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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T115756Z
CREATED:20260811T113412Z
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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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