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SUMMARY:Boarding essentials for BSA International members
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Boarding and pastoral staff at all levels\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  \nThis seminar aims to help boarding staff in BSA international schools have a real understanding of the basic principles and expectations of their role in boarding. \nBy the end of the session\, delegates should feel more confident in their role and be looking forward to enjoying their time on duty in their boarding house. In advance of the seminar\, it is recommended that delegates have familiarised themselves with their schools’ boarding handbook and/or visited the boarding section of the schools’ website and promotional material that relate to boarding. \nTraining topics will include: \n\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 the pastoral team\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\nAn understanding of the principles and expectations of boarding\, and their role within that\nAn increased confidence to be able to support the young people in your care.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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 Abitas 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/boarding-essentials-for-bsa-international-members-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T161208Z
CREATED:20260414T101457Z
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UID:74343-1790935200-1790942400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting pupils with anxiety – practical tips and strategies
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Houseparents / Heads of House. Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons\, Nurses.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis course is aimed at any school staff who work closely with young people struggling with their mental health and who wish to increase their knowledge and gain practical tips on how best to support them. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nPhysiology of anxiety – endorphins\, fight/fright\, window of tolerance\,\nAssessment – value of gathering information and how\nImpact of  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and Early Help pathways\nSafe place\, time out\, named support staff – considerations for schools\nCommunication styles and resources to aid effective communication\nCoping strategies – healthy and unhealthy – distraction techniques\, breathing\, mindfulness\, self sooth box\nWhen to be concerned and who to refer to – GP\, CAMHS\, counselling services.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo be updated on the physiological effect of anxiety on the body and be able to explain this simply to a young person to help them make sense of their symptoms\nTo gain skills and knowledge on how to conduct an initial assessment and history taking from a young person relating to their mental health\nTo expand knowledge on adjustments and support strategies that can be integrated in schools for young people with anxiety\nGain increased knowledge on referral pathways and multi-agency working.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nSpeaker: \nDr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. Before commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-anxiety-practical-tips-and-strategies-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T103825Z
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SUMMARY:Audit. Plan. Transform: Your school’s EDI journey
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, SENCOs\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nMore and more schools are now appointing inclusion leads. This is a welcome development and an exciting role. Nevertheless\, it can be quite daunting and can feel like there is a lot to tackle! This seminar will provide practical step-by-step strategies for inclusion leads and senior leaders to audit\, review and develop their school’s EDI strategy. Inclusion should be a whole-school priority. To achieve a culture of inclusion and belonging\, key staff to be on board and actively contribute. The session will be interactive so that delegates can share good practice and learn from other professionals. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe hallmarks of an inclusive school culture\nHow to conduct an internal EDI audit\nKey questions to ask\nWho to involve in the process\nGathering findings\nDeveloping a strategy and action plan\nImplementation\, monitoring and review.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain an understanding of how to evaluate school culture\nHow to draw up an action plan and prioritise areas of focus\nHow to implement and monitor your school’s EDI strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW\n \n\nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle joined Abitas Group in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining Abitas Group\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n  \nThis event is held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/audit-plan-transform-your-schools-edi-journey-joint-with-bsa/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104127Z
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SUMMARY:Fitness to board
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior leaders\, boarding staff\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAssessing and Supporting Fitness to Board: Policy and Practice Considerations \nDetermining whether a student is ‘fit to board’ involves careful consideration of the individual’s wellbeing\, the needs of the wider boarding community\, and the school’s legal responsibilities. As awareness of these complexities grows\, many schools are finding value in developing a dedicated ‘fit to board’ policy. \nThis course supports schools in evaluating whether such a policy is appropriate for their context and guides staff through the key considerations involved in creating one. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding why a student may be deemed not ‘fit to board’\nBalancing individual needs with the safety and wellbeing of the boarding community\nLegal considerations\, including continuity of education and safeguarding obligations\nEffective communication and collaboration with parents\nKey components and considerations when drafting a ‘fit to board’ policy\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand a range of reasons why a student may be considered unfit to board\nBe aware of the legal framework around education provision and safeguarding in a boarding context\nGain practical guidance for developing or refining a school policy on fitness to board\nBe better equipped to make fair\, balanced decisions that support both individual students and the wider boarding community\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/fitness-to-board/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104304Z
CREATED:20260407T104238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T104304Z
UID:72403-1792157400-1792164600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical CBT for Supporting Young People
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, boarding staff\, wellbeing leads\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nCognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a structured\, goal-focused approach that explores the connection between thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviours. By identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns\, CBT can lead to meaningful behavioural change in a relatively short period of time. Research consistently shows that CBT is an effective intervention for young people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. \nThis practical training session will provide participants with a solid foundation in CBT theory\, along with case studies and practical strategies that can be used in school or support settings – such as setting CBT homework and the rationale for doing so. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nA clear understanding of CBT as a supportive and practical intervention\nFamiliarity with key CBT strategies and techniques\nGreater confidence in applying CBT tools when working with young people.\nAccess to practical resources for use in school or pastoral care environments.”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist  \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. Before commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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