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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T085158Z CREATED:20260707T121544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T085158Z UID:77331-1790676000-1790683200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Medication management for matrons and non-clinical staff DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§Anyone who has a responsibility for medicines management in the workplace.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live\nāœ…Ā Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nManaging medicines is always important\, but perhaps never more so than when you are managing medicines in support of a child or young person. This seminar will support delegates in gaining a better understanding of medicines in schools and the legalities behind the correct management of these.Ā  \nIn order to best safeguard pupils and their health\, it is important that boarding staff understand the guidance behind managing medicines in schools along with the different types of medicines and how they should be stored\, documented and managed within the school setting safely. This is important to reduce the risk of poor management of medical conditions.Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAdministrationĀ \nTypes of medicationsĀ \nStorageĀ \nGuidance.Ā \nEmergency medicationĀ \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo understand the law and legislation behind medicines managementĀ \nTo understand the types of medicationsĀ \nTo feel confident in medications management and administration.Ā \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.Ā  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. \nĀ  \nĀ  \nThis will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/medication-management-for-matrons-and-non-clinical-staff/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T153000 DTSTAMP:20260904T153553Z CREATED:20260330T124402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T153553Z UID:72188-1790778600-1790782200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:E-safety compliance: keeping up with developments DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding and pastoral leads\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session led byĀ Karl Hopwood\, Online safety expert\, will look at the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safety. It willĀ consider the current position of the government on social media bans and what this means for children and young people and those who care for them and work with them as well as highlighting online safety aspects of the latest statutory guidance. \n\n\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nProvide an overview of the latest guidance\, trends and headlines in online safetyĀ \nSignpost useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safetyĀ \nReview strategies for meaningful engagement with children and young people as they navigate the online worldĀ \nSignpost links to support risk assessment\, intervention and education sessions with young people who are particularly vulnerable online.Ā \n\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\nDelegatesĀ will consider how to talk to children and young people about the current online safety landscape in a meaningful way\nDelegates will have a greater understanding of key guidance\, legislation and trends\,Ā including considerations around AI\, smart glasses and SOE (sadistic online exploitation)\nDelegates will be signposted to the latest useful sites and resources to inform and educate about online safety and managing online life.\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nSpeaker: \nKarl Hopwood\, Online safety expert \nKarl is an independent online safety expert. He is a member of UKCIS (UK Council for Internet Safety) and sits on the UKCIS evidence group\, education working group and the early warning group as well as on the advisory board for the UK Safer Internet Centre. He also sits on the Roblox trust and safety board where he represents the Insafe network. He was part of an expert steering group with TikTok looking at harmful and dangerous online challenges and regularly contributes to content for Internet Matters\, recently delivering their online safety training for those working with children in care commissioned by Ofcom. \nKarl has worked for a number of key players in the UK and abroad including CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)\, BECTA (British Educational and Communications Technology Agency)\, the European Commission\, the UN and several Local Authorities within the UK and in Europe. \nAs an ex primary headteacher\, he continues to work closely in schools across Europe with children\, young people\, parents\, teachers and governors to develop safer online behaviours and the promotion of digital literacy. Karl has been employed for the last 19 years as an in-house consultant for INSAFE which is the coordinating node of the EU Better Internet for Kids programme where he is responsible for the coordination of safer internet helplines and awareness centres across Europe. Karl was the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Marie Collins Foundation for 7 years\, a charity which supports young people who have been sexually abused and exploited online and is now Chair of the board of trustees of Childnet international and Chair of the executive committee of SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association). Karl has also worked with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and chaired the working group to re-write their Child Online Protection Guidance. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/e-safety-compliance-keeping-up-with-developments/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T180000 DTSTAMP:20260922T124931Z CREATED:20260922T124010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T124931Z UID:79848-1791219600-1791223200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding Governors Box Set - The latest patterns on mental health and pastoral care DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Governors\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar will explore how governors can provide effective oversight of pastoral care within schools. It will address the key areas of responsibility including boarding and day houses\, health centres\, and counselling provision. The session will offer a clear overview of common pastoral systems and guide governors on how to engage meaningfully with school leaders to gain effective oversight and support pupil wellbeing. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of the key pastoral challenges in schools\nGain insight into how pastoral systems typically operate\nLearn how to ask informed questions and request relevant reports from school leadership\nStrengthen your ability to monitor and support the quality of health and wellbeing provision.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and 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. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-governors-box-set-the-latest-patterns-on-mental-health-and-pastoral-care/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260909T154622Z CREATED:20260909T154554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T154622Z UID:79482-1791338400-1791385200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Transforming house culture as a new houseparent DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\, teaching staff\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nTaking over a boarding house with a history of challenges can feel overwhelming. This webinar will guide you through the process of driving positive change and reshaping the house culture. Drawing on real-world experience\, our speaker will share insights\, practical strategies\, and proven approaches for leading a struggling or toxic team toward renewal and success. \nParticipants will gain essential tools to recognise\, evaluate\, and address toxic dynamics within a team. We will cover effective communication methods\, leadership practices\, and collaborative techniques that help build a healthier\, more cohesive\, and productive boarding environment. Whether you are a current houseparent or head of boarding looking to address existing issues\, or an aspiring leader preparing for future responsibilities\, this session will provide valuable guidance and actionable takeaways. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nRecognise and apply the key elements that define a positive and healthy house culture.\nDevelop the confidence and skills to challenge and change harmful or toxic practices.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \n \nAndrew Day\, Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Dover College \nAn Educational Senior Leader with an extensive background in theĀ UKĀ boarding sector. During his 17 years of living in 4 boys and Co-Ed boarding houses\, spanning 3Ā UKĀ HMC schools\, there really isnā€™t much he hasnā€™t seen and dealt with. \nBoarding houses run on culture\, good or bad\, it becomes the cornerstone of the house identify. That culture will always be set by the Houseparent ā€“ intentionally or not\, and you must be on the front foot\, itā€™s your ship. \nFailure to acknowledge this and hold it in your thinking through your first year will create a mess with much suffering for everyone\, only some of which you will ever know about. Setting\, or adjusting\, the culture in a house is a delicate manoeuvre requiring EQ\, time\, tact\, tactics\, resilience\, consistency\, candour\, and a sense of humour..! \nDuring his first tenure as a Housemaster\, buried in paperwork\, Andrew Co-Founded an Ed Tech company specialising in boarding and pastoral management: information flow\, informed decision making\, compliance\, and staff workload reduction. Launched at a BSA conference in 2015\, the software ultimately generated significantly benefits for boarding staff at various HMC schools.Ā  \nWhile working internationally\, Andrew held a series of SLT roles leading on: Academic\, Pastoral\, Co-Curriculum\, Staff\, Sixth Form\, and Admin at whole school levels in premium British schools in China\, Singapore\, Qatar\, and Egypt. Always looking for challenge: startup\, crisis\, or significant change.Ā  \nNow back in the UK\, Andrewā€™s extensive experience in implementing complete cultural change across multiple houses will provide an enjoyable and insightful webinar riddled with actionable take-aways.Ā  \nThe session will be a fascinating exploration of taking on your first boarding house\, particularly where a change in approach is likely to be required. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/79482/ CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260804T090706Z CREATED:20260401T125558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T090706Z UID:72275-1791468000-1791471600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Should they be taking that? Sports supplements and young athletes DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, boarding staff in England\, wellbeing staff\, and staff involved in supporting the health and nutrition of students\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBoarders often juggle demanding school schedules with busy sporting commitments. This webinar\, led by a registered dietitian\, will equip school staff with the knowledge to support healthy eating habits that optimise both performance and wellbeing. The session will provide practical\, evidence-based strategies that can be applied in the boarding environment. \nTraining topics will include:Ā  \n\nPrinciples of adolescent sports nutrition\nThe role of meal timing in energy and recovery\nPractical snack and hydration strategies for boarding settings\nCommon pitfalls (supplements\, energy drinks\, restrictive diets)\nRecognising when professional referral is needed\n\nLearning outcomes:Ā  \n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\nUnderstand the key nutritional needs of adolescent athletes.\nRecognise how food timing supports sports performance and recovery.\nIdentify practical strategies to help boarders make healthy food choices.\nSpot potential warning signs of poor nutrition or disordered eating.\nFeel more confident in supporting boardersā€™ health\, wellbeing\, and sporting performance.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker:Ā  \nDan Richardson\, DRN Nutrition \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. 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. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/should-they-be-taking-that-sports-supplements-and-young-athletes-sports-nutrition-and-supplements/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260923T143307Z CREATED:20260402T123431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143307Z UID:72339-1791799200-1791802800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Single Central Register Are you really safeguarding compliant DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nGet your Single Central Register right in light of the new DBS requirements and the removal of the supervision exemption\, ensuring your safer recruitment records remain accurate\, compliant and inspection ready.\nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff memberā€™s or volunteerā€™s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\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 Deputy Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. 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/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-4/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T090000 DTSTAMP:20260804T091615Z CREATED:20260407T104554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T091615Z UID:72408-1792051200-1792054800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:How to achieve meaningful pupil voice in House and across school DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All boarding practitioners and leaders.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nNot only is pupil voice a key focus in inspection frameworks but effective pupil voice is also one of the hallmarks of a thriving school community. Meaningful pupil voice leads to increased pupil engagement and improved relationships and overall school improvement. Recommendations from this webinar will also support compliance with Standard 13 of the National Minimum standards.Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-makingĀ \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice eventsĀ \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voiceĀ \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-makingĀ \n\nLearning outcomes \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-makingĀ \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice eventsĀ \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voiceĀ \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-makingĀ \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/how-to-achieve-meaningful-pupil-voice-in-house-and-across-school/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260811T143526Z CREATED:20260407T105711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143526Z UID:72417-1793624400-1793628000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - sector overview and market analysis DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Pastoral staff\, boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass \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. Webinars can also be booked individually. \nThis webinar will address the sector and current state of the boarding market. A global perspective of boarding\, including the popularity of the UK market and its competitors\, customer interest\, different types of boarding and how these intersect\, will be shared alongside statistics showing current market analysis against historic data. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nBoarding in 2026 and beyond\nThe global boarding market\nDifferent types of boarding and current customer interest\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nA greater understanding of the context for boarding\nDetail around the UK boarding market and the global market\, and how your school sits within this picture.\n\nBOOK NOW \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set ā€“ sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set ā€“ Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set ā€“ Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set ā€“ understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set ā€“ Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set ā€“ Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set ā€“ boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\nRobin Fletcher\, CEO\, BSA \nRobin was a journalist\, editor and communications director before joining BSA in 2014. Robin is a member of the Department for Educationā€™s Systems Partnership Oversight Board. Outside BSA\, he is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University\, a Governor of Rugby School\, President of the Rugbeian Society and a non-executive director of the national trade body Make UK. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-sector-overview-and-market-analysis/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260813T111610Z CREATED:20260619T124347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T111610Z UID:76830-1793628000-1793631600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Educational agents and international student recruitment: a UKVI compliance perspective DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Admissions\, deputies\, bursars\, senior leaders\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nOverviewĀ  \nThe use of educational agents is wellĀ establishedĀ within the internationalĀ schoolsĀ sector and continues to playĀ an important roleĀ in supporting student recruitment. However\, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has increased its focus on the oversight of agent relationships andĀ remainsĀ clear that Student sponsor licence holdersĀ retainĀ full responsibility for compliance with their sponsor duties\, regardless of any delegated recruitment activity.Ā  \nAs scrutiny of international recruitment practices continues to evolve\, schools must be able toĀ demonstrateĀ effective governance\, due diligence\, and ongoing monitoring of agent relationships. ThisĀ webinarĀ will explore UKVIā€™s current expectations\, recent developments affecting Student sponsors\, and the practical steps schools can take to mitigate compliance risks whileĀ maintainingĀ productive recruitment partnerships.Ā  \nDrawing on real-life examples and emerging areas of concern\, the session willĀ provideĀ practical guidance onĀ identifyingĀ potential red flags\,Ā evidencingĀ appropriate oversight\, and preparing for UKVI compliance activity.Ā  \nLearning outcomesĀ  \nBy the end of thisĀ webinar\, delegates will be able to:Ā  \n\nUnderstand UKVIā€™s expectations regarding the use and oversight of educational agents\nIdentify key compliance risks associated with agent relationships\nImplement effective due diligence\, monitoring\, and record-keeping practices Ā \nDemonstrate appropriate oversight of agent activities to meet sponsor dutiesĀ Ā \nPrepare for UKVI scrutiny of agent relationships during compliance activity.Ā Ā \n\nTopics coveredĀ  \n\nSponsor responsibility and accountabilityĀ Ā \nUKVIā€™s current position and areas of focusĀ Ā \nThe Agent Quality Framework (AQF)Ā Ā \nAgent due diligence and monitoringĀ Ā \nGovernance\, oversight\, and record-keepingĀ Ā \nCommon compliance concerns and red flagsĀ Ā \nPreparing for UKVI compliance visits.Ā \n\nWho should attend?Ā  \n\nAdmissions and international recruitment staffĀ \nCompliance and visa sponsorship leadsĀ \nHeads\, deputy heads\, and senior leadersĀ \nBursars and business managersĀ \nExisting Student sponsor licence key personnelĀ \nGovernors with responsibility for international strategy\, risk\, or compliance.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, BSA Group and Director\, BSA Legal \nKate is a qualified solicitor with over 14 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/educational-agents-and-international-student-recruitment-a-ukvi-compliance-perspective/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR