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SUMMARY:Pre-inspection self-assessment audit tips and recommendations
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 All boarding practitioners\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThis training session provides a comprehensive overview of auditing boarding provision\, whether for internal quality assurance or to prepare for external verification or inspection. \nTraining Topics: \n\nCore principles and best practices in auditing boarding provision\nGathering and incorporating the perspectives of young people\nEstablishing and maintaining a structured audit and review cycle\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate a thorough understanding of the key principles involved in auditing boarding provision\nAssess and enhance current methods for capturing and responding to pupil feedback\nDesign and implement a robust and sustainable boarding audit procedure\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 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/pre-inspection-self-assessment-audit-tips-and-recommendations-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20250820T150041Z
CREATED:20250428T165421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T150041Z
UID:61081-1756983600-1756987200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enrolment: Right to study checks for international students
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 All staff responsible for visa and immigration procedure\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nAs the new term begins and international students enrol\, it’s essential to ensure your sponsor licence duties are fully met so students can begin their studies without issue. Are you confident in checking your students’ right to study in the UK? Do you know which documents to review\, what information to verify\, and what records must be retained? \nConducting accurate right to study checks is a fundamental requirement for sponsors and plays a vital role in upholding immigration compliance. Whether you’re part of the pastoral team welcoming international students or one of the sponsor licence Key Personnel\, now is the time to ensure all necessary checks are completed and your compliance responsibilities are in order. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe current UK immigration landscape for student sponsors\nSponsor duties at the point of enrolment\nKey documents: what to request\, verify\, and record\nBest practices in record-keeping and documentation\nCommon compliance pitfalls and how to reduce risk\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the current immigration requirements relevant to student sponsorship\nConfidently conduct right to study checks in line with Home Office guidance\nIdentify and verify appropriate documentation for international students\nApply best practices for accurate and compliant record-keeping\nRecognise and avoid common errors that could impact sponsor licence compliance\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with:\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, BSA Group and Director\, BSA Legal Services Ltd \nKate is a qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, she supports members with all immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm. Having lived in boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband\, Kate brings a unique insight into boarding life.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/enrolment-right-to-study-checks-for-international-students-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20250815T142918Z
CREATED:20250425T161845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T142918Z
UID:60950-1757066400-1757070000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 Update + Box Set
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the 2025 updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)\, focusing on key changes and their implications for school leadership\, safeguarding teams\, and all staff. \nKCSIE 2025 applies to all practitioners in schools\, including governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees. Understanding these updates is essential to ensure compliance and to maintain best practice in safeguarding. \nThis session forms part of the KCSIE25 Box Set\, which includes: \n\nA 1-hour live or recorded webinar\nA 20-minute update video suitable for use in annual safeguarding refreshers and new staff induction\nA ready-to-use quiz for inclusion in staff safeguarding training and updates\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of key changes in KCSIE 2025\nImplications for safeguarding policies and procedures\nPractical impact on professional practice and staff responsibilities\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand the key updates in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025\nUpdate school policies and procedures to reflect the latest guidance\nRecognise potential challenges in implementation and ensure effective dissemination to all staff\nConfidently incorporate the updates into training and induction processes\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid joined 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 \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. \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/bsa-sacpa-keeping-children-safe-in-education-2024-update-box-set-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T130000
DTSTAMP:20250718T160508Z
CREATED:20250619T190428Z
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UID:61006-1757073600-1757077200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Register compliant?  \nSchools and colleges must keep a Single Central Record in line with statutory guidance and associated legislation. However\, inaccuracies and missing data in the single central register remains a key area of compliance concern resulting in poor regulatory inspection outcomes which are reflected in judgements on safeguarding leadership.  \nTraining topics will include: \nThis webinar is developed to support colleagues who have operational and oversight responsibility for the Single Central Record. It covers;  \n\nSupporting guidance \nInformation required for SCR \nRetention of evidence \nProcedure for maintaining and checking the SCR \nWhat happens on the SCR if staff or volunteers are found to be unsuitable \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nReview of underpinning legislation and guidance \nHow to develop a checklist of SCR requirements for compliance audit \nHow to implement recommended procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR \nWhat to consider in reviewing the SCR if there is a change in suitability. \n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-managing-the-single-central-register-scr-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T110000
DTSTAMP:20250717T084638Z
CREATED:20250619T191502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T084638Z
UID:60948-1757412000-1757415600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:E-safety compliance: keeping up with developments
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Safeguarding and pastoral leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session will look at the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety. It will highlight the benefits that are to be gained from the online world and also look at the challenges and risks in a balanced way. The latest research will be shared along with some strategies for colleagues working with children and young people and children and young people themselves.  \n This webinar will support knowledge and confidence of practitioners and leaders responsible for oversight of safeguarding and online safety\, including those involved in risk assessment\, delivering online safety interventions and curriculum. The event is suitable for colleagues working in education\, health\, youth services\, early help\, private\, charity and third sector organisations.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nProvide an overview of the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety \nSignpost useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safety \nReview strategies for meaningful engagement with children and young people as they navigate the online world \nSignpost links to support risk assessment\, intervention and education sessions with young people who are particularly vulnerable online. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDelegates will review how `Education for a Connected World’ framework can support their digital safeguarding activity \nDelegates will have a greater understanding of key guidance\, legislation and trends \nDelegates will be signposted to the latest useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safety and managing online life. \n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: Karl Hopwood \nKarl is an independent online safety expert. He is a member of UKCIS (UK Council for Internet Safety) and sits on the UKCIS evidence group\, education working group and the early warning group as well as on the advisory board for the UK Safer Internet Centre. He also sits on the Roblox trust and safety board where he represents the Insafe network. He was part of an expert steering group with TikTok looking at harmful and dangerous online challenges and regularly contributes to content for Internet Matters\, recently delivering their online safety training for those working with children in care commissioned by Ofcom. \nKarl has worked for a number of key players in the UK and abroad including CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)\, BECTA (British Educational and Communications Technology Agency)\, the European Commission\, the UN and several Local Authorities within the UK and in Europe. \nAs an ex primary headteacher\, he continues to work closely in schools across Europe with children\, young people\, parents\, teachers and governors to develop safer online behaviours and the promotion of digital literacy. Karl has been employed for the last 19 years as an in-house consultant for INSAFE which is the coordinating node of the EU Better Internet for Kids programme where he is responsible for the coordination of safer internet helplines and awareness centres across Europe. Karl was the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Marie Collins Foundation for 7 years\, a charity which supports young people who have been sexually abused and exploited online and is now Chair of the board of trustees of Childnet international and Chair of the executive committee of SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association). Karl has also worked with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and chaired the working group to re-write their Child Online Protection Guidance.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-sacpa-e-safety-compliance-keeping-up-with-developments-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T103000
DTSTAMP:20250717T084508Z
CREATED:20250630T162000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T084508Z
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SUMMARY:Radicalisation and early identification
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar provides an awareness overview of the Prevent Duty. Delegates will review the legal context\, signs and indicators\, response and referral to the challenge of radicalisation.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is radicalisation and the Prevent duty \nRecognising individuals who are vulnerable to radicalisation \nManaging disclosure and relevant referral to Channel for Prevent.  \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGet a clearer understanding of their role & responsibilities towards your Prevent duty \nRecognise and identify the vulnerabilities to being drawn into radicalisation and extremism \nLearn what to do if there are concerns that an individual is at risk of radicalisation \nBe able to handle a disclosure effectively and raise these concerns appropriately \nUnderstand the referral process for Prevent and the Channel Panel process\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nTom Robinson \nThomas Robinson is an experienced safeguarding expert\, with a specialism in radicalisation. He holds extensive experience tackling a wide range of complex radicalisation cases in various roles\, including as a Social Worker within Children’s Services\, as Channel Coordinator within Prevent and as the Prevent Practitioner/Deputy Named Safeguarding Professional within an NHS mental health Trust. Furthermore\, Thomas is a PhD candidate in Social Work and Social Care investigating the radicalisation of young men and the role of masculinity in violent extremism. \nThomas is a qualified Social Worker with a background in Children’s services and holds years of experience in multi-agency safeguarding work. His work spans across safeguarding children and adults from a range of harms\, including domestic abuse\, sexual exploitation\, criminal exploitation\, county lines\, modern slavery and radicalisation. Thomas is passionate about supporting professionals to respond to safeguarding concerns\, and is using his PhD research to build a practical tool to support social workers to assess and safeguard males whom are vulnerable to radicalisation. \nIn his current role as Prevent Practitioner/Deputy Named Safeguarding Professional within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT)\, Thomas provides regular trainings to staff and teams across the Trust\, including Prevent Awareness\, Workshop to Raise Awareness on Prevent (WRAP)\, and Safeguarding Adults. Thomas also offers regular expert consultations to support staff to respond to complex radicalisation concerns across the Trust\, and is the SPFT representative in the Prevent’s Channel Panels across Sussex that provide a multi-agency approach to safeguarding those assessed as vulnerable to radicalisation. Moreover\, Thomas contributes to the development and updating of Policy within SPFT to structurally respond to emerging safeguarding concerns regarding radicalisation. \nOver the years\, Thomas has gathered substantial knowledge and practical expertise on the multi-faceted dynamics of safeguarding and radicalisation. His unique position of both working in and researching on this issue provides unique insights into this complex area of safeguarding. Thomas is available to deliver Prevent training to a range of organisations\, which will cover the key features of Prevent Awareness and Prevent WRAP\, including CONTEST\, the statutory duty under Counter Terrorism Security Act 2015 known as the ‘Prevent Duty’\, Vulnerabilities to Radicalisation\, Extremist Ideology and groups\, Current Threat Level\, and the Channel Panel process. Thomas will provide an opportunity to have a nuanced and critical discussion about this important and complex area of safeguarding.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-sacpa-radicalisation-and-early-identification-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T110000
DTSTAMP:20250815T152932Z
CREATED:20250429T160746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T152932Z
UID:61106-1757930400-1757934000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Promoting engagement and activity around Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Inclusion leads\, all boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session is designed to equip boarding staff with the tools\, knowledge\, and confidence to meaningfully celebrate Black History Month and to embed cultural awareness into everyday life in the boarding environment and wider school community. \nFostering an inclusive culture that recognises and values Black history and contributions is key to preparing young people for life beyond school. The session will also explore practical ways to move beyond a one-month focus\, encouraging a year-round commitment to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe origins\, aims\, and evolution of Black History Month\nWhat meaningful Black History engagement should look like in schools and boarding houses\nHighlighting significant Black figures and untold stories\nRecommended resources and activity ideas for use in the boarding setting\nStrategies for going beyond Black History Month to embed representation and awareness year-round\nApproaches to integrating Black history into the curriculum and school culture\n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate a clear understanding of the origins and purpose of Black History Month\nApply a range of ideas and strategies to promote Black History Month within boarding houses and the wider school environment\nIdentify ways to embed Black history meaningfully into the curriculum and daily practice\nSupport young people in developing greater cultural awareness\, empathy\, and appreciation of diverse histories\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nRebekah Hayward \nRebekah is an experienced Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion consultant who has been working with IELA since April 2023 supporting\, organisations and schools. She holds a Masters in Education: International Development and Social Justice and a CMI Level 7 Qualification in Strategic Approaches to EDI. She is the Co-Founder of ‘Increasing Black Representation’ a mentoring scheme for students and the Founder of  ‘The Inclusion Edit’ an Inclusion consultancy.  In her previous roles\, Rebekah has worked in Ed Tech leading on EDI and business strategy. She has also worked with IESE leading EDI projects and developing EDI resources. Rebekah is a qualified Primary School Teacher with much experience as an EDI lead creating diverse curriculum content for schools\, developing policy and creating meaningful\, lasting change.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/promoting-engagement-and-activity-around-black-history-month-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T123000
DTSTAMP:20250718T161414Z
CREATED:20250429T161108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T161414Z
UID:61108-1758022200-1758025800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:NMS considerations for 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar is ideal for those who are new to boarding or looking to strengthen their understanding of the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Boarding Schools in England\, updated in September 2022. It provides a clear overview of the standards\, explores their practical application in day-to-day boarding practice\, and highlights how they can be used to support quality assurance and continuous improvement. \nWhether you are beginning your journey in boarding or refreshing your knowledge\, this session will help you understand how to apply the standards effectively and use them as a foundation for best practice. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of the National Minimum Standards (NMS) 2022\nPractical application of the NMS in boarding settings\nCommon issues and areas of concern in implementation\nUsing the NMS as a baseline for internal audits and development\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate increased knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding in England\nUnderstand how to apply the standards in a practical boarding context\nUse the NMS as a tool for reviewing\, auditing\, and improving boarding provision\nRecognise how adherence to the standards supports compliance\, safeguarding\, and overall boarder wellbeing\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 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/nms-considerations-for-2025-26/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20250718T162223Z
CREATED:20250429T163109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T162223Z
UID:61118-1758625200-1758628800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding induction for residential tutors and supporting staff/visitors
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n🎧 Residential tutors\, supporting staff\, visiting staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nBoarding House Induction for Visiting and Support Staff\nEssential safeguarding awareness for those regularly working in or visiting the boarding environment. \nBoarding houses are vibrant\, fast-paced environments that serve as both living and learning spaces for young people. While permanent staff are fully trained in safeguarding policies and procedures\, visiting professionals\, support staff\, and regular visitors may not always receive the same level of guidance. \nThis concise\, practical webinar provides a clear induction into the key expectations\, policies\, and practices that support the safeguarding and wellbeing of boarders. It is ideal for anyone who regularly enters the boarding environment but is not part of the permanent boarding team. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe Welcome: Signing in procedures\, access to keys and keypads\, and maintaining house security\nOpen Door Policy: Understanding boundaries\, supervision\, and how to interact respectfully within the boarding setting\nManaging Disclosures: What to do if a young person shares a concern\, and how to work collaboratively with the house team\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nHave increased awareness of safeguarding responsibilities when visiting a boarding house\nUnderstand key policies and procedures that support the safety and wellbeing of boarders\nBe confident in how to act appropriately and safely within the boarding environment\nRecognise the importance of communication with the boarding team and how to respond to any safeguarding concerns\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/boarding-induction-for-residential-tutors-and-supporting-staff-visitors-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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