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SUMMARY:Understanding school accreditations and inspections
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Educational agents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. This series can be accessed as individual sessions – remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year – or as a package. \nThe Understanding school accreditations and inspections webinar will provide context to the UK inspection systems and how agents and families can access relevant reports and information. It will also provide information on other relevant accreditations and accolades schools can achieve that can help families identify strengths they’re most interested in for their child. \nThis session will also outline why accreditation for agent and guardianship organisations is so important and why they’re relevant from a compliance perspective but also to reassure interested families. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nISI and Ofsted\nUnderstanding the reports (reading beyond the headlines)\nOther accreditations\nOther accolades\nGuardianship and agent accreditations and why they matter.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nCurrent and clear understanding on UK inspectorates\nGuidance on understanding inspection reports\nIncreased awareness of relevant accreditations and accolades for schools to share with families.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, BSA Group Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \n\nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and the DfE\, while also overseeing the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, he is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Dale previously spent 31 years as a boarding practitioner\, including roles as Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. Beyond education\, he trains for the Methodist Church\, is a charity trustee\, chairs a performing arts organisation\, and volunteers widely.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-school-accreditations-and-inspections/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T091932Z
CREATED:20260409T154545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T091932Z
UID:74210-1799143200-1799146800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding induction for residential tutors and supporting staff/visitors
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Residential tutors\, supporting staff\, regular visitors to boarding houses\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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: \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-induction-for-residential-tutors-and-supporting-staff-visitors-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270108T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092240Z
CREATED:20260409T160104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092240Z
UID:74216-1799409600-1799413200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Choosing a school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £55 🎧 Educational agents 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on catch up✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  \nBSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. This series can be accessed as individual sessions – remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year – or as a package. \n\nThe Choosing a school webinar will go over best practice in supporting families in identifying the best school options\, and then best school\, for their child including course type\, academic and extra-curricular interests and strengths\, identifying priorities as a family and then how best to engage with the schools you’re exploring\, including through strong agent relationships! \n\n\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nIdentifying your priorities\n\n\n\nIdentifying course type and duration\n\n\n\nMatching students to the right school based on interests\, academic\, support needs\n\n\n\nHow to engage and visit\n\n\n\nRecommended questions to ask.\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\n\n\n\nBest practice recommendations for supporting families in finding the right school for their child(ren)\n\n\n\nSuggestions from member schools on how to engage when supporting families in exploring places and options.\n\nBOOK NOW  \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/choosing-a-school/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092323Z
CREATED:20260409T150615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092323Z
UID:74206-1799661600-1799665200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gender questioning children and boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 SLT\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe aim of the session is to support delegates in understanding the current legal frameworks that apply to boarding schools and how this might be applied in practice.  The session will focus on unpacking the latest guidance and legal wisdom to support and assist schools to navigate an area of legal and practical complexity. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCore legal framework and guidance\nContext from the Cass review\nKey issues including pastoral care and safeguarding\nSingle-sex spaces\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater understanding of relevant legislation and guidance\nBuilding confidence in own practice\nBe able to critically evaluate policies and arrangements in own setting\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: James Garside\, Partner\, Veale Wasbrough Vizards \nJames is a Partner in the Education team at law firm\, Veale Wasbrough Vizards\, which works with schools and education providers nationwide in the private\, public and third sectors.  With over 15 years’ experience in legal practice\, James specialises in regulatory law and dispute resolution.  He works extensively with schools and charities on equality law compliance and best practice including\, advisory support for senior leaders and managers\, claims and complaints handling\, policy and contract development\, and training and guidance.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/gender-questioning-children-and-boarding-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T074639Z
CREATED:20260410T063632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T074639Z
UID:74227-1799762400-1799766000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:What about the boys?
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, safeguarding leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nThis session will look at masculinity and the current issues affecting young men including mental health\, dating and relationships\, pornography\, status and physical appearance. We will then move on to look at performance enhancing drugs and how these are currently used. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe role of positive/negative role models and how they influence perspectives\nChanges in perspective and norms due to social media and entertainment\nPerformance enhancing drugs – categories\, legality\, availability\, outcomes and side effects\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nFinding evidence-based solutions to issues around promoting communication and vulnerability\, positive masculinity\, self-esteem and general wellbeing\nAn understanding of the symptoms and characteristics of body dysmorphia vs a healthy and sustainable approach to fitness\nRealistic guidelines on training\, nutrition\, supplements and recovery\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nSpeaker: Iain Mahony \nIain was educated at Uppingham and Manchester University and began working as a personal trainer in Mayfair in 2009. With over 14 years in the fitness industry\, he has competed in bodybuilding and coached other competitors. Despite outward success\, Iain struggled with personal challenges that led to alcohol and drug misuse. After entering rehab in South Africa in 2014\, he rebuilt his life and began speaking in schools in 2018. He has since shared his story at over 40 independent schools\, including Eton and Warwick\, and now speaks on topics such as masculinity and performance-enhancing drugs.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/what-about-the-boys-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092539Z
CREATED:20260410T064138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092539Z
UID:74232-1799838000-1799841600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing allergies with confidence in boarding school settings
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar equips boarding school staff with the knowledge and skills to manage food allergies safely in residential settings. It covers allergen awareness\, safe food provision\, emergency response\, and inclusive practices to support student wellbeing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nFood allergy basics: allergens\, risks\, prevalence in young people\nUK allergen legislation (Food Information Regulations & Natasha’s Law)\nSafe food provision and prevention of cross-contamination\nRecord keeping\, communication\, and policy implementation\nEmergency recognition and response protocols\nSupporting inclusion and wellbeing in boarding school life\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand UK food allergen regulations and their responsibilities in a boarding school context\nRecognise common allergens and associated risks.\nReduce cross-contamination in kitchens and dining areas.\nCommunicate effectively with students\, parents\, and colleagues.\nRespond appropriately to allergic reactions\, including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs).\nPromote a safe\, inclusive environment for students with allergies.\n\nBook now \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers: 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-allergies-with-confidence-in-boarding-school-settings-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260804T140803Z
CREATED:20260409T132244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T140803Z
UID:74177-1800005400-1800009000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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. \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\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (Sacpa)":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260820T144752Z
CREATED:20260420T145438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144752Z
UID:74539-1800262800-1800266400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting pupils with Autism
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 SLT\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline: \nSchools are increasingly neurodiverse. This webinar will focus on best practice when supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and how to ensure our school environment and boarding houses are safe\, inclusive spaces fostering a sense of belonging. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding of the unique characteristics and challenges of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)\nHow ASC can impact on life in boarding\nHolistic\, inclusive approaches\nBeing an advocate for pupils with ASC.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nEstablish positive relationships with pupils with ASC and their parents/guardians\nConsider inclusive practices in school and in the boarding house\nSkills and strategies to support pupils with ASC.\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/supporting-pupils-with-autism/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T093048Z
CREATED:20260410T065315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T093048Z
UID:74240-1800612000-1800615600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using core values in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse content \nThis session explores how core values move from being aspirational statements to practical tools that shape everyday boarding life. Delegates will examine the difference between rules-based compliance and values-led culture\, with particular attention to how students absorb values through adult behaviour\, tone\, and decision-making. The session focuses on identifying what school values look like in daily routines\, interactions\, and moments of conflict\, and how values can be used to frame restorative conversations\, reinforce positive behaviour\, and support consistency across boarding teams. Delegates will be encouraged to reflect on their own practice and consider how values guide their responses\, especially when under pressure or fatigue. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how values are currently being used in schools\nUnderstand how core values shape culture and relationships in boarding\nTranslate abstract values into consistent\, observable boarding behaviours\nUse values to guide decision-making\, praise\, and sanctions\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/using-core-values-in-boarding/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100636Z
CREATED:20260408T071322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100636Z
UID:72467-1801825200-1801828800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding ketamine and cocaine: Prevention\, awareness and early intervention
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nThis ketamine and cocaine awareness training course is designed for school staff\, teachers\, and safeguarding professionals to increase understanding of the risks these substances pose to young people. The session explores what ketamine and cocaine are\, how they appear\, and the ways they are distributed and used among youth populations. It examines the legal implications\, the short- and long-term physical and psychological effects\, and the growing influence of social and peer culture on drug experimentation. Participants will also gain awareness of the dangers associated with contaminated (bulked or cut) drugs\, harm reduction strategies\, and appropriate safeguarding responses when drug use or possession is suspected in an educational environment. The course promotes a proactive\, informed approach to protecting and supporting children and young people at risk. \nTraining Topics: \n\nUnderstanding Ketamine and Cocaine: composition\, classification\, and key facts\nWhat they look like and how they are distributed at street and community level\nThe Law: criminal implications for possession\, supply\, and use — including young people under 18\nHow these drugs are used and their short- and long-term physical and psychological effects\nCurrent youth culture: trends\, availability\, peer pressure\, and online influence\nThe dangers of bulking and cutting agents used by dealers to increase profit\nRecognising the signs and symptoms of possible substance misuse in children and young people\nSafeguarding responsibilities: responding to disclosures or suspected use in schools\nHarm reduction and early intervention: how to talk to young people safely and effectively\nSupport services and resources for young people\, families\, and professionals\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand what Ketamine and Cocaine are\, how they are used\, and the associated health risks\nIdentify the legal implications for both adults and young people involved with these substances\nRecognise the signs and indicators of substance use or exposure among students\nGain insight into the influence of current youth culture and social factors contributing to experimentation\nUnderstand the risks associated with adulterated (bulked or cut) substances\nApply appropriate safeguarding protocols when drug use is suspected in an educational setting\nUse effective communication and harm reduction approaches to support young people safely\nAccess and share reliable resources\, professional guidance\, and support networks for prevention and intervention\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \nAsha Fowells\, Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation \nAsha Fowells is Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation\, a drug education charity. This role reflects her background as a pharmacist – she qualified in 1998 – and journalist and drugs educator.  Asha is involved in the whole breadth of delivery\, from students to parents\, school staff and other professionals working with young people\, as well as training and mentoring drugs educators. She also does a lot of work behind the scenes at the Foundation\, including dealing with press enquiries\, writing resources\, and managing the charity’s communication channels. Asha is passionate about the aims of the DSM Foundation\, which is to help young people make safer choices about drugs – everyone should be able to get home safely.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-ketamine-and-cocaine-prevention-awareness-and-early-intervention/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260811T111238Z
CREATED:20260420T145045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T111238Z
UID:74535-1802080800-1802084400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Building Personal Resilience for Healthy High Performance
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All Senior Leadership\, Pastoral staff and wider school team\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe boarding environment\, and education sector\, are busy places to work and challenging environments in which to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Looking after yourself professionally and personally are key to healthy high performance. This webinar will highlight the importance of a self-awareness of personal and collective resilience and wellbeing and deliver some thoughts and strategies on developing this. \nDuring the webinar\, delegates will be equipped with a personal workplace resilience and wellbeing framework. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWorkplace Resilience and Wellbeing\nFive Pillars of Resilience.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn overview of the Five Pillars of Resilience\nIdeas and practical exercises to support staff to achieve healthy high performance.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \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\, as he has 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 coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is currently working as a Director of Development in an independent school and is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning and an IAPS Consultant. Away from the world of education\, he is a director of WASP\, S&SWGC and TEAM Removals.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/checking-in-mental-health-and-resilience-self-assessment-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T144936Z
CREATED:20260729T120711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144936Z
UID:74537-1802167200-1802170800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding additional support
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £55 🎧 Educational agents 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on catch up ✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  BSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. This series can be accessed as individual sessions – remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year – or as a package. \n\nThe Understanding additional support webinar will take delegates through current practice and thinking around additional support\, including how schools identify additional needs\, what support can typically be offered. The session will also share cultural support schools can offer to help families understand more about how additional support and needs are seen from a UK education perspective – crucially\, not negatively! Training topics will include: \n\nHow UK schools support student welfare (day and boarding)\nCultural adjustments and integration\nIdentifying and supporting additional social\, emotional and academic needs\nSEND and EAL support – ensuring proper support for students with learning difficulties\nUnpicking cultural differences around additional support.\n\nLearning outcomes: By the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nGreater understanding of additional needs schools can support with\nDetail on how schools can support young people and families in identifying additional needs\nConfidence to support families in being open to exploring school options based on the needs of their child(ren) without fear of rejection.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-additional-support/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T115756Z
CREATED:20260811T113412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T115756Z
UID:78573-1803384000-1803387600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shifting trends in boarding staff
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \nCourse outline \nThe role of boarding staff continues to evolve in response to changing pupil needs\, workforce expectations\, recruitment challenges and developments across the wider education and care sectors. Traditional models of boarding staffing are being reconsidered as schools look at how they recruit\, structure\, support and retain effective boarding teams. \nThis webinar will explore some of the key trends shaping the boarding workforce and what these changes mean for boarding schools. It will consider the changing expectations of boarding roles\, emerging staffing models\, recruitment and retention\, professional boundaries\, staff wellbeing and the skills increasingly required to provide high-quality pastoral care. \nDelegates will be encouraged to reflect on their own staffing structures and consider how boarding teams may need to adapt to remain sustainable\, attractive and effective. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nHow boarding staff roles and expectations are changing\nCurrent recruitment and retention challenges\nChanging expectations around workload\, flexibility and work-life balance\nEmerging approaches to staffing structures\, rotas and residential roles\nThe increasing pastoral and safeguarding demands placed on boarding staff\nSkills and professional development required by the modern boarding workforce\nStaff wellbeing\, support and supervision\nBuilding a sustainable and attractive boarding workforce for the future\n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of the webinar\, delegates will: \n\nUnderstand key trends influencing the boarding workforce\nConsider how expectations of boarding roles have changed\nExplore approaches to recruiting and retaining high-quality boarding staff\nReflect on whether existing staffing structures and working practices remain fit for purpose\nRecognise the importance of staff wellbeing\, development and support in maintaining effective boarding teams\nConsider practical ways to future-proof their boarding workforce\n\nBOOK NOW \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/shifting-trends-in-boarding-staff/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T103000
DTSTAMP:20260814T080703Z
CREATED:20260420T145955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T080703Z
UID:74545-1803547800-1803551400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Inclusive recruitment practices
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, Heads of Boarding and HR professionals\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nWe want our schools to be as inclusive and diverse as possible. However\, if we do what we’ve always done\, we’ll get what we’ve always got. Join us for this interactive seminar where we will address the challenges of recruiting a diverse workforce. Our speaker will provide practical strategies to support inclusive recruitment practices in schools. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nYou want to be genuinely authentic and inclusive when recruiting ALL staff\nYou want to increase the diversity of your staff\nYou want to be compliant with the law\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nReview of current recruitment processes\nPractical steps for a more diverse staff body\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/inclusive-recruitment-practices-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270301T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T145812Z
CREATED:20260420T151102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T145812Z
UID:74553-1803902400-1803906000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - inclusion and belonging
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 SLT\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline: \nBSA’s Boarding box set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview 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 £500 for a member series place. \nThis webinar will provide delegates with the necessary knowledge to critically consider the EDI provision in their setting. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nTheoretical framework for EDI in school environments\nPractical considerations for boarding and school\nFostering a sense of belonging\nBenefits of EDI approaches in boarding\, schools and organisations\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nMoving beyond diversity to inclusion and belonging\nCreate a safe and inclusive community in boarding\n\nBOOK NOW \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \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/boarding-box-set-inclusion-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T114009Z
CREATED:20260423T142050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T114009Z
UID:74767-1803988800-1803992400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Maintaining professional reputation
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £55\n🎧 Educational agents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. \nThis series can be accessed as individual sessions – remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year – or as a package. \nThe Maintaining professional reputation webinar will offer suggestions\, based on engagement with certified agents and member schools on developing and maintaining a strong professional reputation\, built on child-focused placements\, trust and transparency. \nThe educational agent market is broad\, not just geographically and this webinar will speak to what families and schools are looking for in successful\, lasting partnerships that benefit everyone through focus on the children first. \nTraining topics will include: \n• Families – managing expectations\, avoiding conflicts of interest\, transparency\n• Schools – building trust\, working with different schools\, avoiding conflicts of interest\, commission transparency\n• Effective communication – cultural sensitivity\, translation (language and systems)\, crisis response\n• Maintaining long-term relationships – follow up care\, appropriate re-placement and transition. \nLearning outcomes: \n• Improved understanding on what schools and families highlight as important in positive agent relationships. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will run jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/maintaining-professional-reputation/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143143Z
CREATED:20260409T160602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143143Z
UID:74219-1804248000-1804251600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding box set - understanding UKVI compliance
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions staff\, Heads and Deputy Heads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  \nUnderstanding Your Duties as a UKVI Student Sponsor: A Guide for Schools \nCompliance with UKVI sponsor licence duties is a whole-school responsibility—one that extends well beyond the Child Student visa application process. Whether you’re new to international student sponsorship or looking to refresh your knowledge\, this session will provide the essential overview required to ensure your school remains compliant and inspection-ready. \nThis practical and informative session is designed to help key school staff understand the scope of their responsibilities\, the risks of non-compliance\, and how to implement effective systems that meet UKVI requirements. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat it means to be a UKVI licensed sponsor\nManaging your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) allocation and Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA)\nMonitoring\, reporting\, and record-keeping responsibilities\nPractical tips to prepare for a successful UKVI inspection\n\nLearning outcomes:  \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the key roles and responsibilities of being a UKVI sponsor\nGain confidence in their current knowledge or establish a strong foundation for further learning\nRecognise the compliance risks and the implications of failing to meet UKVI requirements\nLearn practical strategies to assess\, adapt\, and improve sponsor-related record-keeping and reporting systems\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. \nThis event is held in collaboration with: \n \n  \n  \n  \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-understanding-ukvi-compliance/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100711Z
CREATED:20260423T112549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100711Z
UID:74745-1804500000-1804503600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding spiking: Prevention\, awareness and staying safe
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline \nThis training course on spiking awareness and prevention provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the growing issue of spiking incidents. It explores current data and trends\, identifies the various methods offenders use\, and examines the substances involved. Participants will also gain insight into the legal implications of spiking\, practical steps for prevention\, and effective ways to respond when spiking is suspected. The session aims to empower individuals—particularly young people—with the knowledge\, awareness\, and confidence to protect themselves and others in social settings. \nTraining Topics: \n\nCurrent statistics and trends: Understanding the scale of the spiking problem\nMethods of spiking: Drinks\, needles\, food\, and vaping\nCommon substances used in spiking offences\nOverview of laws and legal consequences related to spiking\nPersonal safety and precautionary measures for young people\nResponding to and managing suspected spiking incidents\nSupport services\, helplines\, and educational resources\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the current scope and impact of spiking incidents in the UK and beyond\nRecognize the different methods and tactics offenders use to spike victims\nIdentify the most common substances associated with spiking offences\nGain awareness of the relevant legal frameworks and potential criminal charges\nApply practical strategies to reduce personal risk in social settings\nRespond effectively and safely when a spiking incident is suspected\nAccess reliable resources for ongoing education\, support\, and reporting\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: Asha Fowells\, Head of Education and Engagement \nAsha Fowells is Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation\, a drug education charity. This role reflects her background as a pharmacist – she qualified in 1998 – and journalist and drugs educator.  Asha is involved in the whole breadth of delivery\, from students to parents\, school staff and other professionals working with young people\, as well as training and mentoring drugs educators. She also does a lot of work behind the scenes at the Foundation\, including dealing with press enquiries\, writing resources\, and managing the charity’s communication channels. Asha is passionate about the aims of the DSM Foundation\, which is to help young people make safer choices about drugs – everyone should be able to get home safely.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-spiking-prevention-awareness-and-staying-safe/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260909T120740Z
CREATED:20260707T124201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T120740Z
UID:77337-1804588200-1804591800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Innovation in action: Creative thinking for problem solving
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Bursar\, Head of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nInnovation isn’t just about having brilliant ideas; it’s about recognising opportunities\, solving problems creatively\, and developing practical solutions. This engaging webinar explores the principles of innovation and creative thinking\, drawing on examples from some of the world’s most successful inventors and organisations. \nThrough practical innovation models\, real-life case studies and interactive discussion\, delegates will discover how to foster creative thinking\, overcome barriers to innovation\, and develop a structured approach to problem-solving within their own schools and organisations. \nTraining topics \n\nUnderstanding innovation and why it matters in today’s educational landscape\nDeveloping a creative problem-solving mindset\nExploring proven innovation and design thinking frameworks\nLearning from real-world inventions and the challenges that inspired them\nApplying innovation techniques to everyday challenges in schools\nEncouraging a culture of creativity\, experimentation and continuous improvement\n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of this webinar\, delegates will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the key principles of innovation and creative thinking.\nApply structured approaches to solving problems creatively.\nIdentify opportunities for innovation within their own role or organisation.\nUse practical tools and techniques to generate\, test and develop new ideas.\nFeel more confident in encouraging innovation and continuous improvement within their teams.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nRobin Fletcher FTIOB\, CEO\, BSA Group   \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/innovation-in-action-creative-thinking-for-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143107Z
CREATED:20260420T155705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143107Z
UID:74568-1804593600-1804597200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners\, Houseparents\n📍 Online \n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass\n \n\nBSA’s Boarding box set series is designed to give boarding staff and school leaders a broad overview of a range of key boarding-related topics. This series is ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ‘headlines’. \nCourse Outline \nThis session in BSA’s Boarding Box Set series explores wellbeing and staff support within boarding\, equipping current and aspiring senior leaders with a strategic overview of how to foster a healthy\, resilient\, and high-performing boarding community. Designed for those moving into senior roles or preparing for Deputy Headship\, the course examines sector expectations\, safeguarding responsibilities\, staff culture\, workload management\, and effective systems of pastoral support. Participants will reflect on current boarding “headlines\,” consider emerging wellbeing challenges\, and develop practical strategies to support staff professionally and personally\, ensuring sustainable leadership and positive outcomes for boarders. \nTraining Topics  \n\nThe strategic importance of staff wellbeing in sustaining safe\, effective boarding provision.\nCreating a supportive boarding culture that promotes psychological safety and professional trust.\nRecognising and responding to stress\, burnout\, and mental health concerns among boarding staff.\nImplementing supervision\, appraisal\, and professional development systems that strengthen staff resilience.\nAligning wellbeing practice with safeguarding\, inspection frameworks\, and sector expectations.\n\nLearning Outcomes  \n\nUnderstand the key factors influencing staff wellbeing in a boarding environment.\nIdentify early signs of stress and burnout and respond with appropriate leadership strategies.\nEvaluate existing staff support systems and identify areas for improvement.\nDevelop practical approaches to embedding a culture of wellbeing within boarding teams.\nArticulate how effective staff support contributes to improved outcomes for boarders and whole-school performance.\n\nBOOK NOW \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\, as he has 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 coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is currently working as a Director of Development in an independent school and is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning and an IAPS Consultant. Away from the world of education\, he is a director of WASP\, S&SWGC and TEAM Removals. \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-wellbeing-and-staff-support-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T112624Z
CREATED:20260423T142813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T112624Z
UID:74775-1804676400-1804680000@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✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T133000
DTSTAMP:20260814T082424Z
CREATED:20260804T095353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T082424Z
UID:74575-1805113800-1805117400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding school careers for veterans and service leavers
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nFor serving personnel and veterans\, the question of ‘what next?’ can be daunting. At first glance\, a service career and boarding education might appear worlds apart. But look more closely and the parallels are striking: residential communities\, high expectations of personal conduct\, strong pastoral responsibility and leadership exercised through daily presence. \nYour experience is not just relevant\, it is actively sought. As a result\, over the past few years\, a growing number of veterans have moved into education\, particularly boarding\, and there is increasing recognition of the crossover between the sectors. There are also non-teaching opportunities that do not require degrees. \nJoin Mark Mortimer\, Director of Defence & Military Services\, Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) to find out more. Mark is an ex-Infantry Officer and has served as Head at three leading boarding schools. \n\nFind out more about opportunities to work in residential education – no degree needed.\nAsk questions you may have about roles and responsibilities in boarding schools.\nHear Mark Mortimer\, ex-boarding school Headteacher and ex-Infantry Officer explain the synergies between service life and school life.\nUnderstand how you can enrol onto the BSA’s resettlement programme.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-school-careers-for-veterans-and-service-leavers/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100408Z
CREATED:20260408T104518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100408Z
UID:72491-1805191200-1805194800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding and food: Getting nutrition right
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, House staff\, Pastoral and Wellbeing staff\, Catering managers\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nAs one of the key pillars to a healthy lifestyle (alongside exercise and sleep) healthy eating is sometimes an area of life that is neglected. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that healthy children who are engaged with lots of exercise can top up on plenty of toast. Or those that are overweight can easily become more healthy if they exercise more. This webinar will dispel those myths and will set out the basis of balanced nutrition for young people in a boarding environment. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe basis of healthy nutrition for young people.\nEducating young people about nutrition.\nHow to balance independent choices with good decision making around nutrition.\nProvision of snacks and healthy choices.\nSupplements and suggested policies.\nHow to gather\, and act on\, feedback.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of healthy nutrition at key stages of development\nHow to support young people in making healthy decisions\nHow to develop strategies and policies that support a culture of healthy eating.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n \nDan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. He’s worked professionally as a nutritionist with teams such as Manchester City\, Sale Sharks\, Warrington Wolves and currently is currently the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United. His approach to nutrition is simple\, evidence-based & food-first\, focusing on utilising the latest nutrition research to support all students and athletes. \n  \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-and-food-getting-nutrition-right-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T090014Z
CREATED:20260409T122015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T090014Z
UID:74173-1805713200-1805716800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creating an exam-healthy atmosphere in the classroom and boarding house during the summer term
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session explores how teachers and boarding staff can create a supportive\, exam-friendly environment during the Summer Term\, helping students manage stress and perform at their best. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the causes of exam stress\nRecognising the behaviours which can arise from exam stress\nPractical strategies for helping students navigate and reduce the impact of exam stress\nImproving the dialogue about exam stress\nKey messages for parents\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key signs of exam stress in students\nImplement strategies to create calm\, supportive environments\nSupport students’ emotional wellbeing during the Summer Term\nAdvise students and parents on effective strategies\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event is joint with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKatherine Radice \nKatharine Radice is an experienced teacher and go-to expert on supporting teenagers through secondary school.  She regularly collaborates with schools and exam boards nationally and internationally\, offering workshops for students\, training for teachers and presentations for parents.   Her work has featured in the The Times\, Sunday Times and Daily Telegraph and she is often interviewed for BBC radio shows\, including the Today Programme and Radio 5 Live.  She is the author of The Parent’s Guide to Exam Stress and Exam Stress: A practical and positive guide for teachers.  Her books have been widely praised across the education sector\, described as ‘Seriously good in all respects’\, ‘Clear\, brilliantly researched and insightful’ and ‘impressively comprehensive’. For more of her work\, you can join her on Substack here or listen to her podcasts here: each week she joins Rachel Richards – award-winning host of Parenting Teenagers Untangled – to untangle the knotty realities of being a modern parent. See further\, katharineradice.co.uk
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/creating-an-exam-healthy-atmosphere-in-the-classroom-and-boarding-house-during-the-summer-term-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270324T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T091318Z
CREATED:20260423T112021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T091318Z
UID:74739-1805886000-1805889600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bystanders and upstanders (anti-bullying)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Head\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nEvery child\, and probably every adult\, has been a bystander at some point in time. A bystander is someone who witnesses bullying but does not get involved. Being a bystander is easy – they aren’t the perpetrator and they are not the one outwardly being harmed or the target of the attack. \nIn every situation it’s necessary to have somebody who does something that prevents or reduces the bullying they see – an upstander. Upstanders are people who comes to the aid of another person who is being bullied and shows them kindness. \nMoving from being a bystander to becoming an upstander will not happen overnight. This webinar will give you the tools needed to support your staff and pupils on their journey to becoming an upstander. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nCharacteristics of a bystander\nWhat it means to be an upstander\nHow to engage next time someone witnesses bullying and being their upstander.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nJonathan Charlesworth MBE \nJonathan Charlesworth MBE is Director of Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH) with over 40 years’ experience in teaching\, training and developing resources on LGBT+ legislation and anti-discrimination across education\, the criminal justice system\, the NHS and government. A government adviser\, he has been commissioned four times by the English and Welsh administrations to produce national anti-bullying resources and training for schools\, and is currently supporting the Welsh Government’s revision of Rights\, Respect\, Equality. He is author of How to Stop Homophobic and Biphobic Bullying and That’s So Gay!. In 2025 he was awarded an MBE for services to education\, justice\, health and government.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bystanders-and-upstanders-anti-bullying-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100849Z
CREATED:20260420T153022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100849Z
UID:74557-1805977800-1805981400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Helping students thrive: A neurodiversity-informed approach to learning differences\, wellbeing\, and communication for agents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £55\n🎧 Certified Agents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  \nIn this dedicated training session for education agents\, Hazel Lim shares her personal journey and offers tools to help agents build stronger relationships with schools and families\, ensuring students are best placed in environments where they can flourish and thrive. Hazel’s personal journey connects neurodiversity with varying cultural understanding and approaches\, supporting everyone in developing their understanding to promote the best chance of success for children in the British education system. \n\nRecognise social communication or behavioural differences that may appear in young students and learn how to approach these situations in a way that supports families while maintaining strong partnerships with schools.\nDiscover how early recognition\, and culturally sensitive communication when approaching families can help agents guide families toward suitable and supportive school environments.\n\nKey topics: \n\nShares real-life lived experiences\nEmpowers agents with knowledge to better understand students’ needs\, strengthening their knowledge and understanding of neurodivergence in specific cultural contexts\nHelps agents navigate cultural peace and expectations when building trust with families\nEquips agents to speak with increased accuracy and confidence when relaying information\, in order to work more effectively with both schools and families\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nLearn strategies to best support students who may show subtle social\, emotional\, behavioural and/or learning differences\nEnable students to thrive through individual learning and wellbeing support\nUnderstand students’ unique needs to ensure the best possible school placements\nRecognise early signs of stress\, anxiety\, or adjustment challenges\nCommunicate with and approach families with care and cultural sensitivity\nStrengthen trust and communication with and between schools\, agents and families\n\nBOOK NOW \n*Certified agents can use one of their two free sessions per year for this event. Please email if you’d like to use this option* \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers: \nHazel Lim\, Founder and Director of Chinese Autism Community Interest Company est. 2022 \nHazel Lim is a trusted community leader and advocate for inclusion & equity\, recognised for her reputable work empowering neurodiverse Chinese families to better understand and support their children’s individual learning and wellbeing needs. She is the Founder of Chinese Autism Community Interest Company (CACIC)\, the first culturally-specific support organisation of its kind in the UK\, working closely with families navigating differences in learning\, communication\, and development in communities where these conversations are often approached with apprehension\, aversion and anxiety. \nDrawing on lived experience as a neurodivergent parent of neurodivergent children\, Hazel works alongside families to build understanding\, confidence\, and trust as they navigate important educational decisions. Her consultancy and coaching work encourage thoughtful\, culturally sensitive conversations that help young people in the Chinese community to feel understood\, and finally begin to flourish in environments where they can truly thrive\, and no longer have to hide. \nHazel’s inspiring leadership has received national recognition\, including the Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award and UK Chinese Women of the Year.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/helping-students-thrive-a-neurodiversity-informed-approach-to-learning-differences-wellbeing-and-communication-for-agents/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270420T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T094721Z
CREATED:20260804T123124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T094721Z
UID:78225-1808215200-1808218800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR) in boarding schools
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 and HR professionals.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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. \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 is being held jointly with 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-in-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143037Z
CREATED:20260804T123652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143037Z
UID:78227-1808308800-1808312400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - marketing considerations for boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBSA’s Boarding box set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview of a range of key boarding-related topics. This series is ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ‘headlines’. \nThis session will focus on the marketing and admissions functions within your boarding school. It will provide a strong introduction to the basics of marketing planning and strategy to enable you to drive boarding numbers within your school. Understanding the admissions journey for prospective families will help you scrutinise your processes and improve the customer journey\, increasing conversion rates and your school’s brand reputation. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nMarketing strategy and planning\nMarketing mix\nLead-to-sale process\nCustomer journey\nGetting the team right.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of marketing planning and strategy\nDetail on how to make the marketing mix work for your school\nAn overview of the customer journey and how to improve this\nSupporting your marketing and admissions team.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n  \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-marketing-considerations-for-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270524T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T110523Z
CREATED:20260407T142902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T110523Z
UID:72454-1811167200-1811170800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - Preparing for a boarding inspection
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session is part of the BSA Boarding Box Set\, a comprehensive six-part series covering essential boarding topics. Ideal for those stepping into senior boarding roles or wanting to deepen their understanding of the sector. \nThe series is £650\, with recordings available for any sessions you are not able to attend live. Sessions can also be booked individually if preferred. \nThis session focuses on preparing for inspections under any UK or international framework. It covers core principles of auditing and assessing boarding provision\, helping delegates align their policies and practices with inspection requirements. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nEnhanced understanding of inspection processes\nImproved compliance with relevant policies and procedures\nSkills for recording and reporting inspection outcomes effectively.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n  \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-preparing-for-a-boarding-inspection/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143044Z
CREATED:20260423T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143044Z
UID:74831-1812628800-1812632400@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 \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-boarding-house-management-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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