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SUMMARY:Prep to Senior School Transition – Supporting Student Wellbeing and Facilitating Future Success
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 01\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00\nCost: BSA Full Member – £65\, BSA Additional Full Member – £30\, BSA Affiliate Member – £100\, BSA Additional Affiliate Member – £30\, Non-member – £130 BSA Full Member ALL 3 Webinars – £225\nAudience: 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\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – Webinar\n\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: \nKitty Jack-Thomas\, Family Transition Coach\, Pegasus Coaching. \nKitty supports families through transitions such as school moves\, relocations and other significant life changes. With a MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing\, she takes a Psychology-informed approach to her coaching practice and specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC) to empower young people and their parents/caregivers to anticipate challenges and harness the skills and mindset to thrive through change. Prior to moving into coaching\, Kitty taught Geography at Dulwich College and Wellington College before relocating to Hong Kong and Japan. She has experience as a Head of Department\, Tutor\, and Assistant Boarding Houseparent. In response to the increasing demand for school counselling and other therapy services in the wake of big life changes\, Kitty’s work focuses on building resilience to avert distress. Kitty is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)\, International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP) and the Association for Coaching (AC).
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/prep-to-senior-school-transition-supporting-student-wellbeing-and-facilitating-future-success-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Managing microaggressions and "banter"
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 02\, 2025\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\nCost: BSA Member Rate: £90\, BSA Additional Full Member Rate: £45\, BSA Affiliate Member Rate – £120\, BSA Additional Affiliate Member Rate: £45\, Non-member Rate: £180*\nAudience: All teaching and boarding staff\, EDI leads\, Pastoral staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) Webinar\n\n\nCourse outline: In 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. Training 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:  Hannah Wilson\, Leadership Development consultant\, coach and trainer Hannah 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.     \n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-microaggressions-and-banter-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:BAISIS & BSA - The boarding environment - helping international pupils make the most of their time
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 07\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 12:30 – 13:30\n\n\n\nCost: BAISIS member – £55\, BSA member – £75\, Member additional attendee – £25\, Non-member – £110\n\n\n\nAudience: Boarding staff\, Pastoral staff\, Activities Coordinators\, all practitioners working in boarding communities with international students\n\n\n\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nContent overview: \nDuring 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. \nTraining 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 \n\n\n\nSpeaker:  \n\n\n\n \nNikki Donson\, Assistant Head Pastoral and Boarding\, Head of Upper School and Deputy DSL\, Burgess Hill Girls \n\n\n \nNikki is a highly experienced teacher who joined Burgess Hill Girls in 2016. Prior to that\, she had relocated from an all-girls boarding school in Oxfordshire. Throughout her career\, Nikki has worked in both the maintained and independent sectors\, gaining valuable experience in various pastoral roles within schools. While she possesses a broad range of expertise\, Nikki’s specialist subject is Music. \n\n\n \nNikki’s passion for mental health and wellbeing is evident in her commitment to improving the wellbeing of both staff and students. She actively seeks out opportunities to enhance the overall welfare of the school community. Recognizing the importance of mental health\, she strives to create an environment that promotes emotional well-being and supports the needs of all individuals involved. \n\n\n \nIn addition to her role as a music teacher\, Nikki has taken on the responsibility of leading the PSHE/RSE (Personal\, Social\, Health\, and Economic Education/Relationships and Sex Education) program at the school. She facilitates training sessions for staff\, aiming to build their confidence and expertise in this area. By doing so\, Nikki ensures that the school delivers comprehensive and effective PSHE/RSE education\, enabling students to develop vital life skills and navigate important topics in a supportive and knowledgeable environment. \n\n\n \nWith her wealth of experience and her dedication to mental health and wellbeing\, Nikki plays an integral role in creating a positive and enriching educational experience for the students and staff at Burgess Hill Girls.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/baisis-bsa-the-boarding-environment-helping-international-pupils-make-the-most-of-their-time/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Supporting Prep pupils with SEND
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 19\, 2025\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\nCost: BSA Member Rate: £90\, BSA Additional Full Member Rate: £45\, BSA Affiliate Member Rate – £120\, BSA Additional Affiliate Member Rate: £45\, Non-member Rate: £180*\nAudience: Prep school teaching and boarding staff\, SENCOS\, Pastoral staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nWith a documented rise in the number of pupils with diagnosed Special Educational Needs\, this webinar will explore how we can effectively support them in the early stages of their school careers. Our speaker will use examples from their practice to discuss common challenges as well as successful strategies and how to implement them. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nDiagnosis process and most common diagnoses \nBest practice in supporting Prep pupils with SEND \nImpact of SEND on boarding and how best to support pupils \nEnsuring consistency of approach across school \n\nLearning outcomes:   \n\nAn understanding of the current SEND context in Prep environments \nHow to support Prep age pupils with SEND in the classroom and boarding house \nGetting staff on board with SEND strategies \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \nDr Katharine Sharpe \nKatharine is a Chartered Educational Psychologist and experienced teacher who works in a Prep School as Assistant Head (Pastoral) and Head of Learning Support. After graduating with a Psychology degree\, she started her career as a primary teacher before completing post-graduate training to qualify as an Educational Psychologist. Katharine spent 15 years working for a large local authority Psychology Service before becoming Head of Learning Support at Caterham Prep School. Her Doctoral research at UCL examined the impact of mindset on the literacy attainments of Key Stage 3 pupils. Katharine maintains a private psychology practice alongside her teaching role. She is the IAPS SEND Subject Advisor and sits on the ISC Cross-Association SEND Advisory Group.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-prep-pupils-with-send-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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