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UID:72161-1788433200-1788436800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enrolment: Right to study checks for international students
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All staff responsible for visa and immigration procedure\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, Abitas 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/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T084729Z
CREATED:20260330T101250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T084729Z
UID:72157-1788444000-1788447600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pre-inspection self-assessment audit tips and recommendations
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All boarding practitioners\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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:  \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\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. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/pre-inspection-self-assessment-audit-tips-and-recommendations/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T090042Z
CREATED:20260410T100944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T090042Z
UID:74267-1788523200-1788526800@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 \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  \n \n  \n  \nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience. She has held senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, including serving as Maldives Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. Mariya’s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPA’s mission.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-managing-the-single-central-register-scr-in-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260901T093940Z
CREATED:20260330T131254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T093940Z
UID:72195-1788868800-1788872400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding update
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\n\nCourse outline: \nThis session will consider trends and developments in safeguarding. There will be a particular focus on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance for England but the content will be relevant to all safeguarding practitioners. \nCurrent safeguarding challenges—including in digital and online environments—and their potential implications for compliance and practice will be explored\, along with recent high-profile safeguarding cases and lessons learned. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the latest KCSIE guidance\nGain practical strategies for implementing updates across school and boarding settings\nExplore current issues and trends impacting safeguarding today.\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: Lindsay Fox \,  Independent safeguarding trainer\, consultant\, auditor\, trustee and honorary board advisor \n \nLindsay began her career in residential social work before working and youth work before spending many years working with the most serious and persistent young offenders. She moved to the voluntary sector and has worked on the frontline of service delivery up to and including CEO positions in small and medium to very large voluntary organisations focusing on mental health\, education and children and young people. Now an independent safeguarding trainer\, consultant\, auditor\, trustee and honorary board advisor\, Lindsay works with a wide range of organisations including in local authority\, charity\, health\, education and housing. Lindsay understands and is experienced in safeguarding at a board\, strategic and operational level. She is deeply committed to safeguarding and aims to use her knowledge\, experience\, and enthusiasm to make the most meaningful difference. \nLindsay undertakes: \nBasic to advanced child and adult safeguarding training across health\, education\, charity\, social care\, housing\, not for profit and commercial sectors. \nStrategic/Board level consultancy and training. \nOther safeguarding training including domestic abuse\, safeguarding supervision\, complex safeguarding of young people\, safeguarding champion training. \nSafeguarding investigations\, reviews and audits. \nAdvice and guidance. \nPolicy and procedures\, handbooks\, guides and all supporting documentation. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T085100Z
CREATED:20260619T084526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T085100Z
UID:76756-1789380000-1789383600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Basic compliance assessments: What has changed and what schools need to know
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBasic Compliance Assessments (BCAs) remain a fundamental part of the Student sponsor regime and a key measure of a school’s compliance performance. From June 2026\, Student sponsors are subject to significantly tighter compliance thresholds and a new Red-Amber-Green (RAG) rating framework\, increasing the importance of effective monitoring and early intervention.  \nWith higher expectations around visa refusal rates\, enrolment rates and course completion rates\, schools have less margin for error than under the previous framework. Understanding how these metrics are measured\, monitored and assessed is now critical for Student sponsor licence holders.  \nThis webinar will examine the revised BCA requirements\, the practical implications of the new thresholds and rating system\, and the steps schools can take to identify risks\, monitor performance and maintain compliance throughout the assessment period.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nBy the end of this webinar\, delegates will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand the revised BCA framework and assessment criteria. \nAssess the impact of the new compliance thresholds and RAG rating system. \nMonitor key metrics and compliance data effectively. \nRecognise potential indicators of compliance concerns. \nDevelop a proactive approach to BCA management and continuous improvement. \n\nTopics Covered  \n\nThe revised BCA framework and RAG rating system \nWhat has changed and why it matters \nUnderstanding the key compliance metrics \nKey metrics\, data quality and reporting \nIdentifying compliance risks and early warning signs \nPractical monitoring and record-keeping \nConsequences of failing a BCA \nAction planning and continuous improvement \n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\nRegistrars \nInternational admissions teams \nStudent sponsor licence Key Personnel \nCompliance officers \nSchool leaders responsible for sponsor licence compliance \nGovernors and trustees with oversight responsibilities \n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with:\n \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, Abitas 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/basic-compliance-assessments-what-has-changed-and-what-schools-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T085106Z
CREATED:20260330T132708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T085106Z
UID:72202-1789480800-1789484400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:NMS considerations for 2026-27
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: \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: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\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/nms-considerations-for-2026-27/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T095949Z
CREATED:20260904T073130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T095949Z
UID:79349-1789491600-1789495200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Governors Box Set - Being assured in safeguarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Governors\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar offers Governors a focused and up-to-date overview of their statutory safeguarding responsibilities\, with particular attention to the latest developments in the education and safeguarding landscapes\, including any recent changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for those based in England. The session will also offer practical guidance on effective oversight\, scrutiny\, and self-audit processes to support strong safeguarding governance and ensure Governors are aware of the broader context in which they operate. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncrease awareness of current and emerging safeguarding challenges\nUnderstand individual and collective responsibilities for safeguarding within their governance role\nGain insight into best practice approaches for managing\, monitoring\, and improving safeguarding provision.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\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/boarding-governors-box-set-being-assured-in-safeguarding/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T085115Z
CREATED:20260330T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T085115Z
UID:72221-1790074800-1790078400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding induction for residential tutors and supporting staff/visitors
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Residential tutors\, supporting staff\, visiting staff\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: \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/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T085158Z
CREATED:20260707T121544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T085158Z
UID:77331-1790676000-1790683200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Medication management for matrons and non-clinical staff
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧Anyone who has a responsibility for medicines management in the workplace.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nManaging medicines is always important\, but perhaps never more so than when you are managing medicines in support of a child or young person. This seminar will support delegates in gaining a better understanding of medicines in schools and the legalities behind the correct management of these.  \nIn order to best safeguard pupils and their health\, it is important that boarding staff understand the guidance behind managing medicines in schools along with the different types of medicines and how they should be stored\, documented and managed within the school setting safely. This is important to reduce the risk of poor management of medical conditions.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAdministration \nTypes of medications \nStorage \nGuidance. \nEmergency medication \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo understand the law and legislation behind medicines management \nTo understand the types of medications \nTo feel confident in medications management and administration. \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. \n  \n  \nThis will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/medication-management-for-matrons-and-non-clinical-staff/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T153000
DTSTAMP:20260904T153553Z
CREATED:20260330T124402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T153553Z
UID:72188-1790778600-1790782200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:E-safety compliance: keeping up with developments
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding and pastoral leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session led by Karl Hopwood\, Online safety expert\, will look at the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety. It will consider the current position of the government on social media bans and what this means for children and young people and those who care for them and work with them as well as highlighting online safety aspects of the latest statutory guidance. \n\n\n\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\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\nDelegates will consider how to talk to children and young people about the current online safety landscape in a meaningful way\nDelegates will have a greater understanding of key guidance\, legislation and trends\, including considerations around AI\, smart glasses and SOE (sadistic online exploitation)\nDelegates will be signposted to the latest useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safety and managing online life.\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nKarl Hopwood\, Online safety expert \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/e-safety-compliance-keeping-up-with-developments/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T124931Z
CREATED:20260922T124010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T124931Z
UID:79848-1791219600-1791223200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Governors Box Set - The latest patterns on mental health and pastoral care
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Governors\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar will explore how governors can provide effective oversight of pastoral care within schools. It will address the key areas of responsibility including boarding and day houses\, health centres\, and counselling provision. The session will offer a clear overview of common pastoral systems and guide governors on how to engage meaningfully with school leaders to gain effective oversight and support pupil wellbeing. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of the key pastoral challenges in schools\nGain insight into how pastoral systems typically operate\nLearn how to ask informed questions and request relevant reports from school leadership\nStrengthen your ability to monitor and support the quality of health and wellbeing provision.\n\nBOOK NOW \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-governors-box-set-the-latest-patterns-on-mental-health-and-pastoral-care/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T154622Z
CREATED:20260909T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T154622Z
UID:79482-1791338400-1791385200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transforming house culture as a new houseparent
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\, teaching staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nTaking over a boarding house with a history of challenges can feel overwhelming. This webinar will guide you through the process of driving positive change and reshaping the house culture. Drawing on real-world experience\, our speaker will share insights\, practical strategies\, and proven approaches for leading a struggling or toxic team toward renewal and success. \nParticipants will gain essential tools to recognise\, evaluate\, and address toxic dynamics within a team. We will cover effective communication methods\, leadership practices\, and collaborative techniques that help build a healthier\, more cohesive\, and productive boarding environment. Whether you are a current houseparent or head of boarding looking to address existing issues\, or an aspiring leader preparing for future responsibilities\, this session will provide valuable guidance and actionable takeaways. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nRecognise and apply the key elements that define a positive and healthy house culture.\nDevelop the confidence and skills to challenge and change harmful or toxic practices.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \n \nAndrew Day\, Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Dover College \nAn Educational Senior Leader with an extensive background in the UK boarding sector. During his 17 years of living in 4 boys and Co-Ed boarding houses\, spanning 3 UK HMC schools\, there really isn’t much he hasn’t seen and dealt with. \nBoarding houses run on culture\, good or bad\, it becomes the cornerstone of the house identify. That culture will always be set by the Houseparent – intentionally or not\, and you must be on the front foot\, it’s your ship. \nFailure to acknowledge this and hold it in your thinking through your first year will create a mess with much suffering for everyone\, only some of which you will ever know about. Setting\, or adjusting\, the culture in a house is a delicate manoeuvre requiring EQ\, time\, tact\, tactics\, resilience\, consistency\, candour\, and a sense of humour..! \nDuring his first tenure as a Housemaster\, buried in paperwork\, Andrew Co-Founded an Ed Tech company specialising in boarding and pastoral management: information flow\, informed decision making\, compliance\, and staff workload reduction. Launched at a BSA conference in 2015\, the software ultimately generated significantly benefits for boarding staff at various HMC schools.  \nWhile working internationally\, Andrew held a series of SLT roles leading on: Academic\, Pastoral\, Co-Curriculum\, Staff\, Sixth Form\, and Admin at whole school levels in premium British schools in China\, Singapore\, Qatar\, and Egypt. Always looking for challenge: startup\, crisis\, or significant change.  \nNow back in the UK\, Andrew’s extensive experience in implementing complete cultural change across multiple houses will provide an enjoyable and insightful webinar riddled with actionable take-aways.  \nThe session will be a fascinating exploration of taking on your first boarding house\, particularly where a change in approach is likely to be required.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/79482/
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T090706Z
CREATED:20260401T125558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T090706Z
UID:72275-1791468000-1791471600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Should they be taking that? Sports supplements and young athletes
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, boarding staff in England\, wellbeing staff\, and staff involved in supporting the health and nutrition of students\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBoarders often juggle demanding school schedules with busy sporting commitments. This webinar\, led by a registered dietitian\, will equip school staff with the knowledge to support healthy eating habits that optimise both performance and wellbeing. The session will provide practical\, evidence-based strategies that can be applied in the boarding environment. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nPrinciples of adolescent sports nutrition\nThe role of meal timing in energy and recovery\nPractical snack and hydration strategies for boarding settings\nCommon pitfalls (supplements\, energy drinks\, restrictive diets)\nRecognising when professional referral is needed\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\nUnderstand the key nutritional needs of adolescent athletes.\nRecognise how food timing supports sports performance and recovery.\nIdentify practical strategies to help boarders make healthy food choices.\nSpot potential warning signs of poor nutrition or disordered eating.\nFeel more confident in supporting boarders’ health\, wellbeing\, and sporting performance.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker:  \nDan Richardson\, DRN Nutrition \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/should-they-be-taking-that-sports-supplements-and-young-athletes-sports-nutrition-and-supplements/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T143307Z
CREATED:20260402T123431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143307Z
UID:72339-1791799200-1791802800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Single Central Register Are you really safeguarding compliant
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? \nGet your Single Central Register right in light of the new DBS requirements and the removal of the supervision exemption\, ensuring your safer recruitment records remain accurate\, compliant and inspection ready.\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\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience. She has held senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, including serving as Maldives Deputy Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. Mariya’s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPA’s mission.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T090000
DTSTAMP:20260804T091615Z
CREATED:20260407T104554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T091615Z
UID:72408-1792051200-1792054800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:How to achieve meaningful pupil voice in House and across school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All boarding practitioners and leaders.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nNot only is pupil voice a key focus in inspection frameworks but effective pupil voice is also one of the hallmarks of a thriving school community. Meaningful pupil voice leads to increased pupil engagement and improved relationships and overall school improvement. Recommendations from this webinar will also support compliance with Standard 13 of the National Minimum standards.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-making \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice events \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voice \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-making \n\nLearning outcomes \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-making \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice events \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voice \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-making \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\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/how-to-achieve-meaningful-pupil-voice-in-house-and-across-school/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143526Z
CREATED:20260407T105711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143526Z
UID:72417-1793624400-1793628000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - sector overview and market analysis
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Pastoral staff\, 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 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. Webinars can also be booked individually. \nThis webinar will address the sector and current state of the boarding market. A global perspective of boarding\, including the popularity of the UK market and its competitors\, customer interest\, different types of boarding and how these intersect\, will be shared alongside statistics showing current market analysis against historic data. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nBoarding in 2026 and beyond\nThe global boarding market\nDifferent types of boarding and current customer interest\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nA greater understanding of the context for boarding\nDetail around the UK boarding market and the global market\, and how your school sits within this picture.\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\nSpeaker: \n\nRobin Fletcher\, CEO\, BSA \nRobin was a journalist\, editor and communications director before joining BSA in 2014. Robin is a member of the Department for Education’s Systems Partnership Oversight Board. Outside BSA\, he is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University\, a Governor of Rugby School\, President of the Rugbeian Society and a non-executive director of the national trade body Make UK.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-sector-overview-and-market-analysis/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T111610Z
CREATED:20260619T124347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T111610Z
UID:76830-1793628000-1793631600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Educational agents and international student recruitment: a UKVI compliance perspective
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions\, deputies\, bursars\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nOverview  \nThe use of educational agents is well established within the international schools sector and continues to play an important role in supporting student recruitment. However\, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has increased its focus on the oversight of agent relationships and remains clear that Student sponsor licence holders retain full responsibility for compliance with their sponsor duties\, regardless of any delegated recruitment activity.  \nAs scrutiny of international recruitment practices continues to evolve\, schools must be able to demonstrate effective governance\, due diligence\, and ongoing monitoring of agent relationships. This webinar will explore UKVI’s current expectations\, recent developments affecting Student sponsors\, and the practical steps schools can take to mitigate compliance risks while maintaining productive recruitment partnerships.  \nDrawing on real-life examples and emerging areas of concern\, the session will provide practical guidance on identifying potential red flags\, evidencing appropriate oversight\, and preparing for UKVI compliance activity.  \nLearning outcomes  \nBy the end of this webinar\, delegates will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand UKVI’s expectations regarding the use and oversight of educational agents\nIdentify key compliance risks associated with agent relationships\nImplement effective due diligence\, monitoring\, and record-keeping practices  \nDemonstrate appropriate oversight of agent activities to meet sponsor duties  \nPrepare for UKVI scrutiny of agent relationships during compliance activity.  \n\nTopics covered  \n\nSponsor responsibility and accountability  \nUKVI’s current position and areas of focus  \nThe Agent Quality Framework (AQF)  \nAgent due diligence and monitoring  \nGovernance\, oversight\, and record-keeping  \nCommon compliance concerns and red flags  \nPreparing for UKVI compliance visits. \n\nWho should attend?  \n\nAdmissions and international recruitment staff \nCompliance and visa sponsorship leads \nHeads\, deputy heads\, and senior leaders \nBursars and business managers \nExisting Student sponsor licence key personnel \nGovernors with responsibility for international strategy\, risk\, or compliance.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, BSA Group and Director\, BSA Legal \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/educational-agents-and-international-student-recruitment-a-ukvi-compliance-perspective/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T091800Z
CREATED:20260407T104755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T091800Z
UID:72410-1793700000-1793703600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Developing a culture of belonging
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Inclusion leads\, pastoral leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar explores how to build a strong culture of belonging within your boarding community and wider school. You’ll learn the theory and importance of belonging\, as well as practical strategies to foster a true sense of community identity for both students and staff – going beyond diversity to embed belonging deeply in your school’s ethos. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand why belonging matters\nGain practical tools to nurture a welcoming\, inclusive school community.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/developing-a-culture-of-belonging/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T230000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092019Z
CREATED:20260407T105139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092019Z
UID:72415-1793786400-1793833200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Are you UKVI inspection ready?
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions\, deputies\, bursars\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nPreparing for a UKVI compliance inspection: what schools need to know. \nAre you ready for your next Home Office UKVI inspection? With inspections potentially announced or unannounced\, it’s essential that sponsor schools are inspection-ready at all times. \nThis webinar will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to meet UKVI expectations and avoid common pitfalls that can lead to sanctions or licence revocation. Whether your school is new to sponsorship or has not recently experienced an audit\, this session will provide practical insights into what to expect and how to ensure ongoing compliance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCommon triggers for UKVI inspections\nWhat to expect: key inspection focus areas and the structure of an audit\nPractical tips and preparation strategies to ensure readiness\nBest practice in record-keeping\, monitoring\, and reporting\nUnderstanding the investigation process and potential sanctions\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand what may trigger a UKVI inspection and how they are conducted\nBe aware of the main areas of focus during an audit\nGain practical strategies to prepare for an inspection and avoid common compliance errors\nKnow how to implement systems that support continuous UKVI compliance\nUnderstand the potential consequences of non-compliance and how to mitigate associated risks\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, Abitas Group and Director\, BSA Legal  \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/are-you-ukvi-inspection-ready/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260813T105503Z
CREATED:20260408T111045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T105503Z
UID:72509-1794218400-1794222000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Getting under the skin of UK schools
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. \nThe Getting under the skin of UK schools webinar will provide clear and current information on the UK school market including different school and boarding types\, age grouping and academic stages\, exams and qualifications and links to higher education. The UK market will be explained in an easy-to-understand manner to support agents in their explanations to families. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAge group placements\, year group equivalents and transition periods\nGCSE\, A level\, IB\, BTEC and other qualifications\nLinks to higher education\nTypes of UK school\nTypes of boarding.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nCurrent and clear understanding on the UK school system\, particularly independent and boarding schools\nIncreased confidence in explaining the system to families exploring a UK education.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/getting-under-the-skin-of-uk-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260804T093351Z
CREATED:20260330T125804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T093351Z
UID:72193-1795167000-1795170600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prevent strategy and radicalisation
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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\, safeguarding expert \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/prevent-strategy-and-radicalisation/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T084812Z
CREATED:20260408T105659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T084812Z
UID:72497-1795615200-1795618800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:How to set up effective professional supervision for boarding and pastoral staff
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session explores the role of professional supervision in promoting reflective practice\, emotional resilience\, and effective pastoral care within boarding schools. this session will unpack what professional supervision is\, why it matters in the boarding context\, and how schools can develop a culture that supports staff wellbeing and accountability. \nThrough real-life examples and reflective dialogue\, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how professional supervision can enhance both staff development and safeguarding outcomes in boarding settings.  \n\nUnderstanding Professional Supervision\n\nWhat professional supervision is (and isn’t)\nIts origins and evidence base in education\, social care\, and pastoral work\nModels and frameworks relevant to boarding schools\n\n\nSupervision in the Boarding Context\n\nHow supervision supports safeguarding\, staff wellbeing\, and reflective practice\nPractical considerations for implementing supervision within a school\nCreating psychologically safe spaces for professional reflection\n\n\nThe Role of the Supervisor and Supervisee\n\nResponsibilities\, boundaries\, and confidentiality\nQualities of an effective supervisor\nHow to prepare for and engage in supervision\n\n\nDeveloping a Supervision Culture\n\nEmbedding supervision into staff development and pastoral care structures\nOvercoming common challenges and misconceptions\nExamples of best practice from schools already using supervision models\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine professional supervision and distinguish it from line management or mentoring.\nExplain the benefits of supervision for staff wellbeing\, professional development\, and safeguarding.\nIdentify practical steps for introducing or strengthening supervision structures in their own schools.\nRecognise the roles\, skills\, and responsibilities of both supervisors and supervisees.\nReflect on how supervision can contribute to a supportive\, reflective\, and accountable boarding culture.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/how-to-set-up-effective-professional-supervision-for-boarding-and-pastoral-staff/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T103000
DTSTAMP:20260825T072402Z
CREATED:20260408T110101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T072402Z
UID:72501-1795771800-1795775400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting boarders with homesickness
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All boarding staff\, senior leaders\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nHomesickness is a genuine and sometimes underestimated challenge for many boarders. When overlooked\, it can hinder a young person’s ability to settle\, succeed\, and flourish both in the boarding house and the wider school community. For staff working closely with boarders – particularly during the early weeks of term or following returns from extended leave – having the tools and confidence to support those struggling with homesickness is vital. \nThis practical and reflective webinar will help staff understand the emotional dynamics of homesickness\, how it manifests\, and its potential impact. Participants will explore effective\, compassionate strategies and resources to support boarders\, alongside guidance on how to create an emotionally nurturing boarding environment. Emphasis will be placed on proactive identification\, personalised care planning\, and fostering resilience among boarders. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a deeper understanding of homesickness and its effects on boarders\nGain practical tools to support boarders through the adjustment process\nLearn how to design and apply effective\, individualised care strategies\nContribute to a positive\, supportive boarding culture that prioritises wellbeing.”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nAlly Onions\,  Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health at St George’s School Windsor Castle \nAlly Onions is currently the Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health at St George’s School Windsor Castle. With her husband Jonny\, they run the boarding house\, which includes looking after the choristers who sing in St George’s Chapel. Ally has worked in boarding education for over 20 years. She has completed an MA in Boarding Education\, looking at resilience and prep boarders. Ally is a trained Mental Health First Aider and Instructor Member.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-boarders-with-homesickness/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143133Z
CREATED:20260409T163018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143133Z
UID:74224-1796036400-1796040000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - safeguarding essentials
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\, deputy heads\, pastoral leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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 in the series will focus on understanding and evaluating safeguarding culture within schools. It will explore how to develop positive safeguarding practices\, identify key indicators of success\, and address challenges when culture needs improvement. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the critical role of safeguarding culture in promoting pupil welfare\nLearn how to build\, maintain\, and model effective safeguarding behaviours\nGain confidence in recognising signs of an unhealthy culture and knowing how to respond\nBe equipped to assess safeguarding culture against key benchmarks and indicators.”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \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 DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting. \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-safeguarding-essentials/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T095725Z
CREATED:20260330T133948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T095725Z
UID:72210-1796209200-1796212800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visa & immigration sponsor licence compliance: A refresher
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads\, admissions\, senior leaders\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 \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, BSA Group and Director\, BSA Legal Services Ltd \nKate is Legal Director of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. As a qualified solicitor with more than 10 years’ experience advising clients on UK immigration law\, Kate assists members with all immigration and safeguarding legal matters. Prior to joining BSA in 2022 Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading full-service UK law firm. Having resided in state\, preparatory and senior school boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband\, Kate has a unique perspective of boarding life.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/visa-immigration-sponsor-licence-compliance-a-refresher/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T085555Z
CREATED:20260408T113713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T085555Z
UID:72526-1796911200-1796914800@www.boarding.org.uk
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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