DESCRIPTION:We offer a self-funding route for all courses.  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald at  liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\nThe BSA’s Programme of Professional Development and Training is the most comprehensive CPD package offered to staff in boarding schools\, and includes a series of professional practice Certificate courses specifically designed to meet the practical needs of boarding staff and provide an internationally recognised qualification in Boarding Education. \nThis is a two year modular course aimed specifically at staff working in and around boarding. Over the last 20 years  approx. 3000 House Tutors\, Matrons\, Support Staff\, School Nurses\, Assistants\, House Parents and HsMs have completed this Award. \n\nPart 1: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care\n\nand one of these: \n\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – Boarding Management\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses\nPart 2: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pupil Support and Welfare\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – International Students\n\nWhat does this course cover? \nThis course is taken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house parents\, with responsibility for the care and welfare of boarding pupils. The course sessions will broadly cover the following areas: \n\nCreating a Safe Culture in Boarding: Proactive Safeguarding\nThe Boarding Management Role – Course Introduction\nEvaluating your boarding provision\nThe Inspector Calls\nManaging and Developing Pupil Induction\nLeadership and Management Tasks in the Boarding House\nThe Boarding Team – Leadership Talk\nDeveloping the Boarding Team – Competency\, Consistency & Communication\nFollowership in Middle Leadership\nPartnership with Parents\nRisk assessment and Managing Crises\nOutduction\nThe Pupil’s Voice\nSubmitting the Module Assignment/Course Reflection/Next Steps.\n\nHow will this course help me to develop personally and professionally? \n● Be able to evaluate and have a clear appreciation of the personal and professional needs and skills involved in your boarding role; \n● Develop greater knowledge and understanding of the issues covered in the syllabus; \n● Develop\, through support and guidance\, the range of personal strategies you use to resolve relevant welfare concerns for your pupils; \n● Develop your ability to reflect critically on your work and evaluate the need for change or action; \n● Develop your study and planning skills and your ability to analyse reading and reference material; \n● Be able to communicate and defend your views and opinions orally and in writing; \nIn addition\, at graduate level\, successful completion of the course will enable you to: \n● Develop a clear vision of the school’s management strategies for providing good pastoral care; \n● Develop your study and time management skills and your ability to analyse reading and a wide range of reference sources; \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways; short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this module\, enabling you to look at the theory in the light of your own practical experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, take responsibility for your own learning and\, by sharing\, to contribute to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThere are some 12 courses running at any one time; four of the Pastoral Care and four Boarding Management and two of BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses and BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – School Support & Welfare\, BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – International Students. \nStudy day dates for this October Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, October 7\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, November 11\, 2026\nStudy Day 3\, February 4 2027\nStudy Day 4\, March 11\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR OCTOBER QUALIFICATION\, CLICK HERE \nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nIf cancelling four weeks before Day 1 of the course\, a refund will be given. Cancellation after this period and before Day 1\, a cancellation fee will be charged. \nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/certificate-in-boarding-practice-boarding-management-october-module/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260924T121827Z
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UID:79926-1791462600-1791469800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Legal compliance: The Equality Act in practice
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, SENCOs\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \nCourse outline \nJoin us for an insightful seminar on the Equality Act 2010\, where solicitors from Stone King’s will guide you through the key aspects of the legislation\, as well as the concept of reasonable adjustments. They will then demonstrate how to put it into practice in our schools. This interactive session will delve into real legal case studies\, offering practical solutions for promoting equality and preventing discrimination and implementing reasonable adjustment across various scenarios. Whether you are on SLT\, a SENCO or inclusion lead\, you will gain valuable knowledge on how to ensure compliance with the Equality Act\, fostering an inclusive and legally sound school. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding of the Equality Act\nHow to look at your school practices through a legal lens\nCase studies and examples of SEND discrimination including how best to avoid it\nProactive steps which can be implemented\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nHave an understanding of how to put the Equality Act into practice\nIdentify how to best support your community through a lens of equity\nPreventing the risk of discrimination\n\nBook now \n\nSpeaker:  \nDanielle Francombe\, Associate Solicitor \nDanielle is an Associate Solicitor in Stone King’s independent schools’ team\, advising independent schools and other education providers on education law and regulatory compliance. Her practice includes Equality Act 2010 issues\, disability discrimination claims\, admissions\, SEND\, exclusions\, complaints\, safeguarding and governance. Danielle supports clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters\, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice tailored to the education sector. \n  \n\nAdam McRae-Taylor\, Senior Associate \nAdam is a Senior Associate in Stone King’s independent schools’ team who specialises in education and employment law and advises on issues such as safeguarding\, discrimination law\, unfair dismissal\, employee disciplinaries/grievances\, SEND issues\, parent complaints and data protection issues in schools.  He has also advised extensively on employee consultations regarding the Teachers’ Pension Scheme in recent years.  Adam is a regular speaker at independent school sector events including the HMC\, ISBA\, IAPS and BSA Conferences.  Adam is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/legal-compliance-the-equality-act-in-practice/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T090706Z
CREATED:20260401T125558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T090706Z
UID:72275-1791468000-1791471600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Should they be taking that? Sports supplements and young athletes
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, boarding staff in England\, wellbeing staff\, and staff involved in supporting the health and nutrition of students\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBoarders often juggle demanding school schedules with busy sporting commitments. This webinar\, led by a registered dietitian\, will equip school staff with the knowledge to support healthy eating habits that optimise both performance and wellbeing. The session will provide practical\, evidence-based strategies that can be applied in the boarding environment. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nPrinciples of adolescent sports nutrition\nThe role of meal timing in energy and recovery\nPractical snack and hydration strategies for boarding settings\nCommon pitfalls (supplements\, energy drinks\, restrictive diets)\nRecognising when professional referral is needed\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\nUnderstand the key nutritional needs of adolescent athletes.\nRecognise how food timing supports sports performance and recovery.\nIdentify practical strategies to help boarders make healthy food choices.\nSpot potential warning signs of poor nutrition or disordered eating.\nFeel more confident in supporting boarders’ health\, wellbeing\, and sporting performance.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker:  \nDan Richardson\, DRN Nutrition \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/should-they-be-taking-that-sports-supplements-and-young-athletes-sports-nutrition-and-supplements/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T103825Z
CREATED:20260619T083238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T103825Z
UID:76753-1791540000-1791547200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Audit. Plan. Transform: Your school’s EDI journey
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, SENCOs\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nMore and more schools are now appointing inclusion leads. This is a welcome development and an exciting role. Nevertheless\, it can be quite daunting and can feel like there is a lot to tackle! This seminar will provide practical step-by-step strategies for inclusion leads and senior leaders to audit\, review and develop their school’s EDI strategy. Inclusion should be a whole-school priority. To achieve a culture of inclusion and belonging\, key staff to be on board and actively contribute. The session will be interactive so that delegates can share good practice and learn from other professionals. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe hallmarks of an inclusive school culture\nHow to conduct an internal EDI audit\nKey questions to ask\nWho to involve in the process\nGathering findings\nDeveloping a strategy and action plan\nImplementation\, monitoring and review.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain an understanding of how to evaluate school culture\nHow to draw up an action plan and prioritise areas of focus\nHow to implement and monitor your school’s EDI strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW\n \n\nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle joined Abitas Group 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 Abitas Group\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n  \nThis event is held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/audit-plan-transform-your-schools-edi-journey-joint-with-bsa/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T143307Z
CREATED:20260402T123431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143307Z
UID:72339-1791799200-1791802800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Single Central Register Are you really safeguarding compliant
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nGet your Single Central Register right in light of the new DBS requirements and the removal of the supervision exemption\, ensuring your safer recruitment records remain accurate\, compliant and inspection ready.\nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience. She has held senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, including serving as Maldives Deputy Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. Mariya’s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPA’s mission.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104127Z
CREATED:20260407T103643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T104127Z
UID:72398-1791813600-1791820800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fitness to board
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior leaders\, boarding staff\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAssessing and Supporting Fitness to Board: Policy and Practice Considerations \nDetermining whether a student is ‘fit to board’ involves careful consideration of the individual’s wellbeing\, the needs of the wider boarding community\, and the school’s legal responsibilities. As awareness of these complexities grows\, many schools are finding value in developing a dedicated ‘fit to board’ policy. \nThis course supports schools in evaluating whether such a policy is appropriate for their context and guides staff through the key considerations involved in creating one. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding why a student may be deemed not ‘fit to board’\nBalancing individual needs with the safety and wellbeing of the boarding community\nLegal considerations\, including continuity of education and safeguarding obligations\nEffective communication and collaboration with parents\nKey components and considerations when drafting a ‘fit to board’ policy\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand a range of reasons why a student may be considered unfit to board\nBe aware of the legal framework around education provision and safeguarding in a boarding context\nGain practical guidance for developing or refining a school policy on fitness to board\nBe better equipped to make fair\, balanced decisions that support both individual students and the wider boarding community\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \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/fitness-to-board/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T090000
DTSTAMP:20260804T091615Z
CREATED:20260407T104554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T091615Z
UID:72408-1792051200-1792054800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:How to achieve meaningful pupil voice in House and across school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All boarding practitioners and leaders.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nNot only is pupil voice a key focus in inspection frameworks but effective pupil voice is also one of the hallmarks of a thriving school community. Meaningful pupil voice leads to increased pupil engagement and improved relationships and overall school improvement. Recommendations from this webinar will also support compliance with Standard 13 of the National Minimum standards.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-making \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice events \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voice \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-making \n\nLearning outcomes \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-making \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice events \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voice \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-making \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and the DfE\, while also overseeing the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, he is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Dale previously spent 31 years as a boarding practitioner\, including roles as Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. Beyond education\, he trains for the Methodist Church\, is a charity trustee\, chairs a performing arts organisation\, and volunteers widely.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/how-to-achieve-meaningful-pupil-voice-in-house-and-across-school/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104304Z
CREATED:20260407T104238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T104304Z
UID:72403-1792157400-1792164600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical CBT for Supporting Young People
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, boarding staff\, wellbeing leads\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nCognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a structured\, goal-focused approach that explores the connection between thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviours. By identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns\, CBT can lead to meaningful behavioural change in a relatively short period of time. Research consistently shows that CBT is an effective intervention for young people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. \nThis practical training session will provide participants with a solid foundation in CBT theory\, along with case studies and practical strategies that can be used in school or support settings – such as setting CBT homework and the rationale for doing so. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nA clear understanding of CBT as a supportive and practical intervention\nFamiliarity with key CBT strategies and techniques\nGreater confidence in applying CBT tools when working with young people.\nAccess to practical resources for use in school or pastoral care environments.”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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