BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Boarding Schools' Association - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Boarding Schools' Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Boarding Schools' Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260121T084054Z CREATED:20260121T084054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T084054Z UID:69529-1772805600-1772809200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Attachment and trauma-informed practice in boarding communities DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nThis webinar will examine the impact of disrupted attachment and childhood trauma on children and young people in school settings\, and explore how attachment and trauma informed approaches can be thoughtfully designed and implemented to support them effectively. The session will also focus on boarding contexts\, highlighting key research findings relevant to boarding schools drawn from the presenterā€™s practitioner research project\, conducted in partnership with the University of Chester and the Royal National Childrenā€™s SpringBoard Foundation. \nBOOK NOW \n\nDr Katharine Sharpe\, Chartered Educational Psychologist \nDr Katharine Sharpe is a Chartered Educational Psychologist\, experienced educator\, and Director of Sharpe Psychology Ltd. She has extensive expertise in psychological assessment\, consultation\, training\, and teaching. After completing her degree in Psychology\, she began her career as a primary teacher before qualifying as an Educational Psychologist (EP).Ā  Katharine spent 15 years working as an EP within a large local authority\, including 7 years as a Senior EP managing a large locality team of psychologists. She then moved into the independent sector as Head of Learning Support and Assistant Head (Pastoral) at a prep school\, while continuing to run her private EP practice. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology from UCL. \nNow working full time in private practice\, Katharine supports schools\, pupils\, and families across both local authority and independent sectors. She is an experienced conference speaker\, formerly served as SEND Subject Advisor for the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS)\, and currently sits on the Independent Schools Council (ISC) Cross-Association SEND Advisory Group. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/attachment-and-trauma-informed-practice-in-boarding-communities/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260205T144115Z CREATED:20260114T145312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T144115Z UID:69162-1774263600-1774267200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Creating an Exam-Healthy Atmosphere in the Classroom and Boarding House during the Summer Term DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session explores how teachers and boarding staff can create a supportive\, exam-friendly environment during the Summer Term\, helping students manage stress and perform at their best. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the causes of exam stress\nRecognising the behaviours which can arise from exam stress\nPractical strategies for helping students navigate and reduce the impact of exam stress\nImproving the dialogue about exam stress\nKey messages for parents\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key signs of exam stress in students\nImplement strategies to create calm\, supportive environments\nSupport studentsā€™ emotional wellbeing during the Summer Term\nAdvise students and parents on effective strategies\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event is joint with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKatherine Radice \nKatharine Radice has 20+ years of experience in the classroom and is a go-to expert on how to support young people through school.Ā  Her two most recent books ā€“ Exam Stress: A Practical and Positive Guide for Teachers and The Parentā€™s Guide to Exam Stress ā€“ have been highly praised across the secondary school sector\, described as ā€˜A book to start as soon as your child starts secondary school and keep coming back toā€™ (Nicola Morgan\, The Teenage Brain Woman and author of Blame My Brain)\, ā€˜A must for parents who want to understand more and helpā€™ (Michael Senior\, founder of NetSixthForm network for UK sixth form leaders) and a book whichĀ  ā€˜Speaks for the child with an adultā€™s insight and a teacherā€™s understandingā€™ (David Walker\, Executive Director\, BSA Group). Katharine currently combines her work as an educational consultant and author with teaching part-time in a Cambridge secondary school and a pastoral role as the Transition and Participation Advisor for Gonville and Caius College\, Cambridge.Ā  For more information\, see her website\, www.katharineradice.co.uk . URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/creating-an-exam-healthy-atmosphere-in-the-classroom-and-boarding-house-during-the-summer-term/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260309T173853Z CREATED:20250805T144939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T173853Z UID:64776-1774353600-1774357200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding box set - Wellbeing and staff support DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners\, Houseparents\nšŸ“ OnlineĀ \nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nBSAā€™s Boarding box set series is designed to give boarding staff and school leaders a broad overview of a range of key boarding-related topics. This series is ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ā€˜headlinesā€™. \nCourse Outline \nThis session in BSAā€™s Boarding Box Set series explores wellbeing and staff support within boarding\, equipping current and aspiring senior leaders with a strategic overview of how to foster a healthy\, resilient\, and high-performing boarding community. Designed for those moving into senior roles or preparing for Deputy Headship\, the course examines sector expectations\, safeguarding responsibilities\, staff culture\, workload management\, and effective systems of pastoral support. Participants will reflect on current boarding ā€œheadlines\,ā€ consider emerging wellbeing challenges\, and develop practical strategies to support staff professionally and personally\, ensuring sustainable leadership and positive outcomes for boarders. \nTraining TopicsĀ  \n\nThe strategic importance of staff wellbeing in sustaining safe\, effective boarding provision.\nCreating a supportive boarding culture that promotes psychological safety and professional trust.\nRecognising and responding to stress\, burnout\, and mental health concerns among boarding staff.\nImplementing supervision\, appraisal\, and professional development systems that strengthen staff resilience.\nAligning wellbeing practice with safeguarding\, inspection frameworks\, and sector expectations.\n\nLearning OutcomesĀ  \n\nUnderstand the key factors influencing staff wellbeing in a boarding environment.\nIdentify early signs of stress and burnout and respond with appropriate leadership strategies.\nEvaluate existing staff support systems and identify areas for improvement.\nDevelop practical approaches to embedding a culture of wellbeing within boarding teams.\nArticulate how effective staff support contributes to improved outcomes for boarders and whole-school performance.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nAndrew Lewin\, BSA Senior Consultant \nAndrew Lewin was International Director at the BSA before moving into a consultant role. His broad remit offers a range of services to boarding schools worldwide. He has considerable experience working with boarding school staff all around the world\, as he has lived and worked in boarding schools for much of his life. \nAndrew has set up his own company in 2020\, Project 1000 Ltd\, that focuses on educational consultancy and resilience coaching. He is a WRAW Master Practitioner\, trained by the Wellbeing Project\, and offers coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is currently working as a Director of Development in an independent school and is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning and an IAPS Consultant. Away from the world of education\, he is a director of WASP\, S&SWGC and TEAM Removals. \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set ā€“ sector overview and market analysis\nOctober 02\, 2025\n\n\n2. Boarding box set ā€“ Inspection\nNovember 18\, 2025\n\n\n3. Boarding box set ā€“ Safeguarding\nDecember 05\, 2025\n\n\n4. Boarding box set ā€“ understanding UKVI compliance\nJanuary 13\, 2026\n\n\n5. Boarding box set ā€“ Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nFebruary 03\, 2026\n\n\n6. Boarding box set ā€“ EDI in boarding\nMarch 02\, 2026\n\n\n7. Boarding box set ā€“ Wellbeing and staff support\nMarch 10\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set ā€“ boarding house management\nJune 18\, 2026 URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-wellbeing-and-staff-support-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T133000 DTSTAMP:20260318T130521Z CREATED:20260318T130323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T130521Z UID:71725-1774441800-1774445400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Meningitis awareness DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free for BSA & HIEDA members\nšŸ“ Online \n\nJoin our free online webinar to learn about the recent meningitis outbreak\, including how it spreads\, key symptoms\, who is at risk\, and how to prevent it\, with a focus on vaccines and vaccination. The session will also cover treatment\, public health guidance\, and include a live Q&A with experts. \nBOOK NOW URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/meningitis-awareness/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260313T093749Z CREATED:20250805T153600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T093749Z UID:64792-1774447200-1774450800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Bystanders and upstanders (anti-bullying) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Head\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nEvery child\, and probably every adult\, has been a bystander at some point in time. A bystander is someone who witnesses bullying but does not get involved. Being a bystander is easy ā€“ they arenā€™t the perpetrator and they are not the one outwardly being harmed or the target of the attack. \nIn every situation itā€™s necessary to have somebody who does something that prevents or reduces the bullying they see ā€“ an upstander. Upstanders are people who comes to the aid of another person who is being bullied and shows them kindness. \nMoving from being a bystander to becoming an upstander will not happen overnight. This webinar will give you the tools needed to support your staff and pupils on their journey to becoming an upstander. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nCharacteristics of a bystander\nWhat it means to be an upstander\nHow to engage next time someone witnesses bullying and being their upstander.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nJonathan Charlesworth MBE \nJonathan Charlesworth MBE is Director of Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH) with over 40 yearsā€™ experience in teaching\, training and developing resources on LGBT+ legislation and anti-discrimination across education\, the criminal justice system\, the NHS and government. A government adviser\, he has been commissioned four times by the English and Welsh administrations to produce national anti-bullying resources and training for schools\, and is currently supporting the Welsh Governmentā€™s revision of Rights\, Respect\, Equality. He is author of How to Stop Homophobic and Biphobic Bullying and Thatā€™s So Gay!. In 2025 he was awarded an MBE for services to education\, justice\, health and government. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bystanders-and-upstanders-anti-bullying-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260302T111248Z CREATED:20250730T151322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T111248Z UID:64681-1774522800-1774526400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding and food: getting nutrition right DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, House staff\, Pastoral and Wellbeing staff\, Catering managers\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nAs one of the key pillars to a healthy lifestyle (alongside exercise and sleep) healthy eating is sometimes an area of life that is neglected. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that healthy children who are engaged with lots of exercise can top up on plenty of toast. Or those that are overweight can easily become more healthy if they exercise more. This webinar will dispel those myths and will set out the basis of balanced nutrition for young people in a boarding environment. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe basis of healthy nutrition for young people.\nEducating young people about nutrition.\nHow to balance independent choices with good decision making around nutrition.\nProvision of snacks and healthy choices.\nSupplements and suggested policies.\nHow to gather\, and act on\, feedback.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of healthy nutrition at key stages of development\nHow to support young people in making healthy decisions\nHow to develop strategies and policies that support a culture of healthy eating.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n \nDan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. Heā€™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. \nĀ  \nThis event will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-and-food-getting-nutrition-right/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260205T144536Z CREATED:20250915T120215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T144536Z UID:66064-1774612800-1774616400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Agent training programme ā€“ Maintaining professional reputation DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£55\nšŸŽ§ Educational agents\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \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 ā€“ remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year ā€“ 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: \nā€¢ Families ā€“ managing expectations\, avoiding conflicts of interest\, transparency\nā€¢ Schools ā€“ building trust\, working with different schools\, avoiding conflicts of interest\, commission transparency\nā€¢ Effective communication ā€“ cultural sensitivity\, translation (language and systems)\, crisis response\nā€¢ Maintaining long-term relationships ā€“ follow up care\, appropriate re-placement and transition. \nLearning outcomes: \nā€¢ 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/agent-training-programme-maintaining-professional-reputation/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260317T140553Z CREATED:20260317T120233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T140553Z UID:71653-1774893600-1774897200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Applying to US universities: a free webinar for parents DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free for BSA member schools\nšŸŽ§ Parents\nšŸ“ Online ā€“ this webinar will not be recorded \n\nWeā€™re pleased to invite parents to this free webinar on navigating the USA undergraduate application process; BSA member schools can register via the book now button\, and a separate joining link will be sent ahead of the event to share with families. \nJoin us for an in-depth introduction to undergraduate study in the USA and the application process. Differing significantly from UCAS\, the session will discuss the essentials for anyone considering applying to American colleges and universities. Anthony Nemecek and Robert Patterson from Banyan Educational Consultancy Ltd will guide attendees through every stage of the process\, offering valuable insight into how applications are assessed. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers:Ā  \nAnthony Nemecek\, Chief Educational Consultant and Robert Patterson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Banyan Educational Consultancy \nAnthony is a former Director of the US-UK Fulbright Commission\, author of ā€˜Uni in the USAā€™ published by the Good Schools Guide and has worked in US and UK admissions for over 30 years.Ā  Robert is the former Director of Admissions for Stanford University and has chaired admissions committees at other highly selective universities such as UC Berkeley and UNC Chapel Hill.Ā  Both are regular contributors to international media articles-the Wall Street Journal\, The Chronicle for Higher Education\, Bloomberg Radio\, The Times etc in addition to speaking at admissions forums across the world. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/pupil-parents-free-webinar-undergraduate-uni-in-the-usa/ CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260312T141658Z CREATED:20250808T133416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T141658Z UID:64855-1776340800-1776344400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Safeguarding duties for Child Students: Care arrangements\, absences and holidays DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Admissions departments\, International Student Liaison Officers\, Senior Leadership Team\, Pastoral Staff\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline \nUKVI has ā€“ rightly ā€“ intensified its focus on the welfare and safeguarding of Child Students. Scrutiny is being applied both at in-person inspections and remotely through sponsor record reviews. So\, do you understand what is expected of you as a Student sponsor? \nHow do you assess whether a care arrangement is appropriate? How does a sponsored studentā€™s absence impact your sponsor licence? What records do you need to make for holidays and travel plans? A review of the duties listed in the Student sponsor guidance is simply not sufficient to equip you with the answers to these questions; a deeper understanding of the sector risks involved and the reasoning behind such compliance responsibilities is key. \nIf this is an area of confusion or concern for you\, or if you want assurance that you are getting it right\, please join us and rest-assured you are not alone. Weā€™ll be providing risk-assessment questionnaires\, practical solutions and best practice tips in this jam-packed 1-hour training session\, along with a live Q&A. \nThis 1-hour session will cover important topics including: \n\nUKVIā€™s key focus areas\nSponsor compliance best practice\nSafeguarding risks\nCare arrangements\nRecording and reporting attendance and absences\nHolidays\, leave-outs and exeats\n\nKey takeaways: \n\nFirst-hand insight into the areas UKVI is looking into right now;\nPractical solutions for meeting your sponsor duties and\, most importantly\, protecting your sponsored students;\nConfidence in enforcing your policies and procedures with parents\, guardians\, agents ā€“ and colleagues;\nAn understanding of the real-life risks involved;\nClarity of your duties and why compliance is so important.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nKate Hollyer is Executive Director (Legal) of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. A qualified solicitor with over 14 yearsā€™ experience in UK immigration law\, she advises and supports members on a full range of immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm\, where she built extensive expertise in complex immigration cases. Since 2014\, Kate has lived in boarding houses alongside her Housemaster husband\, giving her a unique\, first-hand perspective on the challenges and opportunities of boarding life. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safeguarding-duties-for-child-students-care-arrangements-absences-and-holidays-5/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T081457Z CREATED:20250808T135035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T081457Z UID:64859-1777294800-1777298400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Child Student and Student visas: What you need to know DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All boarding practitioners\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe offer letter has been sent and CAS issued\, what next? Improve your schoolā€™s ā€˜international student journeyā€™ by increasing your knowledge of the visa application process. Understanding this vital next step will enable you to support your student before theyā€™ve walked through the school gates\, whilst helping prevent unnecessary mistakes that could easily lead to a visa refusal. \nThis 1-hour session will cover useful topics including: \n\nLegal and documentary requirements\nProcedure and timeframes\nCommon pitfalls\nUKVI decisions and ā€˜What to do whenā€¦ā€™\nHints and tips\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nA qualified solicitor with over 14 yearsā€™ experience in UK immigration law\, Kate advises and supports members on a full range of immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm\, where she built extensive expertise in complex immigration cases. Since 2014\, Kate has lived in boarding houses alongside her Housemaster husband\, giving her a unique\, first-hand perspective on the challenges and opportunities of boarding life. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/child-student-and-student-visas-what-you-need-to-know-4/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T133547Z CREATED:20250806T113953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T133547Z UID:64805-1777370400-1777374000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing the single central register (SCR) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All who have responsibility and oversight responsibility of safer recruitment and regulatory compliance including safeguarding professionals and leaders\, trustees\, board members and governors\, bursars\, HR professionals\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \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. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe legal framework and Duty of Care ā€“ this session will explore current boarding practice with particular focus on safeguarding and the legal and inspection requirements of pastoral care in our schools\nMeeting the needs of the boarders ā€“ practical case studies will be used to explore the issues that arise every day in boarding\, and suggest ways in which these issues can be dealt with effectively and with confidence by those in a Graduate or GAP assistant position\nUnderstanding your role in boarding ā€“ in this session the group will discuss and explore the expectations of the school\, the boarding house\, parents\, along with your own expectations with regards your boarding role in the school\nWorking safely and looking after yourself ā€“ some hints and tips on keeping yourself healthy\, safe and enjoying your role in boarding!\n\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 memberā€™s or volunteerā€™s suitability changes\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decadesā€™ multidisciplinary experience in legal\, academic\, advisory\, and leadership roles\, she is strongly committed to advancing child rights and welfare. Formerly Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, she led national reforms in child protection policy and legislation. Internationally\, she has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos Foundation on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and systems reform across South Asia and beyond. An academic and practitioner\, Mariya has published widely and specialises in trauma-informed\, survivor-centred\, and systems-based safeguarding approaches. \nThis event will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-2/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T154925Z CREATED:20250815T125640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T154925Z UID:65146-1778248800-1778252400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing microaggressions and "banter" DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All teaching and boarding staff\, EDI leads\, Pastoral staff\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the pervasive issue of microaggressions and banter. We will focus on the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to create a more inclusive and respectful environment. We will also look at how work on microaggressions and banter fit within a whole school anti-bullying strategy. The webinar will give insights about the impact of microaggressions on individuals and wider groups. You will learn to recognise and address microaggressions effectively\, fostering empathy\, and promoting positive interactions. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding what microaggressions are.Ā \nRecognising prejudiced attitudes targeting marginalised groups.Ā \nReflecting how microaggressions affirm stereotypes.Ā \nBeing aware of the impact of microaggressions on individuals and on groups.Ā \nExploring the difference between microinsults\, micro assaults and microinvalidations.Ā \n\nLearning outcomes \n\nTo grow consciousness of our own identities and the lived experience of others.Ā \nTo build confidence in being comfortable with the uncomfortable\, in doing the inner work before the outer work.Ā \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nHannah Wilson\, Leadership Development consultant\,Ā coachĀ and trainer \nHannah Wilson is a Leadership Development consultant\, coach and trainer. She is the Co-Founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. She is the Co-Editor ofĀ Diverse Educators:Ā  A ManifestoĀ and the author ofĀ Cultivating Belonging in Schools. She is the Founder/ Director of theĀ Belonging Effect\,Ā  a DEIB training provider and consultancy. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-microaggressions-and-banter-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T122046Z CREATED:20250815T124005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T122046Z UID:65139-1778680800-1778684400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Prep to Senior School Transition ā€“ Supporting Student Wellbeing and Facilitating Future Success DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Prep School leaders involved with 11+ and 13+ transition\, Senior School Form Tutors\, House staff\, Heads of Year\, Member of staff i/c new student induction\, other members of staff involved in pastoral care and student wellbeing\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nMoving up into senior education is often considered as an inevitability that will work out in the end ā€œbecause everyone goes through itā€. This webinar explores the complexities of school transition\, offering insights to the psychological processes involved\, the challenges that may arise\, and practical guidance on how to support students in each phase of their transition to senior school. Early transition experiences are known to bear influence well beyond childhood\, setting the tone for future experiences of life transitions\, academic and professional success\, as well as shaping self-esteem and identity.Ā  Recognising that everyone has a unique set of experiences\, personality factors and perspectives\, we explore strategies that can contribute to building resilience\, a strong sense of belonging and authenticity\, all of which bolster and protect wellbeing while facilitating school transition. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe process of change ā€“ phases of transition\nPsychological factors in transition and impacts on wellbeing\nHow school transition differs from other changes children experience in their lives\, including developmental considerations\nTransitioning to the boarding environment ā€“ additional considerations\nCommon issues arising from school transitions and recognising signs of them\nStrategies to support successful transition\, including ideas for prep departure and senior induction programmes\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nHave an understanding of the psychological processes and impacts of school transition\nBe able to recognise when a student might be struggling with their school transition\nBe equipped with strategies to support children as they transition from prep to senior school\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:Ā Kitty Jack-Thomas\, Wellbeing & Development Coach\, Pegasus Coaching. \nKitty is a Wellbeing & Development Coach and Senior Assistant Psychologist who specialises in supporting individuals\, families\, and education professionals to flourish in complex and changing environments. \nWith a MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing and extensive experience of working with both young people and adults\, she applies neuro-inclusive and psychology-informed approaches to her coaching practice\, helping clients buildĀ resilience and psychological flexibility for lasting wellbeing. \nPrior to moving into Coaching Psychology\, Kitty taught Geography at Dulwich College and Wellington College before relocating to Hong Kong and Japan where she continued teaching part-time while raising a young family. Her experience includes roles as aĀ Head of Department\, Tutor\, and Assistant Boarding Houseparent. \nKitty is aĀ member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)\, International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP)\,Ā  Association for Coaching (AC)\, and a Fellow of the Coaching Psychology Network in the UK. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/prep-to-senior-school-transition-supporting-student-wellbeing-and-facilitating-future-success-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T163000 DTSTAMP:20260519T080612Z CREATED:20260128T160446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T080612Z UID:69846-1779183000-1779208200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Visa and Immigration Summer term Conference DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£250\nšŸŽ§ Admissions\, marketing\, senior leaders\, boarding staff\, bursars\nšŸ“ Online \n\nSponsored by: \nCourse Outline:Ā  \nThis one-day programme provides a comprehensive update for professionals involved in international student recruitment\, compliance\, and educational oversight. Delegates will gain insights into sector developments\, legal and regulatory changes\, and practical lessons from compliance audits and due diligence processes. The day includes updates from the Home Office\, guidance on SMS and CAS changes\, and opportunities to engage with leading experts on agent management and quality frameworks. Through case studies\, Q&A sessions\, and networking opportunities\, participants will leave with actionable strategies to support compliance\, manage risk\, and enhance institutional oversight. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBy the end of the course\, delegates will be able to:\nUnderstand the latest sector updates and legal developments impacting international student recruitment\nApply guidance on SMS and CAS changes to institutional practice\nLearn lessons from compliance audits and implement best practice due diligence\nNavigate the Agent Quality Framework and agent management processes\nEngage effectively with Home Office representatives and understand operational updates\nStrengthen institutional compliance and oversight in a practical\, actionable way\n\nBOOK NOWĀ  \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 ā€“ 10:15 Sector updates \nThis session offers an overview of the latest developments in the boarding sector\, highlighting trends\, challenges\, and opportunities that shape the current landscape. \n\n Speaker: Kate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\n\n10:15 ā€“ 11:00 Changes to the SMS and CAS ā€“ guidance and information sharing \n\nSpeakers: Kate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\nMark Taylor\, Legal consultant\, BSAG Legal Services\n\n11:00 ā€“ 11:15 Break \n11:15 ā€“ 12:15 Agent Quality Framework compliance check in \n\nSpeakers: Sophie Turnbull\,Ā Director of International Recruitment at UWE Bristol and BUILA Executive Committee member\nDeepa Chadha\, Policy Adviser (Immigration) (Interim Head of Advice) UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)\n\n12:15 ā€“ 13:00Ā Lunch \n13:00- 13:45 Home Office update \nThis session delivers an official update from the Home Office\, focusing on policies\, compliance issues\, and their implications for boarding schools. \nSpeaker: Martyn Foulds\, Engagement Team (Study) Team Leader\, Study Operations\, UK Visas and Immigration\, Home Office \n13:45 ā€“ 14:00 Break \n14:00 ā€“ 14:30 UKVI Compliance Beyond the School Gate \nIn this session\, hear from our sponsorsĀ I-GTM\, who will demonstrate how schools can move from fragmented records to connected\, reliable systems that protect their sponsor licence\, strengthen safeguarding\, and enhance operational efficiency. \nSpeaker: David Williams\, I-GTM \n14:30 ā€“ 14:45 Break \n15:00 ā€“ 15:45 Legal update ā€“ compliance and educational oversight \nSpeakers: \n\nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP\n\n15:45 ā€“ 16:15 Legal update Q&A \nSpeakers: \n\nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP\n\n16:30 Conference close \n\nSpeakers: \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 yearsā€™ 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. \n\nLeigh Steer\, Legal Services Manager \, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nLeigh joins BSA Group as Immigration Executive for BSA Group Legal Services Ltd. Having previously held the position of Registrar at an independent boarding school\, Leigh has a deep understanding of the intricacies of sponsor licence compliance. Through her expertise\, Leigh ensures that member schools are supported in all areas of UKVI sponsor licence compliance\, including the intricacies of sponsor duties\, CAS management and international student visa support. \n\nMark Taylor\, Legal consultant\, BSAG Legal Services \nIn a previous reincarnation Mark founded The Taylor Partnership ā€“ supporting U.K. independent schools in meeting the compliance demands of their UKVI sponsor licences and training many school staff. Mark was previously a Trustee of AEGIS and\, during the pandemic\, assisted independent schools in creating Covid management plans and organised testing. More recently\, after travelling the world\, Mark has identified the increased risk to independent schools as a result of the need for greater probity and due diligence in financial awareness of school suppliers\, parents and agents. Markā€™s interest in this field was first sparked in 2016-17 when he supported a number of schools following the disappearance of students from Vietnam. Mark is working in partnership with Verisio\, a specialist organisation concentrating on integrity and due diligence checks on corporations and individuals. \n\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP\n \nHazar has over 20 yearsā€™ immigration experience and has been advising education providers on all aspects of compliance\, risk management\, and strategic restructuring since the inception of Tier 4. As part of the firmā€™s dedicated education practice\, Hazar supports providers on the full lifecycle of sponsorshipā€”from audit readiness and Home Office inspections to crisis response and licence challenges including to Home Office decisions impacting sponsors\, bringing a strategic litigation perspective to compliance issues. Hazar is a frequent speaker on immigration law and gives training on sponsor compliance. She is a former chair of ILPA (Immigration Law Practitionersā€™ Association) and remains an active member\, helping to shape the future of immigration policy. Hazar is consistently recommended in leading legal directories\, including Chambers UK. Penningtons is recognised as a key link between the Home Office and the education sector\, supporting institutions in implementing and responding to the ongoing changes to the UK immigration and sponsorship system. \n\nSophie Turnball\, Director\, International Recruitment\, UWE Bristol \nSophie has over fifteen years of experience in international student recruitment\, spanning both the higher education and private sectors. She is currently Director of International Recruitment at UWE Bristol\, where she leads global strategy and partnership development across key markets. Sophie also serves on the BUILA Executive Board\, contributing to sector-wide policy and best practice in international recruitment. Prior to joining UWE\, she held senior roles in the private sector\, including Head of Recruitment and Regional Manager for South Asia and the Americas\, where she built high-performing teams and delivered sustained market growth. \n\nDavid Williams\, Co-Founder and CEO of I-GTM \nDavid Williams is a Co-Founder and CEO of I-GTM\, the leading travel record-keeping and management platform for UK boarding schools. Before launching I-GTM\, David built and led a talent acquisition firm operating in emerging markets\, gaining first-hand experience of the global networks that underpin the boarding school ecosystem. He now applies that insight to joining up the requirement for travel whereabouts recording with operational excellence. As the shift toward more international boarders gathers pace\, this approach helps ensure schools remain truly ā€œopen to the world\,ā€ supporting enrolment and giving agents and families clear\, confident messages about access to these world-class institutions. \n\nDeepa Chadha\, Policy Adviser (Immigration) (Interim Head of Advice)\n \nDeepa Chadha serves as the Policy Advisor (Immigration) at UKCISA (the UK Council for International Student Affairs)\, where she has worked for over 16 years. Her role involves monitoring\, analysing\, and interpreting legislation and policy that impact international students and their family members\, advising and presenting on the UKā€™s immigration law and policies as they relate to students and their family members\, and representing relevant sector issues at meetings with the Home Office and UKVI.Ā Her career spans roles in university immigration advisory services and in the legal sector\, giving her a deep understanding of both policy and practice. \n\n \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nMartyn Foulds\, Engagement Team (Study) Team Leader\, Study Operations\, UK Visas and Immigration\, Home Office URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/visa-and-immigration-summer-term-conference/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Conference,Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T133000 DTSTAMP:20260514T093543Z CREATED:20250815T130421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T093543Z UID:65148-1781267400-1781271000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:The boarding environment - helping international pupils make the most of their time DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90šŸŽ§ All teaching and boarding staff\, EDI leads\, Pastoral staff šŸ“ Online šŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nContent overview: During this one-hour webinar\, we will explore the opportunity to help international students make the most of their time in boarding and the challenges that can come with this. The webinar will include real-life examples of successful initiatives and activities that have resulted in high engagement with positive social\, cultural and academic benefits for our international boarders. Joining a boarding school in Britain should offer international students so much more than academic progress: we want to encourage and empower our boarders to embrace the opportunities presented to them to create lasting friendships\, try new things and explore new cultures\, both that of the local area of the school\, British culture and the different cultures within their boarding House and boarding community. Training topics will include: \n\nWhat is the international boarding experience offering?\nCreating an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages cross-cultural interaction and understanding\nAddressing language barriers\nActivities and initiatives that enhance social and cultural integration and build strong friendships\nSupporting the overall wellbeing and mental health of international boarders.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater understanding of the challenges faced by international boarders and cultural variances and pressures that may limit interest in different activities and ideas\nExamples of opportunity for cross-cultural interaction\nExamples of activities to enhance social and cultural integration and promote strong friendships\nStrategies for addressing language barriers.\n\nBOOK NOW \nJoint with \n \n\nSpeaker: Nikki Donson\, Burgess Hill Girls Nikki is a highly experienced teacher who joined Burgess Hill Girls in 2016\, having previously worked at an all-girls boarding school in Oxfordshire. She has experience across both maintained and independent sectors\, holding a range of pastoral roles\, with Music as her specialist subject. Nikki is deeply committed to mental health and wellbeing\, working to support both staff and students and foster a positive school environment. Alongside teaching Music\, she leads the PSHE/RSE programme\, delivering staff training to ensure confident\, high-quality provision that equips students with essential life skills. \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-boarding-environment-helping-international-pupils-make-the-most-of-their-time/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T163000 DTSTAMP:20260615T105936Z CREATED:20260514T154554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T105936Z UID:75634-1781602200-1781627400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:The Future of Boarding conference DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of house\, senior leaders\, boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse overview: \nThe Future of Boarding ConferenceĀ brings together sector leaders and practitioners to explore how boarding schools can evolve to meet the needs of the next generation. Through a series of forward-thinking sessions\, the conference will examine long-term strategic planning\, emerging mental health trends\, and the future of recruitment in an increasingly competitive global landscape.Ā  \nDelegates will also explore how boarding environments and spaces must adapt to support wellbeing\, community\, and changing student expectations. With a focus on innovation\, resilience\, and sustainability\, this conference offers practical insights and big-picture thinking to help schools future-proof their boarding provision for the years ahead. \n\nProgramme:Ā \nSession 1: 10:00 ā€“ 11:00\nPlanning for 2036: What do boarding schools need to do now to plan for the future?Ā  \nThis forward-thinking session explores what boarding schools need to consider today to remain relevant and successful in 2036. It will examine emerging trends in education\, student expectations\, technology\, and wellbeing\, alongside the evolving global landscape. Delegates will gain practical insights into strategic planning\, innovation\, and long-term decision-making to help future-proof their boarding provision.Ā  \nSpeaker ā€“ David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nSession 2. 11:15 ā€“ 12:15\nBuilding Meaningful Parent Engagement in Boarding \nThis session explores how boarding schools can move beyond basic parental involvement to foster deeper\, more meaningful engagement. It will examine common barriers to effective communication\, the importance of psychological safety for both staff and families\, and best practices for building trust and transparency. Delegates will also gain practical strategies for handling difficult conversations with parents sensitively and confidently. With a focus on strengthening relationships\, this session will support schools in creating a more collaborative and supportive boarding experience for pupils and their families. \nSpeaker: Alicia Drummond\, Founder of Teen Tips Ltd \nSession 3: 13:15 ā€“ 14:00\nThe future of boarding recruitmentĀ  \nThis session will explore how boarding recruitment is evolving and what schools need to do to remain competitive in a changing global market. It will consider shifting parent expectations\, the role of agents\, emerging markets\, and the increasing importance ofĀ digital engagement. Delegates will gain practical insights into developing effective\, future-focused recruitment strategies to attract andĀ retainĀ students in the years ahead.Ā  \nSpeakers: \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, Director at Next Step Education Limited\nFiona Hughes Dā€™Aeth\, Head of Content Strategy (Consultant)\, Independent Schools Show\n\nSession 4: 14:30 ā€“ 15:30\nFuture of boarding spacesĀ  \nThis session will explore how boarding spaces need to evolve to meet the expectations of future generations. It will consider the balance between privacy and community\, the role of design in supporting wellbeing\, and how spaces can adapt to changing lifestyles\, technology\, and student needs. Delegates will gain insight into creating flexible\, inclusive\, and future-ready environments that enhance the boarding experience.Ā  \nSpeaker: Karl Hearn\, Noble and EatonĀ  \nSession 5: 15:45 ā€“ 16:20\nClosing keynoteĀ  Ā  \nThis closing keynote will bring together the key themes of the conference\, offering a forward-looking perspective on the future of boarding. It will reflect on the insights shared throughout the day and challenge delegates to think strategically about the opportunities and responsibilities ahead. Attendees will leave with renewed clarity\, inspiration\, and practical takeaways to support their next steps.Ā  \nSpeakers:Ā  \n\nJulie Robinson\, ISC\nSimon Nathan\, ISC\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOBĀ  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \nĀ  \n\nAlicia Drummond\, Founder of Teen Tips Ltd \nAlicia is passionate about providing evidence-based support to parents\, teachers\, and those caring for young people\, helping them take a proactive approach to mental health and wellbeing. She works directly with young people\, empowering them to manage their own wellbeing\, and draws on research from psychotherapy\, psychology\, and neuroscience alongside her experience as an adolescent therapist. \nA BACP-accredited therapist\, parenting expert\, and keynote speaker\, Alicia has worked with schools across the UK for over a decade. She is the founder of the award-winning Wellbeing Hub\, now supporting over 130\,000 pupils across more than 220 schools. \n\nSimon Nathan\, Deputy Chief Executive & Head of Policy\, Independent Schools Council (ISC) \nSimon leads the policy and political affairs team for the ISC ā€“ a trade association representing 1\,400 independent schools. This includes managing ISCā€™s relationships with Ministers\, civil servants and MPs on behalf of member schools. Since taking post in January 2019\, Simon has led ISCā€™s work on promoting the value of independent schools within political debate and co-ordinating the sectorā€™s response during Ā Covid. Ā Prior to joining ISC Simon worked for trade bodies in construction and the education policy team at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). He has a degree in economics and politics from Cambridge University. \n\nJulie Robinson\, CEO\, Independent Schools Council (ISC) \nJulie was head of Ardingly College Junior School and then Vinehall Prep School in Sussex before becoming education and training director for the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS). At IAPS\, she served on the Standing Group of Teachers Associations and the Independent Schools Examination Board. Julie also chaired the Independent Schools Councilā€™s Cross Association Leadership Group. In 2015\, Julie became General Secretary of the ISC\, representing schools across the independent education sector. She serves on the School Partnerships Oversight Board for the Department for Education promoting independent-state school partnership work. Julie liaises with influencers in education across schools\, government and the media\, serving the interests of ISC constituent associations and member schools. \n\nKarl Hearn\, Noble and EatonĀ  \nKarl Hearn works with independent schools to help translate educational ambition into practical\, future-ready learning and boarding environments. At Noble+Eaton\, he brings a strategic understanding of how space influences pupil experience\, staff culture\, wellbeing and retention. His work focuses on helping schools make thoughtful decisions about their estates\, from improving existing buildings to planning long-term development. Karl is particularly interested in how boarding environments can support safety\, belonging\, independence and community\, while also improving the conditions for the staff who shape daily pastoral life. He combines commercial awareness with a strong appreciation of school culture\, operational reality and strategy.Cappuccino2025! \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, Director at Next Step Education Limited \nOver the past 12 years\, he has analysed changing demand for UK private education ā€” studying the preferences of over 60\,000 visitors to Independent Schools Shows in the UK and internationally\, as well as 2\,500+ high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients of Bonas MacFarlaneā€™s tuition and consulting services. He also works with the main public demographic and wealth datasets to map the wider landscape of school and university demand. \nGuy has over 30 yearsā€™ experience advising schools\, universities and education groups on research\, marketing and communications\, and speaks regularly to professional audiences across the sector. \nHis interest in how data shapes decisions has deep roots: his doctorate examined the role of statistical evidence in political debate and policymaking ā€” through the lens of colonial governance in the early nineteenth century. Itā€™s a question\, he would argue\, that turns out to be just as live in a senior management team meeting as it was in Whitehall two hundred years ago. \n\nFiona Hughes Dā€™Aeth\, Head of Content Strategy (Consultant)\, Independent Schools Show \nFionaĀ is an international education consultant with over 30 yearsā€™ experience in independent education and global consultancy. She has guided hundreds of families worldwide through school and university choices\, with particular expertise in UK boarding schools. Drawing on extensive experience working with both families and schools\, Fiona brings a unique perspective on changing parent expectations\, international recruitment trends\, and the evolving role of agents and digital engagement. A regular conference speaker and media commentator\, she is passionate about the future of boarding and how schools can adapt to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive global market. \n\nDr Joanne Ladds\, MChem\, MA\, NPQH\, FCCT\, Educational Consultant \nDr Joanne Ladds\,Ā MChem\, MA\, NPQH\, FCCTĀ is an educational consultant and learning space designerĀ atĀ Noble + Eaton.Ā With 20 years of experience in schools and a lifetime in educationĀ JoanneĀ bringsĀ passion\,Ā creativityĀ andĀ a love of learning.Ā WorkingĀ with those who want to bring about educational change\,Ā to embed self-directed learningĀ and aĀ learner-centred approach.Ā JoanneĀ providesĀ evidence informedĀ ideasĀ andĀ the drive and commitment toĀ help schools succeed. \nWith a vision of ā€˜people\, pedagogy and placeā€™ Joanne works withĀ theĀ EnvoplanĀ GroupĀ to use theĀ environment as the driver for change.Ā Intentional design is underpinned by educational research\,Ā the most up to date neuroscienceĀ andĀ the collation ofĀ dataĀ to informĀ designĀ whichĀ worksĀ in harmonyĀ creating aĀ culture of learning for all. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-future-of-boarding-conference-2/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Conference,Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T091035Z CREATED:20250815T143650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T091035Z UID:65187-1781791200-1781794800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Student Sponsorship: BCA Changes and Summer Essentials DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§Admissions staff\, Sponsor licence key personnel\, International student liaison officers\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nNew Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) guidance came into effect on 1 June 2026\, introducing tighter compliance thresholds and a new Red-Amber-Green (RAG) rating framework for Student sponsors. For schools\, these changes increase the importance of effective monitoring\, accurate reporting and early intervention where issues arise. \nTraining topics include: \n\nWhat has changed under the revised BCA framework and why it matters for schools\nUnderstanding the new compliance thresholds and RAG rating system\nKey recording duties for sponsored students at the end of term and throughout the holidays\nTimely tips to support smooth visa processing over the summer\nCommon compliance pitfalls for sponsors during the holiday period\nVisa refusals: reporting requirements and the impact on your BCA performance metrics\nMonitoring key compliance data and identifying potential compliance concerns\nThis session will help schools take a proactive approach to sponsor licence compliance\, manage risk effectively and ensure they are well prepared for the year ahead.\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 yearsā€™ experience in UK immigration law\, she advises and supports members on a full range of immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm\, where she built extensive expertise in complex immigration cases. Since 2014\, Kate has lived in boarding houses alongside her Housemaster husband\, giving her a unique\, first-hand perspective on the challenges and opportunities of boarding life. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/student-sponsorship-summer-essentials-2/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260630T121124Z CREATED:20250815T144737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T121124Z UID:65190-1781870400-1781874000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding box set - boarding house management DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nBSAā€™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 ā€˜headlinesā€™. \nThis set will be Ā£650 for a member series place. \nManaging a boarding house is a complex and sometimes difficult path to follow. This webinar will explore some guiding principles for boarding staff and address issues that arise in terms of managing the 4 Ps\, People\, Policies\, Procedures and Premises\, that form the backbone to a happy and content boarding house. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership styles and team dynamics\nWorking with school policies and procedures with the sometimes grey areas of managing a house and boarders\nWays to manage the schoolā€™s and parentā€™s expectations of a ā€˜Home from Homeā€™ mindset\, in a boarding environment that has a much larger and diverse population living within the walls of the house.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn appreciation of the flexibility required for Leading and managing a boarding house\nBalancing the overall vision of the school with the complex needs of a boarding house day to day.\nManaging expectations of the various stakeholders involved in a boarding house.\n\nBOOK NOW \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 Christā€™s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boyā€™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 girlsā€™ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ā€˜Aā€˜ 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 Schoolsā€™ 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 CollĆØge du LĆ©man 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. \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set ā€“ sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 04\, 2025\n\n\n2. Boarding box set ā€“ Inspection\nNovember 18\, 2025\n\n\n3. Boarding box set ā€“ Safeguarding\nDecember 05\, 2025\n\n\n4. Boarding box set ā€“ understanding UKVI compliance\nJanuary 13\, 2026\n\n\n5. Boarding box set ā€“ Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nFebruary 03\, 2026\n\n\n6. Boarding box set ā€“ EDI in boarding\nMarch 02\, 2026\n\n\n7. Boarding box set ā€“ Wellbeing and staff support\nMarch 10\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set ā€“ boarding house management\nJune 19\, 2026 URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-boarding-house-management-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260612T162915Z CREATED:20250815T145656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T162915Z UID:65195-1782223200-1782226800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:The three Rs of boarding - roles\, ratios and rotas: practical tips for getting these right for your school DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nThis course focuses on three key components for the successful management of boarding. It looks at the variety of roles within a boarding school and boarding house\, from Director of Boarding to house support staff\, and how this works in different types of boarding schools. It will then consider the practical and legal requirements of staff/student ratios and the importance of creating clear rotas to ensure appropriate staff cover for boarding at all times. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nBoarding roles and job descriptions\nStaff planning and regulations\nStaff cover and house supervision.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nA clear understanding of different roles and functions in boarding\, legal requirements for staff/boarder ratios and how to organise staff rotas.\nHow to evaluate good practice in pupil management and supervision\nEmbedding relevant key principles within the duty team\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nAndrew Lewin\, BSA Senior Consultant \nAndrew Lewin was International Director at the BSA before moving into a consultant role. His broad remit offers a range of services to boarding schools worldwide. He has considerable experience working with boarding school staff all around the world\, as he has lived and worked in boarding schools for much of his life. \nAndrew has set up his own company in 2020\, Project 1000 Ltd\, that focuses on educational consultancy and resilience coaching. He is a WRAW Master Practitioner\, trained by the Wellbeing Project\, and offers coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is currently working as a Director of Development in an independent school and is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning and an IAPS Consultant. Away from the world of education\, he is a director of WASP\, S&SWGC and TEAM Removals. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-three-rs-of-boarding-roles-ratios-and-rotas-practical-tips-for-getting-these-right-for-your-school-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260810T080922Z CREATED:20260707T154736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T080922Z UID:77374-1786633200-1786636800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Update DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§Ā Senior Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, Boarding staffĀ \nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the 2026 updates toĀ Keeping Children Safe in EducationĀ (KCSIE)\, focusing on key changes and their implications for school leadership\, safeguarding teams\, and all staff. \nKCSIE 2026Ā applies to all practitioners in schools\, including governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees. Understanding these updates is essential to ensure compliance and to maintain best practice in safeguarding. \nThis session forms part of theĀ KCSIE26 Box Set\, which includes: \n\nA 1-hour live or recorded webinar\nA 20-minute update video suitable for use in annual safeguarding refreshers and new staff induction\nA ready-to-use quiz for inclusion in staff safeguarding training and updates\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of key changes inĀ KCSIE 2026\nImplications for safeguarding policies and procedures\nPractical impact on professional practice and staff responsibilities\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand the key updates inĀ Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026\nUpdate school policies and procedures to reflect the latest guidance\nRecognise potential challenges in implementation and ensure effective dissemination to all staff\nConfidently incorporate the updates into training and induction processes\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nĀ  \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998.Ā  Dale leads on all safeguarding\, inspection and compliance matters for BSA Group\, including liaising with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE in England\, and leading on the groupā€™s work in Scotland and Wales. He trains and delivers consultancy extensively for BSA and SACPA and is Vice Chair of the Groupā€™s Safeguarding and Child Protection Advisory Board (SAFCAB). \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner.Ā After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Childrenā€™s Board\, is a safeguarding trainer for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra and chair of a small performing arts charity. He also holds volunteer roles in sport and in the Scout Association. \n\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n\nĀ  \nThis event will be held jointly with:Ā  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2026-update/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T110000 DTSTAMP:20260804T084214Z CREATED:20250815T113708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T084214Z UID:65133-1787824800-1787828400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Update + Box Set DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§Ā Senior Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, Boarding staffĀ \nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the 2026 updates toĀ Keeping Children Safe in EducationĀ (KCSIE)\, focusing on key changes and their implications for school leadership\, safeguarding teams\, and all staff. \nKCSIE 2026Ā applies to all practitioners in schools\, including governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees. Understanding these updates is essential to ensure compliance and to maintain best practice in safeguarding. \nThis session forms part of theĀ KCSIE26 Box Set\, which includes: \n\nA 1-hour live or recorded webinar\nA 20-minute update video suitable for use in annual safeguarding refreshers and new staff induction\nA ready-to-use quiz for inclusion in staff safeguarding training and updates\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of key changes inĀ KCSIE 2026\nImplications for safeguarding policies and procedures\nPractical impact on professional practice and staff responsibilities\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand the key updates inĀ Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026\nUpdate school policies and procedures to reflect the latest guidance\nRecognise potential challenges in implementation and ensure effective dissemination to all staff\nConfidently incorporate the updates into training and induction processes\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeakers: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ 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. \nĀ  \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSAā€™s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter\, the annual Safeguarding Conference\, the Safeguarding Forum. He has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our overseas members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Childrenā€™s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:Ā  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2026-update-box-set-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260804T090729Z CREATED:20260626T140410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T090729Z UID:77052-1788357600-1788361200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Update + Box Set DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\, with additional tickets from Ā£45\nšŸŽ§Ā Senior Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, Boarding staffĀ \nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the 2026 updates toĀ Keeping Children Safe in EducationĀ (KCSIE)\, focusing on key changes and their implications for school leadership\, safeguarding teams\, and all staff. \nKCSIE 2026Ā applies to all practitioners in schools\, including governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees. Understanding these updates is essential to ensure compliance and to maintain best practice in safeguarding. \nThis session forms part of theĀ KCSIE26 Box Set\, which includes: \n\nA 1-hour live or recorded webinar\nA 20-minute update video suitable for use in annual safeguarding refreshers and new staff induction\nA ready-to-use quiz for inclusion in staff safeguarding training and updates\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nOverview of key changes inĀ KCSIE 2026\nImplications for safeguarding policies and procedures\nPractical impact on professional practice and staff responsibilities\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand the key updates inĀ Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026\nUpdate school policies and procedures to reflect the latest guidance\nRecognise potential challenges in implementation and ensure effective dissemination to all staff\nConfidently incorporate the updates into training and induction processes\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSAā€™s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter\, the annual Safeguarding Conference\, the Safeguarding Forum. He has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our overseas members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Childrenā€™s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:Ā  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2026-update-box-set-4/ CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T084737Z CREATED:20260330T102407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T084737Z UID:72161-1788433200-1788436800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Enrolment: Right to study checks for international students DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All staff responsible for visa and immigration procedure\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAs the new term begins and international students enrol\, itā€™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 studentsā€™ 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 youā€™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 yearsā€™ 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 ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All boarding practitioners\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā 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:Ā  \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 Groupā€™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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/pre-inspection-self-assessment-audit-tips-and-recommendations/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļøĀ From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ 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.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ 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 withĀ  \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 yearsā€™ 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. Mariyaā€™s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPAā€™s mission. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-bsa-managing-the-single-central-register-scr-in-boarding-schools/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding leads\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā 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 challengesā€”including in digital and online environmentsā€”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 \, Ā 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 \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safeguarding-update/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBasic Compliance Assessments (BCAs) remain a fundamental part of theĀ StudentĀ sponsor regime and a key measure of a schoolā€™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.Ā  \nWith higher expectations around visa refusal rates\, enrolment rates and course completion rates\, schools have less margin for error than under theĀ previousĀ framework. Understanding how these metrics are measured\,Ā monitoredĀ and assessed is now critical for Student sponsor licence holders.Ā  \nThisĀ webinarĀ will examine the revised BCA requirements\, the practical implications of the new thresholds and rating system\, and the steps schools can take toĀ identifyĀ risks\,Ā monitorĀ performanceĀ and maintain compliance throughout the assessment period.Ā  \nLearning OutcomesĀ  \nBy the end of thisĀ webinar\, delegates will be able to:Ā  \n\nUnderstand the revised BCA framework and assessment criteria.Ā \nAssess the impact of the new compliance thresholds and RAG rating system.Ā \nMonitor key metrics and compliance data effectively.Ā \nRecognise potential indicators of compliance concerns.Ā \nDevelop a proactive approach to BCA management and continuous improvement.Ā \n\nTopics CoveredĀ  \n\nThe revised BCA framework and RAG rating systemĀ \nWhat has changed and why it mattersĀ \nUnderstanding the key compliance metricsĀ \nKey metrics\, dataĀ qualityĀ and reportingĀ \nIdentifyingĀ compliance risks and early warning signsĀ \nPractical monitoring and record-keepingĀ \nConsequences of failing a BCAĀ \nAction planning and continuous improvementĀ \n\nWho Should Attend?Ā  \n\nRegistrarsĀ \nInternational admissions teamsĀ \nStudent sponsor licence Key PersonnelĀ \nCompliance officersĀ \nSchool leaders responsible for sponsor licence complianceĀ \nGovernors and trustees with oversight responsibilitiesĀ \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 yearsā€™ 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 ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā 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 Groupā€™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 ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Governors\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ 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 Groupā€™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 ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Residential tutors\, supporting staff\, visiting staff\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā 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 Christā€™s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boyā€™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 girlsā€™ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ā€˜Aā€˜ 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 Schoolsā€™ 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 CollĆØge du LĆ©man 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 ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR