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SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2027 Update + Box Set
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees  \n📍 Online \n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass\n \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar will look at the changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education for 2027 and will highlight the management and compliance implications.  \nKCSIE is for all practitioners in schools as well as governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees.  \nThe KCSIE27 box set includes;  \n\nA 1-hour webinar \nA 20-minute update video to use in annual safeguarding updates and staff safeguarding induction packages \nA quiz to use in annual safeguarding updates and staff safeguarding induction packages. \n\nTraining topics will include:  \n\nChanges to KCSIE \nImpact on policies and procedures \nImpact on professional practice. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAwareness of changes to the guidance \nHow to update school policies and procedures to reflect the new guidance \nUnderstanding issues relating to implementation and dissemination to school staff. \n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/keeping-children-safe-in-education-2027-update-box-set/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T130000
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SUMMARY:Boarding box set - boarding house management
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline \nBSA’s Boarding box set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview series of a range of key topics relating to boarding. This series would be ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ‘headlines’. \nThis set will be £650 for a member series place. \nManaging a boarding house is a complex and sometimes difficult path to follow. This webinar will explore some guiding principles for boarding staff and address issues that arise in terms of managing the 4 Ps\, People\, Policies\, Procedures and Premises\, that form the backbone to a happy and content boarding house. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership styles and team dynamics\nWorking with school policies and procedures with the sometimes grey areas of managing a house and boarders\nWays to manage the school’s and parent’s expectations of a ‘Home from Home’ mindset\, in a boarding environment that has a much larger and diverse population living within the walls of the house.\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nAn appreciation of the flexibility required for Leading and managing a boarding house\nBalancing the overall vision of the school with the complex needs of a boarding house day to day.\nManaging expectations of the various stakeholders involved in a boarding house.\n\nBOOK NOW \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \nMark Robinson\, BSA Senior Consultant \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boy’s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girls’ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ‘A‘ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schools’ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at Collège du Léman in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-boarding-house-management-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T120000
DTSTAMP:20261029T143958Z
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SUMMARY:State Boarding Bursars Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ FOC for BSA Members\n🎧 State Boarding Bursars\n📍 Online \n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nJoin us for the upcoming State Bursars Forum\, a collaborative event designed to support and connect bursars working across state boarding schools. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/state-boarding-bursars-forum/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T140000
DTSTAMP:20261029T144949Z
CREATED:20260423T150446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T144949Z
UID:74807-1812718800-1812722400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Communicating in a crisis
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧Heads\, Senior Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, Comms team\, Heads of House.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nSchools often need to sensitively and carefully manage crisis situations\, from the small crises which happen almost daily\, to significant crises which can involve major reputational risk. Communicating clearly and effectively is crucial in the management of all crises. This webinar looks at how this is best achieved. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nThe range and nature of crises in schools.\nSetting up a team response to crises.\nManaging internal and external stakeholders in a crisis.\nHints and tips for effective and sensitive communication\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nBe able to plan for a range of possible crises and know who will respond to each stakeholder group. \nKnow the ‘dos and don’ts’ for communicating in a crisis. \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/communicating-in-a-crisis-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270614T103000
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SUMMARY:Fitness to board
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior leaders\, boarding staff\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAssessing and Supporting Fitness to Board: Policy and Practice Considerations \nDetermining whether a student is ‘fit to board’ involves careful consideration of the individual’s wellbeing\, the needs of the wider boarding community\, and the school’s legal responsibilities. As awareness of these complexities grows\, many schools are finding value in developing a dedicated ‘fit to board’ policy. \nThis course supports schools in evaluating whether such a policy is appropriate for their context and guides staff through the key considerations involved in creating one. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding why a student may be deemed not ‘fit to board’\nBalancing individual needs with the safety and wellbeing of the boarding community\nLegal considerations\, including continuity of education and safeguarding obligations\nEffective communication and collaboration with parents\nKey components and considerations when drafting a ‘fit to board’ policy\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand a range of reasons why a student may be considered unfit to board\nBe aware of the legal framework around education provision and safeguarding in a boarding context\nGain practical guidance for developing or refining a school policy on fitness to board\nBe better equipped to make fair\, balanced decisions that support both individual students and the wider boarding community\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/fitness-to-board-6/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270616T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270616T150000
DTSTAMP:20261029T172147Z
CREATED:20260618T212605Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding executive functioning skills
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, SENCOs\, all staff with an interest in inclusion\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass\n\n\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThe aim of this half day seminar is to provide an opportunity to learn more about the importance of the management system of the brain – known as executive functioning skills and to consider strategies that can be used to support pupils.  \nTraining Topics Include: \n\nThe three main areas of working memory\, cognitive flexibility (flexible thinking) and inhibitory control (including self-control) will be unpacked. When people struggle with executive function\, it impacts them at home\, in school\, and in life because the skills involved support goal setting\, planning\, and completing tasks. \nExecutive function is responsible for many skills including: paying attention; organizing\, planning\, and prioritising; starting tasks and staying focused on them to completion; understanding different points of view; regulating emotions and self-monitoring. Executive functioning skills usually develop quickly in early childhood and into the teen years but are still developing into the mid-20s. Some people struggle with EF\, and this can cause challenges during childhood\, as a teenager and young adult. \nWe will hear from an EF expert about what executive function skills are and how they impact our lives. We will also hear directly from school staff about adjustments and proactive work that has made a positive impact in their settings. \n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nAttending this half day seminar will help delegates increase their knowledge and understanding of the importance of supporting executive functioning for all pupils\, but particularly for those who have weaker EF function. Delegates will hear about a range of practical strategies\, to adopt\, adapt or use and will leave with the understanding and confidence to build on current practice. \n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for IELA CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nHelen Atkinson\, SENCO and Head of Learning Enhancement at Cumnor House Sussex \nHelen is a member of the Senior Management Team. She has worked across a number of leading independent schools over her 16 years in education and is a qualified specialist dyslexia assessor and Executive Function Coach. Helen holds a Master’s degree in Education\, with her research focusing on metacognition. She has a particular interest in Executive Functioning and has delivered extensive staff training and workshops\, alongside leading the development and implementation of whole-school approaches to Executive Functioning. Helen is also Deputy Chair of Governors at an independent specialist school.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-executive-functioning-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084600Z
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SUMMARY:South Central forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-central-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T090014Z
CREATED:20260423T160920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T090014Z
UID:74846-1813919400-1813937400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Improving induction for staff and students
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, Head of Boarding\, all boarding and pastoral staff\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis seminar will address the importance of a good and rigorous induction for both students\, and staff. We pride ourselves on having strong communities within our schools but this means we need to be considerate and conscientious in welcoming and inducting people. Suggestions and ideas will be shared to encourage delegates to review the induction processes for both new staff and new students. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe benefits of a strong induction programme\nInduction for new staff to the boarding community/house\nInduction for new boarders to the boarding community/house\nThe wider school induction.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn increased understanding of the importance of a successful induction for both students and staff\nTips and recommendations on what to include in your induction process for students\nTips and recommendations on what to include in your induction process for staff.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nMark Robinson\, BSA Senior Consultant \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boy’s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girls’ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ‘A‘ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schools’ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at Collège du Léman in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/improving-induction-for-staff-and-students-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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