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SUMMARY:Applying to US universities: a free webinar for parents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free for BSA member schools\n🎧 Parents\n📍 Online – this webinar will not be recorded \n\nWe’re pleased to invite parents to this free webinar on navigating the USA undergraduate application process; BSA member schools can register via the book now button\, and a separate joining link will be sent ahead of the event to share with families. \nJoin us for an in-depth introduction to undergraduate study in the USA and the application process. Differing significantly from UCAS\, the session will discuss the essentials for anyone considering applying to American colleges and universities. Anthony Nemecek and Robert Patterson from Banyan Educational Consultancy Ltd will guide attendees through every stage of the process\, offering valuable insight into how applications are assessed. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers:  \nAnthony Nemecek\, Chief Educational Consultant and Robert Patterson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Banyan Educational Consultancy \nAnthony is a former Director of the US-UK Fulbright Commission\, author of ‘Uni in the USA’ published by the Good Schools Guide and has worked in US and UK admissions for over 30 years.  Robert is the former Director of Admissions for Stanford University and has chaired admissions committees at other highly selective universities such as UC Berkeley and UNC Chapel Hill.  Both are regular contributors to international media articles-the Wall Street Journal\, The Chronicle for Higher Education\, Bloomberg Radio\, The Times etc in addition to speaking at admissions forums across the world.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/pupil-parents-free-webinar-undergraduate-uni-in-the-usa/
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153627Z
CREATED:20250808T132810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T153627Z
UID:64853-1776173400-1776180600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing disputes between boarders
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Boarding and pastoral staff\, Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, all staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis course will look at some of the key tensions within a boarding house which may lead to disputes – either ‘in the moment’ or ongoing. We will also discuss the issue of ‘relational aggression’ and how to identify and manage this. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nIdentifying types and causes of disputes and relationship problems between boarders.\nSetting a positive boarding house culture.\nWhen to intervene in a dispute.\nRelational aggression.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nBe able to identify better disputes between boarders.\nForm new ideas for how to set a positive boarding culture to enable early intervention.\nUnderstand the concept of ‘relational aggression’ and develop strategies to combat it within your school.\n\nBOOK NOW \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/managing-disputes-between-boarders-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T153729Z
CREATED:20250806T110311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T153729Z
UID:64802-1776249000-1776267000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Harmful behaviour risk assessments
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, senior leaders\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nRisk assessment is no longer limited to trips and events – settings are now expected to take a proactive\, risk-based approach in many other areas. \nThis webinar explores how to assess and respond to harmful behaviours – both at an individual and whole-setting level. Using current guidance\, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools\, we’ll examine best practices in identifying risks\, planning interventions\, and creating safer environments. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nIdentifying harmful behaviours\, including harmful sexual behaviour\nUnderstanding diversity\, vulnerability\, and disproportionality\nEffective assessment\, safety planning\, and intervention strategies\nWhole-setting risk assessments and risk mitigation.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise and respond to harmful behaviours using current evidence and guidance\nConduct proportionate risk assessments for individuals and settings\nUnderstand why some children are more vulnerable to harm or harmful behaviour\nApply practical strategies to reduce risk and strengthen safeguarding culture.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \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\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. \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/harmful-behaviour-risk-assessments-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260312T141658Z
CREATED:20250808T133416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T141658Z
UID:64855-1776340800-1776344400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding duties for Child Students: Care arrangements\, absences and holidays
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions departments\, International Student Liaison Officers\, Senior Leadership Team\, Pastoral Staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline \nUKVI has – rightly – intensified its focus on the welfare and safeguarding of Child Students. Scrutiny is being applied both at in-person inspections and remotely through sponsor record reviews. So\, do you understand what is expected of you as a Student sponsor? \nHow do you assess whether a care arrangement is appropriate? How does a sponsored student’s absence impact your sponsor licence? What records do you need to make for holidays and travel plans? A review of the duties listed in the Student sponsor guidance is simply not sufficient to equip you with the answers to these questions; a deeper understanding of the sector risks involved and the reasoning behind such compliance responsibilities is key. \nIf this is an area of confusion or concern for you\, or if you want assurance that you are getting it right\, please join us and rest-assured you are not alone. We’ll be providing risk-assessment questionnaires\, practical solutions and best practice tips in this jam-packed 1-hour training session\, along with a live Q&A. \nThis 1-hour session will cover important topics including: \n\nUKVI’s key focus areas\nSponsor compliance best practice\nSafeguarding risks\nCare arrangements\nRecording and reporting attendance and absences\nHolidays\, leave-outs and exeats\n\nKey takeaways: \n\nFirst-hand insight into the areas UKVI is looking into right now;\nPractical solutions for meeting your sponsor duties and\, most importantly\, protecting your sponsored students;\nConfidence in enforcing your policies and procedures with parents\, guardians\, agents – and colleagues;\nAn understanding of the real-life risks involved;\nClarity of your duties and why compliance is so important.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nKate Hollyer is Executive Director (Legal) of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. A qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, she 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safeguarding-duties-for-child-students-care-arrangements-absences-and-holidays-5/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T100000
DTSTAMP:20260309T115447Z
CREATED:20251208T093257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T115447Z
UID:68452-1776934800-1776938400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Northern England and Northern Ireland Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\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/northern-england-and-northern-ireland-forum/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260105T132246Z
CREATED:20251106T114621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T132246Z
UID:67562-1776942000-1776949200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding considerations for short term placements and summer schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 DSL\, DDSL\, Senior leaders\, pastoral support\, behaviour leads\, early help workers\, support workers\, family workers\, safeguarding leads\n📍 Online \n\nCourse Outline: \nThis seminar\, designed specifically for summer school staff working with international students\, will equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to create a safe and inclusive environment for the students joining your summer school programme. Safeguarding should be a priority and all staff involved in the summer school provision should understand what safeguarding means in practical terms\, but also what it means from a child-centred approach. This seminar will highlight the key safeguarding information required by practitioners\, and also give insight into the specific needs to best safeguard international students. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafeguarding and your Duty of Care\nUnderstanding and following safeguarding policies\, procedures and ensuring you follow a robust safeguarding framework\nThe unique needs of international students: language barriers\, cultural differences and homesickness\nIdentifying and responding to a safeguarding concern.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding principles and requirements and their application in a summer school environment\nDevelop cultural sensitivity and communication skills to better connect with and support students\nImprove your confidence in identifying and responding to a safeguarding concern\nEnsuring compliance with UK safeguarding regulations and legal obligations.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director of SACPA \nMariya Ali is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 30 years of experience across advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles. She previously served as Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, leading national reforms in child protection\, and has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos on developing protection systems globally. With qualifications in Human Rights\, Social Work\, and Traumatic Stress\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed safeguarding. Known for her strategic vision and practical expertise\, Mariya brings both global insight and local implementation experience\, making her a strong asset to SACPA. \n  \n\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safeguarding-considerations-for-summer-school-teams/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260324T093958Z
CREATED:20260324T093958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T093958Z
UID:71839-1777024800-1777032000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding the manosphere
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, Heads of Boarding\, Inclusion professionals and HR professionals\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nFrom September 2026\, UK schools will be required to teach about incel culture as per the upcoming Relationships\, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance. In this context and in light of growing public awareness\, this webinar will cover the manosphere\, a broad network of online communities and influencers that shape young people’s beliefs about masculinity\, gender\, and relationships. The session explains the different subgroups within the manosphere\, why teenage boys are drawn to this content\, and how its narratives can appear in school environments. Delegates will learn to recognise early indicators of harmful or exclusionary gender beliefs\, understand the needs that drive engagement with these spaces\, and develop constructive\, non-judgemental strategies for responding. By the end of the session\,  delegates will be equipped to identify key manosphere narratives and support students through informed and empathetic conversations. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the manosphere ecosystem\nRecognise indicators and risks in educational settings\nApply effective pedagogical and pastoral responses\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for IELA CPD and events\, please click here. \nBook now \n\nSpeaker: Tim Jarvis  \nTim Jarvis is currently the Senior Master: Pastoral Care at Michaelhouse\, a South African boarding school for senior boys in KwaZulu-Natal. He holds Honours degrees in Education and Psychology from the University of Exeter and the University of South Africa respectively. Tim was the conference lead at researchED Pretoria\, the inaugural researchED conference in South Africa\, and then programme manager for the follow up event in Cape Town. Tim has also served on the Global Advisory Board of the University of St Andrews\, Scotland. \nTim enjoys writing and is the author of the blog\, ‘There’s a ‘Hadeda in my Garden’\, which considers educational issues\, boarding school life\, and teen well-being. He has written articles for Independent Education in South Africa and the Guardian Teachers network in the UK. He also featured on IBSC’s Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast on the pastoral care of boys.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-the-manosphere/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T081457Z
CREATED:20250808T135035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T081457Z
UID:64859-1777294800-1777298400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Child Student and Student visas: What you need to know
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All boarding practitioners\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe offer letter has been sent and CAS issued\, what next? Improve your school’s ‘international student journey’ by increasing your knowledge of the visa application process. Understanding this vital next step will enable you to support your student before they’ve walked through the school gates\, whilst helping prevent unnecessary mistakes that could easily lead to a visa refusal. \nThis 1-hour session will cover useful topics including: \n\nLegal and documentary requirements\nProcedure and timeframes\nCommon pitfalls\nUKVI decisions and ‘What to do when…’\nHints and tips\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/child-student-and-student-visas-what-you-need-to-know-4/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133547Z
CREATED:20250806T113953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T133547Z
UID:64805-1777370400-1777374000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the single central register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All who have responsibility and oversight responsibility of safer recruitment and regulatory compliance including safeguarding professionals and leaders\, trustees\, board members and governors\, bursars\, HR professionals\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \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. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe legal framework and Duty of Care – this session will explore current boarding practice with particular focus on safeguarding and the legal and inspection requirements of pastoral care in our schools\nMeeting the needs of the boarders – practical case studies will be used to explore the issues that arise every day in boarding\, and suggest ways in which these issues can be dealt with effectively and with confidence by those in a Graduate or GAP assistant position\nUnderstanding your role in boarding – in this session the group will discuss and explore the expectations of the school\, the boarding house\, parents\, along with your own expectations with regards your boarding role in the school\nWorking safely and looking after yourself – some hints and tips on keeping yourself healthy\, safe and enjoying your role in boarding!\n\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\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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. \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-2/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260115T163726Z
CREATED:20250815T124554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T163726Z
UID:65144-1778149800-1778167800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Outduction – preparing students for life after school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputies\, pastoral leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nAs educators and pastoral staff\, we invest significant time and care in inducting students into our schools. Yet when it comes time for them to leave\, are we providing the same level of structured support to prepare them? \nThis seminar is designed to help boarding and academic staff understand the unique challenges and concerns faced by senior students as they prepare to leave the familiar environment of school and enter the next stage of their lives. By exploring these transitional needs\, participants will begin to develop a practical\, tailored ‘outduction’ programme – ensuring that students are equipped with the emotional resilience\, life skills\, and awareness necessary to thrive beyond the school gates. \nThrough interactive sessions\, group discussions\, and the application of key psychological frameworks\, the day will empower schools to create meaningful\, student-centred strategies that support the long-term wellbeing and success of leavers. \nKey topics: \n\nUnderstanding post-school needs: exploring the real-life challenges students may face\, including time management\, relationships\, finances\, and independence\nThe six human needs model: understanding student behaviours through a psychological lens and identifying how schools can provide stability during transition\nCreating an ‘outduction’ programme: collaborative group work to begin designing a bespoke plan tailored to your school’s context and student cohort\nSharing and refining ideas: a final session to consolidate and exchange ideas across groups\, producing actionable plans to take away.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeeper insight into the emotional and practical needs of senior students leaving school\nGreater understanding of the soft skills required to support student independence and wellbeing\nA draft\, school-specific ‘outduction’ programme ready for further development and implementation.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/outduction-preparing-students-for-life-after-school-6/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154925Z
CREATED:20250815T125640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T154925Z
UID:65146-1778248800-1778252400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing microaggressions and "banter"
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All teaching and boarding staff\, EDI leads\, Pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the pervasive issue of microaggressions and banter. We will focus on the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to create a more inclusive and respectful environment. We will also look at how work on microaggressions and banter fit within a whole school anti-bullying strategy. The webinar will give insights about the impact of microaggressions on individuals and wider groups. You will learn to recognise and address microaggressions effectively\, fostering empathy\, and promoting positive interactions. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding what microaggressions are. \nRecognising prejudiced attitudes targeting marginalised groups. \nReflecting how microaggressions affirm stereotypes. \nBeing aware of the impact of microaggressions on individuals and on groups. \nExploring the difference between microinsults\, micro assaults and microinvalidations. \n\nLearning outcomes \n\nTo grow consciousness of our own identities and the lived experience of others. \nTo build confidence in being comfortable with the uncomfortable\, in doing the inner work before the outer work. \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-microaggressions-and-banter-3/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260105T085206Z
CREATED:20260105T084831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T085206Z
UID:68836-1778493600-1778497200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA South West Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\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  \nAreti Bizior\, Warden\, Dean Close Foundation
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-south-west-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193800Z
CREATED:20250815T131504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193800Z
UID:65150-1778581800-1778589000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sexual Orientation and Gender Considerations in Boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, Boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis interactive seminar aims to deepen your understanding of the diverse experiences of LGBT+ individuals in boarding school settings. By exploring the spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities\, analysing historical and contemporary challenges faced by LGBT+ individuals\, and learning strategies to foster inclusivity\, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create supportive environments that celebrate diversity. We will examine the intersections of identity\, education\, and advocacy in boarding schools\, and explore ways to promote a more inclusive and affirming educational experience for all students and staff. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nCreate and foster a culture of inclusion and support for all LGBT+ pupils\nConsider the implications for boarding environment\nCritically analyse latest guidance and case studies\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Clare Ives\, Educational Leader and Head of The Leys School \nDr Clare Ives is Head of The Leys School in Cambridge.  Formerly Senior Deputy Head at Sevenoaks School where she was also the EDI lead and a Housemistress at Canford School\, she is known for her expertise in equity\, diversity and inclusion. She has led strategic\, whole‑school approaches to inclusion\, culture change and staff development and her work has been particularly influential in advancing understanding and practice around transgender inclusion in schools\, supporting pupils\, families and staff with clarity\, compassion and confidence. \nClare has substantial experience advising both schools and education\, social care and health related organisations on transgender rights and inclusive policy development\, helping leaders to navigate complex legal and pastoral landscapes while remaining values‑led and pupil‑centred. She is known for her thoughtful\, evidence‑informed leadership and her ability to balance academic excellence with authentic care for individual identity and wellbeing. \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/sexual-orientation-and-gender-considerations-in-boarding-schools-3/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This seminar will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260115T164410Z
CREATED:20250815T133009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164410Z
UID:65155-1778664600-1778671800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creating a great boarding experience (for international schools)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \n  \nTraining topics will include: \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/creating-a-great-boarding-experience-for-international-schools/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T135500Z
CREATED:20250919T142724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T135500Z
UID:66231-1778666400-1778688000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Professional Certificate in Inclusive Practice
DESCRIPTION:🎧 EDI leads\, Inclusion leads\, Senior leaders\, Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\n⌛ 3-day course\n📍 Online \n\nThis course will bring together staff from a wide range of backgrounds who will share knowledge and experiences to both support you to develop your inclusive practice and to challenge your thinking to enable professional growth. \nOver three study days we will explore the ‘why’ of this work including areas such as identity\, belonging\, use of language\, empowerment and intersectionality. Legal and inspection requirements will be unpacked\, and auditing and action planning discussed. The importance and power of courageous and compassionate leadership in creating sustained change will be fully discussed during interactive sessions and an exploration of coaching as a tool will help you to develop practical techniques to support important conversations needed for your inclusive practice. \n\nStudy Days for the Summer Module are: \n\nMay 13\, 2026\nMay 21\, 2026\nJune 8\, 2026\n\nTimings: 1000 – 1600/15 BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN MAY 2026 CLICK HERE \nWe offer a self-funding route for all courses.  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald at liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\nWhy should you attend? \nThis bespoke\, comprehensive three-day certificate course has been put together to support staff with specific responsibility for equity\, diversity and inclusion in boarding schools. \nParticipants will receive high-quality training and support from a range of experts to further develop the skills and confidence needed to establish\, embed and sustain equity\, diversity and inclusion work in their school. Throughout the three days there will be opportunities to meet\, collaborate and discuss with other participants and to learn from case studies and good practice from other schools. \n\nCOURSE OVERVIEW\nBelow is a preview of some of the exceptional speakers and key topics that will be covered throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to engage with leaders from diverse backgrounds who bring extensive knowledge and experience in equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. These experts will guide you through essential areas such as identity\, belonging\, intersectionality\, legal requirements\, and leadership strategies that will empower you in your role. By exploring both theoretical frameworks and practical applications\, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence necessary to drive meaningful change in your school. \n\nThe Why\, What\, and How of Leading Diversity\, Equity and Inclusivity in your school \nSome key foundational considerations under the why\, what and how of your role which will help to position you as an effective and impactful Inclusion lead.  This session will cover various themes such as: \n\nthe importance of now\nestablishing definitions\nthe biggest misconceptions\nconnecting the dots of your strategy\, from audit to action plan\n\nSpeaker:  Temi Akindele Barker\, Founder\, Inclusion Labs \nTemi began her career as a consultant in Legal Executive Search\, both in the UK and internationally\, eventually becoming Co-Head of the Senior Team covering US and UK law firms\, and US financial institutions. A key part of her role involved supporting local and multinational clients to achieve their strategic  goals.  Prior to Inclusion Labs\, she worked in Strategy and Research with a focus  on start-ups.  Temi is a mum of two daughters and committed to helping schools  ask the right questions and focus on the important things when it comes to  diversity\, equity and inclusion.  Inclusion Labs offers a custom programme for schools\, grounded in research and best practice\, but most importantly on the lived experience of students and families\, particularly those from underrepresented groups. \n  \n\nUnderstanding Equality and the Law \nThis session will cover the various elements of equality included within English legislation and the obligations they place on organisations. It will also consider whether the protections are adequate and whether they allow Schools to genuinely demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. \nSpeaker:  Gemma Woodhouse\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \nGemma is an employment partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper. She advises organisations on all elements of employment law including discrimination and equal opportunities. She also works with a number of independent schools and is joint Head of the Penningtons Manches Cooper Schools Sector. \n  \n\nDelivering equitable outcomes \nSpeaker: Yasmina Kone\, Hemisphere Education \nYasmina is Deputy Lead of Hemisphere Education. She’s an award-winning start-up operator that’s worked with some of the UK’s top corporate and start-up companies. Her social impact work has seen her feature in the BBC\, Black Tech Fest and Busy Being Black Podcast\, and her clients have included FTSE500 companies where she’s helped to open access to minority groups and use business as force for good. She’s passionate about the impact that the education sector can have on creating a more inclusive society and is leading on Hemisphere Education’s adoption in UK schools. \n  \n\nLeadership Challenges and Opportunities \nHow can you lead as effectively as possible\, building capacity and confidence so that others move forward and achieve all they can? This session will explore the challenges that leadership presents\, alongside the opportunities it can offer\, and how you can make the most of them. \nSpeaker: Naima Charlier\, Director of EDI and Social Responsibility\, Wellington College \nNaima Charlier\, Director of Equality\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Social Responsibility at Wellington College\, brings over 25 years of teaching experience\, including more than 20 years in international school settings across the UK\, USA\, Romania\, and Hong Kong. With a background spanning Early Years\, Primary\, and Secondary education\, she has held various leadership roles for over 16 years\, including Founding Head\, Deputy Principal\, and Director of Teaching and Learning. Naima holds an MBA in International Educational Leadership from UCL and serves as a Lead Improvement Partner for COBIS. She advocates passionately for inclusive leadership and prioritises EDI initiatives in schools. \n\nEquity\, Diversity and Inclusion: Safeguarding and Inspection \nThis session will look at safeguarding with an equity\, diversity and inclusion lens and will consider key inspection requirements. \n \nSpeaker:  Dale Wilkins\, Senior Director\, BSA and BSA Group \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit\, which was updated in 2022. \n\nIdentity\, Belonging and Connectedness.  \nThis session will explore the notions of identity\, belonging and connectedness. Gaelle Sullivan will share her own stories of identity and belonging as well as her experiences of working with young people in schools. How do our different and often intersecting identities shape our capacity to belong and connect and how can schools provide an environment where connectedness thrives? \n \nSpeaker: Gaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n  \n\nCase Studies\, Discussion and Closing Remarks \nThis session will be similar to the one at the end of day 1 in that it will provide an opportunity to hear first-hand from school leaders about EDI work in their schools. The case studies will cover a range of different areas to complement those discussed on day 1. Participants will then have the chance to meet and discuss EDI work in their schools with other Inclusion Lead colleagues (in small zoom break out groups). The day will close with an opportunity to reflect on the how\, the why and the what of the Inclusion lead role and moving forward in an effective and impactful way. \nSpeaker: Sadia Hussain-Savuk\, DEI Lead\, Fettes College\, Edinburgh and Independent EDI educational consultant \nSadia is the DEI Lead at Fettes College\, also working independently to provide DEI support to support to other independent schools in Scotland.  She started her teaching career in 2008 as a Biology teacher after having initially worked for the NHS as a scientist. Her interests and passions led her into pastoral support\, where she then recognised the need for more inclusive practices in education. \n\nStudy Days for the Summer Module are: \n\nMay 13th 2026\nMay 21st 2026\nJune 8th 2026\n\nTimings: 1000 – 1600/15 BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN MAY 2026 CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-certificate-in-professional-practice-inclusion-lead-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122046Z
CREATED:20250815T124005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T122046Z
UID:65139-1778680800-1778684400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prep to Senior School Transition – Supporting Student Wellbeing and Facilitating Future Success
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Prep School leaders involved with 11+ and 13+ transition\, Senior School Form Tutors\, House staff\, Heads of Year\, Member of staff i/c new student induction\, other members of staff involved in pastoral care and student wellbeing\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nMoving up into senior education is often considered as an inevitability that will work out in the end “because everyone goes through it”. This webinar explores the complexities of school transition\, offering insights to the psychological processes involved\, the challenges that may arise\, and practical guidance on how to support students in each phase of their transition to senior school. Early transition experiences are known to bear influence well beyond childhood\, setting the tone for future experiences of life transitions\, academic and professional success\, as well as shaping self-esteem and identity.  Recognising that everyone has a unique set of experiences\, personality factors and perspectives\, we explore strategies that can contribute to building resilience\, a strong sense of belonging and authenticity\, all of which bolster and protect wellbeing while facilitating school transition. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe process of change – phases of transition\nPsychological factors in transition and impacts on wellbeing\nHow school transition differs from other changes children experience in their lives\, including developmental considerations\nTransitioning to the boarding environment – additional considerations\nCommon issues arising from school transitions and recognising signs of them\nStrategies to support successful transition\, including ideas for prep departure and senior induction programmes\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nHave an understanding of the psychological processes and impacts of school transition\nBe able to recognise when a student might be struggling with their school transition\nBe equipped with strategies to support children as they transition from prep to senior school\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: Kitty Jack-Thomas\, Wellbeing & Development Coach\, Pegasus Coaching. \nKitty is a Wellbeing & Development Coach and Senior Assistant Psychologist who specialises in supporting individuals\, families\, and education professionals to flourish in complex and changing environments. \nWith a MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing and extensive experience of working with both young people and adults\, she applies neuro-inclusive and psychology-informed approaches to her coaching practice\, helping clients build resilience and psychological flexibility for lasting wellbeing. \nPrior to moving into Coaching Psychology\, Kitty taught Geography at Dulwich College and Wellington College before relocating to Hong Kong and Japan where she continued teaching part-time while raising a young family. Her experience includes roles as a Head of Department\, Tutor\, and Assistant Boarding Houseparent. \nKitty is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)\, International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP)\,  Association for Coaching (AC)\, and a Fellow of the Coaching Psychology Network in the UK.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/prep-to-senior-school-transition-supporting-student-wellbeing-and-facilitating-future-success-3/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260115T164514Z
CREATED:20250815T133443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164514Z
UID:65157-1778754600-1778761800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Change management in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 SLT\, Heads of Boarding\, all boarding and teaching staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nChange is inevitable in schools. Leading\, managing and coping with change are all key skills. By evaluating our own attitudes to change as well as understanding the process of organisational change\, we can learn to lead on it and/or embrace it. Our webinar will cover how to analyse the need for change as well as how to communicate\, plan and engage with colleagues and various stakeholders to foster a shared vision. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nPlanning for change by evaluating the need\nEffectively communicate and engage with stakeholders at all levels\nHow to overcome resistance to change and implement strategies to facilitate successful organisational change\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/change-management-in-boarding-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T145746Z
CREATED:20260413T104249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145746Z
UID:74304-1778837400-1778862600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Compliance 2026: Legal Duties\, Policy Change and Practice Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Heads\, Deputy Heads\, Senior leaders\, DSLs\, Admissions teams\, Boarding staff\, Pastoral staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse overview: \nThe compliance landscape in education is evolving quickly. This one day conference will bring together the latest regulatory updates\, practical guidance\, and forward-looking insights to help delegates navigate this changing environment with confidence. The focus is on compliance\, accountability and implementation.  \nJoin us as we unpack latest changes to legal duties\, policy and practice and what these mean for your day-to-day responsibilities and wider organisational culture. From essential KCSiE updates and employment requirements to a clear breakdown of statutory safeguarding guidance implementations\, each expert-led session will guide delegates in translating policy into practice. \nWhether you’re responsible for safeguarding\, boarding provision\, inclusion strategy\, or health and wellbeing\, this conference offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge\, benchmark your practice\, and ensure you and your team are fully equipped for 2026 and beyond. \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 10:30 \nSession 1: Preventative safeguarding and culture  \nThis session explores how to embed a proactive safeguarding culture\, with a focus on prevention strategies. It will cover upcoming RSE guidance from September 2026 and the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy\, supporting delegates to strengthen safeguarding across their setting. \nSpeaker:\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \n\n10:30 – 10:45 \nBreak \n\n10:45 – 11:45 \nSession 2: Statutory safeguarding guidance – what you must implement \nThis session provides clarity on key statutory safeguarding requirements\, focusing on updates to policies\, procedures\, and training. It will cover proposed changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026\, helping delegates ensure their settings remain compliant and up to date.  \nSpeakers:\nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \n\n11:45 – 12:00 \nBreak \n\n12:00 – 13:00 \nSession 3: Equality\, inclusion and emerging compliance duties  \nThis session explores key developments in equality\, inclusion\, and safeguarding compliance. It will cover emerging guidance and reforms\, including gender-questioning guidance\, SEND changes\, pay gap reporting\, and Scotland’s RHSP update\, helping delegates navigate complex decisions with confidence.  \nSpeaker:\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\n \n\n13:00 – 14:00 \nLunch \n\n14:00 – 15:00 \nSession 4: Safety\, health and Duty of Care in practice \nThis session focuses on safety\, health\, and duty of care in practice\, supporting confident and defensible decision-making in high-risk situations. It will cover key guidance on restraint\, allergy management\, and the practical application of Martyn’s Law in operational settings.  \nSpeakers:\nMark Thomson\, Managing Director\, Watchword\nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\n \n\n15:00 – 15:15 \nBreak \n\n15:15 – 16:30 \nSession 5: Updates on: KCSIE and employment \nThis session will provide key updates on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and employment-related safeguarding responsibilities. Delivered by expert speakers from Moore Barlow\, it will explore recent and upcoming changes\, the intersection between statutory guidance and employment law\, and what this means in practice for schools. Delegates will gain a clearer understanding of their legal obligations\, particularly in areas such as staff conduct\, safer recruitment\, and handling safeguarding concerns within an employment context.  \nSpeakers:\nCerys Cousins\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow\nOlivia Stanton\, Senior Associate\, Moore Barlow \n\nCONFERENCE CLOSE: 16:30 \n\nSpeakers: \n \nCerys Cousins\, Solicitor\, Moore Barlow \nCerys joined Moore Barlow as a trainee solicitor in September 2022 and qualified as a solicitor in the Schools & Charities team in 2024. During her training contract\, Cerys also gained experience in the Court of Protection\, Personal Injury and Commercial teams. She graduated with a first-class LLB Law degree from the University of Essex in 2021\, before completing the LPC LLM in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Law in 2022. Outside of work\, Cerys enjoys sports including football (supporting Arsenal) and Formula 1\, as well as reading\, spending time with friends and walking my dogs\, Hector and Pepe. \n\n \nOlivia Stanton\, Senior Associate\, Moore Barlow \nOlivia is a Senior Associate in the independent schools and charities team\, specialising in employment and education law. She advises on safeguarding\, abuse allegations\, data protection\, subject access requests\, parent contracts\, and both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Olivia drafts employment contracts\, policies and procedures\, and advises on the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Her approach is to provide clear\, practical advice to help schools achieve their objectives. She joined Moore Barlow as a trainee solicitor\, having previously spent over five years working in the House of Commons. Outside work\, she enjoys travelling and exploring new places worldwide in my spare time. \n\nMark Thomson\, Managing Director\, Watchword \nMark Thomson is a former Army officer and Managing Director of Watchword Limited\, a specialist campus security company supporting education settings across the UK. Since founding Watchword in 2018\, Mark has helped education leaders strengthen security as an organisational responsibility\, integrating safeguarding\, governance\, risk management and daily operations. His work includes campus security risk assessments\, security strategy\, incident management planning and regulatory preparedness. Having spent seven years in the Army and a further ten years working in and supporting the education sector\, Mark provides practical\, sector-specific insight into how campuses can become safer\, better prepared and more resilient. His work has included supporting several of the largest college groups in the country and a world-renowned Russell Group university. \n\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\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 and Masters 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. She is a trustee at a leading independent boarding school. \n  \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998.  Dale leads on all safeguarding\, inspection and compliance matters for BSA Group\, including liaising with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE in England\, and leading on the group’s work in Scotland and Wales. He trains and delivers consultancy extensively for BSA and SACPA and is Vice Chair of the Group’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Advisory Board (SAFCAB). \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\, is a safeguarding trainer for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra and chair of a small performing arts charity. He also holds volunteer roles in sport and in the Scout Association.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/compliance-2026-legal-duties-policy-change-and-practice-conference/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T080612Z
CREATED:20260128T160446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T080612Z
UID:69846-1779183000-1779208200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visa and Immigration Summer term Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £250\n🎧 Admissions\, marketing\, senior leaders\, boarding staff\, bursars\n📍 Online \n\nSponsored by:  \nCourse Outline:  \nThis one-day programme provides a comprehensive update for professionals involved in international student recruitment\, compliance\, and educational oversight. Delegates will gain insights into sector developments\, legal and regulatory changes\, and practical lessons from compliance audits and due diligence processes. The day includes updates from the Home Office\, guidance on SMS and CAS changes\, and opportunities to engage with leading experts on agent management and quality frameworks. Through case studies\, Q&A sessions\, and networking opportunities\, participants will leave with actionable strategies to support compliance\, manage risk\, and enhance institutional oversight. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBy the end of the course\, delegates will be able to:\nUnderstand the latest sector updates and legal developments impacting international student recruitment\nApply guidance on SMS and CAS changes to institutional practice\nLearn lessons from compliance audits and implement best practice due diligence\nNavigate the Agent Quality Framework and agent management processes\nEngage effectively with Home Office representatives and understand operational updates\nStrengthen institutional compliance and oversight in a practical\, actionable way\n\nBOOK NOW  \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 10:15 Sector updates \nThis session offers an overview of the latest developments in the boarding sector\, highlighting trends\, challenges\, and opportunities that shape the current landscape. \n\n Speaker: Kate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\n\n10:15 – 11:00 Changes to the SMS and CAS – guidance and information sharing \n\nSpeakers: Kate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\nMark Taylor\, Legal consultant\, BSAG Legal Services\n\n11:00 – 11:15 Break \n11:15 – 12:15 Agent Quality Framework compliance check in \n\nSpeakers: Sophie Turnbull\, Director of International Recruitment at UWE Bristol and BUILA Executive Committee member\nDeepa Chadha\, Policy Adviser (Immigration) (Interim Head of Advice) UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)\n\n12:15 – 13:00 Lunch \n13:00- 13:45 Home Office update \nThis session delivers an official update from the Home Office\, focusing on policies\, compliance issues\, and their implications for boarding schools. \nSpeaker: Martyn Foulds\, Engagement Team (Study) Team Leader\, Study Operations\, UK Visas and Immigration\, Home Office \n13:45 – 14:00 Break \n14:00 – 14:30 UKVI Compliance Beyond the School Gate \nIn this session\, hear from our sponsors I-GTM\, who will demonstrate how schools can move from fragmented records to connected\, reliable systems that protect their sponsor licence\, strengthen safeguarding\, and enhance operational efficiency. \nSpeaker: David Williams\, I-GTM \n14:30 – 14:45 Break \n15:00 – 15:45 Legal update – compliance and educational oversight \nSpeakers: \n\nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP\n\n15:45 – 16:15 Legal update Q&A  \nSpeakers: \n\nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP\n\n16:30 Conference close \n\nSpeakers: \nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nKate Hollyer is Executive Director (Legal) of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. A qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, she 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\nLeigh Steer\, Legal Services Manager \, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nLeigh joins BSA Group as Immigration Executive for BSA Group Legal Services Ltd. Having previously held the position of Registrar at an independent boarding school\, Leigh has a deep understanding of the intricacies of sponsor licence compliance. Through her expertise\, Leigh ensures that member schools are supported in all areas of UKVI sponsor licence compliance\, including the intricacies of sponsor duties\, CAS management and international student visa support. \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. \n\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP\n \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\nSophie Turnball\, Director\, International Recruitment\, UWE Bristol \nSophie has over fifteen years of experience in international student recruitment\, spanning both the higher education and private sectors. She is currently Director of International Recruitment at UWE Bristol\, where she leads global strategy and partnership development across key markets. Sophie also serves on the BUILA Executive Board\, contributing to sector-wide policy and best practice in international recruitment. Prior to joining UWE\, she held senior roles in the private sector\, including Head of Recruitment and Regional Manager for South Asia and the Americas\, where she built high-performing teams and delivered sustained market growth. \n\nDavid Williams\, Co-Founder and CEO of I-GTM \nDavid Williams is a Co-Founder and CEO of I-GTM\, the leading travel record-keeping and management platform for UK boarding schools. Before launching I-GTM\, David built and led a talent acquisition firm operating in emerging markets\, gaining first-hand experience of the global networks that underpin the boarding school ecosystem. He now applies that insight to joining up the requirement for travel whereabouts recording with operational excellence. As the shift toward more international boarders gathers pace\, this approach helps ensure schools remain truly “open to the world\,” supporting enrolment and giving agents and families clear\, confident messages about access to these world-class institutions. \n\nDeepa Chadha\, Policy Adviser (Immigration) (Interim Head of Advice)\n \nDeepa Chadha serves as the Policy Advisor (Immigration) at UKCISA (the UK Council for International Student Affairs)\, where she has worked for over 16 years. Her role involves monitoring\, analysing\, and interpreting legislation and policy that impact international students and their family members\, advising and presenting on the UK’s immigration law and policies as they relate to students and their family members\, and representing relevant sector issues at meetings with the Home Office and UKVI. Her career spans roles in university immigration advisory services and in the legal sector\, giving her a deep understanding of both policy and practice. \n\n \n  \n  \n\nMartyn Foulds\, Engagement Team (Study) Team Leader\, Study Operations\, UK Visas and Immigration\, Home Office
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/visa-and-immigration-summer-term-conference/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T153000
DTSTAMP:20260515T101641Z
CREATED:20250815T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T101641Z
UID:65167-1779283800-1779291000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting pupils with anxiety
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135🎧 House staff\, senior leaders\, school nurses📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis training is designed for school staff who work closely with young people experiencing mental health challenges and who are looking to deepen their understanding while gaining practical strategies for effective support. The session offers insights into the underlying causes of anxiety\, the impact of early life experiences\, and how schools can create supportive environments that promote positive mental wellbeing. \nThrough a mix of theory and practical application\, delegates will leave with increased confidence in identifying\, responding to\, and referring students appropriately\, while contributing to a culture of care within their school community. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe physiology of anxiety – understanding endorphins\, the fight/flight response\, and the window of tolerance\nAssessment – how and why to gather background information effectively\nThe impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Early Help pathways\nPractical considerations for schools – safe spaces\, time out\, and the role of named support staff\nEffective communication – styles\, tools\, and resources to engage young people\nCoping strategies – distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy approaches (e.g.\, breathing exercises\, mindfulness\, distraction techniques\, self-soothe boxes)\nRecognising when to escalate concerns – guidance on referrals to GPs\, CAMHS\, or counselling services.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop an understanding of how anxiety affects the body and learn how to explain this in simple terms to young people\nGain practical skills in conducting initial assessments and history taking related to mental health concerns\nExpand your toolkit of school-based adjustments and strategies to support students with anxiety\nImprove your awareness of referral pathways and understand the importance of effective multi-agency collaboration.\n\nBOOK NOW \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-anxiety/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T140756Z
CREATED:20260327T151101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T140756Z
UID:72087-1780394400-1780417800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Disconnected? Tech and wellbeing in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £99\n🎧 Heads\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, Boarding staff\, Pastoral staff\, senior leaders\, School nurses\, matrons\n📍 Online \n\nCourse content: \nDisconnected? Tech and Wellbeing in Boarding explores the complex relationship between young people\, technology\, and wellbeing in modern boarding environments. Bringing together expert insights\, current research\, and student perspectives\, the conference will examine how digital life is shaping adolescent development\, relationships\, and mental health. \nFrom understanding the evolving digital landscape and the rise of AI companions\, to supporting students in maintaining a healthy balance online\, sessions will provide practical strategies for schools to respond effectively. The programme also creates space to hear directly from pupils\, offering valuable\, real-world insight into their experiences. \nThis conference aims to equip boarding staff with the knowledge\, confidence\, and tools to support students in navigating an increasingly connected world while safeguarding their wellbeing \nBOOK NOW \n\nPROGRAMME \n10:00 – 10:30 \nRegistration and refreshments \n10:30 – 11:30 \nSession one – The digital space: understanding and responding to current online harms \nThis session will provide an overview of young people’s current online experiences\, with a focus on emerging online harms\, including the impacts of AI technology. Sharing findings from the latest research from the UK Safer Internet Centre\, plus insights and youth voice from Childnet’s work directly with young people\, expect to hear about issues such as AI chatbots\, deepfakes\, personalised algorithms and online sexual extortion. The session will also explore: \n\nkey digital safeguarding priorities for all education settings\npractical resources to support with preventative education\nsignposting to further reading\, guidance for schools and support services\n\nSpeaker: Amy Lockwood\, Education Manager\, Childnet International  \n11:30 -12:30 \nSession two – More Than a Chatbot: Understanding  AI Companions in  Teenage Lives  \nThis session explores the latest UK research on how young people are using AI chatbots for friendships\, relationships and emotional support.  The benefits and risks for adolescent development\, and practical steps schools can take ahead of updated ISI expectations in September 2026 \nSpeaker: Alicia Drummond\, Founder of Teen Tips Ltd \n12:30 – 13:30 \nNetworking Lunch \n13:30 – 14:30 \nSession three – The Digital Balancing Act – Protecting adolescent mental health in an online world  \nKasia will share findings from the DIORA study\, part of the UKRI-funded Digital Youth programme. This research looked at how different online activities can affect young people’s mental health\, identifying which ones may increase risk and why. She will also explore how aware young people are of the impact of their online experiences on mental health\, and what they can do to stay well online\, highlighting Digital Balance animations designed to help them better understand and navigate the digital world. \nSpeaker: Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne\, Developmental Psychologist \n14:30 – 15:15 \nSession four – Student Voices: Navigating Technology and Wellbeing in Boarding  \nSpeaker – Pupil Panel \n15:15 – 15:30 \nRefreshments \n15:30 – 16:15 \nSession five – AI & Optimism: Reclaiming the Human Element in Boarding\n \nAI is shifting the ground beneath our feet\, but it doesn’t have to erode our values. In this forward-thinking session\, Tom Wade tackles the anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence head-on. Discover why this technological shift is actually a golden opportunity to double down on pastoral care\, authentic engagement\, and the uniquely human heart of the boarding experience. \nSpeaker – Tom Wade\, Director of Digital Innovation and Enterprise\, Haileybury \n16:15 \nConference Close \n\nSpeakers: \nAlicia Drummond\, Founder of Teen Tips Ltd \nAlicia is passionate about providing evidence-based support to parents\, teachers\, and those caring for young people\, helping them take a proactive approach to mental health and wellbeing. She works directly with young people\, empowering them to manage their own wellbeing\, and draws on research from psychotherapy\, psychology\, and neuroscience alongside her experience as an adolescent therapist. \nA BACP-accredited therapist\, parenting expert\, and keynote speaker\, Alicia has worked with schools across the UK for over a decade. She is the founder of the award-winning Wellbeing Hub\, now supporting over 130\,000 pupils across more than 220 schools. \n\n \nKasia Kostyrka-Allchorne\, Developmental Psychologist \nKasia Kostyrka-Allchorne is a developmental psychologist whose research focuses on risks and opportunities of growing up in a digital world. She researches how online experiences impact children’s and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Her work is defined by strong cross-sector collaborations with academic partners\, the NHS\, and educators\, and by a commitment to co-production and embedding lived experience perspectives from parents and young people throughout the research process. Her research has informed guidance from the British Psychological Society\, the Canadian Paediatric Society\, and the World Health Organisation\, demonstrating her commitment to delivering impactful\, policy-relevant research. \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\nAmy Lockwood\, Education Manager at Childnet International  \nAmy is the Education Manager at Childnet International\, a children’s charity working to make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people. Amy came to Childnet from a background in teaching and has been part of the team for 8 years. Amy’s focus is on giving educators and professionals confidence in talking about the online world\, whilst amplifying youth voice in this space. Amy is working to ensure children and young people have agency in tackling online issues at home\, at school\, in their communities and at a policy level. Amy leads a team who work directly with 20\,000 children a year and produces the educational materials for the national Safer Internet Day campaign\, alongside a range of other resources supporting parents\, carers\, educators and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. \n\nTom Wade\, Director of Digital Innovation and Enterprise\, Haileybury \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Wade is Director of Digital Innovation and Enterprise at Haileybury and a member of the Executive Leadership Team\, with 17 years’ teaching experience across independent and state sectors. His “intent first\, then pedagogy\, then tools” approach has driven the development of an AI curriculum and supported the school’s recognition as a Google Reference School\, Apple Distinguished School\, and AI Gold Quality mark holder. A Google Innovator and Ed Leader Fellow\, Tom is a regular speaker at conferences including ISTE and BETT. He is passionate about ethical innovation\, safeguarding\, and equipping students with future-ready skills.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/disconnected-tech-and-wellbeing-in-boarding/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T180000
DTSTAMP:20250815T141414Z
CREATED:20250815T141414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T141414Z
UID:65173-1780416000-1780423200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Developing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 School Governors\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar has been designed to support Governors in their understanding and development of the role\, and in formulating and shaping school strategy. The day will cover articulating strategy\, tools for development\, documents\, planning and aligning with the Senior Team within the school as well as considering an international strategy. Consideration will be given to what the role of Governors should be in strategic planning and how to develop a genuine strategy which is grounded in reality.  \nThe seminar will be delivered by senior staff from both AGBIS and BSA Group\, drawing on extensive experience in supporting members in development\, strategy and the role of Governors. The day will draw on case studies from both associations and delegates will leave with actionable recommendations to take back to their schools.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is strategy?\nIdentifying and setting your school’s strategy\nInternational strategy\nGovernance and management\nStrategic planning for Governors\nExternal factors.\n\nLearning outcomes \n\nRecommended strategic models to apply to your school\nAdvice on approaching international strategy\nBest practice recommendations for ensuring good governance and strategic partnership with SLT\nIncreased awareness of the latest external factors to consider when planning school strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/developing-strategy/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155251Z
CREATED:20251210T100001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T155251Z
UID:68538-1780477200-1780480800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA South East Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Boarding Staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \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  \nMr Peter Goodyer\, MBA\, FRSA\, Headmaster and CEO
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-south-east-forum/
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T153000
DTSTAMP:20250815T142323Z
CREATED:20250815T142323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T142323Z
UID:65178-1780914600-1780932600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding essentials
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 New boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe level of professionalism expected in boarding supervision has significantly increased in recent years\, driven by stronger regulatory frameworks and rising parental expectations. This seminar is designed to support staff who are new to boarding by complementing their school-based induction and providing essential context around the key responsibilities and expectations of the role. \nBy equipping new boarding staff with a solid understanding of the principles\, legal context\, and practicalities of boarding care\, schools can quickly establish confident\, capable teams who enjoy their duties and provide high-quality support to the young people in their care. \nThe session will explore the Duty of Care framework\, safeguarding\, roles and boundaries\, and how to meet the everyday needs of boarders. Delegates are encouraged to familiarise themselves in advance with their school’s boarding handbook and relevant boarding-related materials from their school’s website. \nTraining Topics: \n\nSafeguarding and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding:\nAn overview of legal and inspection requirements\, with a focus on current safeguarding expectations in boarding practice.\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders:\nPractical case studies to explore common scenarios in boarding life and how to manage them effectively and empathetically.\nUnderstanding Your Role in Boarding:\nDiscussion around the expectations of the school\, the boarding house\, parents—and your own expectations as a member of the pastoral team.\nWorking Safely and Looking After Yourself:\nTips and guidance on maintaining your wellbeing\, working safely\, and finding fulfilment in your boarding role.\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the key principles and expectations of working in a boarding environment\nFeel more confident in supporting the wellbeing and development of boarders\nRecognise the legal context\, including safeguarding responsibilities and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding\nReflect on their role within the wider pastoral team and identify strategies for maintaining personal wellbeing and resilience\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-essentials-12/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155737Z
CREATED:20250815T142919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155737Z
UID:65181-1781083800-1781091000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Auditing\, devising an EDI strategy in your school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, Boarding staff\n📍 Online \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\nSpeaker: \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/auditing-devising-an-edi-strategy-in-your-school/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T093543Z
CREATED:20250815T130421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T093543Z
UID:65148-1781267400-1781271000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:The boarding environment - helping international pupils make the most of their time
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90🎧 All teaching and boarding staff\, EDI leads\, Pastoral staff 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nContent overview: During this one-hour webinar\, we will explore the opportunity to help international students make the most of their time in boarding and the challenges that can come with this. The webinar will include real-life examples of successful initiatives and activities that have resulted in high engagement with positive social\, cultural and academic benefits for our international boarders. Joining a boarding school in Britain should offer international students so much more than academic progress: we want to encourage and empower our boarders to embrace the opportunities presented to them to create lasting friendships\, try new things and explore new cultures\, both that of the local area of the school\, British culture and the different cultures within their boarding House and boarding community. Training topics will include: \n\nWhat is the international boarding experience offering?\nCreating an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages cross-cultural interaction and understanding\nAddressing language barriers\nActivities and initiatives that enhance social and cultural integration and build strong friendships\nSupporting the overall wellbeing and mental health of international boarders.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater understanding of the challenges faced by international boarders and cultural variances and pressures that may limit interest in different activities and ideas\nExamples of opportunity for cross-cultural interaction\nExamples of activities to enhance social and cultural integration and promote strong friendships\nStrategies for addressing language barriers.\n\nBOOK NOW \nJoint with \n \n\nSpeaker: Nikki Donson\, Burgess Hill Girls Nikki is a highly experienced teacher who joined Burgess Hill Girls in 2016\, having previously worked at an all-girls boarding school in Oxfordshire. She has experience across both maintained and independent sectors\, holding a range of pastoral roles\, with Music as her specialist subject. Nikki is deeply committed to mental health and wellbeing\, working to support both staff and students and foster a positive school environment. Alongside teaching Music\, she leads the PSHE/RSE programme\, delivering staff training to ensure confident\, high-quality provision that equips students with essential life skills. \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-boarding-environment-helping-international-pupils-make-the-most-of-their-time/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T105936Z
CREATED:20260514T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T105936Z
UID:75634-1781602200-1781627400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Future of Boarding conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of house\, senior leaders\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse overview: \nThe Future of Boarding Conference brings together sector leaders and practitioners to explore how boarding schools can evolve to meet the needs of the next generation. Through a series of forward-thinking sessions\, the conference will examine long-term strategic planning\, emerging mental health trends\, and the future of recruitment in an increasingly competitive global landscape.  \nDelegates will also explore how boarding environments and spaces must adapt to support wellbeing\, community\, and changing student expectations. With a focus on innovation\, resilience\, and sustainability\, this conference offers practical insights and big-picture thinking to help schools future-proof their boarding provision for the years ahead. \n\nProgramme: \nSession 1: 10:00 – 11:00\nPlanning for 2036: What do boarding schools need to do now to plan for the future?  \nThis forward-thinking session explores what boarding schools need to consider today to remain relevant and successful in 2036. It will examine emerging trends in education\, student expectations\, technology\, and wellbeing\, alongside the evolving global landscape. Delegates will gain practical insights into strategic planning\, innovation\, and long-term decision-making to help future-proof their boarding provision.  \nSpeaker – David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nSession 2. 11:15 – 12:15\nBuilding Meaningful Parent Engagement in Boarding \nThis session explores how boarding schools can move beyond basic parental involvement to foster deeper\, more meaningful engagement. It will examine common barriers to effective communication\, the importance of psychological safety for both staff and families\, and best practices for building trust and transparency. Delegates will also gain practical strategies for handling difficult conversations with parents sensitively and confidently. With a focus on strengthening relationships\, this session will support schools in creating a more collaborative and supportive boarding experience for pupils and their families. \nSpeaker: Alicia Drummond\, Founder of Teen Tips Ltd \nSession 3: 13:15 – 14:00\nThe future of boarding recruitment  \nThis session will explore how boarding recruitment is evolving and what schools need to do to remain competitive in a changing global market. It will consider shifting parent expectations\, the role of agents\, emerging markets\, and the increasing importance of digital engagement. Delegates will gain practical insights into developing effective\, future-focused recruitment strategies to attract and retain students in the years ahead.  \nSpeakers:  \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, Director at Next Step Education Limited\nFiona Hughes D’Aeth\, Head of Content Strategy (Consultant)\, Independent Schools Show\n\nSession 4: 14:30 – 15:30\nFuture of boarding spaces  \nThis session will explore how boarding spaces need to evolve to meet the expectations of future generations. It will consider the balance between privacy and community\, the role of design in supporting wellbeing\, and how spaces can adapt to changing lifestyles\, technology\, and student needs. Delegates will gain insight into creating flexible\, inclusive\, and future-ready environments that enhance the boarding experience.  \nSpeaker: Karl Hearn\, Noble and Eaton  \nSession 5: 15:45 – 16:20\nClosing keynote    \nThis closing keynote will bring together the key themes of the conference\, offering a forward-looking perspective on the future of boarding. It will reflect on the insights shared throughout the day and challenge delegates to think strategically about the opportunities and responsibilities ahead. Attendees will leave with renewed clarity\, inspiration\, and practical takeaways to support their next steps.  \nSpeakers:  \n\nJulie Robinson\, ISC\nSimon Nathan\, ISC\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \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\nAlicia Drummond\, Founder of Teen Tips Ltd \nAlicia is passionate about providing evidence-based support to parents\, teachers\, and those caring for young people\, helping them take a proactive approach to mental health and wellbeing. She works directly with young people\, empowering them to manage their own wellbeing\, and draws on research from psychotherapy\, psychology\, and neuroscience alongside her experience as an adolescent therapist. \nA BACP-accredited therapist\, parenting expert\, and keynote speaker\, Alicia has worked with schools across the UK for over a decade. She is the founder of the award-winning Wellbeing Hub\, now supporting over 130\,000 pupils across more than 220 schools. \n\nSimon Nathan\, Deputy Chief Executive & Head of Policy\, Independent Schools Council (ISC) \nSimon leads the policy and political affairs team for the ISC – a trade association representing 1\,400 independent schools. This includes managing ISC’s relationships with Ministers\, civil servants and MPs on behalf of member schools. Since taking post in January 2019\, Simon has led ISC’s work on promoting the value of independent schools within political debate and co-ordinating the sector’s response during  Covid.  Prior to joining ISC Simon worked for trade bodies in construction and the education policy team at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). He has a degree in economics and politics from Cambridge University. \n\nJulie Robinson\, CEO\, 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\nKarl Hearn\, Noble and Eaton  \nKarl Hearn works with independent schools to help translate educational ambition into practical\, future-ready learning and boarding environments. At Noble+Eaton\, he brings a strategic understanding of how space influences pupil experience\, staff culture\, wellbeing and retention. His work focuses on helping schools make thoughtful decisions about their estates\, from improving existing buildings to planning long-term development. Karl is particularly interested in how boarding environments can support safety\, belonging\, independence and community\, while also improving the conditions for the staff who shape daily pastoral life. He combines commercial awareness with a strong appreciation of school culture\, operational reality and strategy.Cappuccino2025! \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, Director at Next Step Education Limited \nOver the past 12 years\, he has analysed changing demand for UK private education — studying the preferences of over 60\,000 visitors to Independent Schools Shows in the UK and internationally\, as well as 2\,500+ high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients of Bonas MacFarlane’s tuition and consulting services. He also works with the main public demographic and wealth datasets to map the wider landscape of school and university demand. \nGuy has over 30 years’ experience advising schools\, universities and education groups on research\, marketing and communications\, and speaks regularly to professional audiences across the sector. \nHis interest in how data shapes decisions has deep roots: his doctorate examined the role of statistical evidence in political debate and policymaking — through the lens of colonial governance in the early nineteenth century. It’s a question\, he would argue\, that turns out to be just as live in a senior management team meeting as it was in Whitehall two hundred years ago. \n\nFiona Hughes D’Aeth\, Head of Content Strategy (Consultant)\, Independent Schools Show \nFiona is an international education consultant with over 30 years’ experience in independent education and global consultancy. She has guided hundreds of families worldwide through school and university choices\, with particular expertise in UK boarding schools. Drawing on extensive experience working with both families and schools\, Fiona brings a unique perspective on changing parent expectations\, international recruitment trends\, and the evolving role of agents and digital engagement. A regular conference speaker and media commentator\, she is passionate about the future of boarding and how schools can adapt to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive global market. \n\nDr Joanne Ladds\, MChem\, MA\, NPQH\, FCCT\, Educational Consultant \nDr Joanne Ladds\, MChem\, MA\, NPQH\, FCCT is an educational consultant and learning space designer at Noble + Eaton. With 20 years of experience in schools and a lifetime in education Joanne brings passion\, creativity and a love of learning. Working with those who want to bring about educational change\, to embed self-directed learning and a learner-centred approach. Joanne provides evidence informed ideas and the drive and commitment to help schools succeed. \nWith a vision of ‘people\, pedagogy and place’ Joanne works with the Envoplan Group to use the environment as the driver for change. Intentional design is underpinned by educational research\, the most up to date neuroscience and the collation of data to inform design which works in harmony creating a culture of learning for all.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-future-of-boarding-conference-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Student Sponsorship: BCA Changes and Summer Essentials
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧Admissions staff\, Sponsor licence key personnel\, International student liaison officers\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nNew Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) guidance came into effect on 1 June 2026\, introducing tighter compliance thresholds and a new Red-Amber-Green (RAG) rating framework for Student sponsors. For schools\, these changes increase the importance of effective monitoring\, accurate reporting and early intervention where issues arise. \nTraining topics include: \n\nWhat has changed under the revised BCA framework and why it matters for schools\nUnderstanding the new compliance thresholds and RAG rating system\nKey recording duties for sponsored students at the end of term and throughout the holidays\nTimely tips to support smooth visa processing over the summer\nCommon compliance pitfalls for sponsors during the holiday period\nVisa refusals: reporting requirements and the impact on your BCA performance metrics\nMonitoring key compliance data and identifying potential compliance concerns\nThis session will help schools take a proactive approach to sponsor licence compliance\, manage risk effectively and ensure they are well prepared for the year ahead.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nKate Hollyer is Executive Director (Legal) of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. A qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, she 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/student-sponsorship-summer-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T121124Z
CREATED:20250815T144737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T121124Z
UID:65190-1781870400-1781874000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding box set - boarding house management
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nBSA’s Boarding box set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview series of a range of key topics relating to boarding. This series would be ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ‘headlines’. \nThis set will be £650 for a member series place. \nManaging a boarding house is a complex and sometimes difficult path to follow. This webinar will explore some guiding principles for boarding staff and address issues that arise in terms of managing the 4 Ps\, People\, Policies\, Procedures and Premises\, that form the backbone to a happy and content boarding house. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership styles and team dynamics\nWorking with school policies and procedures with the sometimes grey areas of managing a house and boarders\nWays to manage the school’s and parent’s expectations of a ‘Home from Home’ mindset\, in a boarding environment that has a much larger and diverse population living within the walls of the house.\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nAn appreciation of the flexibility required for Leading and managing a boarding house\nBalancing the overall vision of the school with the complex needs of a boarding house day to day.\nManaging expectations of the various stakeholders involved in a boarding house.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nMark Robinson\, BSA Senior Consultant \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boy’s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girls’ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ‘A‘ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schools’ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at Collège du Léman in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors. \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 04\, 2025\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Inspection\nNovember 18\, 2025\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nDecember 05\, 2025\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nJanuary 13\, 2026\n\n\n5. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nFebruary 03\, 2026\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – EDI in boarding\nMarch 02\, 2026\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Wellbeing and staff support\nMarch 10\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 19\, 2026
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-boarding-house-management-3/
LOCATION:Zoom (online) – This training will be recorded
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T123000
DTSTAMP:20260128T115708Z
CREATED:20250815T145206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T115708Z
UID:65193-1782124200-1782131400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fitness to board
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior leaders\, boarding staff\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online \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\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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/fitness-to-board-5/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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