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SUMMARY:Audit. Plan. Transform: Your school’s EDI journey
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, SENCOs\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nMore and more schools are now appointing inclusion leads. This is a welcome development and an exciting role. Nevertheless\, it can be quite daunting and can feel like there is a lot to tackle! This seminar will provide practical step-by-step strategies for inclusion leads and senior leaders to audit\, review and develop their school’s EDI strategy. Inclusion should be a whole-school priority. To achieve a culture of inclusion and belonging\, key staff to be on board and actively contribute. The session will be interactive so that delegates can share good practice and learn from other professionals. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe hallmarks of an inclusive school culture\nHow to conduct an internal EDI audit\nKey questions to ask\nWho to involve in the process\nGathering findings\nDeveloping a strategy and action plan\nImplementation\, monitoring and review.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain an understanding of how to evaluate school culture\nHow to draw up an action plan and prioritise areas of focus\nHow to implement and monitor your school’s EDI strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW\n \n\nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle joined Abitas Group 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 Abitas Group\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \n  \nThis event is held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/audit-plan-transform-your-schools-edi-journey-joint-with-bsa/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T143307Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143307Z
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SUMMARY:Single Central Register Are you really safeguarding compliant
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nGet your Single Central Register right in light of the new DBS requirements and the removal of the supervision exemption\, ensuring your safer recruitment records remain accurate\, compliant and inspection ready.\nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience. She has held senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, including serving as Maldives Deputy Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. Mariya’s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPA’s mission.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104127Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T104127Z
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SUMMARY:Fitness to board
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior leaders\, boarding staff\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAssessing and Supporting Fitness to Board: Policy and Practice Considerations \nDetermining whether a student is ‘fit to board’ involves careful consideration of the individual’s wellbeing\, the needs of the wider boarding community\, and the school’s legal responsibilities. As awareness of these complexities grows\, many schools are finding value in developing a dedicated ‘fit to board’ policy. \nThis course supports schools in evaluating whether such a policy is appropriate for their context and guides staff through the key considerations involved in creating one. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding why a student may be deemed not ‘fit to board’\nBalancing individual needs with the safety and wellbeing of the boarding community\nLegal considerations\, including continuity of education and safeguarding obligations\nEffective communication and collaboration with parents\nKey components and considerations when drafting a ‘fit to board’ policy\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand a range of reasons why a student may be considered unfit to board\nBe aware of the legal framework around education provision and safeguarding in a boarding context\nGain practical guidance for developing or refining a school policy on fitness to board\nBe better equipped to make fair\, balanced decisions that support both individual students and the wider boarding community\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/fitness-to-board/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260925T101122Z
CREATED:20260423T145819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T101122Z
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SUMMARY:Visa and Immigration Autumn Term Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £250 🎧 Admissions\, marketing\, senior leaders\, boarding staff\, bursars 📍 Mill Hill School \n\nCourse Outline:  \nThis conference will provide independent schools with a practical update on the changing immigration and Student sponsorship landscape. \nDelegates will hear from Home Office representatives about the new BCA framework\, lessons from recent UKVI inspections\, sponsorship and safeguarding\, emerging fraud risks and current compliance priorities. \nThe day will conclude with an interactive legal update and an opportunity for delegates to ask questions directly to immigration specialists. \nTraining topics will include \n\nCurrent immigration and Student sponsorship developments\nThe new BCA framework\nLessons from recent UKVI inspections\nSponsorship\, safeguarding and student welfare\nHome Office compliance priorities\nImmigration fraud and unregulated advice\nMaintaining robust compliance systems\nRecent legal developments and case law\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n  \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n              \n  \n  \n\nProgramme: 09:30 – 10:00 Registration and refreshments  10:00 – 10:30 Welcome and sector update: the immigration landscape for schools  The immigration environment for independent schools continues to evolve. This session will examine the latest developments in Student sponsorship\, the new BCA framework\, increasing compliance activity and emerging issues from the 2026 visa season\, with a focus on what these changes mean for schools in practice.  \n\nKate Hollyer\, Director\, BSA Legal \n\n10:30 – 11:15 UKVI inspections: Lessons learned from the front line  Recent UKVI inspections have highlighted key areas of focus for sponsors. Hear first-hand experiences from schools that have recently undergone inspections\, alongside expert commentary on common themes\, practical challenges and how schools can prepare for future compliance visits.  \n\nKate Hollyer FTIOB\, Director\, BSA Legal  \nMark Taylor\, Consultant\, BSA Legal\n\n11:15 – 11:45 Refreshments and networking  \n11:45 – 12:30 Sponsorship\, safeguarding and student welfare  \n12:30 – 13:30 Networking lunch  \n13:30 – 14:15 Home Office update  An official update from UK Visas and Immigration covering the latest developments in sponsorship\, operational changes\, compliance priorities and current areas of focus for education providers\, followed by an opportunity for questions.  \n14:15 – 14:30 – Sponsor session  Sponsor presentation.  \n14:30 – 14:45 Refreshments and networking  \n14:45 – 15:30 Fraud\, compliance and the future of sponsorship  This session explores emerging risks surrounding immigration fraud\, sponsor responsibilities and maintaining robust compliance systems. Delegates will gain practical guidance on identifying risk and protecting their organisation.  \n\nGaon Hart\, Immigration Services Commissioner\n\n15:30 – 16:30 Legal update and Q&A  An interactive session exploring recent legal developments\, case law\, compliance expectations and frequently asked questions from sponsors. Delegates will have the opportunity to put their questions directly to leading immigration specialists.  \n\nKate Hollyer MTIOB\, Partner and Director\, BSA Legal \nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP\n\n16:30 Conference close  \n\nSpeakers: \n\n \nKate Hollyer MTIOB\, Partner and Director\, BSA Legal A qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ 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. \n  \n\nAntonia Price\, Head of Immigration\, BSA Legal Antonia is Head of Immigration\, joining BSA after over 20 years working in Immigration and Global Mobility across a range of industries.  Antonia’s focus has always been on delivering an excellent client service by building strong and trusted relationships with her contacts and understanding their priorities and needs.  She has extensive experience on a range of visa application types and the processes and requirements of the Home Office.  Antonia was particularly keen to join the BSA group because her boarding school experience as a child was wonderful and she has always advocated boarding life and the positive aspects surrounding it. \n  \n  \n\nGaon Hart\, Immigration Services Commissioner Gaon is currently Immigration Services Commissioner\, the regulator for immigration advisers\, Chair of the Police Advisory Board for England & Wales\, and NED for the NHS Counter Fraud Authority\, protecting the NHS from £1.3 Billion fraud risk. He is a Board member for the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research into Human Trafficking and Chair of the Legal Advisory Board for Abitas Group’s Legal firm. He is also Managing Director of Legal Advisory Worldwide\, a boutique consultancy specialising in global corporate economic crime risk prevention. He also Chairs and legally advises multiple regulatory bodies on fitness to practice hearings. As a former Senior Crown Advocate and private sector senior executive leading global corporate compliance programmes in the financial and tech sectors\, he combines technical AI expertise with a pragmatic passion for effective Board governance. Gaon’s capabilities focus on building effective & trusting relationships in challenging\, complex and high-profile situations. \n\nMark Taylor\, Consultant\, BSA Legal \n\n\n\nIn a previous reincarnation Mark founded The Taylor Partnership – 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. Mark’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. \n\nHazar El-Chamaa\, Partner\, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP \nHazar has over 20 years’ 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 firm’s dedicated education practice\, Hazar supports providers on the full lifecycle of sponsorship—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 Practitioners’ 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/visa-and-immigration-autumn-term-conference/
LOCATION:Mill Hill School\, The Ridgeway\, Mill Hill Village\, London\, NW7 1QS
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T210000
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SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £45\n🎧 Leaders\n📍 Kingswood School\n🥂 Refreshments served \n\nLessons in Leadership is a programme to support boarding school leaders as part of BSA’s new Centre for Boarding Leadership (CBL).  \nThe Lessons in Leadership programme comprises lectures from highly distinguished leaders in different fields\, including boarding alumni or people connected with boarding schools. These in-person Leadership events will be held at CBL partner BSA member schools in different parts of the UK. Typical Lessons in Leadership events will be for around a dozen delegates.  \nDate: Wednesday October 14\, 2026 \nTimings: 18:00 – 21:00 \nVenue: Kingswood School\, Lansdown Road\, Bath\, BA1 5RG \nA drinks reception will be hosted. \nSession Topic: Leadership Principles in a state of constant change\, with Phil de Glanville \nIn an interactive session\, Phil\, Robin and Andrew will explore how to stay true to leadership principles when change is battering you from all sides. Bringing some of his elite sporting experiences\, Phil will also lean on 30 years in both commercial and public sector leadership roles\, to outline some key tenets of leadership practices. \nGuest Speaker: \nPhil de Glanville\, Former England Rugby Captain and Director\, Hanover Fox UK \nPhil de Glanville has built a career spanning elite sport\, the commercial sector\, public service\, education\, and executive search. He was educated at Bryanston School\, Durham University (Politics and Economics)\, and Oxford University. \nA former England rugby international\, Phil won 38 caps and captained England during the 1996 season. He was a regular member of the national squad from 1992 to the 1999 Rugby World Cup\, featuring in more than 60 matchday squads. At Bath Rugby\, he made over 200 appearances across 12 years\, captaining the club for an unprecedented five years and helping secure three league-and-cup doubles as well as the 1998 European Cup. He also represented the Barbarians. \nWhile rugby remained an amateur sport\, Phil worked in sales and marketing for Cow & Gate Nutricia (now part of Danone). In 1996\, he joined international IT consultancy Xansa and balanced his professional and rugby careers until retiring from the game in 2001\, when he returned full-time to Xansa in a partnership development role with SAP. \nPhil then spent nine years at Sport England in development and relationship management roles\, including responsibility for managing investment into five National Governing Bodies of Sport. In 2012\, he joined Hartpury College and University as Director of Elite Sport\, leading a team of 30 coaches and support staff across eight sports. \nFor more than 10 years\, Phil has worked in executive search with Hanover Fox UK\, specialising in Consumer Goods\, Manufacturing\, and the Not-for-Profit sector. Based in Bath and London\, he became one of the firm’s three co-owners in 2018. \nPhil lives in Bath with his wife and three sons. He completed a six-year term as a Rugby Football Union Board member in 2024 and is currently President of the Students RFU. \n\nHosts: \nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of Abitas Group\, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association)\, BSA Legal\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) and TIOB (The Institute of Boarding). A former journalist\, editor and communications director\, Robin is a non-executive director of the manufacturers’ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University. \n  \n  \n  \n\nAndrew Gordon-Brown\, Headmaster and Principal\, Kingswood School\, Bath\, UK \nAndrew joined Kingswood in September 2020 as Headmaster and Principal of the Foundation. He moved to Bath from Cornwall where he spent seven years as Headmaster of Truro School\, having previously been Deputy Headmaster at Stonyhurst College and at Radley College where he began his school career and qualified as a teacher. \nAndrew studied at Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg\, the University of Cape Town and later Keble College\, Oxford.  He is a qualified Chartered Accountant. \nPrior to his career switch\, Andrew enjoyed a 12 year career in banking and finance\, as well as rowing for South Africa at the 1992 Olympics and for Oxford in the 1994 Boat Race. This has allowed him to bring life lessons from a variety of experiences to his teaching career\, including the importance of working as a team. Andrew is particularly committed to empowering others to be the best they can. \nMarried with three children\, Andrew is both a sportsman and a music lover. \n  \nClick here to book your place
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/lessons-in-leadership-2/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T090000
DTSTAMP:20260804T091615Z
CREATED:20260407T104554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T091615Z
UID:72408-1792051200-1792054800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:How to achieve meaningful pupil voice in House and across school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All boarding practitioners and leaders.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nNot only is pupil voice a key focus in inspection frameworks but effective pupil voice is also one of the hallmarks of a thriving school community. Meaningful pupil voice leads to increased pupil engagement and improved relationships and overall school improvement. Recommendations from this webinar will also support compliance with Standard 13 of the National Minimum standards.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-making \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice events \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voice \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-making \n\nLearning outcomes \n\nThe benefits of involving students in decision-making \nLogistical considerations for organising pupil voice events \nStrategies to foster meaningful pupil voice \nListening and incorporating ideas into planning and decision-making \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and the DfE\, while also overseeing the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, he is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Dale previously spent 31 years as a boarding practitioner\, including roles as Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. Beyond education\, he trains for the Methodist Church\, is a charity trustee\, chairs a performing arts organisation\, and volunteers widely.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/how-to-achieve-meaningful-pupil-voice-in-house-and-across-school/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T094907Z
CREATED:20260505T101722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T094907Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care - October Module
DESCRIPTION:We offer a self-funding route for all courses.  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald at  liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\nThe BSA’s Programme of Professional Development and Training is the most comprehensive CPD package offered to staff in boarding schools\, and includes a series of professional practice Certificate courses specifically designed to meet the practical needs of boarding staff and provide an internationally recognised qualification in Boarding Education. \nThis is a two year modular course aimed specifically at staff working in and around boarding. Over the last 20 years  approx. 3000 House Tutors\, Matrons\, Support Staff\, School Nurses\, Assistants\, House Parents and HsMs have completed this Award. \n\nPart 1: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pastoral Care\n\nand one of these: \n\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – Boarding Management\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses\nPart 2: BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – Pupil Support and Welfare\nPart 2: BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – International Students\n\nWhat does this course cover? \nThis course is taken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house parents\, with responsibility for the care and welfare of boarding pupils. The course sessions will broadly cover the following areas: \n\nIntroduction to the Course – Issues & Concerns\nWhat Does Good Pastoral Care Look Like?\nThe Module Assignment\nRelational Approaches for Supporting Children and Young People\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders\nIssues Facing Pupils\nEmerging Risks:  E-safety Risks and how to best engage with them\nDeveloping a Culture of Wellbeing\nEmerging Risks\nMental and Emotional Health\nPutting it all into Practice 1: An Unfolding Exercise\nPutting it all into Practice 2: Supporting Vulnerable Pupils\nLooking After Yourself\nSubmitting the Module Assignment/Course Reflection/Next Steps.\n\nHow will this course help me to develop personally and professionally? \n● Be able to evaluate and have a clear appreciation of the personal and professional needs and skills involved in your boarding role; \n● Develop greater knowledge and understanding of the issues covered in the syllabus; \n● Develop\, through support and guidance\, the range of personal strategies you use to resolve relevant welfare concerns for your pupils; \n● Develop your ability to reflect critically on your work and evaluate the need for change or action; \n● Develop your study and planning skills and your ability to analyse reading and reference material; \n● Be able to communicate and defend your views and opinions orally and in writing; \nIn addition\, at graduate level\, successful completion of the course will enable you to: \n● Develop a clear vision of the school’s management strategies for providing good pastoral care; \n● Develop your study and time management skills and your ability to analyse reading and a wide range of reference sources; \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways; short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this module\, enabling you to look at the theory in the light of your own practical experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, take responsibility for your own learning and\, by sharing\, to contribute to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThere are some 12 courses running at any one time; four of the Pastoral Care and four Boarding Management and two of BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice for School Nurses and BSA Certificate in Boarding Practice – School Support & Welfare\, BSA Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice – International Students. \nStudy day dates for the October Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1\, October 15\, 2026\nStudy Day 2\, November 23\, 2026\nStudy Day 3\, February 3\, 2027\nStudy Day 4\, May 14\, 2027\n\nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN OCTOBER\, CLICK HERE \nCancellations\nIf cancelling four weeks before Day 1 of the course\, a refund will be given. Cancellation after this period and before Day 1\, a cancellation fee will be charged. \nAll amendments and cancellations to bookings must be made in writing to BSA@Boarding.org.uk \nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/certificate-in-boarding-practice-pastoral-care-october-module/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104304Z
CREATED:20260407T104238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T104304Z
UID:72403-1792157400-1792164600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Practical CBT for Supporting Young People
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, boarding staff\, wellbeing leads\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nCognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a structured\, goal-focused approach that explores the connection between thoughts\, emotions\, and behaviours. By identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns\, CBT can lead to meaningful behavioural change in a relatively short period of time. Research consistently shows that CBT is an effective intervention for young people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. \nThis practical training session will provide participants with a solid foundation in CBT theory\, along with case studies and practical strategies that can be used in school or support settings – such as setting CBT homework and the rationale for doing so. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nA clear understanding of CBT as a supportive and practical intervention\nFamiliarity with key CBT strategies and techniques\nGreater confidence in applying CBT tools when working with young people.\nAccess to practical resources for use in school or pastoral care environments.”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist  \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. Before commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143526Z
CREATED:20260407T105711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143526Z
UID:72417-1793624400-1793628000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - sector overview and market analysis
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Pastoral staff\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBSA’s Boarding Box Set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview series of a range of key topics relating to boarding. This series would be ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ‘headlines’. \nThis set will be £650 for a member series place. Webinars can also be booked individually. \nThis webinar will address the sector and current state of the boarding market. A global perspective of boarding\, including the popularity of the UK market and its competitors\, customer interest\, different types of boarding and how these intersect\, will be shared alongside statistics showing current market analysis against historic data. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nBoarding in 2026 and beyond\nThe global boarding market\nDifferent types of boarding and current customer interest\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nA greater understanding of the context for boarding\nDetail around the UK boarding market and the global market\, and how your school sits within this picture.\n\nBOOK NOW \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\nRobin Fletcher\, CEO\, BSA \nRobin was a journalist\, editor and communications director before joining BSA in 2014. Robin is a member of the Department for Education’s Systems Partnership Oversight Board. Outside BSA\, he is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University\, a Governor of Rugby School\, President of the Rugbeian Society and a non-executive director of the national trade body Make UK.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-sector-overview-and-market-analysis/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T111610Z
CREATED:20260619T124347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T111610Z
UID:76830-1793628000-1793631600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Educational agents and international student recruitment: a UKVI compliance perspective
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions\, deputies\, bursars\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nOverview  \nThe use of educational agents is well established within the international schools sector and continues to play an important role in supporting student recruitment. However\, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has increased its focus on the oversight of agent relationships and remains clear that Student sponsor licence holders retain full responsibility for compliance with their sponsor duties\, regardless of any delegated recruitment activity.  \nAs scrutiny of international recruitment practices continues to evolve\, schools must be able to demonstrate effective governance\, due diligence\, and ongoing monitoring of agent relationships. This webinar will explore UKVI’s current expectations\, recent developments affecting Student sponsors\, and the practical steps schools can take to mitigate compliance risks while maintaining productive recruitment partnerships.  \nDrawing on real-life examples and emerging areas of concern\, the session will provide practical guidance on identifying potential red flags\, evidencing appropriate oversight\, and preparing for UKVI compliance activity.  \nLearning outcomes  \nBy the end of this webinar\, delegates will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand UKVI’s expectations regarding the use and oversight of educational agents\nIdentify key compliance risks associated with agent relationships\nImplement effective due diligence\, monitoring\, and record-keeping practices  \nDemonstrate appropriate oversight of agent activities to meet sponsor duties  \nPrepare for UKVI scrutiny of agent relationships during compliance activity.  \n\nTopics covered  \n\nSponsor responsibility and accountability  \nUKVI’s current position and areas of focus  \nThe Agent Quality Framework (AQF)  \nAgent due diligence and monitoring  \nGovernance\, oversight\, and record-keeping  \nCommon compliance concerns and red flags  \nPreparing for UKVI compliance visits. \n\nWho should attend?  \n\nAdmissions and international recruitment staff \nCompliance and visa sponsorship leads \nHeads\, deputy heads\, and senior leaders \nBursars and business managers \nExisting Student sponsor licence key personnel \nGovernors with responsibility for international strategy\, risk\, or compliance.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, BSA Group and Director\, BSA Legal \nKate is a qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, she supports members with all immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm. Having lived in boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband\, Kate brings a unique insight into boarding life.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/educational-agents-and-international-student-recruitment-a-ukvi-compliance-perspective/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T091800Z
CREATED:20260407T104755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T091800Z
UID:72410-1793700000-1793703600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Developing a culture of belonging
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Inclusion leads\, pastoral leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar explores how to build a strong culture of belonging within your boarding community and wider school. You’ll learn the theory and importance of belonging\, as well as practical strategies to foster a true sense of community identity for both students and staff – going beyond diversity to embed belonging deeply in your school’s ethos. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand why belonging matters\nGain practical tools to nurture a welcoming\, inclusive school community.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/developing-a-culture-of-belonging/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T095302Z
CREATED:20260407T104958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T095302Z
UID:72412-1793710800-1793718000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:What you need to pass an ISI inspection - key issues for boarding leaders and practitioners
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Overview \nJoin us for a members’ webinar offering a more in-depth\, deeper dive into the Independent Schools Inspectorate’s (ISI) 2024–25 inspection findings. This focused session will highlight the key areas where some boarding schools fell short of the National Minimum Standards (NMS) and the Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSR). The webinar will unpack the most significant compliance challenges. \nDrawing on the latest inspection outcomes\, we’ll explore how issues around safeguarding\, pupil safety\, fire precautions\, safer recruitment\, attendance management\, and guardianship arrangements are interconnected — and how weaknesses in these areas can affect the overall management and development of boarding provision. \nThere will be time for discussion and Q&A throughout\, giving attendees the opportunity to share experiences and identify practical solutions. Places are limited\, so early booking is advised. \n\nLearning Outcomes: \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nInterpret the key findings from ISI’s 2024–25 inspection review and their implications for boarding provision.\nIdentify the most frequent areas of non-compliance with the National Minimum Standards (NMS) and Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSR)\, particularly around safeguarding\, attendance\, safer recruitment\, and guardianship.\nUnderstand how weaknesses in attendance tracking\, recruitment checks\, and guardianship arrangements can compromise pupil safety and compliance.\nImplement effective systems and monitoring processes to strengthen safeguarding\, fire safety\, recruitment\, attendance\, and guardianship compliance.\nDevelop practical strategies to enhance the management and oversight of boarding provision\, ensuring readiness for future inspections\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance\nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and the DfE\, while also overseeing the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, he is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Dale previously spent 31 years as a boarding practitioner\, including roles as Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. Beyond education\, he trains for the Methodist Church\, is a charity trustee\, chairs a performing arts organisation\, and volunteers widely.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/what-you-need-to-pass-an-isi-inspection-key-issues-for-boarding-leaders-and-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T230000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092019Z
CREATED:20260407T105139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092019Z
UID:72415-1793786400-1793833200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Are you UKVI inspection ready?
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions\, deputies\, bursars\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nPreparing for a UKVI compliance inspection: what schools need to know. \nAre you ready for your next Home Office UKVI inspection? With inspections potentially announced or unannounced\, it’s essential that sponsor schools are inspection-ready at all times. \nThis webinar will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to meet UKVI expectations and avoid common pitfalls that can lead to sanctions or licence revocation. Whether your school is new to sponsorship or has not recently experienced an audit\, this session will provide practical insights into what to expect and how to ensure ongoing compliance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCommon triggers for UKVI inspections\nWhat to expect: key inspection focus areas and the structure of an audit\nPractical tips and preparation strategies to ensure readiness\nBest practice in record-keeping\, monitoring\, and reporting\nUnderstanding the investigation process and potential sanctions\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand what may trigger a UKVI inspection and how they are conducted\nBe aware of the main areas of focus during an audit\nGain practical strategies to prepare for an inspection and avoid common compliance errors\nKnow how to implement systems that support continuous UKVI compliance\nUnderstand the potential consequences of non-compliance and how to mitigate associated risks\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Hollyer\, Executive Director (Legal)\, Abitas Group and Director\, BSA Legal  \nKate is a qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law\, she supports members with all immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022\, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm. Having lived in boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband\, Kate brings a unique insight into boarding life.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/are-you-ukvi-inspection-ready/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104545Z
CREATED:20260619T084423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T104545Z
UID:76761-1793800800-1793808000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting boys to thrive
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, boarding staff\, staff with interest in inclusion\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThis interactive webinar\, Supporting boys to thrive\, is designed to help school staff explore healthy models of masculinity and promote emotional literacy among boys. The session will unpack common barriers that boys face in expressing emotions and challenge stereotypes that can restrict their wellbeing and development. Through a mix of practical strategies\, reflective discussion\, and case examples\, delegates will learn how to create supportive environments where boys feel safe to express themselves\, build resilience\, and thrive both academically and socially. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nIdentify how societal and cultural expectations of masculinity can influence boys’ behaviour\, relationships\, and learning.\nDevelop strategies to encourage emotional expression and literacy in boys\, fostering positive communication and resilience.\nApply practical approaches within school settings to support boys in building healthy self-identities and thriving both inside and outside the classroom.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nFederico Monk-Porcel (Beard) Director of Strategy & Partnerships\, Voicebox Theatre CIC \nVoicebox’s mission is to help all young men and boys to become healthy\, connected & responsible young men. Fredi oversees the smooth running of Voicebox\, and is the company’s Director of Partnerships & Strategy. He has completed an MSc in Creative Arts and Mental Health from Queen Mary\, University of London. Fredi has extensive experience of facilitating conversations on masculinity and masculine pressures\, with a breadth of different audiences including adolescents\, primary age children & professionals. Fredi’s particular interests lie in male mental health and facilitating spaces where men and boys can proactively increase each other’s wellbeing and bond with each other. \n\n  \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-boys-to-thrive-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T161220Z
CREATED:20260408T121727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T161220Z
UID:72757-1793871000-1793896200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual safeguarding conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️From £250 (Non member Delegate Fee includes 1 year SACPA membership)\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Broadway House\, Tothill Street\, London SW1H 9NQ\n🏆 Winners announced for the Annual Safeguarding Awards (enter before October 1\, 2026) \n\nWith significant changes to safeguarding guidance now in effect\, this conference provides an essential update for safeguarding professionals across health\, social care\, sports\, and the voluntary sector. Focusing on Working Together 2026\, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and contemporary safeguarding practice\, delegates will gain practical insights into creating resilient organisations\, strengthening safeguarding culture and improving outcomes for children and young people. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\n09:30 – 10:00  Registration & refreshments \n\n10:00 – 10:15  Welcome: The safeguarding journey from regulation to reflection \nAn introduction to the conference theme\, exploring how regulation\, relationships\, reasoning and reflection contribute to effective safeguarding and resilient organisations. \n\nSpeaker: Mariya Ali\, Director of SACPA\n\n\n10:15 – 10:45  Regulate before we educate \nAn immersive movement-based opening experience demonstrating how regulation through movement and sensory experiences supports learning\, well-being and effective safeguarding practice. This session will also focus building on our cultural humility. \n\nSpeaker: Julene Robinson\, Movement Specialist\n\n\n10:45 – 11:00  Break \n\n11:00 – 11:45  Beyond compliance: reflective practice as a safeguarding intervention \nDiscover how reflective practice strengthens professional judgement\, support staff wellbeing and helps build a positive safeguarding culture. \n\nSpeaker: Dr Sylvia B Smith (FHEA\, SWE Registered\, MBASW)\n\n\n11:15 – 12:00  The child’s voice in action: Recruitment\, culture and accountability \nLearn how involving children in recruitment and organisational decision making can strengthen safeguarding culture and accountability. \n\nSpeaker: Tricia Young\, BBC\, Children in Need\n\n\n12:00 – 12:15  How critical are young people’s voice in the discussion of the manosphere?  \n\nSpeaker: Jemima Corcoran \n\n\n12:15 – 12:45  Panel Discussion Trauma-informed workplaces \nExplore how psychologically safe workplaces\, informed by care experience\, can improve wellbeing\, retention and safeguarding practice.  \n\nSpeakers: Mariya Ali\, Louis Donald\,\nChair: Dale Wilkins\n\n\n12:45 – 13:30 Lunch \n\n13:30 – 14:15  Teenage relationship abuse: recognising coercion\, control and harm \nGain practical insights into recognising and responding to abuse in adolescent relationships\, including coercive control and technology- facilitated harm. \n\nSpeaker: Maddi Brunker\, Head of Adult Services at Tender Education and Arts\n\n\n14:15 – 15:00  Safeguarding in 2026: Working Together\, KCSIE and what inspectors expect \nA practical update on the latest safeguarding\, legislation and inspection expectations for education and safeguarding professionals. \n\nSpeaker: Kevin Hartley\, Senior Consultant for the NSPCC\n\n\n15:00 – 15:15 Refreshments \n\n15:15 – 15:45  Artificial intelligence\, sport and safeguarding \nExplore the safeguarding implications of AI\, deepfakes\, digital identity and emerging online risks for children and young people. \n\nSpeaker: Rosalind Harrison\, Social Media and Content Marketer\n\n\n15:45 – 16:30  Closing keynote: why regulation\, relationships and resilience in key for effective safeguarding \nBringing together the day’s key themes\, this keynote explores how organisations can embed resilient\, relationship-based safeguarding cultures. \n\n16:30 – 16:45  Annual safeguarding awards and close \nThe SACPA Awards are held annually each autumn to celebrate and recognise outstanding contributions to safeguarding and child protection. Interested in entering? Find out more here. Please note\, entries will close on October 1\, 2026. \n\nSpeakers: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya is an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert with over 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience. She has held senior advisory\, academic\, legal\, and leadership roles\, including serving as Maldives Minister of Gender\, Family\, and Human Rights\, leading reforms in child protection law and policy. Internationally\, she has advised UNICEF\, UNDP\, and ECPAT on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and protection systems. Holding qualifications in law and child psychology\, she has published widely on child rights\, online safety\, and trauma-informed practice. Mariya’s strategic vision\, policy expertise\, and frontline insight equip her to bring both global perspective and local understanding to SACPA’s mission. \n  \n\nJulene Robinson\, Movement Specialist \nJulene is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist\, scientist\, and wellbeing practitioner. A Master’s graduate of Rose Bruford College who also holds a BSc in Environmental Chemistry she combines artistic practice with scientific inquiry to explore leadership\, resilience\, and human flourishing. A trained yoga and meditation instructor\, Julene integrates a mind-body-spirit approach into her creative practice\, championing wellbeing\, healing\, and sustainable creativity. Recognised by Arts Council England as a global leader in theatre and performance\, Julene’s work centres on the power of storytelling to inspire personal and social transformation. Through performance\, facilitation\, and research\, she empowers artists\, leaders\, and communities to cultivate resilience\, lead with authenticity\, and build cultures of care. \n  \n\n \nDr Sylvia B Smith (FHEA\, SWE Registered\, MBASW) \nSylvia is Founder and Director of Incline Training Consultants Ltd\, specialising in social work education\, leadership development\, and anti-racist practice. Her doctoral research examined how psychoanalytical approaches can strengthen social work leadership. She offers reflective practice\, coaching\, and supervision to individuals\, groups\, and teams across the sector\, and is co-convenor of The Reflective Practice Research Network. Sylvia’s work includes commissioned evaluation of anti-racist practice strategy and supporting doctoral students in their research development. She hosts the Social Workers Matter podcast\, serves as Vice Chair of a Fostering and Adoption Panel and is currently one of the guest editors for a special issue of the British Journal of Social Work due for publication in the autumn. \n\nRosalind Harrison\, Social Media and Content Marketer \nRos Harrison is a social media and video content specialist who supports schools and child-focused organisations in using online communications safely. Ros has 20 years of experience working with children and young people in both the public and third sectors\, including facilitating safeguarding and CEOP training for local authority youth workers and developing domestic abuse awareness programmes for staff and pupils in primary settings. With 15 years of experience as a digital marketer\, specialising in GDPR and compliance\, across professional services and local authorities\, she now helps schools develop effective management systems and robust safeguarding practices when representing themselves on social media through her business\, Harrison Media Solutions. \n\nAileen Kane\, Deputy CEO and COO\, BSA Group \nAileen is Deputy CEO and COO of BSA Group\, a group of membership associations comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association)\, IELA (The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association)\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association)\, SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association)\, TIOB (The Institute of Boarding and BSA Legal Services Ltd\, a subsidiary of BSA Group Services Ltd. BSA Group’s mission is to support excellence in boarding\, safeguarding\, inclusion and health education. \nBSA Group serves 4\,500 organisations and individuals in more than 50 countries. Within BSA is the BSA certified agent scheme\, launched in 2020 and now representing over 100 certified agents. \nAileen is a seasoned marketing and communications strategist with extensive experience in driving business growth\, brand positioning\, and stakeholder engagement\, including in the education sector. At BSA Group\, she has led strategic marketing\, business development\, mergers and acquisitions\, and organisational transformation with measurable impact. Her background spans marcomms\, public affairs\, and policy advocacy\, where she has shaped legislative discussions and built partnerships with government bodies\, including the DfE and the Home Office supporting best practice and high care standards notably across safeguarding and international student recruitment. \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 BSA’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 Children’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\nKevin Hartley\, Senior Consultant for the NSPCC \n \nKevin Hartley is a Senior Consultant for the NSPCC. Kevin has worked in secondary education for almost 30 years\, initially as an English teacher\, but later as a Pastoral Lead and then as a member of senior leadership. \nFor most of his career he has been involved in safeguarding and spent 12 years as a DSL in a busy\, diverse 11-18 Academy. He has contributed to the development of policies and procedures at both school and Trust level. \nKevin now works in the NSPCC consultancy service which supports schools and other organisations in developing their safeguarding practices. \n\nJemima Corcoran\, Student\, UCL \nJemima Corcoran is a final-year undergraduate at UCL\, studying English Literature and Language. She has spent the last year as Editor at EdFringe Review and has recently entered the role Editor-in-Chief at UCL’s media outlet\, Pi Online for 2026-7\, having previously worked as their Lifestyle & Culture section editor. Originally from Brighton\, she has a strong interest in animal welfare\, environmental issues\, and women’s rights. A regular contributor to Pi Online\, her work ranges from theatre reviews and investigative lifestyle features to political commentary\, earning her Top Ten shortlist recognition at the SPA National Awards for both Best Lifestyle Piece and Best Culture Writer. Jemima has also worked as an on-screen presenter for PiTV at UCL\, where she conducted interviews on student culture\, politics\, and current issues. She has had her articles shared by Zack Polanski\, Deborah Frances White\, and Tom Read Wilson. She aims to pursue a career in journalism and media after graduating. \n\nMaddi Brunker\, Head of Adult Services at Tender Education and Arts\, \nMaddi brings over 13 years of experience working within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. Her career spans frontline service delivery\, management of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) service\, and leadership in preventative education and intervention programmes. Maddi has delivered specialist training on domestic abuse and sexual violence for adult safeguarding boards\, local authorities\, universities\, and educational settings. She has also contributed to research led by Durham University in partnership with Galop\, and to parliamentary reports produced by SafeLives\, helping to inform policy and practice across the sector. \n  \n\nLouis Donald FRSA\, Founder & Principal Safeguarding Partner of EduShield and a former Executive Education (Safeguarding) Director at a nationwide multi-academy trust. \nLouis is recognised nationally for expertise in safeguarding\, inspection readiness\, crisis management\, and school improvement across multi-academy trusts. Louis has advised the Department for Education on safeguarding policy\, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic\, and is the first education professional to qualify as a Gold Multi-Agency Strategic Commander. He chairs the Queen Street Group Safeguarding Directors Forum\, sits on the NASSA board\, and serves on the British Army’s Independent Advisory Group. Trusted for his calm\, strategic leadership\, Louis supports leaders navigating complex Safeguarding challenges. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/annual-safeguarding-conference-2/
LOCATION:Broadway House\, Tothill St\, London SW1H 9NQ
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092336Z
CREATED:20260619T100811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092336Z
UID:76796-1793874600-1793881800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Outduction - preparing students for life after school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputies\, pastoral leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAs educators and pastoral staff\, we invest significant time and care in inducting students into our schools. Yet when it comes time for them to leave\, are we providing the same level of structured support to prepare them? \nThis seminar is designed to help boarding and academic staff understand the unique challenges and concerns faced by senior students as they prepare to leave the familiar environment of school and enter the next stage of their lives. By exploring these transitional needs\, participants will begin to develop a practical\, tailored ‘outduction’ programme – ensuring that students are equipped with the emotional resilience\, life skills\, and awareness necessary to thrive beyond the school gates. \nThrough interactive sessions\, group discussions\, and the application of key psychological frameworks\, the day will empower schools to create meaningful\, student-centred strategies that support the long-term wellbeing and success of leavers. \nKey topics: \n\nUnderstanding post-school needs: exploring the real-life challenges students may face\, including time management\, relationships\, finances\, and independence\nThe six human needs model: understanding student behaviours through a psychological lens and identifying how schools can provide stability during transition\nCreating an ‘outduction’ programme: collaborative group work to begin designing a bespoke plan tailored to your school’s context and student cohort\nSharing and refining ideas: a final session to consolidate and exchange ideas across groups\, producing actionable plans to take away.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeeper insight into the emotional and practical needs of senior students leaving school\nGreater understanding of the soft skills required to support student independence and wellbeing\nA draft\, school-specific ‘outduction’ programme ready for further development and implementation.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \nMark Robinson\, BSA Senior Consultant \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boy’s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girls’ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ‘A‘ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schools’ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at Collège du Léman in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/outduction-preparing-students-for-life-after-school/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260813T105315Z
CREATED:20260619T160018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T105315Z
UID:76864-1793874600-1793892600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Preparing for inspection - the medical centre
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Practitioners involved in developing the standards of a school health centre\, or medical provision\, and those responsible for checking and ensuring standards against inspection criteria\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline \nHaving excellent standards within the Health Centre and school medical provision helps ensure you have happy and healthy students who can learn and thrive within the school and boarding environment. \nThis seminar will inform delegates of the latest inspection criteria to support with inspection preparation work\, providing a checklist of areas that need to be looked at within the Health Centre and boarding medical provision. Focus will also be given to providing recommended methods to improve inspection outcomes by developing practice and record-keeping. After this training\, school nurses and Health Centre leaders will have a clearer picture of what is required from them to support the school in achieving high inspection standards. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nInspection criteria – update on ISI\, Ofsted and National Minimum Standards (NMS) for boarding\nReflective practice – how this can benefit development\nRecord keeping – what is required from a school\nPolicies and protocols – which to have\, and why they are needed.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo be knowledgeable on the guidance behind inspections\nTo manage and develop an inspection ready medical centre\nTo uses a continuous reflective cycle to maintain and improve standards of any medical centre.\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006. With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification\, her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. \n  \n  \n\nThis will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/preparing-for-inspection-the-medical-centre/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T105200Z
CREATED:20260407T141123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T105200Z
UID:72434-1794216600-1794225600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Northern forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/northern-forum-3/
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260813T105503Z
CREATED:20260408T111045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T105503Z
UID:72509-1794218400-1794222000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Getting under the skin of UK schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £55🎧 Educational agents 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on catch up✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  \nBSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. This series can be accessed as individual sessions – remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year – or as a package. \nThe Getting under the skin of UK schools webinar will provide clear and current information on the UK school market including different school and boarding types\, age grouping and academic stages\, exams and qualifications and links to higher education. The UK market will be explained in an easy-to-understand manner to support agents in their explanations to families. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAge group placements\, year group equivalents and transition periods\nGCSE\, A level\, IB\, BTEC and other qualifications\nLinks to higher education\nTypes of UK school\nTypes of boarding.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nCurrent and clear understanding on the UK school system\, particularly independent and boarding schools\nIncreased confidence in explaining the system to families exploring a UK education.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/getting-under-the-skin-of-uk-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T093407Z
CREATED:20260407T103336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T093407Z
UID:72396-1794301200-1794330000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prep boarding conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n🏷️ From £110\n🎧 Prep boarding staff\, senior leaders\, marketing and admissions\n📍 Dragon School\, Oxford. \n\nBSA Prep Boarding Conference 2026 is a one-day professional development event for educators and leaders in prep school boarding. The conference covers best practices in providing outstanding academic and pastoral care\, managing pupil transitions\, and key operational areas such as admissions\, compliance\, and staff retention. Expert-led sessions and a collaborative round table discussion will provide practical strategies and insights\, with a special focus on the crucial topic of pupil wellbeing and sleep optimisation. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nDeveloping outstanding academic and pastoral provision\, with a focus on supporting a smooth transition to senior boarding.\nCreating a strategic roadmap for marketing\, admissions\, compliance\, and staff retention in prep boarding schools.\nApplying strategies to improve pupil wellbeing through optimised sleep environments and routines.\n\nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply best practices for delivering outstanding academic\, pastoral\, and boarding provision in a prep school setting.\nImplement strategies that effectively support pupils in their transition from prep to senior boarding.\nDevelop a strategic roadmap for marketing\, admissions\, and compliance that drives enrolment growth and meets inspection standards.\nRecruit and retain high-quality staff and pupils by addressing key challenges in the boarding sector.\nApply practical techniques to promote healthier sleep and improve the overall wellbeing of boarding pupils.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 10:00            Registration & refreshments \nNetworking and arrival. \n\n10:00 – 11.00             Belonging: Why Prep Boarding Matters\n \nSetting out the opportunity for prep and junior boarding and asking: what do we want children to say about having boarded with us?  \n What makes a boarding experience genuinely exceptional for a younger child? An exploration of belonging\, relationships\, independence\, adventure and the small everyday moments that create great boarding.   \n\n11:00 – 12:00              UKVI Compliance: Being inspection ready \nAn update on the latest UKVI rules\, regulations and inspections. An opportunity to put your questions and issues to the BSA Legal team.  \n\n12:00 – 13:00            Lunch\, networking and boarding tour   \nOptional boarding-house/school tour if the venue permits. \n\n13:00 – 13:45             People Make the Place: Building Boarding Teams with Energy and Staying Power  \nExplore recruitment\, induction\, workload\, rotas\, supervision\, professional development\, recognition and creating a culture in which staff can enjoy boarding rather than simply administer it.    \n\n13:45 – 14:30             Prep Forum Meeting & Round-table discussion \n\n14:30 – 15:00             Refreshments and networking \n\n15:00 – 16:00            Safe\, Seen and Heard: Safeguarding in the Real Life of a Boarding House \nMove beyond “being inspection ready” to creating a culture in which safeguarding is visible in everyday decisions.  \n\n16:00                           Conference ends \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/prep-boarding-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T085331Z
CREATED:20260407T140842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T085331Z
UID:72431-1794303000-1794310200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Making a success of dogs in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, all boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nDogs have long played a role in boarding house life\, and recent research continues to highlight the positive impact animals can have on children’s wellbeing. While the benefits are well-documented—particularly in supporting mental health—there are also practical and safeguarding considerations that must be addressed. Media portrayals can sometimes amplify concerns\, making it all the more important to approach the topic with clarity and balance. \nThis seminar explores current research on the role of dogs in school and boarding settings\, examines common risks and challenges\, and shares practical ideas and real-life examples for integrating dogs safely and effectively into boarding environments. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe latest research on the mental health and wellbeing benefits of dogs in boarding schools\nUnderstanding the risks\, including health\, safety\, and liability concerns\nPractical strategies for introducing and managing dogs in a boarding setting\nReal-world case studies highlighting successful approaches and lessons learned\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key benefits of having dogs in boarding environments\, particularly in relation to student wellbeing\nIdentify and assess potential risks\, and understand how to mitigate them responsibly\nExplore and implement effective strategies for integrating dogs into boarding house life\nDraw insights from case studies to inform their own approach\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \nKimberly Tuckwell \nKimberly is Head of House at Lairthwaite Boarding House at Keswick School. Having lived and worked across Canada\, Germany\, and the UK\, she brings a rich global perspective\, focusing on pastoral wellbeing and creating a true home environment. Now settled in the Lake District\, Kimberly actively integrates animal-assisted support into boarding alongside her wonderful Therapy Dog\, Freyja\, two rescue cats\, and a small flock of free-range hens. A former IB English teacher\, her love for literature and Lake District adventures with Freyja is balanced by a keen enthusiasm for Formula 1 racing.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/making-a-success-of-dogs-in-boarding-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084257Z
CREATED:20260407T141559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T084257Z
UID:72442-1794308400-1794312000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wales forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/wales-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084334Z
CREATED:20260407T141440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T084334Z
UID:72439-1794319200-1794322800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prep forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are held once per term and offer members a valuable opportunity to connect\, share best practice\, and explore key topics relevant to boarding. These informal sessions encourage open discussion\, idea sharing\, and peer support. \nAll forums are free to attend for BSA members. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/prep-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T092936Z
CREATED:20260407T141307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T092936Z
UID:72436-1794389400-1794393000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:South East forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-east-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260804T092759Z
CREATED:20260421T093144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092759Z
UID:74611-1794441600-1794527999@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA Advanced Certificate Asia – Pastoral Care
DESCRIPTION:The BSA Advanced Certificate Course is organised around a combination of intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this module\, enabling you to look at the theory in the light of your own practical experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, take responsibility for your own learning and\, by sharing\, to contribute to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThe dates for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: November 12\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: December 8\, 2026\nStudy Day 3: March 03\, 2027\nStudy Day 4: May 10\, 2027\n\nAll study days will take place via Zoom. \nRegional timings: \n\n\n\n\nThailand\nChina\nMalaysia\nJapan\nKorea\nGMT\n\n\nWelcome\n1500\n1600\n1600\n1700\n1700\n0800\n\n\nClose\n2015\n2115\n2115\n2215\n2215\n1315\n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your place \nThese Study Day sessions will be tutored by a variety of specialist contributors as well as experienced boarding staff. Many sessions will benefit from joint contributions and discussion between non-teaching and teaching staff participants. Students are also expected to read in and around the key topics and to carry out research. \nThe course will cover the following sessions: \n\nIntroduction to the Course – Issues & Concerns\nWhat Does Good Pastoral Care Look Like?\nThe Module Assignment\nRelational Approaches for Supporting Children and Young People\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders\nIssues Facing Pupils 1\n*Guest Speaker\, Karl Hopwood* Emerging Risks:  E-safety Risks and how to best engage with them\nDeveloping a Culture of Wellbeing\nEmerging Risks\nMental and Emotional Health\nPutting it all into Practice 1: An Unfolding Exercise\nPutting it all into Practice 2: Supporting Vulnerable Pupils\nLooking After Yourself\nSubmitting the Module Assignment/Course Reflection/Next Steps.\n\nHow is the course assessed? \nPATHWAY A Portfolio Assignment Task \nThis pathway is assessed by completion of a Portfolio of evidence (equivalent to around 3500 words)\, the contents of which are directly related to the course and which will demonstrate your learning and thinking.  It will include evidence of reading\, understanding\, reflection and evaluation of your own work-place practice\, through means of individual responses to a series of structured tasks. \nPATHWAY B Reflective Essay Assignment Task \nThe assessment for this pathway will require you to compile a reflective essay of 3\,500 words.  You must not write more than 4\,000 words or fewer than 3\,000. This will be practice-based\, giving evidence of reading\, and reflection and evaluation of the course themes through an analysis of your day-to-day work.  It may be appropriate to comment on more than one welfare issue at the same time.  For example\, commentary on the resolution of bullying or difficult behaviour is likely to draw as well on listening and communication skills\, and support systems within the boarding house.  It is also feasible to comment on issues\, such as homesickness\, which may not have been specifically addressed in the course sessions\, but have been an area of relevance to your house/school. \nWhat are the course objectives? \n\nTo raise awareness of key issues of importance to boarding\nTo increase confidence and competence (especially for those with little boarding experience)\nTo bring boarding staff up to date with recent changes and developments\nTo provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues\nTo encourage reflection and critical evaluation of boarding practice and professional issues\nTo provide opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of interest\nTo contribute towards school improvement and raising standards of pastoral care and welfare\nTo enhance a professional career path in boarding; to provide a certificate in recognition of successful completion of the courses.\n\nAbout BSA Accredited Training \nThe BSA’s Programme of Professional Development and Training is the most comprehensive CPD package offered to staff in boarding schools\, and includes a series of professional practice Certificate courses specifically designed to meet the practical needs of boarding staff and provide an internationally recognised qualification in Boarding Education. \nClick here to reserve your place \nDates: November 12\, 2026; December 8\, 2026; March 03\, 2027; May 10\, 2027. \nIf you would like to learn more about this course\, please contact Liz McDonald\, Head of Accredited.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-advanced-certificate-asia-pastoral-care-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260811T111157Z
CREATED:20260407T141731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T111157Z
UID:72444-1794479400-1794497400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Building a Whole-School Culture of Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputy heads\, pastoral leads\, school nurses\, inclusion leads\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe health and happiness of both staff and pupils are essential to achieving sustainable\, high performance as individuals and as a community. This seminar offers delegates the opportunity to reflect on their school’s current approach to wellbeing and explore practical strategies for embedding a culture that supports mental\, emotional\, and physical health. \nSince the COVID-19 pandemic\, awareness of work–life balance\, mental health\, and the emotional demands of boarding life has grown significantly. Boarding schools\, while rich in opportunity and community\, present unique challenges that can affect both students and staff. Recognising the interdependence of staff and pupil wellbeing\, this session highlights the importance of understanding pressures and placing wellbeing at the centre of school culture and strategic planning. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how to define\, prioritise\, and embed a culture of wellbeing across all areas of school life\nPractical tools for creating an environment where healthy high performance can flourish\nAwareness of the mutual impact of staff and pupil wellbeing\, and how to support both through proactive culture and strategy\nFrameworks for sustainable self-care and effective role modelling in the boarding context.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\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/creating-a-culture-of-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260804T092908Z
CREATED:20260421T093912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092908Z
UID:74615-1794528000-1794614399@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA Advanced Certificate ASIA - Boarding Management
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe BSA Advanced Certificate Course is organised around a combination of intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this module\, enabling you to look at the theory in the light of your own practical experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, take responsibility for your own learning and\, by sharing\, to contribute to the learning of the group as a whole. \nThe dates for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: November 13\, 2026\nStudy Day 2: December 4\, 2026\nStudy Day 3: March 15\, 2027\nStudy Day 4: May 25\, 2027\n\n.All study days will take place via Zoom. \nRegional timings: \n\n\n\n\nThailand\nChina\nMalaysia\nJapan\nKorea\nGMT\n\n\nWelcome\n1500\n1600\n1600\n1700\n1700\n0800\n\n\nClose\n2015\n2115\n2115\n2215\n2215\n1315\n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your place \nThese Study Day sessions will be tutored by a variety of specialist contributors as well as experienced boarding staff. Many sessions will benefit from joint contributions and discussion between non-teaching and teaching staff participants. Students are also expected to read in and around the key topics and to carry out research. \nThe course will cover the following sessions: \n\nCreating a Safe Culture in Boarding: Proactive Safeguarding\nThe Boarding Management Role – Course Introduction\nEvaluating your boarding provision\nThe Inspector Calls\nManaging and Developing Pupil Induction\nLeadership and Management Tasks in the Boarding House\nThe Boarding Team – Leadership Talk\nDeveloping the Boarding Team – Competency\, Consistency & Communication\nFollowership in Middle Leadership\nPartnership with Parents\nRisk assessment and Managing Crises\nOutduction\nThe Pupil’s Voice\nSubmitting the Module Assignment/Course Reflection/Next Steps\n\nHow is the course assessed? \nThe Boarding Management Assignment Task \nThe assessment task for the Boarding Management module requires you to submit an extended piece of written work of 3500 words\, with no more than 4\,000 and no fewer than 3\,000 based on a short research project which you have carried out in your school using appropriate methodology.  The focus of this study will be an area of the management of boarding.  You will need to reflect on the themes studied in the course\, draw links between theory and practice and give evidence of background reading and research. \nThe task reflects the process of critical reflection on which the course is based\, and provides an opportunity to: \n\ninvestigate a particular aspect of your own boarding situation which you would like to improve.\nidentify the precise nature of the issue and investigate it as objectively as possible.\ndevise and recommend change and improvement.\n\nThere are two different pathways for this assignment\, an essay or an action research report.  You can choose whichever best suits you \nWhat are the course objectives? \n\nTo raise awareness of key issues of importance to boarding\nTo increase confidence and competence (especially for those with little boarding experience)\nTo bring boarding staff up to date with recent changes and developments\nTo provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues\nTo encourage reflection and critical evaluation of boarding practice and professional issues\nTo provide opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of interest\nTo contribute towards school improvement and raising standards of pastoral care and welfare\nTo enhance a professional career path in boarding; to provide a certificate in recognition of successful completion of the courses.\n\nAbout BSA Accredited Training \nThe BSA’s Programme of Professional Development and Training is the most comprehensive CPD package offered to staff in boarding schools\, and includes a series of professional practice Certificate courses specifically designed to meet the practical needs of boarding staff and provide an internationally recognised qualification in Boarding Education. \nClick here to reserve your place \nDates:  November 13\, 2026; December 4\, 2026; March 15\, 2027;  June 1\, 2027. \nIf you would like to learn more about this course\, please contact Liz McDonald\, Head of Accredited.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-advanced-certificate-asia-boarding-management/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092945Z
CREATED:20260423T112158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092945Z
UID:74741-1794565800-1794583800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:What do you meme? Keeping up with children and young people online
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nIn today’s digital age\, boarding staff and education professionals need to stay connected with students’ online lives. Unsure how to keep up with fast-changing internet trends and digital culture? This webinar is here to help! \nJoin us for an up-to-the-minute session where you’ll explore how children and young people use digital spaces daily\, as well as the emerging language\, behaviours and social expecations they are navigating. You’ll gain practical strategies to connect authentically with students by understanding their online world\, boosting your confidence to support their digital wellbeing and safety. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nInsightful understanding of children and young people’s online worlds\nDeeper awareness of how digital trends impact their lives\nGreater confidence engaging with young people around digital wellbeing and safety.\n\nBOOK NOW \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. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/what-do-you-meme-keeping-up-with-children-and-young-people-online-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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UID:72458-1794825000-1794843000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Strategising for boarding success
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\, senior leads\, governors\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar is designed for those responsible for shaping strategy within their organisation or teams. It unpacks the essential strategic planning toolkit\, explaining how and why these tools work. Through real-world case studies from diverse sectors\, it explores practical approaches to strategic planning – and why it matters. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nClearer understanding of how to create a strategy for your organisation\nInsight into a broad range of strategic tools and methodologies\nPractical lessons from other sectors applied to schools and education.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/strategising-for-boarding-success-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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UID:71919-1794909600-1794929400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA Autumn Diploma in Boarding Practice - Leadership
DESCRIPTION:We offer a self-funding route for all courses.  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald at  liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\n  \nDiploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership  \n‘As a Head of Boarding\, I enrolled on the course with the aim of furthering my knowledge and experience in residential life; the course did not disappoint. The study days provided a great opportunity to meet fellow boarding colleagues and discuss areas of best practice and engage in discussions on contemporary topics. The assignments were varied and included assessed presentations and written work. Each assignment had a clear success criteria and a BSA tutor was on hand to provided support and guidance if required.   \nIf you are a practitioner with a number of years of experience and looking to further your qualifications and knowledge base in boarding\, I can highly recommend this course.’ \n– A Diploma level course for senior boarding staff \nThis is a taught course with three study days and three assignments \nThis module is comprised of three tutor-led study days featuring guest speakers\, interactive morning and afternoon sessions. Breakout groups allow for discussion and time with the course tutors. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN AUTUMN  CLICK HERE \nBSA Autumn Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \n\nDay 1: November 17th\, 2026\nDay 2: March 9th\, 2027\nDay 3: May 19th\, 2027\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom. \nTimings for each study day:  10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nAudience:\nThis course is aimed at senior boarding staff.  Candidates may have previously completed the BSA  Advanced Certificate Course and/or being suitably experienced to benefit from this leadership course. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice (Leadership) \nThe BSA Diploma course is designed as a strategic course for senior and experienced school staff looking to gain knowledge of key leadership and management skills required to lead the boarding in their school. \nCourse Outline \n• Strategic aspects of boarding\, including the Statutory Framework \n• Leading the team – how to get the best out of the Boarding Team \n• Managing quality – evaluation and preparing for inspection \n• Managing conflict – a key facet of the senior staff role \n• Staff development  – appraisal and performance management \n• Facing the media – Guest Speaker Steve Dyson\, Dyson Media Ltd \n• Marketing – A whole team approach \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of three intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways\, which include short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. The course is run by senior members of the BSA staff and will feature a serving Head of a boarding school and each delegate will have an experienced BSA Tutor who attends the study days. \nCourse Assessment \nAll delegates undertake a SWOT analysis of the boarding provision in their school in which they evaluate\, in detail\, different aspects and contribute towards the development of the provision. From this they undertake three assignments. The first highlights an area for development and they follow this with a 4-minute presentation delivered to the BSA staff and tutors\, as well as other delegates. The final assignment brings together all the work in a 3\,000- 4\,000 word active research project. \nApplications:\nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN AUTUMN CLICK HERE \nBSA Autumn Diploma in Boarding Practice – Leadership \n\n\n\nDay 1: November 17th  2026\nDay 2: March 9th \, 2027\nDay 3: May 19th\, 2027\n\n\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-autumn-diploma-in-boarding-practice-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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