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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 \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/outduction-preparing-students-for-life-after-school-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T153000
DTSTAMP:20250912T103721Z
CREATED:20250701T161937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T103721Z
UID:61173-1762425000-1762443000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Preparing for a medical centre inspection
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 School nurses\, matrons\, healthcare staff\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nHigh-quality medical provision is essential to ensuring students are healthy\, happy\, and able to thrive in both the academic and boarding environment. This seminar is designed to support school nurses and medical centre leaders in maintaining excellent standards and preparing confidently for inspections. \nDelegates will receive an up-to-date overview of relevant inspection criteria and gain a practical checklist to review and enhance their current medical provision. The session will also explore strategies for improving outcomes through reflective practice\, effective record keeping\, and robust policies. \nKey topics: \n\nLatest inspection criteria from ISI\, Ofsted\, and National Minimum Standards (NMS)\nThe role of reflective practice in professional development\nRecord keeping: what inspectors look for and how to stay compliant\nEssential medical policies and protocols: what to have and why they matter.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand current inspection frameworks and expectations\nBe equipped to lead and maintain an inspection-ready medical centre\nUse reflective practice to drive continuous improvement\nImplement and review policies and records that support best practice.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-preparing-for-a-medical-centre-inspection/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T113000
DTSTAMP:20251024T100847Z
CREATED:20250429T155056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T100847Z
UID:61083-1762767000-1762774200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Making a success of dogs in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, all boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nDogs have long played a role in boarding house life\, and recent research continues to highlight the positive impact animals can have on children’s wellbeing. While the benefits are well-documented—particularly in supporting mental health—there are also practical and safeguarding considerations that must be addressed. Media portrayals can sometimes amplify concerns\, making it all the more important to approach the topic with clarity and balance. \nThis seminar explores current research on the role of dogs in school and boarding settings\, examines common risks and challenges\, and shares practical ideas and real-life examples for integrating dogs safely and effectively into boarding environments. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe latest research on the mental health and wellbeing benefits of dogs in boarding schools\nUnderstanding the risks\, including health\, safety\, and liability concerns\nPractical strategies for introducing and managing dogs in a boarding setting\nReal-world case studies highlighting successful approaches and lessons learned\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key benefits of having dogs in boarding environments\, particularly in relation to student wellbeing\nIdentify and assess potential risks\, and understand how to mitigate them responsibly\nExplore and implement effective strategies for integrating dogs into boarding house life\nDraw insights from case studies to inform their own approach\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \nJames Plumer\, CEO – Canine Assisted Learning Ltd  \nJames is founder of Canine Assisted Learning Ltd and therapy dog trainer. He delivers dog therapy programmes across schools with the aim to support pupil wellbeing and educational needs. The company has worked with over 300 schools and service approximately 200 hours a week of Canine Assisted Interventions across the entire spectrum of educational establishments. Their services include refining and developing animal assisted therapy\, specifically with dogs in schools.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/making-a-success-of-dogs-in-boarding-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T153000
DTSTAMP:20251107T083134Z
CREATED:20250701T163803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T083134Z
UID:61181-1762943400-1762961400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creating a culture of wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputy heads\, pastoral leads\, school nurses\, inclusion leads\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThe health and happiness of both staff and pupils are essential to achieving sustainable\, high performance as individuals and as a community. This seminar offers delegates the opportunity to reflect on their school’s current approach to wellbeing and explore practical strategies for embedding a culture that supports mental\, emotional\, and physical health. \nSince the COVID-19 pandemic\, awareness of work–life balance\, mental health\, and the emotional demands of boarding life has grown significantly. Boarding schools\, while rich in opportunity and community\, present unique challenges that can affect both students and staff. Recognising the interdependence of staff and pupil wellbeing\, this session highlights the importance of understanding pressures and placing wellbeing at the centre of school culture and strategic planning. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how to define\, prioritise\, and embed a culture of wellbeing across all areas of school life\nPractical tools for creating an environment where healthy high performance can flourish\nAwareness of the mutual impact of staff and pupil wellbeing\, and how to support both through proactive culture and strategy\nFrameworks for sustainable self-care and effective role modelling in the boarding context.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n \nAndrew Lewin\, BSA Senior Consultant \nAndrew Lewin was International Director at the BSA before moving into a consultant role. His broad remit offers a range of services to boarding schools worldwide. He has considerable experience working with boarding school staff all around the world and lived and worked in boarding schools for much of his life. \nAndrew has set up his own company in 2020\, Project 1000 Ltd\, that focuses on educational consultancy and resilience coaching. He is a WRAW Master Practitioner\, trained by the Wellbeing Project\, and offers life coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning\, an NSPCC Associate and an IAPS Consultant\, as well as a Director of Wiltshire & Swindon Sport and Team Removals.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/creating-a-culture-of-wellbeing-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T153000
DTSTAMP:20251107T083711Z
CREATED:20250701T205701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T083711Z
UID:61193-1763116200-1763134200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creating great boarding spaces
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputy heads\, heads of boarding\, boarding staff\, pastoral leads\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis interactive seminar will explore current trends and best practices in boarding house design\, offering valuable insights into how schools can enhance their residential provision in a practical and cost-effective way. Whether you are planning a full refurbishment or seeking small improvements\, this session will help position your boarding environment in line with sector expectations and pupil needs. \nLed by BSA Director David Walker\, the seminar will examine what makes a boarding house truly effective – from layout and decoration to furnishings and student experience. Drawing on real-world examples\, the session will provide inspiration from across the sector\, offering a chance to reflect on your current facilities and identify areas for improvement. \nKey topics: \n\nThe role of the physical environment in wellbeing\, recruitment\, and retention\nRoom-by-room review\, including entrances and welcome zones; corridors\, walls\, and noticeboards; social spaces and communal areas; bedrooms and bathrooms\nCreative\, budget-friendly suggestions for enhancing existing spaces\nCost-effective suppliers and reliable products suited to boarding schools.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater awareness of sector-wide boarding facilities trends\, standards\, and expectations\nPractical ideas for upgrading boarding houses with minimal investment\nAn improved ability to assess your own school’s provision and identify key areas for development\nAccess to recommended suppliers for good value furnishings\, materials\, and equipment.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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/creating-great-boarding-spaces/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T160000
DTSTAMP:20250820T093059Z
CREATED:20250701T211420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T093059Z
UID:61197-1763388000-1763395200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding and supporting ADHD
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Inclusion leads\, pastoral leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar will unpack the realities of ADHD and its commonly co-occurring conditions\, moving beyond labels to explore the underlying traits that influence learning\, behaviour\, and social interaction. By focusing on developmental differences\, delegates will gain practical insight into how best to support children and young people with ADHD in both academic and boarding environments. \nTraining topics will include the neuroscience behind ADHD\, how ADHD presents as a developmental difference\, and an introduction to the SF3R approach: Structure\, Flexibility\, Rapport\, Relationships\, and Resilience. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nA deeper understanding of how children with ADHD experience and respond to the world around them\nGreater awareness of how ADHD affects learning and socialisation\nPractical strategies to inform and enhance support for pupils with ADHD in boarding schools\nFresh ideas and proven frameworks to guide inclusive\, child-centred practice.”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \nFin O’Regan\, Consultant\, Trainer and Author \nFin is one of the leading behaviour and learning specialists in the UK. He is currently an ADHD and Neurodiversity Consultant and Trainer for a number of schools and organisations\, an Associate Lecturer for Leicester University\, NASEN\, the Helen Arkell Charity and the Institute of Education. \nHe was the Headmaster of the Centre Academy School\, regarded as the first specialist school within the UK for children with ADHD/ODD from 1996 -2002. Prior to that\, he was a Deputy Head Teacher\, the Head of the Science Department and a Science/PE teacher in London\, Newcastle and Washington DC \nHe is a current member of the Special Education Consortium\, the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee\, and The London CDC and is a council member of CReSTeD. \nFin is an internationally acclaimed presenter has presented over 2000 seminars throughout Europe\, the Middle East\, the Far East\, Australia\, New Zealand and North America and has published over 10 books on learning\, behaviour and socialisation issues.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-and-supporting-adhd/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T153000
DTSTAMP:20251105T064904Z
CREATED:20250701T204913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T064904Z
UID:61191-1763548200-1763566200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Strategising for boarding success
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\, senior leads\, governors\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar is designed for those responsible for shaping strategy within their organisation or teams. It unpacks the essential strategic planning toolkit\, explaining how and why these tools work. Through real-world case studies from diverse sectors\, it explores practical approaches to strategic planning – and why it matters. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nClearer understanding of how to create a strategy for your organisation\nInsight into a broad range of strategic tools and methodologies\nPractical lessons from other sectors applied to schools and education.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:\nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive\nRobin Fletcher is CEO of BSA Group\, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association)\, BSA Legal\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) and TIOB (The Institute of Boarding). A former journalist\, editor and communications director\, Robin is a non-executive director of the manufacturers’ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/strategising-for-boarding-success/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T153000
DTSTAMP:20250903T112324Z
CREATED:20250627T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T112324Z
UID:61037-1763634600-1763652600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading a Nursing team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 This seminar is suitable for Nurses with additional management responsibilities of a wider nursing/healthcare team within a wider school or education group\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nSchool nurses play a pivotal role in the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff. As approachable\, knowledgeable professionals\, their guidance is often sought during times of illness or concern. A well-led medical team contributes significantly to a welcoming and effective Medical Centre – one that champions the health of the whole school community. \nThis seminar is designed to strengthen and develop leadership skills in nurses responsible for managing small or large medical teams within a school setting. The session will explore practical strategies to enhance collaboration\, improve team dynamics\, and foster stronger connections between the Medical Centre and the wider school. Delegates will be encouraged to share insights and experiences to boost performance\, morale\, and job satisfaction. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat makes an effective team? Understanding team dynamics and how to build them\nRaising the profile of the Medical Centre – practical ways to increase visibility and align with the school’s needs\nAppraisals and inductions – best practices for onboarding and supporting staff development\nThe role of supervision – why it matters in a school health setting and how to implement it effectively\nProfessional guidance and standards of care – ensuring best practice across the team.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and apply the key attributes of successful leadership\nGain practical tools and ideas to build and maintain an effective\, motivated medical team\nDeepen your understanding of the responsibilities and impact of the lead nurse role.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-leading-a-nursing-team-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T153000
DTSTAMP:20251121T155303Z
CREATED:20250429T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T155303Z
UID:61126-1764066600-1764084600@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: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-essentials-10/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20251121T155406Z
CREATED:20250701T212645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T155406Z
UID:60984-1764068400-1764075600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Recommendations for working with agents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135🎧 Admissions\, marketing\, senior leaders📍 Online \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nModern boarding is diverse and vibrant\, with almost one-third of UK boarders coming from overseas. \nRecruiting internationally often means partnering with educational agents to promote schools abroad and ensure successful student placements. Agent relationships can vary widely. The BSA Certified Agent scheme guarantees quality\, but schools can also take proactive steps to strengthen these partnerships. \nThis two-hour session covers how to find\, build\, and maintain effective agent relationships\, featuring insights from BSA Certified Agents working across a number of regions\, who will share firsthand advice and answer questions. \nJoin us to gain insights into the current global market\, key drivers for international parents – and what agents really expect from schools. \nLearning outcomes: \n\n\nGreater insight into the global boarding market\n\n\nBest practices for cultivating strong agent relationships\n\n\nTips for maintaining and nurturing agent partnerships\n\n\nFresh ideas for exploring new markets and opportunities.\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \n \nBethan Hudson MTIOB\, Executive Director\, Consultancy and Director\, BAISIS/HIEDA \nBethan joined the BSA team as Training Manager in September 2017. She has worked in two independent boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland\, where she was Housemistress to 36 pupils. After Switzerland\, she became Pastoral Manager at an inner-city state academy before leading the Debrett’s Foundation training programme. At BSA\, Bethan plans and manages Day Seminars\, Conferences\, INSET\, and Consultancy\, as well as serving as Director of BAISIS. Passionate about CPD\, she believes boarding can be a powerful force for young people and is committed to ensuring staff are fully equipped to support their needs.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-baisis-recommendations-for-working-with-agents/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T153000
DTSTAMP:20251121T133416Z
CREATED:20250701T215833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T133416Z
UID:60997-1764153000-1764171000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting international boarders in UK boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175 🎧 Boarding staff\, pastoral leads\, inclusion leads📍 Online \n\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThis seminar explores effective integration of international students\, including the reality and challenges of being an international student in the UK\, culture shock and differences\, and the importance of well-structured induction strategies. Mental health\, alternative medicines\, the role of SEN\, and the importance of links with academic and marketing staff will also be considered. \nDelegates will leave better able to understand the needs of international boarders and a set of tools to help their international boarders. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nHeightened awareness of the daily challenges faced by international students in the UK\nBest practices for induction\, integration\, and ongoing support\nEnhanced confidence in supporting international students and meeting their specific needs.\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nLauren Moors \nLauren brings 15 years of educational expertise across diverse independent school settings. Her distinguished career has encompassed senior leadership roles including Deputy Head Academic\, Housemistress\, and Director of Sport\, alongside teaching Business and Economics at prestigious international schools and top-performing institutions in Surrey and London. \nHaving recently transitioned from the classroom\, Lauren now dedicates her practice to empowering individuals as a health and longevity coach. Her approach centers on three fundamental pillars: the individual\, the community\, and the environment. Through this framework\, she cultivates strong\, secure\, and thriving spaces that enable people to develop productive and effective cultures for themselves and those around them.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ \n\nGareth Evans\, Senior Vice Principal (Pastoral) and DSL \nGareth joined DLD College London in August 2016 as Director of Studies before being promoted to Assistant Principal (Upper School) and latterly Senior Vice Principal (Pastoral). He joined us from Strode’s College where he was Head of the Creative Arts Faculty since 2009. \nAside from his role as Assistant Principal\, Gareth currently teaches Film. He has also taught Media A Level and Film Studies GCSE. Gareth is an examiner and moderator for EDUQAS. Beyond these academic commitments\, Gareth is involved in several CCA’s at DLD College including Community Projects\, Run Club and the Film Society. \nIn his free time Gareth is an avid ‘very’ amateur surfer and enjoys spending time on the beach. Gareth is a keen member of the community where he lives and was elected as District Councillor for Loxwood Ward (Chichester) in May 2019 and again in May 2023. He is also an award-winning community volunteer and was awarded a Community Builder Award by the Mayor of Newham which recognised his contribution to the local community he once lived in and continues to support. He has been involved in setting up a history society\, running an oral history project in collaboration with ‘Discovering Stratford Village’\, organising inter-generational disco parties\, running children’s events at the local library and has been a co-presenter of East End Mystery Show on East London Radio. \nGareth recently completed his MEd in Senior Leadership and Management at Buckingham University but also holds a PGCE from Oxford Brooks\, a MA in Human Resource Management from London Metropolitan University and a BA Hons (2:1) in Media and Communication Studies.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-baisis-supporting-international-boarders-in-uk-boarding-schools-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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