BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Boarding Schools' Association - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Boarding Schools' Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Boarding Schools' Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T092539Z CREATED:20260410T064138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092539Z UID:74232-1799838000-1799841600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing allergies with confidence in boarding school settings DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar equips boarding school staff with the knowledge and skills to manage food allergies safely in residential settings. It covers allergen awareness\, safe food provision\, emergency response\, and inclusive practices to support student wellbeing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nFood allergy basics: allergens\, risks\, prevalence in young people\nUK allergen legislation (Food Information Regulations & Natashaā€™s Law)\nSafe food provision and prevention of cross-contamination\nRecord keeping\, communication\, and policy implementation\nEmergency recognition and response protocols\nSupporting inclusion and wellbeing in boarding school life\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand UK food allergen regulations and their responsibilities in a boarding school context\nRecognise common allergens and associated risks.\nReduce cross-contamination in kitchens and dining areas.\nCommunicate effectively with students\, parents\, and colleagues.\nRespond appropriately to allergic reactions\, including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs).\nPromote a safe\, inclusive environment for students with allergies.\n\nBook now \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers:Ā  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-allergies-with-confidence-in-boarding-school-settings-2/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260806T100557Z CREATED:20260209T154017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100557Z UID:70320-1799920800-1799940600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA UKVI sponsor compliance clinic DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£470\nšŸŽ§ Senior Leadership\, Finance\, Admissions\, Compliance\, Sponsor Licence Key Personnel\, International Student Liaison Officers\, Boarding / Pastoral staff\nšŸ“ Online \nContext: \nUnderstanding your schoolā€™s responsibilities as an international student sponsor is crucial. Compliance with sponsor licence duties extends beyond issuing CAS and the grant of visa; duties continue throughout the lifespan of the licence itself.Ā  Regardless of your level of experience in sponsoring international students\, this clinic equips you with the necessary information to uphold continuous compliance. \nDesigned for staff responsible for daily sponsor compliance management. Stay updated on student sponsor compliance changes and ensure your processes align with UKVI requirements\, boosting confidence in your schoolā€™s compliance practices. \nCourse Outline \nThe clinic will be held over two separate days: \n\nClinic Day 1: January 14\, 2027\nClinic Day 2: January 27\, 2027\n\nTimings: 10:00 ā€“ 15:30 GMT/BST \nAll clinic days will be held online via zoom. \nClick Here To Book Your Place \nThe clinic covers the following: \n\nWhat it means to be a UKVI sponsor\nRecruitment processes and due diligence\nManaging CAS allocations and your BCA\nSponsor compliance best practice\nMonitoring\, Reporting and Record-keeping\nSafeguarding risks and care arrangements\nAlternate immigration routes\nCase Studies (Break-out rooms)\nQ&A session\nIncludes CPD certificate\n\nKey takeaways: \n\nPractical tips for Student sponsor best practice.\nAbility to lessen the burden of UKVI compliance alongside peers.\nExperience in navigating common and complex scenarios.\nAwareness of the risk-exposure for schools recruiting internationally.\nBest practices for record-keeping.\nUnderstanding of monitoring and tracking immigration status requirements.\nMonitoring arrangements for leave-outs/exeats/end of term.\nAwareness of SMS reporting requirements.\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n \nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nKate is Legal Director of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. As a qualified solicitor with more than 12 yearsā€™ experience advising clients on UK immigration law\, Kate assists members with all immigration and safeguarding legal matters. Prior to joining BSA in 2022 Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading full-service UK law firm. Having resided in state\, preparatory and senior school boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband\, Kate has a unique perspective of boarding life. \n\nMark Taylor\, Legal consultant\, BSAG Legal Services \nIn a previous reincarnation Mark founded The Taylor Partnership ā€“ supporting U.K. independent schools in meeting the compliance demands of their UKVI sponsor licences and training many school staff. Mark was previously a Trustee of AEGIS and\, during the pandemic\, assisted independent schools in creating Covid management plans and organised testing. More recently\, after travelling the world\, Mark has identified the increased risk to independent schools as a result of the need for greater probity and due diligence in financial awareness of school suppliers\, parents and agents. Markā€™s interest in this field was first sparked in 2016-17 when he supported a number of schools following the disappearance of students from Vietnam. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-ukvi-sponsor-compliance-clinic-2/ CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T103000 DTSTAMP:20260804T140803Z CREATED:20260409T132244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T140803Z UID:74177-1800005400-1800009000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff memberā€™s or volunteerā€™s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-5/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (Sacpa)":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T100000 DTSTAMP:20260820T144752Z CREATED:20260420T145438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144752Z UID:74539-1800262800-1800266400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Supporting pupils with Autism DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ SLT\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline: \nSchools are increasingly neurodiverse. This webinar will focus on best practice when supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and how to ensure our school environment and boarding houses are safe\, inclusive spaces fostering a sense of belonging. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding of the unique characteristics and challenges of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)\nHow ASC can impact on life in boarding\nHolistic\, inclusive approaches\nBeing an advocate for pupils with ASC.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nEstablish positive relationships with pupils with ASC and their parents/guardians\nConsider inclusive practices in school and in the boarding house\nSkills and strategies to support pupils with ASC.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-autism/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260820T144845Z CREATED:20260410T064420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144845Z UID:74234-1800354600-1800372600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Leading a boarding team DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ All boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nLeading in Boarding: Skills for Aspiring and New Boarding Leaders\nBuilding confident\, reflective\, and effective leadership for the boarding community. \nThis virtual day seminar is designed for those aspiring to\, or recently appointed in\, leadership roles within boarding. Whether youā€™re a new Houseparent\, Head of Boarding\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, or overseeing a boarding team\, this training will help you reflect on your personal leadership style and build the skills needed to lead with confidence and clarity. \nWhile classroom leadership often takes the spotlight\, pastoral leadership requires a unique and wide-ranging skill setā€”often subtle but profoundly impactful. Strong leadership in boarding cultivates effective teams\, enhances boardersā€™ wellbeing\, and shapes the overall tone and culture of the boarding community. \nThis interactive session offers opportunities to share experiences and challenges with fellow practitioners and benefit from peer support and expert guidance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership Styles\nExploring the demands of leadership and identifying various recognised leadership approaches\nBuilding an Effective Team\nCommunication\, collaboration\, shared vision\, and appreciating individual strengths within the team\nEffective Leadership in Practice\nTime management\, resource deployment\, prioritising pupil outcomes\, and managing competing demands\nPutting Leadership into Action\nEmbedding learning into day-to-day practice through self-reflection\, feedback\, and ongoing development\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of different leadership styles and how to apply them in a boarding context\nLearn strategies for building and sustaining a high-performing\, cohesive boarding team\nEnhance their ability to manage time and resources with a focus on student wellbeing and outcomes\nDevelop their skills as reflective practitioners\, capable of leading with empathy\, clarity\, and impact\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/leading-a-boarding-team-2/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T153000 DTSTAMP:20260804T095024Z CREATED:20260206T103644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T095024Z UID:70252-1800439200-1800459000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses - January 26/27 DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£750-1\,450\nšŸŽ§ School medical staff\nšŸ“ Online \nWe offer a self-funding route for all courses.Ā  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.Ā  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald atĀ liz.mcdonald@boarding.org.uk \n\nBSA Advanced Certificate in ProfessionalĀ Practice for School Nurses \nContext: \nSchool nurses form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools however staff CPD opportunities seldom focus on the key areas to support their professional development. As part of a refocus of the training available through the BSA\, we can now offer a standalone Professional Practice Certificate for school medical staff. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for school nurses\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the medical team\, to develop their knowledge\, skills and practice across a wide range of the key current themes/topics most relevant to their role. In addition\, there will be a linked research project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nCourse Outline: \nThe course is tutor led and will consist of 4 separate live online study days spread over a full academic year. The sessions on each study day will be a mixture of presentations often with an external expert\, and group discussions. \nBSA ā€“ HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses: \nStudy Days for The January Module Are: \n\nDay 1 ā€“Ā  January 20\, 2027\nDay 2 ā€“Ā  February 26\,Ā  2027\nDay 3 ā€“Ā  May 06\, 2027\nDay 4 ā€“Ā  May 27\,Ā  2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\,CLICK HERE \n\nThe role of the Nurse in a school setting\nThe medical centre in the wider context: inspection planning\, managing medicines\nWhere to now: progression and development within the medical centre: auditing/department development plans\nWorking with children with ASD and ADHD\nTravel Health and immunisations\nManaging a critical incident\nDrug misuse and screening\, Guest Speaker\, Dave Parvin\, Drugsense UK\nDelivering health education in a school setting\nWorking with young people with disordered eating\nMental health risk assessment/working with a mental health lead/pastoral team\nlegal issues\nPolicy writing\nSexual health\, contraception and screening\nManaging children from overseas with medical conditions\nSupervision/revalidation and clinical supervision\nWorking with external agencies\nCourse Assignment & Reflection\n\nCourse Assignment: \nThe course assignment provides course students with an opportunity to focus on a specific area of particular relevance to their school/role. This can range from ā€˜supporting a student with a complex medical condition; a review of the nursing provision in the school; the development of a new appraisal system; the management of medical records across a whole school; health promotion models; to a student guide to accessing specific support for an emotional health issue. \nThe assignment will take the form of a 2000 ā€“ 3000 word written project which can be an essay or a report which must be submitted by August 2027. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \n\nCourse Tutor \nSinead Oā€™Grady\, Lead Nurse\, Harrow School \nSinead is an Advanced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across hepatology\, haematology and emergency medicine. She now specialises in school medicine and is the lead nurse at Harrow school medical centre. \nSineadā€™s aim is to improve the health literacy of her pupils and empower them to utilise the variety of health and wellbeing services available to them. She has a passion for health promotion which involves reactively and proactively engaging and educating her pupils during face to face consultations and through pupil-led committees\, awareness campaigns and anonymous school health forums. \nStudy Days for The January Module Are: \n\nDay 1 ā€“Ā  January 20\, 2027\nDay 2 ā€“Ā  February 26\, 2027\nDay 3 ā€“Ā  May 06\, 2027\nDay 4 ā€“Ā  May 27\, 2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\,CLICK HERE \nNB:Ā 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-hieda-certificate-in-professional-practice-for-school-nurses-january-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260814T075524Z CREATED:20260410T064614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T075524Z UID:74236-1800453600-1800457200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding Chaplains forum DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free of charge\nšŸŽ§ Boarding Chaplains\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \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 youā€™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\nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-chaplains-forum-2/ CATEGORIES:Forum,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T123000 DTSTAMP:20260804T093022Z CREATED:20260410T065047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T093022Z UID:74238-1800527400-1800534600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Driving boarding recruitment through LinkedIn DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Heads of Pastoral and Boarding\, Admissions and Marketing Staff\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis course focuses on using LinkedIn as a cost-effective method to support boarder recruitment. Aimed at senior leaders\, marketing and admissions staff the course looks at how to build connections and followers\, create suitable content\, manage messaging and use analytics to track performance. Practical\, with plenty of take aways and examples\, it aims to give schools another weapon in their marketing and recruitment armoury. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLinked Inā€™s role among social platforms\nHow it works\nBuilding connections and followers\nEffective messaging\nTargeting prospects.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of LinkedIn and how to use it to support school marketing\nBuilding a strategy and plan to best utilise the power of LinkedIn.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/driving-boarding-recruitment-through-linkedin/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260804T093048Z CREATED:20260410T065315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T093048Z UID:74240-1800612000-1800615600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Using core values in boarding DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourseĀ content \nThis session explores howĀ coreĀ values move from being aspirational statements to practical tools that shape everyday boardingĀ life.Ā DelegatesĀ will examine the difference between rules-based compliance andĀ values-led culture\, with particular attention to how students absorbĀ values through adult behaviour\, tone\, and decision-making. The session focuses on identifying what schoolĀ valuesĀ look likeĀ inĀ daily routines\,Ā interactions\, and moments of conflict\, and howĀ valuesĀ can be used to frame restorative conversations\, reinforce positive behaviour\, and support consistency acrossĀ boardingĀ teams.Ā DelegatesĀ will be encouraged to reflect on their own practice and consider howĀ valuesĀ guide their responses\, especially when under pressure or fatigue. \nLearningĀ outcomes: \n\nUnderstand howĀ valuesĀ are currently being usedĀ inĀ schools\nUnderstand how coreĀ valuesĀ shape culture and relationshipsĀ inĀ boarding\nTranslate abstractĀ valuesĀ into consistent\, observableĀ boarding behaviours\nUseĀ valuesĀ to guide decision-making\, praise\, and sanctions\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/using-core-values-in-boarding/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T153000 DTSTAMP:20260806T100608Z CREATED:20260409T133813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100608Z UID:74183-1801132200-1801150200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Safer recruitment consortium accredited certificate DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ HR Teams\, Senior Leadership\, Governors and Trustees\nšŸ“ Online\n \n\nCourse outline: \n\nThis accredited training course is the widely accepted UK standard for safer recruitment recognised by the government. In line with statutory guidance\, every recruitment panel involved in appointing individuals to work with children must include at least one member who has completed appropriate safer recruitment training.\n\nDelivered by an approved Safer Recruitment Consortium trainer\, this course reflects current legislation and best practice\, drawing on updates to the national Guidance for Safer Working Practice to address evolving expectations around professional conduct.\n\nDeveloped for the education sector by the Safer Recruitment Consortium\, the programme has been expanded to cover all settings involving working with children.\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafer recruitment and the wider context of safeguarding\nPrevalence of abuse and profile of abusers\nHow abusers operate within organisations\nFeatures of a safer recruitment process\nPlanning a safer recruitment process\nMaking the right decisions: interview and selection\nSetting acceptable standards of behaviour\nMaintaining an ongoing culture of vigilance.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nCPD/Certification: All participants will receive an accredited SRC course completion certificate alongside participant guidance handbooks.Ā \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nThis event is held in collaboration with: \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nSpeaker: \nSteve Hall\, Chair of the National LADO Network \nSteve brings over 40 years of experience as a qualified social worker and Service Manager in Social Care for various Local Authorities with a background of Front door services\, assessment\, Child Protection\, care experienced children\, Children with Disabilities\, and Quality Assurance. \nHe is an experienced LADO and held the elected role of Chair of the National LADO Network for over 6 years\, stepping down recently in order to focus on training commitments. Steve is an experienced trainer\, providing tailored safeguarding training to a variety of settings. He also provides consultancy\, including investigations\, safeguarding audits\, for a wide range of sectors\, including the police\, Faith\, Sports\, Fostering\, Education\, Early Years and Youth Services. \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safer-recruitment-consortium-accredited-certificate-3/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T153000 DTSTAMP:20260825T072441Z CREATED:20260410T065545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T072441Z UID:74242-1801229400-1801236600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Using coaching skills with your boarding community DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Head\, Deputy Head\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Boarding staff and teaching staff\, medical staff\, DSL\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis interactive seminar will provide delegates with the foundational skills they need to have coaching conversations. The seminar will explore the potential of applying coaching skills in conversations\, some of which may be sensitive. This session is not aimed at those who are already advanced coaches but at those who are new to coaching or whose understanding of it is developing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat coaching is and isnā€™t\nIdentifying when a coaching conversation is needed/helpful\nNavigating challenging conversations\nFacilitating reflective practices in coaching conversations.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDemonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how coaching can support relationships in boarding\nPromote a culture of self-reflection and empowerment in the boarding community\nFoster positive and effective communication with coaching skills.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nMcKenzie Cerri\, Co-founder of Graydin \nMcKenzie Cerri is a co-founder of Graydin\, an organisation working to revolutionise the ways we support\, empower and connect with our next generations through coaching skills. Together with more than 250 schools and thousands of educators world-wide\, Graydin has been at the forefront of the coaching movement in education since 2011. \nMcKenzie has over 20 years of experience in coaching and teacher training\, having delivered hundreds of coaching courses and workshops to thousands of educators. She is a Co-active Coach\, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation\, a Certificated Practitioner of NLP\, and is trained in somatic coaching. Prior to Graydin\, she worked as a youth coach within the public sector and partnered closely with Maudsley Hospital eating disorder unit to bring a coaching approach to carer support. Inspired by the impact coaching made on her formative years\, combined with a desire to enhance the lives of young people\, McKenzie partnered with Quinn Simpson more than a decade ago to form Graydin. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/using-coaching-skills-with-your-boarding-community/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270131T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270131T120000 DTSTAMP:20260918T091841Z CREATED:20260212T155728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T091841Z UID:70666-1801386000-1801396800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:IELA Certificate in Identifying and Removing Barriers to Learning: Belonging\, Equity and Inclusion DESCRIPTION:NEW Certificate for 2026-2027 \n \nIdentifying and Removing Barriers to Learning: Belonging\, Equity and Inclusion \nStudy Days coming soon! \nAll study days will be online via Zoom and will run from 09:00 to 12:00 (BST/GMT). \nTO BEGIN THIS COURSE IN JANUARY CLICK HERE \nCourse outline:\nBased on the multiple narratives and stakeholder perspectives regarding labels of difference this module will enable the student participants to explore the impact of the labels through differing social and theoretical perspectives including the complex nature of diversity within the contemporary educational environment. It will explore the principles of effective pedagogical practice through the themes of belonging\, wellbeing\, school culture and values\, which support the diverse needs of all learners. \nWithin the module the student participants will undertake units which will cover the following areas; \n\nHistory of SEND and Inclusion; Dyslexia\nAnxiety and maths anxiety\nAutism and attachment\nEAL and bilingualism\nGender and LGBTQ+\n\nThis module utilises an action research project to enable the students to critically reflect on their personal positioning and attitudes regardingĀ developingĀ their personal practice within the context of their own professional setting. \n\nCourse Tutors: \n\nDr Wendy Conrad\, Senior Lecturer\, The University of DerbyĀ  \nDr Wendy Conrad is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby\, specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. With extensive experience in inclusive education\, she supports educators to create equitable learning environments for all learners. Her research explores inclusion and exclusion in global contexts\, addressing gender\, disability\, and cultural diversity in teaching and policy. Combining research and practice\, Wendy has contributed to curriculum development\, teacher training\, and international collaborations promoting inclusive pedagogies. Passionate about empowering educators\, she lectures on inclusive practice\, intersectionality\, and global perspectives\, driving positive change through research-informed teaching and advocacy for equity in education. \n\nTom Hunt\, Associate Psychology Professor\, The University of DerbyĀ  \nTom Hunt is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Derby. He leads the Mathematics Anxiety Research Group (www.marg.wp.derby.ac.uk)\, focusing on the causes and consequences of maths anxiety\, how it can be measured\, and ways it can be reduced. Tom regularly works as a consultant for a range of organisations and has published several research papers and book chapters on the topic of maths anxiety. More recently\, he is co-author of the bookĀ Maths anxiety: Solving the equation. \n\n\nJulia Trickey\, PGCE Primary Education Programme Leader\, The University of DerbyĀ  \nJulia Trickey is Programme Leader for the PGCE Primary Education with QTS at the University of Derby\, UK. With 25 yearsā€™ experience in Primary Education\, she has worked as a class teacher and SENCo and now leads across the ITT/E provision at Derby\, focusing on SEND and Inclusion. Her Masters in Education from Boston University\, Massachusetts\, centred on developmental studies in Literacy\, applying strategies to promote inclusive practice and engage reluctant readers. Across a range of educational settings\, Julia is driven to inspire beginning teachers to recognise\, implement and champion adaptive practice to meet all learnersā€™ needs. \n\nKayte Haselgrove\, Post-14 FE & Skills ITE Programmes Programme Lead\, The University of DerbyĀ  \nKayte has worked in the Further Education and Skills sector since 2009\, beginning in tutorial and pastoral care before moving into teaching English\, maths\, and IT. She has held roles including Advanced Practitioner\, Subject Leader\, and Head of Department for English and maths\, as well as Head of Teaching and Learning. Through her business\, EduKayte\, she has delivered professional development nationwide\, representing organisations such as the Education and Training Foundation. Now Programme Lead for Post-14 FE and Skills ITE at the University of Derby\, Kayte also serves as an LSRN Co-Chair\, BERA Convenor\, and PhD researcher in Education. \n\nAdam Brett\, Lecturer and Researcher\, Doctor of Education Programme Assistant Lead\, The University of DerbyĀ  \nDr Adam Brett is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Derby and the Assistant Programme Leader for the Doctor of Education programme. Adamā€™s research interests include social justice\, professional identity\, LGBTQ+ inclusion\, critical pedagogy and ITE. Adam also has 15 years of teaching and leadership experience in secondary schools. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/iela-certificate-in-identifying-and-removing-barriers-to-learning-belonging-equity-and-inclusion/ CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260907T092852Z CREATED:20260409T123713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T092852Z UID:74175-1801558800-1801674000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Annual Boarding Conference DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£595\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Heads and Heads of Boarding\nšŸ“ DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole\nšŸ  Accommodation not included.\n \n\nThe 2027 Annual Boarding Conference awaits ā€“ join us! \nJoin boarding professionals from across the sector at the Hilton\, Brighton for two inspiring days of learning\, collaboration\, and networking. Discover emerging developments and opportunities in boarding\, engage with expert-led sessions\, and exchange ideas with colleagues through interactive round tables and breakout discussions. \nā­ ā€œA wonderful chance to speak to like-minded professionals and to hear from some outstanding guest speakers.ā€ \nā­ ā€œVery invigorating atmosphere and very friendly\, inclusive attendees and speakers.ā€ \nTake this opportunity to build valuable connections\, gain fresh perspectives\, and return to your school with new ideas and renewed enthusiasm. And\, of course\, donā€™t miss the highlight of the event: the Annual Conference Dinner on Tuesday February 2 2027\, following a sparkling drinks reception accompanied by live music. This year\, the dinner will also feature an awards ceremony celebrating excellence. \nReserve your place today and join the conversation\, strengthen your network\, and be inspired! \nBOOK NOW \n\nšŸš— Getting here \nBrighton is easily accessible by rail from London. The fastest direct trains are: \n\nGatwick Airport ā€“ 30 minutes\nLondon Victoria ā€“ 52 minutes\nLondon Bridge ā€“ 58 minutes\nSt Pancras (Eurostar) ā€“ 1 hour 16 minutes\nLuton Airport ā€“ 2 hours\n\nThere are also indirect trains from Heathrow and Stansted\, as well as coaches and car hire from most major cities and airports. Trains can be booked in advance via thetrainline.com and coaches via nationalexpress.com. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-tiob-annual-boarding-conference-2/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2FU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260806T100255Z CREATED:20260420T144723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100255Z UID:74531-1801650600-1801668600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Leading a nursing team DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ This seminar is suitable for Nurses with additional management responsibilities of a wider nursing/healthcare team within a wider school or education group\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nSchool nurses play a pivotal role in the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff. As approachable\, knowledgeable professionals\, their guidance is often sought during times of illness or concern. A well-led medical team contributes significantly to a welcoming and effective Medical Centre ā€“ one that champions the health of the whole school community. \nThis seminar is designed to strengthen and develop leadership skills in nurses responsible for managing small or large medical teams within a school setting. The session will explore practical strategies to enhance collaboration\, improve team dynamics\, and foster stronger connections between the Medical Centre and the wider school. Delegates will be encouraged to share insights and experiences to boost performance\, morale\, and job satisfaction. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat makes an effective team? Understanding team dynamics and how to build them\nRaising the profile of the Medical Centre ā€“ practical ways to increase visibility and align with the schoolā€™s needs\nAppraisals and inductions ā€“ best practices for onboarding and supporting staff development\nThe role of supervision ā€“ why it matters in a school health setting and how to implement it effectively\nProfessional guidance and standards of care ā€“ ensuring best practice across the team.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and apply the key attributes of successful leadership\nGain practical tools and ideas to build and maintain an effective\, motivated medical team\nDeepen your understanding of the responsibilities and impact of the lead nurse role.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with \n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  \n\nSpeaker: \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.Ā  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/leading-a-nursing-team-2/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260804T094501Z CREATED:20260420T144902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T094501Z UID:74533-1801749600-1801756800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing suitability to board DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Pastoral leads\, all boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThere are many things a school may need to consider if a student is not ā€˜fit to boardā€™. This may include the young personā€™s own safety and wellbeing\, alongside others in a boarding house. Increasingly\, schools have found it useful to write a ā€˜fit to boardā€™ policy and this course is designed to help them consider if this would be helpful in their context\, and how to create a policy. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe reasons why people may not be ā€˜fit to boardā€™.\nBalancing needs in a boarding house.\nProviding continuity of education and other legal considerations.\nWorking with parents.\nConsiderations when writing policy.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand some reasons why a young person might not be fit to board.\nKnow the legal framework around education provision.\nBe guided in producing a school policy on fitness to board.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-suitability-to-board-4/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260924T153520Z CREATED:20260701T144836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T153520Z UID:77165-1801764000-1801774800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Lessons in Leadership DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Ā£150\nšŸŽ§ Leaders\nšŸ“ Canford School\nšŸ„‚ Refreshments served \n\nLessons in Leadership is a programme to support boarding school leaders as part of BSAā€™s new Centre for Boarding Leadership (CBL). \nThe Lessons in LeadershipĀ 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.Ā  \nDate: Thursday February 4\, 2027 \nTimings: 18:00 ā€“ 21:00 \nVenue: Canford School\, Canford Magna\, Wimborne\, Dorset\, BH21 3AD \nA drinks reception will be hosted\, complemented by an assortment of Mediterranean sharing platters\nĀ  \nSession Topic : Lessons in Leadership with Minette Batters \nSpeaker \n \nThe Baroness Batters DL \nThe Baroness Batters DL (Minette Batters) was the first woman to be elected President of the National Farmersā€™ Union in 113yrs. Sheā€™s represented the interests of over 46\,000 farming businesses across England and Wales through unprecedented times\, navigating the challenges of Brexit\, Covid 19 and the war in Ukraine. During this time\, she worked with four Prime Ministers ā€“ three of them in one year ā€“ and six Defra Secretaries of State. She stood down from the post in February 2024. \nCampaigning about the importance of British food and farming and its ability to achieve Net Zero has been a key driver for Minette. In 2020 she led the NFU on one of the most successful campaigns ever seen\, bringing together a coalition of chefs\, including Jamie Oliver\, farmers\, environmentalists\, consumer groups and animal welfare experts ā€“ resulting in over one million people signing the NFU food standards petition. Minette also co-founded ā€˜Ladies in Beefā€™ and the Great British Beef Week. She has regularly engaged with different media\, including frequent appearances on the ā€˜Todayā€™ programme\, ā€˜Question Timeā€™\, ā€˜Any Questionsā€™\, ā€˜Desert Island Discsā€™\, Womanā€™s Hour and other national print and broadcast media. She is currently writing a monthly piece for Country Life magazine. \nMinette is mother to twins and is a tenant farmer\, on the Longford Estate near Salisbury\, Wiltshire. She began farming in 1998 having sold her house and negotiated the farm business tenancy\, starting with fifteen beef cows but fulfilling a lifetime ambition to farm. Today the farm has a Spring and Autumn calving Aberdeen Angus beef herd\, arable crops and a few sheep. The business is widely diversified\, with a wedding and events venue in a 17th century tithe barn\, holiday cottages\, and winter grazing for polo ponies\, alongside a recently restored walled garden growing native British flowers. Minette trained as a Cordon Bleu chef\, and was a former amateur jockey\, riding 30 point to point winners\, alongside working for champion National Hunt racehorse trainer David Elsworth. \nSheā€™s an ambassador for Farm Africa and a passionate advocate and fundraiser for the Junior Diabetic Research Foundation. Sheā€™s run in four marathons\, raising over Ā£100\,000 for charity. In 2021 Minette was made a Deputy Lieutenant to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth\, and in July 2024 she was made a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords. Minette was assigned\, by means of a Direct Ministerial Appointment by the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP\, to lead a review of farm profitability for Defra. This review ran from April 2025 until the end of October 2025\, and reported back to the Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP. \nHost \nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of Abitas Group\, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schoolsā€™ 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 manufacturersā€™ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University. \nThis Lessons in LeadershipĀ event will be for around a dozen delegates. \nClick here to reserve your place URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/lessons-in-leadership/ CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,In-person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260804T094530Z CREATED:20260206T114538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T094530Z UID:70266-1801821600-1801841400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice: Non Healthcare Practitioners on Medical Matters 26/27 DESCRIPTION:We offer a self-funding route for all courses.Ā  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.Ā  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald atĀ liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\nAudience: \n\nNon-registered medical practitioners who have a responsibility for medical issues in the school setting and who wish to gain a professional certificate in medical matters\n\nCourse outline: \nMedical conditions\, both physical and mental\, are often related and form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools. However\, staff CPD opportunities seldom focus on these key areas. \nĀ As part of a refocus of the training available through the BSA Group and Hieda\, we can now offer a standalone Professional Practice Certificate for school staff on medical matters. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for non-registered medical staff\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the medical team\, to develop their knowledge\, skills and practice across a wide range of the key current themes/topics most relevant to their role. In addition\, there will be a linked project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nThe course is tutor-led and will consist of three separate live online study days spread over a full academic year. The sessions on each study day will be a mixture of presentations often with an external expert\, and group discussions. \nStudy Days for This Module Are: \n\nDay 1:Ā  February 5\, 2027\nDay 2:Ā  March 11\, 2027\nDay 3: Ā March 22\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATIONĀ  CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day ā€“ 10.00 to 15.45 \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe role of a medical co-ordinator in a school setting\nMedical issues in the wider context: inspection planning\, managing medicines\nWorking with children with ASD and ADHD\nCommon illnesses and infection control\nManaging common injuries\nDelivering health education in a school setting\nWorking with asthma anaphylaxis\nMental health risk assessment/working with a mental health lead/pastoral team\nPolicy writing\nManaging children from overseas with medical conditions\nWorking with external agencies\nCourse assignment and reflection.\n\nCourse assignment: \nThe course assignment provides course students with an opportunity to focus on a specific area of particular relevance to their school/role. This can range from ā€˜supporting a student with a complex medical condition; a review of the medical provision in the school; the management of medical records across a whole school; health promotion models; to a student guide to accessing specific support for an emotional health issue. \nThe purpose is for the delegate to explore and compare their practice to guidance and whether it meets the needs of the child. \nThe assignment will take the form of a 2\,000+/-10%Ā  word written essayĀ  which must be submitted by July 2027. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain confidence in the role of medical management\nTo evaluate and reflect on current practice with a view to improving standards of care\nTo understand and be aware of current guidance that influences the practice we deliver\nTo network and develop awareness of the support available\nTo be able to work withinĀ the guidance safely.\n\n\nSpeakers: \nSinead Oā€™Grady\, Lead Nurse\, Harrow School \nSinead is an Advanced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across hepatology\, haematology and emergency medicine. She now specialises in school medicine and is the lead nurse at Harrow school medical centre. \nSineadā€™s aim is to improve the health literacy of her pupils and empower them to utilise the variety of health and wellbeing services available to them. She has a passion for health promotion which involves reactively and proactively engaging and educating her pupils during face to face consultations and through pupil-led committees\, awareness campaigns and anonymous school health forums. \n\nStudy Days for This Module Are: \n\nDay 1:Ā  February 5\, 2027\nDay 2:Ā  March 11\, 2027\nDay 3: Ā March 22\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATIONĀ  CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day:Ā  10:00-15:30 GMT \nNB:Ā 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-hieda-certificate-in-professional-practice-non-healthcare-practitioners-on-medical-matters-26-27/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260806T100636Z CREATED:20260408T071322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100636Z UID:72467-1801825200-1801828800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Understanding ketamine and cocaine: Prevention\, awareness and early intervention DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All those involved in safeguarding\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nThis ketamine and cocaine awareness training course is designed for school staff\, teachers\, and safeguarding professionals to increase understanding of the risks these substances pose to young people. The session explores what ketamine and cocaine are\, how they appear\, and the ways they are distributed and used among youth populations. It examines the legal implications\, the short- and long-term physical and psychological effects\, and the growing influence of social and peer culture on drug experimentation. Participants will also gain awareness of the dangers associated with contaminated (bulked or cut) drugs\, harm reduction strategies\, and appropriate safeguarding responses when drug use or possession is suspected in an educational environment. The course promotes a proactive\, informed approach to protecting and supporting children and young people at risk. \nTraining Topics: \n\nUnderstanding Ketamine and Cocaine: composition\, classification\, and key facts\nWhat they look like and how they are distributed at street and community level\nThe Law: criminal implications for possession\, supply\, and use ā€” including young people under 18\nHow these drugs are used and their short- and long-term physical and psychological effects\nCurrent youth culture: trends\, availability\, peer pressure\, and online influence\nThe dangers of bulking and cutting agents used by dealers to increase profit\nRecognising the signs and symptoms of possible substance misuse in children and young people\nSafeguarding responsibilities: responding to disclosures or suspected use in schools\nHarm reduction and early intervention: how to talk to young people safely and effectively\nSupport services and resources for young people\, families\, and professionals\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand what Ketamine and Cocaine are\, how they are used\, and the associated health risks\nIdentify the legal implications for both adults and young people involved with these substances\nRecognise the signs and indicators of substance use or exposure among students\nGain insight into the influence of current youth culture and social factors contributing to experimentation\nUnderstand the risks associated with adulterated (bulked or cut) substances\nApply appropriate safeguarding protocols when drug use is suspected in an educational setting\nUse effective communication and harm reduction approaches to support young people safely\nAccess and share reliable resources\, professional guidance\, and support networks for prevention and intervention\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nAsha Fowells\, Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation \nAsha Fowells is Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation\, a drug education charity. This role reflects her background as a pharmacist ā€“ she qualified in 1998 ā€“ and journalist and drugs educator.Ā Ā Asha is involved in the whole breadth of delivery\, from students to parents\, school staff and other professionals working with young people\, as well as training and mentoring drugs educators. She also does a lot of work behind the scenes at the Foundation\, including dealing with press enquiries\, writing resources\, and managing the charityā€™s communication channels. Asha is passionate about the aims of the DSM Foundation\, which is to help young people make safer choices about drugs ā€“ everyone should be able to get home safely. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-ketamine-and-cocaine-prevention-awareness-and-early-intervention/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260805T083330Z CREATED:20260408T071550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T083330Z UID:72469-1801834200-1801841400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Understanding the adolescent brain DESCRIPTION:Date: February 05\, 2027\nTime: 13:30 ā€“ 15:30\nCost: From Ā£135\nAudience: All Boarding staffĀ  and those who wish to have an understanding of teenagers brain development and the impact of these changes on their mental health\, learning and relationships\nPlatform: Zoom (online) ā€“ half day seminar\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass\n\n\nCourse outline: \nWe know that\, other than during the first three years of life\, theĀ brainĀ goes through the biggest change in its development during adolescence. This is a critical time inĀ teensā€™ lives and as adults\, we have a crucial role to play in supporting them to develop into healthy successful adults. \nThis workshop combines the latest understanding of neuroscience and developmental psychology with practical strategies to help attendees understand the changes teenagers are going through\, and what adults can do to support them. \nTraining topics will include: \nThe session covers the main changes in theĀ brainĀ during theĀ teenage years: \n\nHormones\nRisky behaviour\nThe socialĀ brain\nSleep\nThe role of adults in supporting healthy brain development\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo have a better understanding of the developmental changes in the teenage brain\nTo explore the links with these changes and the vulnerability to developing mental health issues.\nPractical\, evidence based strategies to support healthy brain development.\nTo understand the importance of relationships in a healthy boarding environment.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nLisa Jones\, Lisa Jones Coaching \nLisa Jones is a multi-award-winning\, science-driven therapist\, coach\, and trainer who believes prevention is key to positive mental health. She works across the corporate and education sectors\, delivering training on brain health\, resilience\, stress management\, and emotional wellbeing\, alongside running a busy private practice. Lisa is a fully qualified and insured Psychotherapist\, Counsellor\, Wellbeing Coach\, and Mental Health Consultant\, registered with BACP and a senior accredited member of the National Counselling Society. Her work is underpinned by neuroscience\, with a particular focus on the mindā€“body connection\, neuroplasticity\, and building resilience through evidence-based\, practical approaches. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-the-adolescent-brain/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270208T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T111238Z CREATED:20260420T145045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T111238Z UID:74535-1802080800-1802084400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Building Personal Resilience for Healthy High Performance DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ All Senior Leadership\, Pastoral staff and wider school team\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe boarding environment\, and education sector\, are busy places to work and challenging environments in which to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Looking after yourself professionally and personally are key to healthy high performance. This webinar will highlight the importance of a self-awareness of personal and collective resilience and wellbeing and deliver some thoughts and strategies on developing this. \nDuring the webinar\, delegates will be equipped with a personal workplace resilience and wellbeing framework. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWorkplace Resilience and Wellbeing\nFive Pillars of Resilience.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn overview of the Five Pillars of Resilience\nIdeas and practical exercises to support staff to achieve healthy high performance.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:Ā  \nAndrew Lewin\, BSA Senior Consultant \nAndrew Lewin was International Director at the BSA before moving into a consultant role. His broad remit offers a range of services to boarding schools worldwide. He has considerable experience working with boarding school staff all around the world\, as he has lived and worked in boarding schools for much of his life. \nAndrew has set up his own company in 2020\, Project 1000 Ltd\, that focuses on educational consultancy and resilience coaching. He is a WRAW Master Practitioner\, trained by the Wellbeing Project\, and offers coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is currently working as a Director of Development in an independent school and is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning and an IAPS Consultant. Away from the world of education\, he is a director of WASP\, S&SWGC and TEAM Removals. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/checking-in-mental-health-and-resilience-self-assessment-4/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260820T144936Z CREATED:20260729T120711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144936Z UID:74537-1802167200-1802170800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Understanding additional support DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£55 šŸŽ§ Educational agents šŸ“ Online šŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up āœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: BSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. This series can be accessed as individual sessions ā€“ remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year ā€“ or as a package. \n\nTheĀ Understanding additional supportĀ webinar will take delegates through current practice and thinking around additional support\, including how schools identify additional needs\, what support can typically be offered. The session will also share cultural support schools can offer to help families understand more about how additional support and needs are seen from a UK education perspective ā€“ crucially\, not negatively! Training topics will include: \n\nHow UK schools support student welfare (day and boarding)\nCultural adjustments and integration\nIdentifying and supporting additional social\, emotional and academic needs\nSEND and EAL support ā€“ ensuring proper support for students with learning difficulties\nUnpicking cultural differences around additional support.\n\nLearning outcomes: By the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nGreater understanding of additional needs schools can support with\nDetail on how schools can support young people and families in identifying additional needs\nConfidence to support families in being open to exploring school options based on the needs of their child(ren) without fear of rejection.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-additional-support/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270209T143000 DTSTAMP:20260804T094743Z CREATED:20260409T133410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T094743Z UID:74181-1802176200-1802183400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Working with Affluent Families: when neglect becomes a concern DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Trustees\, Governors\, and Leaders with oversight of safeguarding. Colleagues in education\, social care\, youth services\, early help\, charity and third sector organisations with an interest and responsibility for safeguarding.\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe phrase ā€˜affluent neglectā€™ presents something of a perceived oxymoron. If there is affluence\, how can there also be neglect? \nSadly\, affluent neglect is a real issue and concern\, and can be particularly challenging to identify and manage where signs and indicators may look different to those in under-resourced families. \nThe power relations between safeguarding practitioners and parents can provide an additional layer of complexity where there is resistance to intervention and support\, and the signs of neglect can often be emotional/mental rather than physical. \nThis interactive seminar that also involves delegates in group work and reflective practice draws on messages from research and practical application to explore affluent neglect and working with affluent parents. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is affluent neglect?\nIdentification and support\nUnderstanding and working with the power relations between safeguarding practitioner and affluent parents/carers\nCase study example for group-work and reflective practice.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop an increased understanding of what affluent neglect is\, and how to spot it\nConsider strategies to provide support\nUnpick the power relations between safeguarding practitioner and affluent parents that potentially impact safeguarding effective safeguarding practice\nReview the practical application of identification\, and implementation of strategies for managing affluent neglect through case study review.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/working-with-affluent-families-when-neglect-becomes-a-concern-3/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260804T094809Z CREATED:20260212T113600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T094809Z UID:70628-1802253600-1802273400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice: option 2 DESCRIPTION:We offer a self-funding route for all courses.Ā  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.Ā  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald atĀ liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\n\nNew 26/27 course dates added!\n\nTheĀ SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding PracticeĀ is a certificate programme for safeguarding managers and leads\, heads of safeguarding\, safeguarding hub managers and co-ordinators.Ā  It has been developed to support safeguarding colleagues from a diversity of sectors to supplement and extend designated safeguarding lead training.Ā  This programme may also support the safeguarding practice of behaviour leads\, SENCOā€™s\, pastoral support leaders and Designated Teachers for Looked After Children. \nKey areas of contemporary safeguarding practice are explored in depth with particular attention to their application to leadership and management of safeguarding\, interface with governors\, trustees and board members responsible for oversight and scrutiny and the multi-agency safeguarding system beyond. \nSACPAĀ  Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice ā€“Ā Option 2 \n\nStudy Day 1 : February 10th\, 2027\nStudy Day 2 : March 19th\, 2027\nStudy Day 3 : May 12th\, 2027\nStudy Day 4 : June 22nd\, 2027\n\nAll Study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nCourse Outline for Option 2 \n\nSexual Violence\nSafer Organisations\nMental Health\nDigital Safeguarding\n\nTO BEGINĀ OPTION 2Ā IN FEBRUARY CLICK HERE \nThe aims of the SACPA Advanced Certificate course are to: \n\nProvide development for safeguarding leads to explore beyond Designated Safeguarding Lead Training\nFocus on specific contemporary safeguarding subjects and developments\nSupport management and leadership of safeguarding\, bridging the gap between operational delivery\, the provision of management information to support strategic planning\, oversight and working in partnership with trustees and governance bodies and local safeguarding partners\nIncrease confidence and competence through opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of professional interest\nEnhance a professional career path in safeguarding and to provide SACPA recognition of your achievement and successful completion of the course\nTo contribute to improved practice and raising standards within the safeguarding setting\nFoster reflection and critical evaluation of safeguarding practice and professional issues\, and to provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues.\n\nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of fourĀ intensive on-line study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in diļ¬€erent ways\, which includeĀ short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. \nGroup 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. \nThe course is run by senior members of the SACPA staff.Ā  Each delegate will have an experienced SACPA Tutor who attends the study days. \nCourse Assessment \nDelegates may choose assessment via portfolio or assignment. \nMaria Putz : Interim Head of Training (Sexual Violence and Safeguarding) \nMaria joined LimeCulture in January 2019 as one of the Training Managers. Maria has been involved in the development and delivery of Preventing Sexual Misconduct Education (PSME) and the Sexual Misconduct Liaison Officer (SMLO) Model helping schools and colleges to create a whole school approach in their prevention and response to sexual misconduct. Ā Maria has also presented nationally and internationally with a focus on healthy relationships and safeguarding in sport. Maria is committed to improving services for those affected by Sexual Violence through building knowledge\, confidence and skills in frontlineĀ workers. \nMost recently Maria has become the interim Head of Training leading in the development and delivery of training for LimeCulture in their Sexual Violence\, Safeguarding\, Education and University work. \nPrior to joining the LimeCulture Team she was a specialist-safeguarding nurse for the largest childrenā€™s hospital in the UK. She has also worked as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and a Crisis Worker at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre. \n\nKarl Hopwood : E-Safety Expert \nKarl Hopwood is an esafety expert. He is a member of UKCCIS (UK Council for Child Internet Safety) and sits on the advisory board for the new UK Safer Internet Centre. Karl 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 and several Local Authorities within the UK. As an ex headteacher\, he continues to work closely with children\, young people\, parents and teachers to develop safer online behaviours and the promotion of digital literacy. Karl works closely with the Boarding Schoolsā€™ Association and supports many of their schools. He is also an in-house consultant for INSAFE which is the coordinating node of the EU safer internet programme. \nĀ  \n\nMarcus Erooga : Independent Safeguarding Consultant \nMarcus is an independent safeguarding and sexual abuse Consultant\, Researcher & Trainer. From 1999-2018 he was a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield Centre for Applied Childhood\, Youth and Family Studies. He spent the majority of his employed career in various positions at the NSPCC\, as a practitioner\, team manager and Assistant Director for service delivery as well as service and policy development roles relating to child sexual abuse and sexual offending. \nHe has authored or edited some 80 publications on child abuse and sex offender related issues. Most recently this work has focused on organisational safeguarding. In 2016 he co-authored a review of the literature on organisational risk & protective factors for the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse as well as being Expert Witness on grooming in a Royal Commission Case Study. He is an Expert Witness for the IICSA (the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) Residential Schools inquiry. \nAs an independent consultant Marcus regularly trains and presents based on his research and undertakes safeguarding work including audits & reviews for a range of organisations. Marcus is a past Editor in Chief of the Journal of Sexual Aggression and a past Chair of NOTA (the National Organisation for the Treatment of Abuse) and is now a NOTA Fellow. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-advanced-certificate-in-child-safeguarding-practice-option-2-3/ CATEGORIES:Accredited Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270212T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270212T153000 DTSTAMP:20260820T145717Z CREATED:20260420T145639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T145717Z UID:74541-1802428200-1802446200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Taking on a new boarding house DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Boarding staff\, Head of Boarding\, staff moving to a new house or team\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nTaking on a new boarding house can be daunting\, especially alongside all the other duties in a busy school life. This seminar aims to help prospective houseparents get ahead of the game and make the first few weeks in post less stressful and more productive. \nBoarding students need continuity of care and a consistent approach to school processes. Schools need boarding staff who are happy and will stay in post. A positive start for a houseparent encourages long service and gives confidence to students and parents. \nThis seminar will explore the many factors and issues associated with taking on a new boarding house. Promotion to houseparent and additional responsibility for running a house is exciting\, but it can also be stressful. The training day will provide an opportunity for delegates to think about the ethos for their new house\, review and consider key issues for students\, staff\, policies and procedures and the demands of managing the physical building. The day will finish by looking at the elusive work-life balance and ways in which this can be achieved during a hectic life in a busy boarding school. \nIn advance of this session\, it would be helpful for delegates to have an overview of their schoolā€™s policies and procedures\, and those of the boarding house they are moving into. Delegates are recommended to reflect in advance on what values they want particularly to promote to their boarders. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe ethos of your new boarding houseā€Æ- this session will explore how to develop an individual identity for your new boarding house that fits within the overall ethos of the school\nThe perfect house\, team and boarderā€Æ- in this session the group will focus on ways to develop all aspects of a boarding house to achieve the best possible results for students and house team\nManaging the team ā€“ in this session the group will look at effective ways to manage various stakeholders within and alongside a boarding house\nDeveloping a good work-life balanceā€Æ- some hints and tips on keeping yourself healthy\, safe and enjoying your new role!\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTime to reflect on the ethos and character of your new house\nIdeas to strengthen the identity of your house and its community\nRecommendations on managing a small team\nRecommendations on developing a work-life balance that benefits you and the boarding community.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/taking-on-a-new-boarding-house/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270217T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270218T000000 DTSTAMP:20260814T080456Z CREATED:20260420T161627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T080456Z UID:74583-1802822400-1802908800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA Asia Conference DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£300\nšŸŽ§Ā Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\, houseparents and teachers\nšŸ“ The International School Bangalore\nšŸ›ļø Accommodation not included. \n\nWe are delighted to be hosting the BSA Asia Boarding Conference at The International School Bangalore\, where schools from across the region will come together to connect\, collaborate and share best practice in residential education. \nThis yearā€™s conference will feature a rich programme of sessions\, including global perspectives\, student voice\, inspections and wellbeing. Delegates will also have the opportunity to hear from a dynamic panel of speakers and will have the chance to take part in an engaging forum\, offering meaningful opportunities for professional dialogue\, networking\, and shared development. \nBOOK NOW \n\nThe programme will include: \n\nGlobal perspectives on boarding\nStudent voice\nInspection and school improvement\nWellbeing for pupils and staff\n\n\nSpeakers: \nSpeakers to be confirmed soon \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-asia-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260811T115756Z CREATED:20260811T113412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T115756Z UID:78573-1803384000-1803387600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Shifting trends in boarding staff DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \nCourse outline \nThe role of boarding staff continues to evolve in response to changing pupil needs\, workforce expectations\, recruitment challenges and developments across the wider education and care sectors. Traditional models of boarding staffing are being reconsidered as schools look at how they recruit\, structure\, support and retain effective boarding teams. \nThis webinar will explore some of the key trends shaping the boarding workforce and what these changes mean for boarding schools. It will consider the changing expectations of boarding roles\, emerging staffing models\, recruitment and retention\, professional boundaries\, staff wellbeing and the skills increasingly required to provide high-quality pastoral care. \nDelegates will be encouraged to reflect on their own staffing structures and consider how boarding teams may need to adapt to remain sustainable\, attractive and effective. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nHow boarding staff roles and expectations are changing\nCurrent recruitment and retention challenges\nChanging expectations around workload\, flexibility and work-life balance\nEmerging approaches to staffing structures\, rotas and residential roles\nThe increasing pastoral and safeguarding demands placed on boarding staff\nSkills and professional development required by the modern boarding workforce\nStaff wellbeing\, support and supervision\nBuilding a sustainable and attractive boarding workforce for the future\n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of the webinar\, delegates will: \n\nUnderstand key trends influencing the boarding workforce\nConsider how expectations of boarding roles have changed\nExplore approaches to recruiting and retaining high-quality boarding staff\nReflect on whether existing staffing structures and working practices remain fit for purpose\nRecognise the importance of staff wellbeing\, development and support in maintaining effective boarding teams\nConsider practical ways to future-proof their boarding workforce\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/shifting-trends-in-boarding-staff/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T163000 DTSTAMP:20260729T125016Z CREATED:20260420T150152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T125016Z UID:74547-1803461400-1803486600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Mental health - supporting everyone conference DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£235\nšŸŽ§ Heads\, Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Mental health Leads\, Inclusion Leads\, Nurses\, Health Centre Leads\, Boarding & pastoral staff\nšŸ“ Online (conference)\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis one-day programme brings together leading practitioners to explore mental health and wellbeing across the whole school community. Join us to apply evidence-based strategies in your workplace and address key topics including adolescence\, emotional regulation\, school culture\, life transitions and the role of wider influences including nutrition. \nThroughout the day\, expert speakers will share practical insights and actionable approaches designed to help schools create supportive\, resilient environments where pupils\, staff\, and alumni can thrive. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAdolescent brain development and its impact on behaviour\, emotion\, and decision-making\nEmotional regulation and whole-school approaches to wellbeing\nCreating supportive\, psychologically safe school environments\nPractical strategies for identifying and supporting mental health needs\nThe influence of lifestyle factors\, including nutrition\, on mental wellbeing\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a deeper understanding of adolescent development and mental health\nGain practical strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour\nFeel more confident in recognising and responding to mental health concerns\nUnderstand how to contribute to a whole-school culture of wellbeing\nBe equipped with realistic\, evidence-based approaches that can be applied in everyday school life\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme and speakers TBC URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/mental-health-supporting-everyone-conference-2/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Conference,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T103000 DTSTAMP:20260814T080703Z CREATED:20260420T145955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T080703Z UID:74545-1803547800-1803551400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Inclusive recruitment practices DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, Heads of Boarding and HR professionals\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nWe want our schools to be as inclusive and diverse as possible. However\, if we do what weā€™ve always done\, weā€™ll get what weā€™ve always got. Join us for this interactive seminar where we will address the challenges of recruiting a diverse workforce. Our speaker will provide practical strategies to support inclusive recruitment practices in schools. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nYou want to be genuinely authentic and inclusive when recruiting ALL staff\nYou want to increase the diversity of your staff\nYou want to be compliant with the law\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nReview of current recruitment processes\nPractical steps for a more diverse staff body\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/inclusive-recruitment-practices-3/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T153000 DTSTAMP:20260804T094927Z CREATED:20260302T151056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T094927Z UID:71173-1803549600-1803569400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA/BAISIS Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders DESCRIPTION:New 2026/27 course dates added! \nAudience: Ā This three day course is aimed at any member of staffĀ  that wishes to improve their academic and pastoral support for international boarders. \nStudy Days for this Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: February 25 2027\nStudy Day 2: March 23 2027\nStudy Day 3: May 7 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION INĀ FEBRUARY 2027 CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00 ā€“ 15:30 GMT/BST:Ā Check local timings here ā€“ WorldĀ  \nEach study day is comprised of a morning and afternoon session \nOur preferred platform for online trainingĀ is Zoom \nKey Elements of the Certificate Course Programme: \n\nThe strategic nature and importance of the international boarding market\nWhy international students seek a British education\nCultural identity\, cultural values\, and cultural difference\nInduction\, culture shock and integration\nIdentifying and meeting the pastoral and academic needs of the international student\n\nFormat: This course will involve presentations\, group discussions and case studies.Ā Ā You will be supported by course tutors.Ā  The course assignment is designed to help you focus on one aspect related to international boarders with a view to improving that provision/support. \nCourse Outcomes:Ā Successful students will have gained knowledge and skills to allow them to add value to the way in which their school or college support their international boarding community. \nWhat is the BSA Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders? \nThis certified course is designed specifically for staff working with international students and will provide an opportunity for these staff to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to supporting this critical\, and increasing\, sector of the boarding school market. \nWho is the course aimed at? \nThis course can be undertaken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house-parents; indeed any member of school staff with responsibility for the care and wellbeing of international boarding students. \nHow will this course help me to develop personally and professionally? \nIn successfully completing the course you will: \nā— be able to evaluate and have a clear appreciation of the personal and professional needs and skills involved in your boarding role; \nā— develop greater knowledge and understanding of the issues covered in the syllabus; \nā— develop\, through support and guidance\, the range of personal strategies you may use to resolve relevant welfare concerns for your international students; \nā— develop your ability to reflect critically on your work and evaluate the need for change or action; \nā— develop your study and planning skills and your ability to analyse reading and reference material; \nā— be able to communicate and defend your views and opinions orally and in writing; \nHow is it arranged? \nThis course consists of threeĀ Study Days and a linked research project. The threeĀ intensive study days involve a mixture of 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 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. \nBetween sessions you will be expected to do some reading\, thinking and discussing with colleagues in your school and with your mentor. Before each study day\, you will be expected to spend some time on the preparatory tasks in the course booklet and using the course sessions reflect on your own boarding school situation. The follow up tasks will help you to focus on practical ways of applying ideas and theories in the boarding setting. \nYou will also be required to keep a professional file during the course containing brief notes\, ideas\, action points\, and activities and issues to take back to the workplace. The course booklet will give you a number of relevant tasks to think about\, providing opportunities to record your thoughts. This file is itself not directly assessed but will provide essential material to draw upon when you write up your chosen assessment topic. \nThe Course Assignment is a written project of ~2500 words on a topic directly related to the pastoral care/management of international students. The topic will benefit both the student and their school in developing their understanding of best practice in relation to supporting international students. Guidance on selecting a suitable topic\, and on how to write up and submit the assignment will be provided in the course booklet and by the tutors on the course. \nMain course sessions include: \nThe Pastoral Care & Boarding Wellbeing of International Students \nDeveloping strategies and practice \nIntegration and the whole school approach \nNOTE: Students will need attend allĀ study days and successfully complete the assignment in order to gain the course certificate. \nWhat support will I receive during the course? \nYou will receive support throughout the course from the BSA\, the course tutor and from your school mentor. \nCourse tutors \nYour BSA course tutor will be a senior member of staff with considerable experience in boarding education. He or she will: \nā— provide personal and professional help and encouragement; \nā— work with you in discussion groups and tutorial sessions during the course; \nā— liaise with your school mentor; \nā— review and provide feedback on your proposed assessment task; \nā— advise and support you with your assignment and review progress regularly; \nā— mark your assignment. \nĀ  \nElyse Conlon\nInternational Director at Moreton Hall School \nElyse Conlon is International Director at Moreton Hall School\, Shropshire and has worked at Moreton for 13 years in roles such as Teacher of GCSE English\,Ā  Head of EAL\, and Director of Studies for their renowned International Study Centre and Summer School programme. \nElyse was previously involved in admissions in a high-performing overseas school\, was Deputy Chair of BAISIS (British Association for Independent Schools with International Students) for three years\, and is also delighted to continue her training role with the Boarding Schools Association designing and delivering accredited courses to school staff in independent schools both overseas and in the UK. \nElyse has always been inspired by meaningful and practical international CPD with post graduate degrees in international education \, applied linguistics and human resource management. She has been delivering and designing teacher training programmes for 20 years. \nSchool Mentors \nAll participants on the course should have the support of a mentor\, appointed and approved by the Head. An effective partnership between you and your mentor will have significant benefits in terms of challenge and stimulation for you both and also offers an opportunity for fresh insight into boarding issues for the school. \nThe role is best undertaken by a colleague who really knows and understands your work and has an experienced overview of boarding. Your mentor should support you professionally while you undertake the course\, encouraging you in the process of reflection and helping you to develop your professional competence. \nKey tasks for mentors are: \nā— allowing time for regular discussion and ensuring regular formal meetings; \nā— helping you to identify relevant skills and appropriate coursework tasks for your professional and personal development; \nā— helping you to set realistic targets for progress and to meet them; \nā— reviewing progress with you and providing constructive feedback; \nā— challenging and supporting you in reflecting on and evaluating your work. \nHow is the course assessed? \nYou will produce a reflective essay or report of approx. 2500 words\, drawing on material from the professional log you have kept throughout the course. You will use a case study approach to analyse and comment on your day-to-day work as well as reflecting and evaluating your practice and your learning. \nHow long will I have to complete the task? \nThe deadline for the submission of coursework will be August 2027 \nStudy days for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: February 25\, 2027\nStudy Day 2: March 23\, 2027\nStudy Day 3: May 7\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION Ā CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00 ā€“ 15:30 GMT:Ā Check local timings here ā€“ WorldĀ  \nOur preferred platform for online trainingĀ is Zoom \nā€œI want to express my appreciation Supporting International Students Certificate Course. The course content was not only strategically insightful but also effective in developing my understanding of the subject matter. \nThe courseā€™s structure and coverage of key themes\, such as the strategic nature and importance of the international boarding market\, the motivations behind international students seeking a British education\, and the nuanced exploration of cultural identity\, cultural values\, and cultural differences\, were all rich\, engaging\, and detailed. Working with peers to explore such topics allowed me to gain a deeper insight into the dynamics of the international education landscape and the factors influencing studentsā€™ choices. \nThe key areas for me\, related to induction\, culture shock\, and integration. The course afforded time for reflection on challenges international students face when transitioning to a new academic and cultural environment\, offering insights into their holistic experience. \nI appreciated having a mentor\, and they offered useful guidance throughout the course. \nI am pleased to report that the final project I produced during the course has been useful in my educational context. We are using the work to aid discussion around our cultural appreciate day\, and other similarly related events. I am confident that the education I received from this course will continue to benefit me as I continue to support international students in a boarding context.ā€ URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-baisis-certificate-in-professional-practice-supporting-international-boarders-3/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T153000 DTSTAMP:20260804T094951Z CREATED:20260420T150704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T094951Z UID:74549-1803637800-1803655800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Preparing for inspection England: ISI and Ofsted DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ…Ā Included inĀ BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nSchools have become familiar with the requirements of the regular inspection process. This virtual day seminar is aimed both at those who are familiar with the process and those completely new to it. The day focuses on the process itself\, preparation for forthcoming inspection visits\, and relevant updates on new legislation that could impact an inspection result. \nThroughout the session\, information and actions will refer to the National Minimum Standards 2022\, as well as referencing appropriate updates to other guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. \nThere will be specific breakout sessions during the day to focus on ISI or Ofsted as appropriate. Reference will therefore be made to either the ISI Framework and inspection process\, including Framework 23\, or the Ofsted SCCIF (Social Care Common Inspection Framework).Ā  This training aims to be relevant and valuable regardless of where schools are in the inspection cycle. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUpdates to current guidance ā€“ including KCSIE 2025 and the National Minimum Standards 2022\nPreparing for inspection ā€“ gathering evidence relating to the ISI or Ofsted inspection framework\nGoing beyond the minimum standard ā€“ securing the best outcomes for pupils\, actions that go beyond the minimum standards\nEmbedding a regular audit procedure ā€“ looking at the process of review and reflection and establishing a long-term process beyond the inspection cycle.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecommendations of how to prepare for an inspection\nIncreased understanding of relevant legislative and guidance updates\nRecommendations for conducting a regular audit procedure.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:Ā  \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, BSA Group Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and the DfE\, while also overseeing the Groupā€™s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, he is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Dale previously spent 31 years as a boarding practitioner\, including roles as Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. Beyond education\, he trains for the Methodist Church\, is a charity trustee\, chairs a performing arts organisation\, and volunteers widely. \nĀ  \n\nSue Duff \nFollowing a successful career in commerce\, culminating in a senior position in a world leading market research organisation\, Sue made the transition to teaching in the independent sector. Having worked in prep\, GSA and HMC environments\, she has a breadth of experience across the independent schools sector. Sue has always focussed on boarding in her teaching career having set up two houses from scratch as well as running boarding teams. Before the leap to self employment\, she was on the Senior Leadership Team at one of the countryā€™s premier HMC boarding schools\, having led the integration of the school into a fully co-educational environment and held various management positions. Sue now works with schools\, both in the UK and worldwide\, as an inspector and consultant predominantly looking at boarding\, pastoral and academic systems\, helping to improve the outcomes that pupils experience. She also works on whole school compliance projects. Sue has worked with the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) since 2011 and is a Lead/Reporting Inspector\, also inspecting for AEGIS and COBIS. She has been working with the BSA undertaking consultancy and training for almost 20 years. Sue is vice-chair of Governors at a large HMC co-ed school in Worcestershire. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/preparing-for-inspection-england-isi-and-ofsted/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR