BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Boarding Schools' Association - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Boarding Schools' Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270525T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270525T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T161441Z CREATED:20260423T152014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T161441Z UID:74811-1811235600-1811239200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:South East Forum DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free of charge\nšŸŽ§ Boarding Staff\nšŸ“ 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 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 URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-east-forum-3/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270526T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270526T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T161846Z CREATED:20260423T152239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T161846Z UID:74813-1811327400-1811345400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:State of the boarding nation DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Bursar\, Head of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis course will help schools better understand the boarding market and support strategic planning. Delegates will look at boarding in the UK and globally drawing on long-term data and other information from a wide range of different sources to build a 3-D picture of the sector\, schools\, customers\, pupils and trends. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUK boarding market today ā€“ covering number\, type and distribution of UK schools\nChanges over the past 30 years ā€“ number of pupils\, type of pupils\, distribution\, sectoral changes relative to wider changes in the UK\nTrends and challenges ā€“ key things happening in the market today affecting school performance\nBuilding for the future ā€“ a systematic approach to helping schools shape their boarding development plan.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge of long-term data and trends affecting the boarding sector\nTailored trend information to help schools plan and develop their boarding.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:\nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive \nRobin Fletcher is CEO of BSA Group\, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schoolsā€™ Association)\, BSA Legal\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) and TIOB (The Institute of Boarding). A former journalist\, editor and communications director\, Robin is a non-executive director of the manufacturersā€™ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/state-of-the-boarding-nation/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270528T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270528T123000 DTSTAMP:20260804T140942Z CREATED:20260423T152402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T140942Z UID:74815-1811500200-1811507400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:CBT development training DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸ“ Online \n\nCourse outline \nThis training has been especially designed for BSA members as a follow up toĀ CBT introduction: tools and strategies. Our speaker will take delegates further into the study of CBT practices and how we can use these to support young people in establishing resilience\, self-confidence and manage stress and negative feelings. \nThis one-day course is for delegates who have been using some Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches in their work. This course will be an opportunity to develop and extend the skills of delegates who have started to apply some CBT tools in their work. The session will be bespoke and designed to build on the skills delegatesĀ are already using\, and introduce new tools to utilise. Delegates will leave the session with new skills and tools to extend their work and skills when working with individuals\, small groups and whole classes/houses. Delegates will also have the opportunity to raise specific areas where they would like to develop their skills which will be addressed e.g.\, wanting to use CBT tools with a wider range of young people\, to address different needs e.g.\, exam anxiety\, perfectionism\, peer relationships\, self-esteem\, social media use. \nWho is this course for? \n\nDelegates who have previously attended: CBT introduction ā€“ tools and strategies\nDelegates who are already using some aspects of CBT in their work. This could be using strategies including thoughts/feelings/behaviours\, identifying unhelpful/negative thoughts\, reshaping unhelpful/negative thoughts\nIf you are unsure whether this court might be for you then get in touch ā€“ the session will be bespoke for delegates so feel free to get in touch and discuss.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDr Jody Walshe\, Educational and Child Psychologist \nDr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council. Before commencing her training\, Jody worked as a teacher\, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences\, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm. \nĀ  \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/cbt-development-training-3/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270607T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270607T123000 DTSTAMP:20261029T135206Z CREATED:20261029T134431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T135206Z UID:74345-1812364200-1812371400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:New pupils in school: introductions\, medical information\, care planning and information sharing DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline \nThis two-hour\, interactive training session supports nurses and healthcare teams to effectively manage the medical onboarding of new pupils. With emphasis on clinical and pastoral care\, the session will cover information gathering\, triage and risk identification\, developing individual care plans and working with other teams to share information safely and effectively.Ā Ā  \nThe session will include group discussion and opportunities to share good practice with particular relevance to boarding and international pupils\, and those with complex medical needs. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWelcoming and inducting new pupilsĀ \nCollecting medical informationĀ \nHealth assessments\, risk identification and individual care plansĀ \nInformation sharing and safeguardingĀ \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nResources to review and strengthen new pupil medical processesĀ \nConfidence in requirements for new pupil medical informationĀ \nImproved understanding of how to share health information appropriately and collaborate with the wider school to support new pupils.Ā \n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\,Ā please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.Ā  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/new-pupils-in-school-introductions-medical-information-care-planning-and-information-sharing/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270608T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270608T113000 DTSTAMP:20261029T140644Z CREATED:20260423T152719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T140644Z UID:74819-1812447000-1812454200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Auditing\, devising an EDI strategy in your school DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, Boarding staff\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline \nMore and more schools are now appointing inclusion leads. This is a welcome development and an exciting role. Nevertheless\, it can be quite daunting and can feel like there is a lot to tackle! This seminar will provide practical step-by-step strategies for inclusion leads and senior leaders to audit\, review and develop their schoolā€™s EDI strategy. Inclusion should be a whole-school priority. To achieve a culture of inclusion and belonging\, key staff to be on board and actively contribute. The session will be interactive so that delegates can share good practice and learn from other professionals. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe hallmarks of an inclusive school culture\nHow to conduct an internal EDI audit\nKey questions to ask\nWho to involve in the process\nGathering findings\nDeveloping a strategy and action plan\nImplementation\, monitoring and review.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain an understanding of how to evaluate school culture\nHow to draw up an action plan and prioritise areas of focus\nHow to implement and monitor your schoolā€™s EDI strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \n \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle is Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELAĀ and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/auditing-devising-an-edi-strategy-in-your-school-2/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T110000 DTSTAMP:20261029T142346Z CREATED:20260410T125208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T142346Z UID:74280-1812621600-1812625200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Keeping Children Safe in Education 2027 Update + Box Set DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trusteesā€ÆĀ \nšŸ“ OnlineĀ \nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ… 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.Ā  \nKCSIE is for all practitioners in schools as well as governing bodies\, proprietors\, and management committees.Ā  \nThe KCSIE27 box set includes;Ā  \n\nA 1-hour webinarĀ \nA 20-minute update video to use in annual safeguarding updates and staff safeguarding induction packagesĀ \nA quiz to use in annual safeguarding updates and staff safeguarding induction packages.Ā \n\nTraining topics will include:Ā  \n\nChanges to KCSIEĀ \nImpact on policies and proceduresĀ \nImpact on professional practice.Ā \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAwareness of changes to the guidanceĀ \nHow to update school policies and procedures to reflect the new guidanceĀ \nUnderstanding issues relating to implementation and dissemination to school staff.Ā \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 ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T130000 DTSTAMP:20261029T143127Z CREATED:20260423T154455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T143127Z UID:74831-1812628800-1812632400@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Boarding box set - boarding house management DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline \nBSAā€™s Boarding box set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview series of a range of key topics relating to boarding. This series would be ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ā€˜headlinesā€™. \nThis set will be Ā£650 for a member series place. \nManaging a boarding house is a complex and sometimes difficult path to follow. This webinar will explore some guiding principles for boarding staff and address issues that arise in terms of managing the 4 Ps\, People\, Policies\, Procedures and Premises\, that form the backbone to a happy and content boarding house. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership styles and team dynamics\nWorking with school policies and procedures with the sometimes grey areas of managing a house and boarders\nWays to manage the schoolā€™s and parentā€™s expectations of a ā€˜Home from Homeā€™ mindset\, in a boarding environment that has a much larger and diverse population living within the walls of the house.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn appreciation of the flexibility required for Leading and managing a boarding house\nBalancing the overall vision of the school with the complex needs of a boarding house day to day.\nManaging expectations of the various stakeholders involved in a boarding house.\n\nBOOK NOW \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set ā€“ sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set ā€“ Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set ā€“ Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set ā€“ understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set ā€“ Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set ā€“ Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set ā€“ boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \nMark Robinson\, BSA Senior Consultant \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christā€™s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boyā€™s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girlsā€™ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ā€˜Aā€˜ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schoolsā€™ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at CollĆØge du LĆ©man in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-boarding-house-management-4/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T120000 DTSTAMP:20261029T143958Z CREATED:20260423T153213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T143958Z UID:74823-1812711600-1812715200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:State Boarding Bursars Forum DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø FOC for BSA Members\nšŸŽ§ State Boarding Bursars\nšŸ“ OnlineĀ \nšŸŽ„ 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 ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Forum,Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£90\nšŸŽ§Heads\, Senior Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, Comms team\, Heads of House.\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or on catch up\nāœ… 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:Ā  \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:Ā  \n\nBe able to plan for a range of possible crises and know who will respond to each stakeholder group.Ā \nKnow the ā€˜dos and donā€™tsā€™ for communicating in a crisis.Ā \n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/communicating-in-a-crisis-3/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270614T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270614T123000 DTSTAMP:20261029T171830Z CREATED:20260423T153447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T171830Z UID:74825-1812969000-1812976200@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Fitness to board DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Senior leaders\, boarding staff\, pastoral staff\nšŸ“ Online\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAssessing and Supporting Fitness to Board: Policy and Practice Considerations \nDetermining whether a student is ā€˜fit to boardā€™ involves careful consideration of the individualā€™s wellbeing\, the needs of the wider boarding community\, and the schoolā€™s legal responsibilities. As awareness of these complexities grows\, many schools are finding value in developing a dedicated ā€˜fit to boardā€™ 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 ā€˜fit to boardā€™\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 ā€˜fit to boardā€™ 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 ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270616T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270616T150000 DTSTAMP:20261029T172147Z CREATED:20260618T212605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T172147Z UID:76749-1813150800-1813158000@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:Understanding executive functioning skills DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø From Ā£135\nšŸŽ§ Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\,Ā SENCOs\,Ā all staff with an interest in inclusion\nšŸ“ Online\nšŸŽ„ Watch live or catch up\nāœ… Included in BSA CPD Pass\n\n\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThe aim of this half day seminar is toĀ provideĀ an opportunity to learn more about the importance of the management system of the brain ā€“ known as executive functioning skills and to consider strategies that can be used to support pupils.Ā  \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.Ā \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.Ā \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.Ā \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.Ā \n\n*If you would like to become a memberĀ and access discounted rates for IELA CPD and events\,Ā 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 Masterā€™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 ā€“ Zoom\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T100000 DTSTAMP:20260807T084600Z CREATED:20260407T141917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T084600Z UID:72446-1813914000-1813917600@www.boarding.org.uk SUMMARY:South Central forum DESCRIPTION:šŸ·ļø Free of charge\nšŸŽ§ Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\nšŸ“ 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 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 URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-central-forum-2/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:šŸ·ļø From Ā£175\nšŸŽ§ Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, Head of Boarding\, all boarding and pastoral staff\nšŸ“ 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 Christā€™s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boyā€™s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girlsā€™ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ā€˜Aā€˜ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schoolsā€™ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at CollĆØge du LĆ©man in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors. URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/improving-induction-for-staff-and-students-4/ LOCATION:Online ā€“ Zoom CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR