BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Boarding Schools' Association - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Boarding Schools' Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Boarding Schools' Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260108T161253Z CREATED:20250725T132500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161253Z UID:64528-1770300000-1770307200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Managing suitability to board DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135-Ā£270\nšŸŽ§ Pastoral leads\, all boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online \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: \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-suitability-to-board-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This seminar will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T153000 DTSTAMP:20260108T172429Z CREATED:20250717T135202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T172429Z UID:64224-1770373800-1770391800@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 \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-4/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T153000 DTSTAMP:20260113T094316Z CREATED:20250715T150402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T094316Z UID:64098-1770384600-1770391800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Understanding the adolescent brain DESCRIPTION:Date: February 06\, 2026\nTime: 13:30 ā€“ 15:30\nCost: HIEDA/BSA Member Rate: Ā£135\, Non-member Rate: Ā£270*\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\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/hieda-bsa-what-every-matron-should-know-the-challenge-of-adolescence-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260205T143320Z CREATED:20250915T115716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143320Z UID:66062-1770638400-1770642000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Agent training programme ā€“ Understanding additional support DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£55šŸŽ§ Educational agents šŸ“ Online šŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nBSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. 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! \nTraining 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: \nBy 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: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters 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. She is a trustee at a leading independent boarding school. \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/agent-training-programme-understanding-additional-support/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260205T143345Z CREATED:20250729T165537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143345Z UID:64657-1770717600-1770724800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Supporting boarders with anxiety ā€“ practical tips and strategies DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Houseparents / Heads of House. Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons\, Nurses.\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis training is designed for school staff who work closely with young people experiencing mental health challenges and who are looking to deepen their understanding while gaining practical strategies for effective support. The session offers insights into the underlying causes of anxiety\, the impact of early life experiences\, and how schools can create supportive environments that promote positive mental wellbeing. \nThrough a mix of theory and practical application\, delegates will leave with increased confidence in identifying\, responding to\, and referring students appropriately\, while contributing to a culture of care within their school community. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe physiology of anxiety ā€“ understanding endorphins\, the fight/flight response\, and the window of tolerance\nAssessment ā€“ how and why to gather background information effectively\nThe impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and Early Help pathways\nPractical considerations for schools ā€“ safe spaces\, time out\, and the role of named support staf\nEffective communication ā€“ styles\, tools\, and resources to engage young people\nCoping strategies ā€“ distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy approaches (e.g.\, breathing exercises\, mindfulness\, distraction techniques\, self-soothe boxes)\nRecognising when to escalate concerns ā€“ guidance on referrals to GPs\, CAMHS\, or counselling services.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop an understanding of how anxiety affects the body and learn how to explain this in simple terms to young people\nGain practical skills in conducting initial assessments and history taking related to mental health concerns\nExpand your toolkit of school-based adjustments and strategies to support students with anxiety\nImprove your awareness of referral pathways and understand the importance of effective multi-agency collaboration.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. \nBefore commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-boarders-with-anxiety-practical-tips-and-strategies/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) This webinar will NOT be recorded.\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T153000 DTSTAMP:20250710T145751Z CREATED:20250207T132730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T145751Z UID:58666-1770717600-1770737400@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 25/26 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\, 2026\nStudy Day 2 : March 18th\, 2026\nStudy Day 3 : May 12th\, 2026\nStudy Day 4 : June 22th\, 2026\n\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-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Accredited Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T100000 DTSTAMP:20260204T164858Z CREATED:20250725T140002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T164858Z UID:64536-1770800400-1770804000@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 \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: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-autism-spectrum-condition-2/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T103000 DTSTAMP:20260218T113451Z CREATED:20250725T141735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T113451Z UID:64541-1771839000-1771842600@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 \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: David Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/inclusive-recruitment-practices-2/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) This webinar will NOT be recorded.\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T160000 DTSTAMP:20260209T130343Z CREATED:20251030T152949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T130343Z UID:67351-1771855200-1771862400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Supporting boys to thrive DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§EDI leaders\, managers\,Ā HR specialists\,Ā SLTĀ and anyone with an interest and passion for inclusion\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis interactive webinar\,Ā How to Support Boys to Thrive\, is designed to help school staff explore healthy models of masculinity and promote emotional literacy among boys. The session will unpack common barriers that boys face in expressing emotions and challenge stereotypes that can restrict their wellbeing and development. Through a mix of practical strategies\, reflective discussion\, and case examples\, delegates will learn how to create supportive environments where boys feel safe to express themselves\, build resilience\, and thrive both academically and socially. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nIdentifyĀ how societal and cultural expectations of masculinity can influence boysā€™ behaviour\, relationships\, and learning.\nDevelopĀ strategies to encourage emotional expression and literacy in boys\, fostering positive communication and resilience.\nApplyĀ practical approaches within school settings to support boys in building healthy self-identities and thriving both inside and outside the classroom.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nFredi Beard\, Director of Strategy & Partnerships\, Voicebox Theatre CIC \nFredi oversees the smooth running of Voicebox\, and is the companyā€™s Director of Partnerships & Strategy. He has completed an MSc in Creative Arts and Mental Health from Queen Mary\, University of London. Fredi has extensive experience of facilitating conversations on masculinity with a breadth of different audiences including adolescents\, primary age children & professionals. Frediā€™s particular interests lie in male mental health and facilitating spaces where men and boys can proactivelyĀ increase each otherā€™s wellbeing and bond with each other. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-boys-to-thrive/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T163000 DTSTAMP:20260222T165024Z CREATED:20260113T074618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T165024Z UID:64545-1772011800-1772037000@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 \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: \n09:30 ā€“ 10:15 \nSession 1 ā€“ Building emotional regulation for whole school wellbeing \nThis session will explore what it means to create a genuinely supportive environment for mental health within a school setting. It will consider the role of school culture\, relationships\, and everyday practices in promoting wellbeing for pupils and staff. Drawing on practical examples and reflective discussion\, the session will highlight how small\, intentional changes can foster psychological safety\, encourage help-seeking\, and ensure mental health support is embedded across the whole school community. \nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nSpeaker: Alicia Drummond\, Founder\, The Wellbeing Hub \n10:15 ā€“ 10:30 \nBreak \n10:30 ā€“ 11:30 \nSession 2 ā€“ Wellbeing\, Trust\, and Responsibility: Alumni Care Beyond the Gates \nThis session explores the key aspects of alumni wellbeing and ongoing duty of care beyond the school gates. Drawing on best-practice examples\, it will consider how schools can effectively support former pupils across a range of scenarios. Topics include mental and physical health\, managing concerns and complaints raised by past pupils\, appropriate signposting to external support\, and practical approaches schools can adopt to strengthen their alumni care provision. \nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nSpeaker: Chris Braitch\, Director\, Seen and Heard \n11:30 ā€“ 11:45 \nBreak \n11:45 ā€“ 12:30 \nSession 3 ā€“ Building a school mental health hub: practical steps and strategies \nThis session explores how schools can develop and sustain an effective mental health hub to support pupils and the wider school community. Schools that have successfully established mental health hubs will share their experiences\, highlighting practical steps\, challenges\, and lessons learned along the way. Participants will gain insight into how a coordinated\, whole-school approach can improve access to support\, strengthen early intervention\, and embed mental wellbeing into everyday school life. \nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nPanel: \n\nStacey Wallace\, Head of Medical Health and Welfare\, Clifton College\nDeanne Guest\, Deputy Head Pastoral\, Wellington College Prep\nTiernan Mealiffe\, Director of Boarding\, Blackrock College\n\n12:30 ā€“ 13:30 \nLunch \n13:30 ā€“ 14:15 \nSession 4 ā€“ Supporting young minds \nThis session will explore practical\, evidence-based approaches to promoting mental health and wellbeing in boarding schools. Participants will learn how to equip pupils\, staff\, and the wider school community with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to recognize mental health challenges\, provide peer support\, and create a resilient\, supportive environment. The session will draw on the Charlie Waller Trustā€™s expertise in training\, resources\, and consultancy to offer actionable strategies for everyday school life. \nChair: Jess McArdle\, Boarding and Education Services Manager \nSpeaker: Ian Macdonald\, Schools & Families Trainer\, Charlie Waller Trust \n14:15 ā€“ 14:30 \nBreak \n14:30 ā€“ 15:15 \nSession 5 ā€“ Supporting Staff Mental Health Under Heavy Workloads \nHeavy workloads can significantly impact staff wellbeing\, engagement\, and performance. This panel will explore practical strategies for supporting employee mental health during high-pressure periods\, from immediate interventions to longer-term cultural approaches. Panellists will discuss how organisations can create healthier\, more sustainable working environments while maintaining productivity. \nChair: Gaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nPanel: \n\nEmma McKendrick\, Headmistress\, Downe House\nRobin Dyer\, former Head\, Ampleforth College\nCharlie Paterson\, Housemaster\, Eton College\n\n15:30 ā€“ 16:30 \nSession 6 ā€“ Fuel for the mind: how nutrition shapes mental wellbeing \nThis session explores the connection between nutrition and mental wellbeing\, examining how food choices can influence mood\, cognition\, stress levels\, and energy availability. It will challenge common misconceptions around diet and mental health and offer practical\, realistic strategies that can be easily applied in busy work and everyday life. \nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nSpeaker: Dan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr\, Performance Nutrition Expert \n16:30 \nCONFERENCE CLOSE \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOBĀ  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \nĀ  \n\n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters 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. She is a trustee at a leading independent boarding school. \nĀ  \n\nJess McArdle\, Boarding and Education Services Manager \nJess joined the BSA Group in April 2022 as a Business Support Executive\, bringing a broad range of experience from multiple industries. She spent nine years in the entertainment sector\, working across cruise lines\, holiday parks\, and television\, where she developed strong skills in customer service\, project coordination\, and creative problem-solving within fast-paced environments. Jess also worked as an Administrator for a golf signage company\, refining her attention to detail and organisational expertise. In her role at BSA Group\, Jess provides high-level support\, enhances operational efficiency\, and helps streamline processes. Her versatile background\, professionalism\, and proactive approach make her a highly valued and effective member of the team. \n\nAlicia Drummond\, Founder\, The Wellbeing Hub \nAlicia is a BACP-accredited therapist\, parenting expert\, and keynote speaker passionate about empowering children\, young people\, parents\, and educators to support mental health and wellbeing. Drawing on psychotherapy\, psychology\, and neuroscience\, she combines research with her experience as an adolescent therapist. A member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for a Fit and Healthy Childhood and a regular media contributor\, Alicia has worked with schools nationwide for over a decade. In 2020\, she founded The Wellbeing Hub\, an award-winning platform supporting over 130\,000 pupils in 220+ schools with evidence-based tools for staff\, parents\, carers\, and pupils. \n\nChris Braitch\, Seen and Heard\, Emotional health and leadership coach \nChris Braitch is a father of three whose mission is to move himself and the world around him towards connection and compassion. He works as an emotional health coach\, leadership coach with Compassionate Leaders Global\, and as the founding director of Seen & Heard\, and Seen & Heard Schools. Seen & Heard is not-for-profit offering wellbeing support to past and present pupils of the independent school system\, their families\, and the independent school sector. \nĀ  \n\nStacey Wallace\, Head of Medical Health and Welfare\, Clifton College \nStacey is Head of Medical Health & Welfare at Clifton College\, leading a multidisciplinary health and wellbeing service supporting pupils across the College community. Appointed in 2022\, she has driven the strategic development of an expanded in-school model encompassing medical health\, sports health\, and mental health and wellbeing\, aligned with national priorities for early intervention and targeted support. A qualified nurse with experience in both the NHS and private sector\, Stacey has established a dedicated wellbeing space and built a skilled team of nurses\, counsellors\, sports medicine professionals\, and youth engagement workers. She is passionate about embedding accessible\, student-centred wellbeing as a core element of pastoral care\, with pupil voice central to service design. \n\nIan Macdonald\, Schools & Families Trainer\, Charlie Waller Trust \nIan has been a trainer with Charlie Waller since 2016\, supporting a wide range of childrenā€™s mental health initiatives. With an original background in sport sciences\, he later moved into public health and has a strong interest in the social determinants of health. Ian has worked across young peopleā€™s substance use services\, local public health\, Healthy Schools and Headstart programmes\, and has contributed to national guidance on alcohol and drug education for Mentor-ADEPIS. He also works at the Open University\, teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes focused on sport\, fitness and mental health in education\, and sits on several research programmes and networks. \n\nEmma McKendrick\, Headmistress\, Downe House \nEmma is a linguist who was educated at the Universities of Liverpool and Birmingham. She was Headmistress of the Royal School Bath from 1994-97 and took up her appointment as Headmistress of Downe House in 1997. She has a great deal of experience as a Governor of a variety of independent Senior and Prep Schools and was a member of the Independent Schoolsā€™ Examination Board and was a Trustee of the Prep School Baccalaureate. She was Chair of the Prep Schools Trust\, a Member of GSA\, HMC and BSA and a Fellow of the RSA. She is married and has two sons. When time allows\, she enjoys travel\, the theatre and cinema\, and spending time with her family. \n\nRobin Dyer\, former Head\, Ampleforth College \nAfter graduating with Politics Honours at Durham University\, Robin became a professional cricketer with Warwickshire for six years. He later moved into education\, teaching US Politics at Wellington College from 1986. Over 33 years there\, he coached the 1st XI cricket team\, served as a Housemaster\, and spent 17 years as Second Master\, acting as Master in 2005 and 2014. Robin retired in 2019 and settled in Lostwithiel\, Cornwall. Shortly after\, he became Headmaster of Ampleforth College\, completing a successful three-and-a-half-year assignment. He retired again in December 2022 and now serves as a governor of Truro School. \n\nCharlie Paterson\, Housemaster\, Eton College \nCharlie Paterson started his career as a Classics teacher at Latymer Upper School before joining Eton in 2015. He became a House Master in September 2022\, having previously been Deputy Head of Classics and Head of Years 12 and 13. Charlie has coached many junior rowing crews\, both on the tideway and at Eton. He has also been involved in redeveloping the schoolā€™s community engagement programme and ran the schoolā€™s major charitable event\, the Eton Action Fair for several years. Beyond Eton\, he is a school governor\, an experienced OCR examiner and a contributor to a range of A Level textbooks on Greek literature. \n\nDan Richardson\, MSc\, SENr\, Performance Nutrition Expert \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. Heā€™s worked professionally as a nutritionist with teams such as Manchester City\, Sale Sharks\, Warrington Wolves and currently is currently the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United. His approach to nutrition is simple\, evidence-based & food-first\, focusing on utilising the latest nutrition research to support all students and athletes. \nĀ  \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/mental-health-supporting-everyone-conference/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Conference,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T153000 DTSTAMP:20260210T101516Z CREATED:20250228T141630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T101516Z UID:59439-1772186400-1772206200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA/BAISIS Certificate in Professional Practice: Supporting International Boarders DESCRIPTION:Friday 27 February\, 10:00 amĀ ā€“Ā 3:30 pm\n\n\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@bsagroup.org.uk \n\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 27 2026\nStudy Day 2: March 23 2026\nStudy Day 3: May 7 2026\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION INĀ FEBRUARY 2026 CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00 ā€“ 15:30 GMT: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. \nCourse Tutors are:Ā  \nĀ  \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 beĀ  August 2026 \nStudy days for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: February 27 2026\nStudy Day 2: March 23 2026\nStudy Day 3: May 7 2026\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION INĀ FEBRUARY 2026 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/59439/ CATEGORIES:Accredited Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T153000 DTSTAMP:20260216T122431Z CREATED:20250725T153444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T122431Z UID:64576-1772188200-1772206200@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 \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  \nSpeaker: Dale 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. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/preparing-for-inspection-england-isi-and-ofsted-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This seminar will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260211T171702Z CREATED:20250725T154234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T171702Z UID:64578-1772197200-1772200800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Guardian Toolbox talk DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free of charge\nšŸŽ§ BSA certified Guardians only\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nĀ The aim of the ā€œToolbox Talksā€ is to provide ā€˜bite-sizedā€™ presentations on relevant areas and then an opportunity to meet with other BSA Certified Guardians in breakout rooms. \nThe topic of this ā€œToolbox Talksā€ session will be confirmed shortly. \nBOOK NOW \n\n \nSpeaker: David Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding. His career includes leadership roles in senior and prep school settings across the UK and Africa\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. David was previously Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school\, where he oversaw student welfare. His background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/spring-term-toolbox-talk-for-certified-guardians-3/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Toolbox talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T153000 DTSTAMP:20260216T153921Z CREATED:20250723T115508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T153921Z UID:64386-1772447400-1772465400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Harmful behaviour risk assessments DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding leads\, pastoral leads\, senior leaders\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nRisk assessment is no longer limited to trips and events ā€“ settings are now expected to take a proactive\, risk-based approach in many other areas. \nThis webinar explores how to assess and respond to harmful behaviours ā€“ both at an individual and whole-setting level. Using current guidance\, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Ofstedā€™s review of sexual abuse in schools\, weā€™ll examine best practices in identifying risks\, planning interventions\, and creating safer environments. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nIdentifying harmful behaviours\, including harmful sexual behaviour\nUnderstanding diversity\, vulnerability\, and disproportionality\nEffective assessment\, safety planning\, and intervention strategies\nWhole-setting risk assessments and risk mitigation.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise and respond to harmful behaviours using current evidence and guidance\nConduct proportionate risk assessments for individuals and settings\nUnderstand why some children are more vulnerable to harm or harmful behaviour\nApply practical strategies to reduce risk and strengthen safeguarding culture.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nDr Mariya Ali\, Director\, SACPA \nMariya Ali is Director of SACPA and an internationally recognised safeguarding and child protection expert. With over two decadesā€™ multidisciplinary experience in legal\, academic\, advisory\, and leadership roles\, she is strongly committed to advancing child rights and welfare. Formerly Deputy Minister in the Maldives\, she led national reforms in child protection policy and legislation. Internationally\, she has worked with UNICEF\, Save the Children\, and Lumos Foundation on child sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and systems reform across South Asia and beyond. An academic and practitioner\, Mariya has published widely and specialises in trauma-informed\, survivor-centred\, and systems-based safeguarding approaches. \n\nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. \nThis event will be held jointly with: URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/harmful-behaviour-risk-assessments-2/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) This webinar will NOT be recorded.\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260205T143619Z CREATED:20250805T140714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143619Z UID:64770-1772452800-1772456400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding box set - EDI in boarding 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 \n\nCourse Outline: \nBSAā€™s Boarding box set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview of a range of key topics relating to boarding. This series would be ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ā€˜headlinesā€™. \nThis set will be Ā£500 for a member series place. \nThis webinar will provide delegates with the necessary knowledge to critically consider the EDI provision in their setting. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nTheoretical framework for EDI in school environments\nPractical considerations for boarding and school\nFostering a sense of belonging\nBenefits of EDI approaches in boarding\, schools and organisations\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nMoving beyond diversity to inclusion and belonging\nCreate a safe and inclusive community in boarding\n\nBOOK NOW \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set ā€“ sector overview and market analysis\nOctober 02\, 2025\n\n\n2. Boarding box set ā€“ Inspection\nNovember 18\, 2025\n\n\n3. Boarding box set ā€“ Safeguarding\nDecember 05\, 2025\n\n\n4. Boarding box set ā€“ understanding UKVI compliance\nJanuary 13\, 2026\n\n\n5. Boarding box set ā€“ Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nFebruary 03\, 2026\n\n\n6. Boarding box set ā€“ EDI in boarding\nMarch 02\, 2026\n\n\n7. Boarding box set ā€“ Wellbeing and staff support\nMarch 10\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set ā€“ boarding house management\nJune 18\, 2026\n\n\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/boarding-box-set-edi-in-boarding-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T133000 DTSTAMP:20260302T151412Z CREATED:20260105T140743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T151412Z UID:64686-1772541000-1772544600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Helping Students Thrive: A Neurodiversity-Informed Approach to Learning Differences\, Wellbeing\, and Communication for Agents DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£55\nšŸŽ§ Certified Agents\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline:Ā  \nIn this dedicated training session for education agents\, Hazel Lim shares her personal journey and offers tools to help agents build stronger relationships with schools and families\, ensuring students are best placed in environments where they can flourish and thrive.Ā Hazelā€™s personal journey connects neurodiversity with varying cultural understanding and approaches\, supporting everyone in developing their understanding to promote the best chance of success for children in the British education system. \n\nRecognise social communication or behavioural differences that may appear in young students and learn how to approach these situations in a way that supports families while maintaining strong partnerships with schools.\nDiscover how early recognition\, and culturally sensitive communication when approaching families can help agents guide families toward suitable and supportive school environments.\n\nKey topics: \n\nShares real-life lived experiences\nEmpowers agents with knowledge to better understand studentsā€™ needs\, strengthening their knowledge and understanding of neurodivergence in specific cultural contexts\nHelps agents navigate cultural peace and expectations when building trust with families\nEquips agents to speak with increased accuracy and confidence when relaying information\, in order to work more effectively with both schools and families\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nLearn strategies to best support students who may show subtle social\, emotional\, behavioural and/or learning differences\nEnable students to thrive through individual learning and wellbeing support\nUnderstand studentsā€™ unique needs to ensure the best possible school placements\nRecognise early signs of stress\, anxiety\, or adjustment challenges\nCommunicate with and approach families with care and cultural sensitivity\nStrengthen trust and communication with and between schools\, agents and families\n\nBOOK NOW \n*Certified agents can use one of their two free sessions per year for this event. Please email if youā€™d like to use this option* \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers: \nHazel Lim\, Founder and Director of Chinese Autism Community Interest Company est. 2022 \nHazel Lim is a trusted community leader and advocate for inclusion & equity\, recognised for her reputable work empowering neurodiverse Chinese families to better understand and support their childrenā€™s individual learning and wellbeing needs. She is the Founder of Chinese Autism Community Interest Company (CACIC)\, the first culturally-specific support organisation of its kind in the UK\, working closely with families navigating differences in learning\, communication\, and development in communities where these conversations are often approached with apprehension\, aversion and anxiety. \nDrawing on lived experience as a neurodivergent parent of neurodivergent children\, Hazel works alongside families to build understanding\, confidence\, and trust as they navigate important educational decisions. Her consultancy and coaching work encourage thoughtful\, culturally sensitive conversations that help young people in the Chinese community to feel understood\, and finally begin to flourish in environments where they can truly thrive\, and no longer have to hide. \nHazelā€™s inspiring leadership has received national recognition\, including the Prime Ministerā€™s Point of Light Award and UK Chinese Women of the Year. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/helping-students-thrive-a-neurodiversity-informed-approach-to-learning-differences-wellbeing-and-communication/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260220T161925Z CREATED:20251208T092133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T161925Z UID:68445-1772793000-1772805600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA East of England Forum DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free of charge\nšŸŽ§ Boarding Chaplains\nšŸ“ In person ā€“ Abbey College \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\nEllen Hesse\, Principal\, Abbey College Cambridge \nEllen Hesse has dedicated her entire professional career to working in boarding schools\, accumulating a wealth of experience in supporting boarders and ensuring their effective and enjoyable induction into school and boarding life. Currently\, she is serving as the Principal at Abbey College Cambridge\, an independent secondary school in Cambridge. She previously held the position of Vice Principal Pastoral and DSL at St Clareā€™s Oxford\, a sixth-form IB college. Prior to that\, from 2014 to 2018\, she served as the Head of Pastoral Care\, Director of Boarding\, and DSL at The Royal School in Haslemere\, an all-through school with an age range from 6 weeks old to 18. Her earlier experience includes a role as Head of Boarding at Cobham Hall in Kent from 2006 to 2014. Her teaching and boarding career started at Kingā€™s Ely. Ellen is a specialist in Science and History. \n\nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-east-of-england-forum/ LOCATION:Abbey College\, Homerton Gardens & Purbeck Road\, Cambridge\, CB2 8EB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260121T084054Z CREATED:20260121T084054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T084054Z UID:69529-1772805600-1772809200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Attachment and trauma-informed practice in boarding communities DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline \nThis webinar will examine the impact of disrupted attachment and childhood trauma on children and young people in school settings\, and explore how attachment and trauma informed approaches can be thoughtfully designed and implemented to support them effectively. The session will also focus on boarding contexts\, highlighting key research findings relevant to boarding schools drawn from the presenterā€™s practitioner research project\, conducted in partnership with the University of Chester and the Royal National Childrenā€™s SpringBoard Foundation. \nBOOK NOW \n\nDr Katharine Sharpe\, Chartered Educational Psychologist \nDr Katharine Sharpe is a Chartered Educational Psychologist\, experienced educator\, and Director of Sharpe Psychology Ltd. She has extensive expertise in psychological assessment\, consultation\, training\, and teaching. After completing her degree in Psychology\, she began her career as a primary teacher before qualifying as an Educational Psychologist (EP).Ā  Katharine spent 15 years working as an EP within a large local authority\, including 7 years as a Senior EP managing a large locality team of psychologists. She then moved into the independent sector as Head of Learning Support and Assistant Head (Pastoral) at a prep school\, while continuing to run her private EP practice. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology from UCL. \nNow working full time in private practice\, Katharine supports schools\, pupils\, and families across both local authority and independent sectors. She is an experienced conference speaker\, formerly served as SEND Subject Advisor for the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS)\, and currently sits on the Independent Schools Council (ISC) Cross-Association SEND Advisory Group. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/attachment-and-trauma-informed-practice-in-boarding-communities/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T123000 DTSTAMP:20260310T121320Z CREATED:20260119T075404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T121320Z UID:65606-1773226800-1773318600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA European Boarding Conference DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø FREE for BSA members\, with thanks to our sponsors Noble + Eaton and I-GTM\nšŸŽ§Ā Heads\, Deputies\, Bursars\, Houseparents\, EAL staff\, Admissions and Marketing\nšŸ“ Beau Soleil\, CollĆØge Alpin Beau Soleil\, Route du Village 1\, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon\, Switzerland\nšŸ  Accommodation not included \n\nSponsored by: \n \nJoin us at the upcoming BSA European Conference\, hosted in person at Beau Soleil\, where schools from across the region will come together to connect\, collaborate\, and share expertise. This yearā€™s programme features a rich mix of research-informed and future-focused sessions\, including research-informed boarding spaces\, using data to drive boarder recruitment\, emerging contextual safeguarding trends\, and international boarding developments. Delegates will also benefit from a best-practice panel session and dynamic group discussions exploring the concept of the global village\, ensuring a varied and thought-provoking experience for all attendees. \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme will include: \n\nResearch informed boarding spaces\nUsing data to drive boarder recruitment\nContextual boarding safeguarding trends\nInternational boarding trends\nKey inclusion issues and trends in Europe\nPanel session ā€“ sharing best practice\nGroup discussions ā€“ global village\n\n\nProgramme: \nWEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026 \n10:30 ā€“ 11:00 Registration \n\n11:00 ā€“ 11:15 Welcome \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Turner\, Principal\, Beau Soleil\n\n\n11:15 ā€“ 11:45 Keynote Talk ā€“ The Stories That Shape Us: Belonging\, Boarding\, and Shared Purpose \n\nSpeaker: David Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB\n\n\n11:45 ā€“ 12:30 Panel session ā€“ sharing best practice \nA collaborative discussion bringing together sector experts to share practical insights\, lessons learned\, and effective approaches. \nPanel: \n\nJane White\, Vice Principal\, Beau Soleil\nEric Turner\, Director of Residential Life\, Leysin American School\, Switzerland\nJoss Bagnall\, Assistant Head (IBDP Coordinator)\, Aiglon\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\n\n\n12:30 ā€“ 13:30 Lunch and networking \n\n13:30 ā€“ 14:15 Research informed boarding spaces \nExploring how current research and evidence can shape the design and operation of boarding environments to improve student wellbeing and outcomes. \n\nSpeaker: Dr Joanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton\n\n\n14:15 ā€“ 15:15 Key inclusion issues and trends in Europe \nIdentifying current inclusion challenges and best practice across European boarding schools\, with a focus on equity and belonging. \n\nSpeaker: Gaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\n\n\n15:15 ā€“ 16:00 Refreshments and networking \n\n16:00 ā€“ 16:30Ā Ā International boarding trends \nAnalysing global developments influencing international boarding provision\, demand\, and student experience. \n\nSpeaker: David Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB\n\n\n16:30 Tour of boarding/campus \n\n17:00 Day 1 conference close \n\nTHURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026 \n\n09:30 ā€“ 10:15 Contextual boarding safeguarding trends \nUnderstanding emerging safeguarding risks and protective factors within the wider social\, cultural\, and digital contexts of boarding life. \n\nSpeaker:Ā Dale Wilkins\, Executive Director Accreditation/Compliance\, BSA Group\n\n\n10:15 ā€“ 11:00 Beyond the school gates: How the journey shapes the boarding experience \nWelcoming and supporting students before they even arrive. \n\nSpeaker: David Williams\, CEO\, IGTM\n\n\n11:00 ā€“ 11:30 Refreshments and networking \n\n11:30 ā€“ 12:30 Group discussions ā€“ global village \nFacilitated small-group conversations encouraging diverse perspectives and shared learning across international boarding communities. \n\n12;30 Lunch and conference close \n\nSpeakers: \nBenjamin Turner\, Principal\, Beau Soleil \nBen Turner began his teaching career in the United Kingdom and has spent the past twenty years working in international education across three continents. His career has taken him to schools in Mexico\, Vietnam\, and Budapest\, where he has held a range of senior leadership roles\, including Head of Department\, Assistant Head\, Deputy Head\, Head of Secondary\, and Principal. \nThroughout his career\, Ben has led initiatives and departments spanning mathematics\, curriculum and learning\, pedagogy\, pastoral care\, sustainability\, student leadership\, and service learning. \nHe is passionate about creating a holistic educational experience in which intellectual growth is complemented by character development\, ensuring that students benefit from a school environment rich in opportunity and meaningful experiences. \nBen Joined Beau Soleil in August 2025 \n\nJane White\, Vice Principal\, Beau Soleil \nJane White is Vice Principal at Beau Soleil. In a long and happy career spanning three countries and six (very) different boarding schools\, she has held a variety of leadership roles across every aspect of school life. Her six years as Housemistress of a large and lively girls boarding house in the south of England remains a highlight\, and opened her eyes to quite how much students can learn and grow\, in so many different ways\, with the benefit of a boarding education. In her ten years at Beau Soleil\, Jane has first driven\, then supported the development of an extraordinary full time boarding community\, starting with a classic British boarding structure and stretching it to include every possible piece of fun\, collaboration\, competition and the wholehearted pastoral support and guidance that allow all these things to happen. \n\nJoss Bagnall\, Assistant Head (IBDP Coordinator)\, Aiglon \nJoss Bagnall began her career at Ryde School with Upper Chine on the Isle of Wight\, serving as Teacher and then Head of Geography alongside Round Square Coordinator. A passionate educator and IB examiner\, she resided in a boarding house while her husband served as Housemaster. Joss later moved to Portugal to lead the authorisation and implementation of the IB Diploma Programme.Ā Throughout her career\, she has led initiatives in global exchanges\, sustainability as well as outdoor leadership. JossĀ has recently moved to Aiglon College where she is now Assistant Head (IBDP Coordinator). \n\n \nEric Turner\, Director of Residential Life\, Leysin American School\, Switzerland \nA 30-year veteran of boarding schools\, Eric Turner is the Director of Residential Life at Leysin American School\, where he oversees all aspects of residential life\, health services\, counseling\, student leadership\, and social-emotional learning. Over the course of his career\, he has also served as Dean of Students and Director of Enrollment Management at schools in the United States. \nAs a boarding school alumnus himself\, Eric understands the experience well. He knows how to recruit families and build strong communities\, and he also believes residential life is about more than supervision. Itā€™s about creating a true home away from home\, where students feel known\, supported\, and cared for within their residential communities. \n\nJoanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nJoanne is an educational consultant and learning space designer with two decades of experience in the education sector. With a lifetime devoted to learning\, Joanneā€™s work shows an unwavering dedication to creating thriving educational spaces. As a consultant\, researcher\, and speaker\, Joanne is a member of the Noble+Eaton team part of the Envoplan Group. Joanne is passionate about educational change and is dedicated to creating strategically designed and inclusive learning spaces. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-led and pupil-centric methodologies that foster growth and encourage all students to thrive. \n\n \nDavid Williams\, CEO\, IGTM \nDavid is the co-founder of I-GTM\, the leading provider of a travel record-keeping and management solution designed specifically for UK boarding schools. His mission is to ensure that schools receive precisely what they need from I-GTM ā€” capturing accurate records of the boarder roll and streamlining travel planning while enhancing safeguarding\, efficiency\, and compliance. I-GTMā€™s technology addresses the challenges of student travel\, offering a centralised platform that empowers schools to oversee\, monitor\, and manage travel records with confidence. \n\n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Groupā€™s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting. \n\nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. \n\n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-european-boarding-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T123000 DTSTAMP:20260205T143859Z CREATED:20260107T104919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143859Z UID:68919-1773397800-1773405000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Understanding and supporting students who self-harm (health centre) DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ This session is tailored for school nurses\, health centre and wellbeing staff who may encounter students presenting with self-harm and who want to enhance their skills in responding effectively\, compassionately\, and safely.\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline \nSelf-harm is a complex and sensitive issue\, and school nurses\, health centre and wellbeing staff can often be amongst the first to identify and notice signs or have conversations with pupils who may be struggling. This interactive training session\, let by experienced trainer and speaker Satveer Nijjar\, is designed specifically for nurses and health staff working in school/college settings. \nThrough discussion\, practical examples and real-life insights\, participants will develop greater confidence and understanding in recognising\, responding to\, and supporting young people affected by self-harm. \nTraining topics: \n\nUnderstanding self-harm behaviours\nBroaching suspected self-harm\nLanguage use around self-harm presentations\nAlternative strategies.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event is joint with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nSatveer Nijjar\, Independent Trainer \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSatveer is passionate about reducing stigma around mental ill health\, with a particular focus on improving understanding and responses to self-harm. She graduated in 2012 with a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology\, winning the Bernice McAuley Memorial Prize for her dissertation on self-harm and culture. She went on to found Attention Seekers Training\, delivering CPD-accredited self-harm awareness sessions across the UK and internationally. In 2023 alone\, she trained over 23\,000 people. Her work spans education\, health and corporate sectors\, and features in Head Talks\, the Boarding Schools Association Magazine\, and books by Natasha Devon and Jonny Benjamin. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-understanding-and-supporting-students-who-self-harm-health-centre/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T153000 DTSTAMP:20260313T111517Z CREATED:20250805T151443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T111517Z UID:64783-1773657000-1773675000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Creating Great Boarding Spaces DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Boarding house practitioners\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis virtual seminarā€Æwill provide an insight into current trends and good practice in boarding house facilities\, enabling attendees to consider any planned changes to boarding houses in the context of the wider market. By considering trends and quality examples\, attendees will be able to identify solutions and areas for improvement from other schools. This seminarĀ will help schools better understand the key elements of a good boarding house and plan their house development accordingly.Ā  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nImportance of good boarding facilities ā€“ why they matter and key areas within themĀ \nKey boarding house areas ā€“ step by step look at key boarding house areas including welcome entrance\, walls/corridors/noticeboardsĀ \nKey boarding house areas ā€“ step by step look at key boarding house areas including social spaces\, bedrooms\, bathroomsĀ \nPractical suggestions ā€“ key tips and places to buy good value items for boarding houses.Ā \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncreased awareness of boarding facilities\, house decoration\, furniture\, and equipment across the boarding sectorĀ \nGuidance on low-cost ways to improve boarding housesĀ \nWider perspective on how to improve boarding facilities in your schoolĀ \nLinks to suppliers offering good value materials/equipment for boarding schools.Ā \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\n \nDavid is the BSA Director and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 yearsā€™ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n\n \nKarl Hearn\, Strategy Development Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nKarl is a consultant at Noble + Eaton\, a subsidiary of the Envoplan Group\, working with schools and colleges on strategic planning\, estates development and investment decision-making. His work is centred on improving student outcomes through proven strategies that balance educational ambition with long-term financial sustainability. \nKarl supports senior leaders and governors in making confident\, well-informed decisions that maximise return on investment while enhancing the student experience. He is valued for his thoughtful\, practical approach and his ability to help institutions turn strategic priorities into clear\, achievable plans. \n\nJoanne Ladds\, Associate Education Consultant\, Noble + Eaton \nJoanne is an educational consultant and learning space designer with two decades of experience in the education sector. With a lifetime devoted to learning\, Joanneā€™s work shows an unwavering dedication to creating thriving educational spaces. As a consultant\, researcher\, and speaker\, Joanne is a member of the Noble+Eaton team part of the Envoplan Group. Joanne is passionate about educational change and is dedicated to creating strategically designed and inclusive learning spaces. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-led and pupil-centric methodologies that foster growth and encourage all students to thrive. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-on-a-budget-5/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T153000 DTSTAMP:20260318T130057Z CREATED:20250805T152042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T130057Z UID:64786-1773743400-1773761400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Supporting senior boarders DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Boarding house practitioners\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis day seminar will highlight the common issues that older teenagers face and look at how to support them as they progress towards leaving school. Managing the increase in choices boarders will have to make as they approach the significant transition towards life after school\, they may find themselves under increasing pressure and in need of support from those around them. This course is designed to help boarding staff grow in confidence in their role and promote the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of senior boarders. \nOlder teenagers face an increasingly diverse set of pressures and many of them need additional support. Certainly\, they need to feel they are in a safe environment where they can discuss concerns and build their resilience and independence. Boarding staff have a role in helping young people to make good choices around the risks they face and\, therefore\, they need to have an understanding of the issues teenagers may encounter. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCommon issues for the older teen ā€“ academic/professional (parental and peer pressure\, success\, managing transition to adulthood\, preparing for life after school)\nCommon issues for the older teen ā€“ personal/social (relationships\, social media and online safety\, drugs/alcohol\, risk taking and dangerous behaviours)\nSupporting teenagers ā€“ promoting resilience\, self-worth and making good choices\nCase studies and group discussion.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nImproved understanding of the common issues for older teens\nIncreased confidence in supporting older teens.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nTom Hadcroft : Headteacher\, Berkhamsted Boys School \nTom Hadcroft is currently serving as a Deputy School Director at Aiglon College in Switzerland (since April 2025). His primary focus in this role is on boarding\, wellbeing and safeguarding. \nPrior to this appointment\, he was the Headmaster of Berkhamsted Boys School in the UK\, and before that\, the Senior Deputy Head at DLD College London\, focusing on pastoral and boarding issues. Hadcroftā€™s expertise extends to being an International School Accreditor for CIS and a course tutor for the Boarding Schoolsā€™ Association. He is also a Mental Health First Aid Youth instructor and holds an MEd in Educational Leadership. \nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-senior-boarders-4/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This seminar will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T153000 DTSTAMP:20251119T094237Z CREATED:20250805T152522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T094237Z UID:64788-1773829800-1773847800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Coping with bereavement and loss DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Boarding and pastoral staff\, Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, all staff\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar will support pastoral staff in their understanding of the impact of loss and bereavement on young people. From recognising how children and young people grieve and the physiological impact of grief\, to supporting young children in coping with a return to ā€˜normalā€™ activities after suffering a loss\, this seminar will equip delegates with a clearer understanding of how to help. \nThe focus will be on the main school age range of 8-18 years but may go beyond these years to account for developmental variations. The session will also consider the child in the context of the boarding school ā€˜familyā€™\, and the role pastoral staff in particular\, can play. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nPrevalence of childhood bereavement ā€“ in context\nUsual reactions to grief and developmental variations of grief\nTheories of grief\nThe roles that schools play in supporting bereaved children and young people\nCommunication ā€“ with the child\, family\, staff\, students\, and wider school community\nHelping children understand their feelings\nWhen to seek more help\nSelf-care.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of the impact of loss and bereavement on young people\, including the physical and psychological impact of grief\nRecommended actions to help children and young people understand their feelings\nSignposting to additional support and when to access this.\n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/coping-with-bereavement-and-loss-3/ LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) ā€“ This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T153000 DTSTAMP:20260310T090656Z CREATED:20251209T110055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T090656Z UID:68510-1774000800-1774020600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice ā€“Ā Mental Health & Wellbeing 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 at liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk\n\n\n\n\nNEW OnlineĀ BSA Certificate in Professional Practice ā€“Ā Mental Health Ā & Wellbeing \nNew Spring dates added! \nThis module is comprised of three tutor-led study days featuringĀ guest speakers\, interactive morning and afternoon sessions. Breakout groupsĀ allow forĀ discussion and time with the course tutors. \nStudy Days for the SpringĀ module are: \nā€¢ Study Day 1\, March 20\, 2026\nā€¢ Study Day 2\, May 1\, 2026\nā€¢ Study Day 3\, June 2\, 2026 \nAll study days will be online via Zoom. \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION CLICK HERE \nTimings for each study day: 10:00am ā€“ 15:30pm BST/GMT \nKey elements of the new Certificate Course Programme: \n\nUnderstanding Child and Adolescent Mental Health: social media\, body image and anxiety\,Ā Guest Speaker\,Ā Dr Tara Porter\,Ā  Clinical Psychologist and Writer\nLooking after Yourself : Building Personal Resilience and Wellbeing\nCreating Balance in the workplace : A Coaching Approach\nSafeguarding Considerations and Mental Health\,Ā Dale Wilkins\,Ā BSA Senior Director\nSupporting Students\nManaging Difficult Conversations\,Ā Alicia Drummond\, Founder of The Wellbeing Hub\nEmotional Regulation ā€“ A Whole School Approach\,Ā Alicia Drummond\, Founder of The Wellbeing Hub\nLooking after the Team :Ā Building healthy high performance\nPositive Psychology : Developing an Emotional Literacy Toolkit\,Ā Guest Speaker\,Ā Dr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist\nManaging Resilience and Wellbeing in the Boarding Context\n\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 team membersĀ and boarding students. \nThe programmeĀ is organised around a combination of threeĀ intensive study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in diļ¬€erent ways\, which includeĀ lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. The course is run by senior members of the BSA staff. \n\nDr Tara Porter\,Ā Clinical Psychologist and Writer \nShe worked in the NHS for over 25 years in child and adolescent mental health and has her own successful private practice. Ā She is the author of the Sunday Times Best SellingĀ ā€œYou Donā€™t Understand Me: The Young Womanā€™s guide to Lifeā€Ā which has also been translated and published around the world.Ā  She writes articles about mental health in journals and the mainstream media. Ā Tara is an Associate Tutor on the doctorate programme for Clinical Psychologists at UCL. She has a special interest in mental health in schools and worked previously at the Anna Freud Centre on their Schools in Mind project; and is a judge on the Times Educational Supplement School of the Year award. \nShe tweets @drtjap and is on Instagram @drtaraporterpsychologist. \n\nAlicia Drummond\, Founder of The Wellbeing Hub \nAlicia is passionate about providing evidence-based advice to parents\, teachers and all those looking after children and young people\, so they can be proactive in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those in their care. Alicia also works directly with children and young people empowering them to look after their own mental health and wellbeing. Alicia draws on the latest research from psychotherapy\, psychology\, and neuroscience\, along with her experience of working as an adolescent therapist. Alicia is a BACP accredited therapist\, parenting expert\, sought after keynote speaker\, member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for a Fit and Healthy Childhood\, author and a mother. She is regularly asked for her expert opinion by the media. Having worked with schools across the UK for more than a decade delivering webinars\, talks and workshops to parents\, carers\, staff\, and pupils; in 2020 Alicia created The Wellbeing Hub. This\naward-winning platform provides schools with a whole school\, proactive approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people\, now in over 220 schools in the UK\, impacting over 130\,000 pupils. \n\nDr Jody Walshe\,Ā HCPC Registered Educational and Child Psychologist and Author \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist and a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. After completing an English Literature degree at Cambridge University\, she achieved a second degree in Psychology whilst teaching and working in SEN provision. She then completed her doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at the University of East London\, which explored self-harm in educational contexts.Ā  Jody is experienced in contributing to the assessment and psychological treatment of developmental difficulties\, learning needs and child/adolescent mental health.Ā  She is also a Consultant Psychologist\, providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers with the Compass Community as part of their REACH approach. She has delivered training to the students on the University of East London Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology programme. \nJody has extensive direct therapeutic experience with children and young people.Ā  She works with looked after children\, young offenders\, and children/young people with complex needs.Ā  Jody has training in Video Interaction Guidance\, with Level 1 accreditation.Ā  She has a range of experience working with children\, adults\, families and professionals in both clinical and educational contexts and with local authorities and specialist services.Ā  Jody is experienced in individual and group supervision\, in a range of therapeutic contexts. \nJody is an experienced presenter and has delivered to groups including the Centre for Child Mental Health and Nurture UK.Ā  She facilitates training on topics including: techniques to support the emotional development of children and young people; staff resilience and well-being; self-harm; anxiety; attachment in the classroom; bereavement; critical incidents; trauma informed approaches. \nJody has written a number of books and other resources on topics including mindfulness; self-harm; solution focused brief therapy; positive psychology. \nFIND OUT ABOUT JODYā€™S PUBLICATIONS HERE \n\nCourse Lead \nKate Boyd-Williams\,Ā Ā Founder of The Coaching Motherhood \nKate Boyd Williams spent over 15 years as a houseparent\, teacher and Head of Wellbeing in elite UK and Swiss boarding schools\, working closely with students and staff through the full spectrum of academic pressure and pastoral complexity. \nShe is a qualified coach\, sophrologist\, hypnotherapist\, and teen yoga practitioner whose work centres on nervous system regulation as the foundation for high performance ā€” in the exam room and beyond. Having witnessed first-hand what helps students truly flourish under pressure\, and what quietly goes unnoticed until itā€™s too late\, Kate now brings that expertise to educators\, parents\, and students through training\, talks\, and practical resources and also a podcast: Conversations for Our Teens. Ā  \nShe offers tools for boarding communities navigating exam season ā€” and for the educators who hold those environments together at kateboydwilliams.com. \n\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-mental-health-wellbeing-3/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Accredited Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T153000 DTSTAMP:20260303T140723Z CREATED:20260226T075103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T140723Z UID:71045-1774013400-1774020600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Positive masculinity DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ All boarding practitioners and leaders\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar explores what it means to model and promote positive masculinity in a school environment. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the cultural\, social\, and emotional influences that shape young menā€™s self-image\, and consider how to create inclusive environments that support emotional intelligence\, communication\, respect\, and empathy. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognising and challenging harmful stereotypes and limiting beliefs\nCreating a framework for positive male role modelling in school life.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nTim Jarvis\, Senior Master: Pastoral Care at Michaelhouse \nTim Jarvis is currently the Senior Master: Pastoral Care at Michaelhouse\, a South African boarding school for senior boys in KwaZulu-Natal. He holds Honours degrees in Education and Psychology from the University of Exeter and the University of South Africa respectively. Tim was the conference lead at researchED Pretoria\, the inaugural researchED conference in South Africa\, and then programme manager for the follow up event in Cape Town. Tim has also served on the Global Advisory Board of the University of St Andrews\, Scotland. \nTim enjoys writing and is the author of the blog\, ā€˜Thereā€™s a ā€˜Hadeda in my Gardenā€™\, which considers educational issues\, boarding school life\, and teen well-being. He has written articles for Independent Education in South Africa and the Guardian Teachers network in the UK. He also featured on IBSCā€™s Exploring Boysā€™ Education Podcast on the pastoral care of boys. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/positive-masculinity/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T113000 DTSTAMP:20260203T133440Z CREATED:20260203T132655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T133440Z UID:70064-1774258200-1774265400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding school careers for veterans DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free\nšŸŽ§Ā Veterans and service personnel interested in finding out more about working in boarding schools\nšŸ“ The Library\, Mercersā€™ Hall\, 6 Frederickā€™s Place\, London EC2R 8AB \n\nJoin us for this drop-in information session to find out more about the BSA ASPIRE programme\, which offers a structured pathway into boarding school jobs for veterans and service personnel. \nFor serving personnel and veterans\, the question of ā€˜what next?ā€™ can be daunting. At first glance\, a service career and boarding education might appear worlds apart. But look more closely and the parallels are striking: residential communities\, high expectations of personal conduct\, strong pastoral responsibility and leadership exercised through daily presence. Your experience is not just relevant\, it is actively sought. As a result\, over the past few years\, a growing number of veterans have moved into education\, particularly boarding\, and there is increasing recognition of the crossover between the sectors. \nThrough ASPIRE\, the BSA ā€“ the voice of more than 600 boarding schools worldwide ā€“ provides a structured pathway into boarding with accredited training\, CV support\, mentoring\, and visits to Ambassador Schools. \nJoin us on March 23 to find out more. There is no fee to attend but an RSVP by March 15 is essential. Reserve your place by emailing bsa@boarding.org.uk. \n\nSpeaker: \nMark Mortimer\, Director of Defence & Military Services\, BSA\nMark spent eight years as an infantry officer before becoming a teacher and assistant housemaster and moving on to spend 12 years as a boarding school Head. He believes the similarities between a service career and a career in residential education are powerful and significant: ā€œAs in the military\, good schools are driven by values\, mission and purpose. Boarding schools are close-knit\, immersive 24/7 organisations and integrity\, optimism\, resilience and initiative are all qualities that are vital\, as is the ability to communicate\, get the best out of people and be fair and consistent. Attitude trumps aptitude.ā€ \nĀ  \nĀ  \n \nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-school-careers-for-veterans/ LOCATION:Mercersā€™ Hall\, 6 Frederick's Place\, London\, EC2R 8AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:In-person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T123000 DTSTAMP:20260313T115252Z CREATED:20250805T152940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T115252Z UID:64790-1774261800-1774269000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Supporting young people with eating disorders DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Boarding staff\, medical staff\, Head of Boarding\, Deputy Head\, mental health leads\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nEating disorders are wide-ranging and complicated\, and remain high on the list of risk areas in mental health care and provision\, especially for young people. Eating disorders are a complex mental illness with a high mortality rate\, not only down to the eating disorder and malnutrition\, but also suicide. For staff working with young people\, having the confidence to offer support\, and open up conversations about eating disorders can be nerve-wracking. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nDisordered Eating vs an eating disorder?\nRecognising early signs of disordered eating and eating disorders in students\nIdentifying high risk students\nHow to tackle disordered eating in schools?\nHow to approach a student of concern?\nLanguageĀ to use around food and exercise (Doā€™s and Donā€™ts)\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating\nImproved confidence in approaching people you may think areĀ displaying signs of needing early intervention\nSigns andĀ symptoms of eating disorders\nDoā€™s and donā€™ts when it comes to supporting people with eating disorders\nUse of language around food and exercise\nUnderstanding neurodiversity and eating habits\nCultural differences for international students\nSeeking appropriate clinical intervention and signposting to support\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nJenny Tomei\, Founder. JenUp \nJenny Tomei is a qualified Nutritional and Eating Disorder Therapist\, Personal Trainer\, and Public Speaker. She has delivered awareness talks on eating disorders for the Metropolitan Police\, Lloyds Pharmacy\, and the Bank of England. She has also been a keynote speaker at international and UK schools. \nHer work includes speaking to local communities and schools about her recovery journey from anorexia\, alongside her recent work with JenUp. JenUp is a non-profit organisation based around early intervention and prevention of eating disorders. She provides students\, parents\, and teachers with various types of workshops on eating disorder awareness\, disordered eating\, body image\, nutrition\, and how to support someone in need. The organisation is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Smile of Hope Charity. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-young-people-with-eating-disorders-3/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This seminar will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260205T144115Z CREATED:20260114T145312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T144115Z UID:69162-1774263600-1774267200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Creating an Exam-Healthy Atmosphere in the Classroom and Boarding House during the Summer Term DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session explores how teachers and boarding staff can create a supportive\, exam-friendly environment during the Summer Term\, helping students manage stress and perform at their best. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the causes of exam stress\nRecognising the behaviours which can arise from exam stress\nPractical strategies for helping students navigate and reduce the impact of exam stress\nImproving the dialogue about exam stress\nKey messages for parents\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key signs of exam stress in students\nImplement strategies to create calm\, supportive environments\nSupport studentsā€™ emotional wellbeing during the Summer Term\nAdvise students and parents on effective strategies\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event is joint with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKatherine Radice \nKatharine Radice has 20+ years of experience in the classroom and is a go-to expert on how to support young people through school.Ā  Her two most recent books ā€“ Exam Stress: A Practical and Positive Guide for Teachers and The Parentā€™s Guide to Exam Stress ā€“ have been highly praised across the secondary school sector\, described as ā€˜A book to start as soon as your child starts secondary school and keep coming back toā€™ (Nicola Morgan\, The Teenage Brain Woman and author of Blame My Brain)\, ā€˜A must for parents who want to understand more and helpā€™ (Michael Senior\, founder of NetSixthForm network for UK sixth form leaders) and a book whichĀ  ā€˜Speaks for the child with an adultā€™s insight and a teacherā€™s understandingā€™ (David Walker\, Executive Director\, BSA Group). Katharine currently combines her work as an educational consultant and author with teaching part-time in a Cambridge secondary school and a pastoral role as the Transition and Participation Advisor for Gonville and Caius College\, Cambridge.Ā  For more information\, see her website\, www.katharineradice.co.uk . URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/creating-an-exam-healthy-atmosphere-in-the-classroom-and-boarding-house-during-the-summer-term/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) ā€“ This training will be recorded CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T180000 DTSTAMP:20260223T164124Z CREATED:20260218T102824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164124Z UID:70837-1774281600-1774288800@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Roles and responsibilities of governors. Strategy. DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ All school Governors\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline: \nGovernance in Boarding Schools: Roles\, Responsibilities\, and Best Practice \nThis seminar offers a focused exploration of the unique roles and responsibilities of Governors in boarding schools. \nThe session will explore how governors demonstrate collective governance\, support strategic leadership\, and ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of boarders. Delegates will also gain practical recommendations for developing their role\, working effectively with senior leaders\, and navigating the current landscape in the boarding sector. \nA Q&A session will give attendees the opportunity to raise questions and discuss current issues. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe roles and responsibilities of Governors in boarding schools\nWhat collective governance looks like in practice\nDeveloping the role of the Governor in a boarding context\nUnderstanding the boarding school landscape\nBuilding strong relationships and strategic alignment with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nGain a clearer understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of Governors in boarding schools\nIncrease confidence in contributing to board discussions and questioning strategic decisions\nBe equipped with best practice recommendations for demonstrating effective collective governance\nUnderstand how to work collaboratively with SLT to support the strategic and pastoral development of the school\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:Ā Alex Mitchell Head of Consultancy\, AGBIS \nAlex Mitchellā€™s career spans 35 years in the maintained and\, predominantly\, independent sector including day\, boarding\, single sex\, co-ed\, tied and standalone schools. After many years as a Director of Music in several schools\, including Haberdashersā€™ Girlsā€™ School in Elstree and the Loughborough Foundation Schools in the East Midlands\, he became Headmaster of Holmwood House in Colchester\, Essex in 2009. During that time\, Alex was Chairman of the IAPS East Anglia district. Since 2002\, Alex has built up 22 yearsā€™ experience as an ISI inspector and\, since 2019\, has been a Reporting Inspector for UK and overseas inspections. Until recently\, Alex was a governor of an independent school in Hertfordshire and has undertaken reviews of governance for AGBIS in recent years.Ā Alex now leads the AGBIS International programme as well as coordinating consultancy services for both UK and international member schools. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/roles-and-responsibilities-of-governors-strategy/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T153000 DTSTAMP:20260219T162744Z CREATED:20251106T123426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T162744Z UID:67568-1774346400-1774366200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:BSA Spring Diploma in Boarding Practice ā€“ Leadership DESCRIPTION:Ā  \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 at liz.mcdonald@bsagroup.org.uk \n\nDiploma in Boarding Practice ā€“ Leadership 2025-2026 \nā€˜As a Head of Boarding\, I enrolled on the course with the aim of furthering my knowledge and experience in residential life; the course did not disappoint. The study days provided a great opportunity to meet fellow boarding colleagues and discuss areas of best practice and engage in discussions on contemporary topics. The assignments were varied and included assessed presentations and written work. Each assignment had a clear success criteria and a BSA tutor was on hand to provided support and guidance if required.Ā Ā  \nIf you are a practitioner with a number of years of experience and looking to further your qualifications and knowledge base in boarding\, I can highly recommend this course.ā€™ \nā€“ A Diploma level course for senior boarding staff \nThis is a taught course with three study days and three assignments \nThis module is comprised of three tutor-led study days featuringĀ guest speakers\, interactive morning and afternoon sessions. Breakout groupsĀ allow forĀ discussion and time with the course tutors. \nBSAĀ Diploma in Boarding Practice ā€“ Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATIONĀ CLICK HERE \nBSA SpringĀ Diploma in Boarding Practice ā€“ Leadership \n\nDay 1: MarchĀ 24\, 2026\nDay 2: JuneĀ 9Ā \, 2026\nDay 3: October 14\, 2026\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom. Timings for each study day ā€“ 10.00 to 15.30 \nAudience:\nThis course is aimed at senior boarding staff.Ā  Candidates may have previously completed the BSAĀ  Advanced Certificate Course and/or being suitably experienced to benefit from this leadership course. \nBSA Diploma in Boarding Practice (Leadership) \nThe BSA Diploma course is designed as a strategic course forĀ senior and experienced school staffĀ looking to gain knowledge of key leadership and management skills required to lead the boarding in their school. \nCourse Outline \nā€¢ Strategic aspects of boarding\, including the Statutory Framework \nā€¢ Leading the team ā€“ how to get the best out of the Boarding Team \nā€¢ Managing quality ā€“ evaluation and preparing for inspection \nā€¢ Managing conflict ā€“ a key facet of the senior staff role \nā€¢ Staff developmentĀ  ā€“ appraisal and performance management \nā€¢ Facing the media ā€“Ā Guest Speaker Steve Dyson\, Dyson Media Ltd \nā€¢ Marketing ā€“ A whole team approach \nHow is the course organised? \nThe course is organised around a combination of threeĀ intensive 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. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this course\, enabling delegates to look at the theory in light of their own practical experience. Students will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, taking responsibility for their own learning\, whilst contributing to the learning of the group as a whole. The course is run by senior members of the BSA staff and will feature a serving Head of a boarding school and each delegate will have an experienced BSA Tutor who attends the study days. \nCourse Assessment \nAll delegates undertake a SWOT analysis of the boarding provision in their school in which they evaluate\, in detail\, different aspects and contribute towards the development of the provision. From thisĀ they undertake threeĀ assignments. The first highlights an area for development and they follow this with a 4-minute presentation delivered to the BSA staff and tutors\, as well as other delegates. The final assignment brings together all the work in a 3\,000- 4\,000 word active research project. \nBSAĀ Diploma in Boarding Practice ā€“ Leadership \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION CLICK HERE \nBSA Spring Diploma in Boarding Practice ā€“ Leadership \n\nDay 1: MarchĀ 24\, 2026\nDay 2: JuneĀ 9Ā \, 2026\nDay 3: October 14\, 2026\n\nNumbers on Diploma courses will be limited. Please apply early. \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom. Timings for each study day ā€“ 10.00 to 15.30 URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-january-diploma-in-boarding-practice-leadership-2/ LOCATION:Virtual ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Diploma Leadership END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR