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SUMMARY:"What do you meme?" Keeping up with children and young people online
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nDate: June 02\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 15:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £175\, BSA Affiliate Member – £250 \, Non-member – £350\nAudience: All practitioners working with children and young people\nPlatform: Zoom (online)\n\n\nCourse outline: \nIn today’s digital world\, it is crucial for boarding staff and education practitioners to stay informed and connected with the online experiences of their students. Do you feel ready to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of internet trends\, and understanding the cultural language associated with the digital space? If not\, don’t worry: this webinar has you covered!  \n During this insightful and up to the minute session\, delegates will delve into the fascinating world of common digital use for children and young people and be provided with practical strategies to engage with young people in a way that resonates with and recognises their online experiences. This webinar will equip you with the understanding and confidence to foster stronger connections with your students and be better engaged with their online experiences and behaviours.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCurrent digital trends \nCultural and social phenomenon: new language\, emerging behaviours\, and social expectations \nSocial norms online \nNavigating online trends and promoting digital wellbeing and safety. \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nValuable insights into the online world of children and young people \nDevelop a deeper understanding of the impact and significance of online trends \nIncreased confidence in engaging young people and discussing digital wellbeing and safety. \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nKarl Hopwood is an independent online safety expert. He is a member of UKCIS (UK Council for Internet Safety) and sits on the UKCIS evidence group\, education working group and the early warning group as well as on the advisory board for the UK Safer Internet Centre. He also sits on the Roblox trust and safety board where he represents the Insafe network. He was recently part of an expert steering group with TikTok looking at harmful and dangerous online challenges. \nKarl has worked for a number of key players in the UK and abroad including CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)\, BECTA (British Educational and Communications Technology Agency)\, the European Commission\, the UN and several Local Authorities within the UK and in Europe. \nAs an ex primary headteacher\, he continues to work closely in schools across Europe with children\, young people\, parents\, teachers and governors to develop safer online behaviours and the promotion of digital literacy. Karl has been employed for the last 16 years as an in-house consultant for INSAFE which is the coordinating node of the EU Better Internet for Kids programme where he is responsible for the coordination of safer internet helplines across Europe. Karl was the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Marie Collins Foundation for 7 years\, a charity which supports young people who have been sexually abused and exploited online and is Chair of the board of trustees of Childnet international and Chair of the executive committee of SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association). Karl has recently worked with a team developing a national online safety strategy in Rwanda and chaired the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) working group to re-write their Child Online Protection Guidance.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-sacpa-what-do-you-meme-keeping-up-with-children-and-young-people-online/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Communicating in a crisis
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 2\, 2025\nTime: 13:00 – 14:00\nCost: BSA Member Rate: £90\, BSA Additional Full Member Rate: £45\, BSA Affiliate Member Rate – £120\, BSA Additional Affiliate Member Rate: £45\, Non-member Rate: £180*\nAudience: Heads\, Senior Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, Comms team\, Heads of House. \nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\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 \n\nSpeaker: \nNick P Richardson\, FCIM\, Director\, Marketing Advisers for Schools & DES platform \nNick P Richardson is the Director at Marketing Advisers for Schools and the DES (Digital Empowerment Solution) platform\, a role he has held since 2020. With over 20 years of strategic marketing\, communication\, and development experience\, Nick has been instrumental in supporting both independent and Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) schools. \nA Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM)\, he is dedicated to helping schools simplify\, strengthen\, and scale their digital marketing efforts. \nIn this session\, Nick will facilitate the speaker team and explore how schools can navigate crises more effectively in today’s fast-moving digital landscape—drawing on real examples and using DES-developed templates to help support clear\, planned and coordinated communication. \n\n \nRob Palfrey\, Founder and Managing Director\, Minerva Social Risk Management \nRob\, Founder and Managing Director of Minerva SRM\, provides bespoke social risk management services to companies operating in complex environments. With over 25 years of military experience—specialising in stabilisation and counterinsurgency—he now focuses on Information Operations and Outreach. A UK Government Conflict Expert and Director at Human Rights at Sea International\, Rob champions social purpose in marine human rights. He is a certified International Conflict Negotiator and Peacemaker\, holds a Master’s in Social and Global Justice\, and serves on the Board of Governors at Wellington School\, Somerset. Through Rob’s work within the school sector\, including the governance role\, Rob brings unique insight into how boarding schools can plan for\, respond to\, and recover from crises with clarity and confidence. \n\n \nEugene du Toit\, Master of Haileybury\n \nEugene was born in Zimbabwe\, grew up in South Africa\, and has lived in England for over 25 years. Before being appointed Master of Haileybury\, Eugene was the Headmaster of Wellington School\, Somerset\, served as Deputy Headmaster at Trinity School\, Croydon\, and was an Undermaster at St Paul’s School. \nEugene has taught Economics\, coached rugby and athletics\, has been a tutor\, Head of House and Head of Year during his career. Eugene is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand\, Johannesburg\, and has completed both an MA and an MBA through UCL. He has served on HMC’s Education Committee and also supported HMC’s Reform of Assessment Working Group; he has also had his views on the changing nature of educational leadership published. \nIn this session\, Eugene will share real-life insights from a crisis he helped to manage while at Trinity School.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/communicating-in-a-crisis/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:State of the boarding nation
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 3\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 15:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £175\, BSA Affiliate Member – £ 250\, Non-member – £350\nAudience: Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Bursar\, Head of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Boarding staff.\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – seminar\n\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 – covering number\, type and distribution of UK schools\nChanges over the past 30 years – number of pupils\, type of pupils\, distribution\, sectoral changes relative to wider changes in the UK\nTrends and challenges – key things happening in the market today affecting school performance\nBuilding for the future – 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 Schools’ Association)\, BSA Legal\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) and TIOB (The Institute of Boarding). A former journalist\, editor and communications director\, Robin is a non-executive director of the manufacturers’ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/state-of-the-boarding-nation-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T161500
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SUMMARY:Supporting and understanding the digital generation
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 4\, 2025\nTime: 09:00 – 16:15\nCost: BSA Full Member – £150\, Non-member – £225\nVenue: Eton College\n\n\nSponsored by: \n \n\nConference outline: \nThe digital generation are defined as “individuals who have grown up in an era of widespread access to digital technologies like the internet\, smartphones\, and social media.” \nThis is an in-person conference hosted at Eton College\, bringing together educators\, pastoral leaders\, and safeguarding professionals to explore the complex realities of young people’s digital lives within school environments. The conference will feature expert-led sessions on pressing topics such as online safety\, the rise of radical online ideologies like the manosphere\, and the ongoing debate around the role of smartphones in childhood—spotlighting the Smartphone-Free Childhood movement. Attendees will also have the chance to take part in interactive breakout sessions designed to foster meaningful dialogue and practical strategies for managing digital challenges in school communities. \nTraining topics include: \n• Identifying and responding to digital safeguarding risks\n• Managing screen time and device use in school settings\n• Communicating effectively with students and parents about online behaviour \nLearning outcomes: \n• Greater confidence in identifying online risks and responding appropriately\n• Enhanced understanding of the manosphere and how it influences young people\n• Practical strategies for managing devices in schools\n• Tools for creating a balanced\, safe digital environment for students \nWhether you’re a school leader\, houseparent\, or safeguarding lead\, this conference offers timely\, practical insights to help shape your school’s digital approach. \nDOWNLOAD PROGRAMME \nBOOK NOW \n\nProgramme: \n09:00 – 09:30 \nRegistration \n09:30 – 09:45 \nWelcome & Opening Remarks \n\nIntroduction to the day\nFraming the theme: “Digital Realities in Boarding Life”\n\nSpeaker: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB\nSpeaker: Mike Grenier\, Deputy Head Pastoral\, Eton College\n\n\n\n09:45 – 10:30 \nKeynote Session: Online Safety in a Connected World \n\nNavigating digital risks and responsibilities\nSafeguarding in an ever-evolving online landscape\n\n10:30 – 10:35 \nBreak \n10:35 – 11:20 \nDebate: Devices & the Digital Childhood \n\n“Do smartphones belong in young people’s lives?”\nIncluding insights from the Phone-Free Childhood initiative\n\nSpeaker: Will Orr-Ewing\, Director\, Keystone Tutors\n\n\n\n11:20 – 11:45 \nBreak \n11:45 – 12:30 \nRadical Influences: Understanding the Manosphere \n\nExploring the rise of radical online ideologies\nImpacts on identity\, belonging\, and gender perception\n\nSpeaker: Dr Jwana Aziz\, Research Fellow\, Applied Health Sciences\, University of Birmingham\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:15 \nLunch Break \n13:30 – 14:00 \nMental Health- What research does and doesn’t tell you  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Aidan Peters\, School Counsellor\, Eton College\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00 \nAddressing the ‘why’ rather than the ‘what’ of sexting in the UK  \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr Jon Needham\, Director of Safeguarding\, Oasis Community Learning\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:10 \nBreak \n15:10 – 15:35 \nStrengthening the Home-School Partnership in a Digital World \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Will McNeil\, Sales Manager\, EduLink One\n\n\n\n15:35 – 16:20  \nYoung People’s Experiences of their Digital World at Boarding School  \nIn this powerful and candid session\, a diverse panel of boarding pupils will share their experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations related to life in digital boarding environments. Through guided discussion and live audience Q&A\, the session aims to centre pupil voice in shaping the future of pastoral care\, online learning\, and digital community building in boarding schools. \n\nChair: Alice Vicary-Stott\, Director of Safeguarding\, Eton College \n\n16:20 – 16:30  \nClosing Reflections & Next Steps \n\nGroup insights\nFuture planning and resources\n\nFinal Q&A \n\nSpeakers:  \n \nJwana Aziz\, Research Fellow\, Applied Health Sciences\, University of Birmingham \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n\nWill Orr-Ewing\, Smartphone Free Childhood \nWill is the founder of Keystone Tutors and Arka Learning\, and has been a trustee of schools across the entire sector. Since it launched in February 2024\, he has been volunteering for Smartphone Free Childhood – a cause close to his heart. \n  \n\nDr Jon Needham PhD\, National Director of Safeguarding & Well-being\, Oasis Trust \nJon originally trained as a nurse specialising in adolescents with life limiting illness before moving to become an advisor to a strategic health authority and a health commissioner. He worked briefly as a specialist advisor on two World Health Organization projects before becoming the lead for early help within a large unitary authority. \nHe worked as an education safeguarding advisor supporting 530 schools and for the past 6 years has worked as the National Director of Safeguarding & Mental Health in a multi-academy trust. He holds a PhD in Education (Safeguarding) from Liverpool Hope University. Jon is co-chair of the Pan-London Education Safeguarding Board\, founder member of the National Association of Academy Safeguarding Advisors (NAASA) and co-chairs the Coalition of Mental health provision between the State and Independent Sector. He also acts as a mentor to five young men starting in business ensuring that they develop to their full potential. In his spare time\, he is a voluntary youth worker. When (if) he ever relaxes he is a keen fan of Korean dramas (though must use subtitles). \n\nMike Grenier\, Deputy Head Pastoral\, Eton College \nMike oversees all our pastoral care for boys and so works closely with the Stephenson Centre for Wellbeing\, the Health Centre\, the Director of Safeguarding\, the Director of SPHERE\, the Director of Inclusion Education\, the Head of Access\, the Heads of Block as well as House Masters and Dames. \nMike studied English Literature at undergraduate level at the University of Oxford and has a PGDE from Edge Hill University. He was a House Master from 2004-17 in Wotton House and from 2019-21 in Evans’s House. His wife\, Emma\, is a physiotherapist\, and they have a daughter and a son. He is currently a governor at two prep schools. \n\nAlice Vicary-Stott\, Director of Safeguarding\, Eton College \nAlice takes specific responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters in the school. \nShe exercises her responsibilities in conjunction with four Deputy DSLs\, who are currently the Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, the Safeguarding Co-Ordinator\, the Head of D Block and the Director of SPHERE. \nAlice has a degree in Social Work\, and has worked in Children’s Social Care throughout her career in a variety of Social Care departments. Before joining Eton\, Alice was the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for Kingston\, Richmond\, Windsor and Maidenhead. In this role she was in charge of child protection services working closely with both maintained and independent schools\, the police and other statutory agencies. Alice was also chair of the National LADO Network up until she took up her post at Eton. \n\nAidan Peters\, School Counsellor\, Eton College \n  \n  \n  \n\nWill McNeil\, Sales Manager\, Overnet Data  \nWill McNeil is a seasoned EdTech professional with a decade of experience specialising in tools that foster communication\, engagement\, and safeguarding within schools. Currently Head of Sales at Overnet Data\, Will has played a pivotal role in integrating cutting-edge platforms that bridge the gap between schools and families\, particularly in complex environments like international and boarding schools.  With a background in launching and scaling innovative MIS and communication systems globally\, Will has worked closely with educational groups across the world to deliver solutions that simplify digital engagement and enhance pastoral care. \nAt this event\, Will will draw from his technology background and understanding of parental engagement challenges in boarding contexts to present a session that explores how unified digital platforms can transform the way schools communicate with families\, build trust\, and improve student wellbeing. \n\n \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the BSA Director and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/digital-boarding-conference/
LOCATION:Eton College
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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SUMMARY:AGBIS/BSA Box Set - Inclusion and support
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 05\, 2025\nTime: 15:00 – 17:00\nCost: BSA/AGBIS Full Member Rate: £135\, Non-Member Rate:£270\, BSA Full Member Box Set Rate: £850\nAudience: School Governors\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – Seminar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar will outline equality\, diversity and inclusion and the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks for boarding schools\, paying particular attention to how the role of the Governor fits within this. Ensuring EDI is embedded within the culture of the whole school\, including pupils and staff\, is an important part of the role of Governor. This webinar will consider how to implement change at strategic level\, involve SLT and have effective oversight.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat is equality\, diversity and inclusion\, and why is it important?\nHow can Governors have effective strategic oversight?\nLinking EDI to SLT responsibilities.\n\nLearning outcomes \n\nIncreased understanding of equality\, diversity and inclusion and how the role of Governor must engage with these\nSuggested questions and activities to engage with the SLT in your school to review and develop an EDI culture\nRecommended next steps for improvement and increased strategic importance.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nOther titles included: \n\n\n\n1. Foundations for boarding school Governors – roles\, responsibilities and collective governance\nSeptember 17\, 2024\n\n\n2. Safeguarding highlights for boarding Governors\nOctober 3\, 2024\n\n\n3. Pastoral care in boarding schools for Governors\nNovember 27\, 2025\n\n\n4. Monitoring and evaluation. Using data to support Governor oversight\nTBC\n\n\n5. Developing strategy\nFebruary 04\, 2025\n\n\n6. Crisis and serious care management. Expectations on Governors\nJuly 2\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\n\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA\n\n\n\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 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. \n  \n\n\n\nVirginia Parkes\, Director of Learning and Professional Development\, AGBIS \nVirginia (Ginny) Parkes commenced her career in education 20 years ago\, when she initially taught ICT and business studies up to\, and including\, A Level.  After several years in teaching\, Ginny moved into a consultancy based role before joining the Department for Education\, initially as Head of Digital Engagement for the Training and Development Agency (TDA) before moving on as a Senior Communications Advisor for the DfE.  Following the birth of her two daughters\, Ginny took up the role of Education Strategy Director for an educational trust in Greater Manchester\, before eventually taking up her previous role as Director of Finance & Operations (Bursar) at Beech Hall School in Cheshire.  Ginny is an experienced governance professional\, having sat as a governor for several schools throughout her career\, as well as holding the position of Director of Governance for a large complex FE college group in South Yorkshire.  Ginny is now a Trustee of the Sir John Brunner Foundation in Cheshire.  In addition to being a qualified teacher\, Ginny also holds a first degree in Business Management and a MSc. in Technology Enhanced Learning\, Innovation & Change. Ginny’s role within AGBIS draws on her experience as a teacher\, governance professional and independent school bursar enabling her to support member schools’ governing bodies.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/agbis-bsa-inclusion-and-support/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Managing suitability to board
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 09\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 12:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £135\, BSA Affiliate Member – £170\, Non-member – £270\nAudience: Head\, Deputy Head\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Boarding staff and teaching staff\, Medical staff\, DSL\, School governors\, guardians\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – seminar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThere are many things a school may need to consider if a student is not ‘fit to board’. This may include the young person’s own safety and wellbeing\, alongside others in a boarding house. Increasingly\, schools have found it useful to write a ‘fit to board’ 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 ‘fit to board’.\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\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the BSA Director and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-suitability-to-board-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T150000
DTSTAMP:20250515T155658Z
CREATED:20241213T102913Z
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UID:57197-1749477600-1749481200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA South West Forum
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 09\, 2025\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\nCost: BSA Full Member and Affiliate Members – FOC\nAudience: Headteachers\, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers\, and Heads of Boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – forum\n\n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums take place termly and allow members to meet up to discuss topics of interest\, share ideas and ask questions. These events are usually held online\, but some take place in-person. Forums are free of charge to all members. \nTo confirm your place at this forum\, please book below. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nAndrew Hobbs\, BSA South West Forum Chair\, Head\, Downside \n  \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-south-west-forum/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T163000
DTSTAMP:20250203T171125Z
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UID:52424-1749547800-1749573000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:SACPA - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Certificate for Educational Guardians (1 Day)
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 10\, 2025\nTime: 09:30 – 16:30\nCost: SACPA Member Rate: £235\, Non-member Rate: £470*\, BSA Accredited Guardian: FOC\nAudience: Level 3 certificate training for Educational Guardians\, DSL’s\, DDSLs\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – certificate\n\n\nCourse outline:  \nThis one-day DSL training has been prepared specifically for educational guardians in their role of DSL but is also suitable for other individuals responsible for safeguarding in their business. The programme aims to develop the knowledge\, skills and understanding required to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with integrity and to a high standard.  \nThe day will ensure that practitioners carrying out DSL and safeguarding lead roles as part of their business are:  \n\naware of relevant statutory requirements \naware of the latest safeguarding concerns \nappropriately responding to concerns\, making reports or referrals \nworking with a range of statutory and non-statutory support agencies including schools. \n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the role of the Educational Guardian as DSL and the role of DSLs and safeguarding leads in education and other agencies\nThe legislative framework\, statutory and regulatory compliance\nUnderstanding the threshold of child protection including a deeper understanding of key categories of abuse and contemporary safeguarding issues such as contextual safeguarding and digital safeguarding\nSpecific safeguarding concerns\, including:\nFemale Genital Mutilation\nForced Marriage\nChild Sexual Exploitation\, Criminal Exploitation and Trafficking\nTackling extremism\nChild-on-child abuse\nEmotional wellbeing\nSafeguarding files and accurate recordings\nLearning the lessons from Serious Case Reviews\nContributing to statutory and early help safeguarding meetings\nProfessional code of conduct and Position of Trust\, allegations and low-level-concerns\nEscalation of safeguarding concerns and whistleblowing.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAttendees will be taught through a range of methods including presentation and scenario / case study based group work and discussion.\n\nDelegates will: \n\nBe clear about their roles and responsibilities as safeguarding leaders \nIncrease confidence and knowledge of a broad range of contemporary safeguarding concerns \nPractice applying their knowledge of pathways of need and referrals \nPractice their understanding of thresholds of child protection and early help and how to effectively work with other agencies such as schools and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding discussions. \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \n \nClaire Dan\, Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa \nClaire is Director of Safeguarding and Director\, Sacpa and leads on the provision of safeguarding advice and support to members and the development and delivery of CPD and safeguarding consultancy services. Claire is a safeguarding specialist and leader with a background in education welfare\, youth justice\, and early help contexts which have involved a strong focus on diverse and collaborative partnerships\, professional development and supervision of front-line safeguarding colleagues\, and leading multi-disciplinary teams and projects. Between 2006 and 2013 Claire was involved with Luton Safeguarding Children Board as a lead multi-agency safeguarding trainer\, developing and delivering single and multi-agency safeguarding training\, and since 2013 has delivered pieces of bespoke consultancy work\, and providing a range of safeguarding consultancy on a freelance basis.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/sacpa-designated-safeguarding-lead-dsl-level-3-certificate-for-educational-guardians-1-day-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certificate,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (Sacpa)":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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SUMMARY:The Future of Boarding Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 12\, 2025\nTime: 09:30 – 16:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £235\, BSA Additional Full Member – £110\, BSA Affiliate Member – £335\, BSA Additional Affiliate Member – £145\, Non-member – £470\nAudience: Marketing/admissions\, DSL\, Boarding Housemaster/Housemistress (in staffing leadership)\, Heads\, Deputy Heads\nPlatform: Zoom (online)\n\n\nBOOK NOW \nVIEW THE PROGRAMME \nThis one-day conference brings together boarding professionals to explore how the sector is evolving and what lies ahead. Key themes include international recruitment\, staff development\, pupil mental health\, residential space innovation\, and governance. Sessions will provide practical strategies and case studies to support long-term planning and day-to-day operations. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nInternational / Recruitment: Explore global boarding trends\, post-pandemic market shifts\, and ethical recruitment practices.\nStaffing: Tackle staff recruitment and retention through effective workload management and development pathways.\nMental Health: Strengthen mental health support with early identification\, staff training\, and whole-house wellbeing approaches.\nBoarding Spaces / House: Rethink boarding environments through inclusive design\, technology\, and sustainable infrastructure planning.\nFuture proofing your marketing strategy and plan: Practical hints and tips to adjust your marketing to directly impact the bottom line.\nStrategic Integration: Align strategies across all themes to develop actionable plans through collaboration and peer benchmarking.\n\nLearning Outcomes  \n\nInternational / Recruitment: Identify growth markets and implement compliant\, effective international recruitment strategies.\nStaffing: Build and retain high-performing teams with tailored staffing models and ongoing professional support.\nMental Health: Apply preventative and responsive mental health practices that foster resilient boarding communities.\nBoarding Spaces / House: Design future-ready boarding spaces that enhance student experience and operational flexibility.\nStrategic Integration: Produce a targeted\, school-specific development plan supported by peer insights.\n\n\nProgramme: \n09:30 – 10:15 | International / Recruitment \n\nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\nSpeaker: Ed Richardson\, Managing Director\, Keystone Tutors\n\n10:15 – 10:30 | Break \n10:30 – 11:30 | Recruitment and retention of the best boarding staff \nAn analysis of research from the education and boarding sectors into trends and practical strategies to recruit and retain the brightest and best boarding staff. \n\nSpeaker: Gaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, BSA Group\nSpeaker: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\n\n11:30 – 11:45 | Break \n11:45 – 12:30 | Mental Health \n\nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\nSpeaker: Alicia Drummond BACP Accredited Therapist and Founder of the Wellbeing Hub\n\n12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch \n13:30 – 14:30 | Boarding Spaces / House \n\nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\nSpeaker: Karl Hearn\, Strategy Development Consultant\, Noble + Eaton\nSpeaker: Roberto Palmer\, Head of Design\, Envoplan\n\n14:30 – 14:45 | Break \n14:45 – 15:30 | Future proofing your marketing strategy and plan \nPractical hints and tips to adjust your marketing to directly impact the bottom line.  \n\nSpeaker: Aileen Kane\, Deputy CEO and COO\, BSA Group\n\n15:30 – 15:45 | Break \n15:45 – 16:30 | Strategic Integration \n\nChair: David Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\nSpeaker: David Woodgate\, CEO\, ISBA\n\n16:40 | Conference close \n\nSpeakers: \nEd Richardson\, Managing Director\, Keystone Tutors  \nEd read Zoology at St. Andrews University before completing a Secondary Science PGCE at Oxford University. He has since undertaken a Masters in Teaching and Learning at Oxford too. Prior to joining Keystone\, he taught all three sciences to GCSE as well as A Level Biology at an outstanding state comprehensive academy in Oxfordshire. \nPreviously\, Ed served as the Director of Education at Keystone\, where he led the client management team\, oversaw the tutor recruitment process\, and was responsible for the professional development of Keystone’s employed tutors. Now\, as Keystone’s Managing Director\, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategy of the company. \nEd firmly believes that providing tutors with appropriate levels of training better equips them to support the individual needs of their students. He recognizes the value of educational literature and spends time researching current publications\, particularly on the nature of personalised learning and its benefits for students of all abilities. Outside of Keystone\, Ed is a Trustee for the Temple Grove Schools Trust and speaks on a variety of educational topics from ‘The Importance of Parents in a Child’s Attainment’ to ‘The British Education System’. \n\nKarl Hearn\, Strategy Development Consultant\, Noble + Eaton  \nAt Noble + Eaton\, Karl works closely with boarding schools to reimagine and reshape their environments into Thriving Spaces\, emphasising how physical space can enhance student outcomes. With a deep understanding of the dynamics of boarding life\, he has a keen eye for identifying hidden potential within existing spaces—transforming underutilised areas into purposeful\, student-centred environments. \nHis work bridges strategy and design\, helping schools align their physical settings with USPs and evolving educational and wellbeing priorities. Having recently led the ‘State of Boarding Spaces’ research project Karl shared his insights at the Future of Boarding Spaces Conference\, contributing to discussions on the future of boarding environments. \nBy combining practical expertise with visionary thinking\, Karl supports schools in creating spaces that foster a strong sense of belonging and academic growth—unlocking the full value of their environments for students and staff alike. \n\nAileen Kane\, Deputy CEO and COO\, BSA Group \nAileen Kane is a marketing and communications strategist with a proven track record in driving business growth\, brand positioning\, and audience engagement. As Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer at BSA Group\, Aileen has demonstrated her expertise in strategic marketing\, business development\, and organisational transformation. \nWith extensive experience in marcomms\, public affairs\, and policy advocacy\, Aileen has led impactful campaigns\, shaped legislative discussions\, and built influential partnerships with government bodies\, including the Department for Education and the Home Office. Her ability to craft compelling marketing strategies and implement data-driven plans has positioned brands for long-term success. \nAileen’s background spans leadership roles in education\, legal services\, and the charity sector\, where she has navigated complex challenges in marketing\, PR\, and stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about equipping businesses and organisations with the tools to create meaningful marketing strategies that drive real impact. \n\nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, BSA Group \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 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. \n\n Alicia Drummond BACP Accredited Therapist and Founder of the Wellbeing Hub \nAlicia is passionate about providing evidenced-based advice to parents\, teachers and all those looking after children and young people\, so they can be pro-active 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 mental health and wellbeing. \nAlicia draws on the latest research from psychotherapy\, psychology and neuroscience\, along with her experience of working as an adolescent therapist. \nAlicia 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 sought for her expert opinion by the media. \nHaving 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 award-winning platform offers a proactive approach to young people’s mental health and wellbeing by providing evidenced-based support for the whole school community – staff\, parents\, carers and pupils.  The platform is currently impacting more than 130\,000 pupils in over 220 schools. \n\nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Director\, BSA \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB and joined the BSA Group in 2023. He has over 20 years’ 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\nDavid Woodgate\, Chief Executive\, Independent Schools Bursars Association (ISBA) \nDavid was appointed Chief Executive of ISBA in 2016. Prior to this he was Chief Executive of the Institute of Financial Accountants from 2007-2015 after which he spent a year as the Strategy Consultant to the Institute of Public Accountants in Australia. David qualified as a Barrister before moving into the City\, holding several senior management and executive positions in the National Westminster Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland. He ran an outsourcing business and a specialist consultancy providing market intelligence and competitor analysis. \nHe completed an MBA at Warwick University Business School. A former Chief Executive of the Institute of Administrative Management\, he also holds a postgraduate diploma in Charity Management from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and South Bank University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, a Chartered Banker\, a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights. David is also a former Chairman of Governors of an HMC school and a Governor of the City of London School. \n\nRoberto Palmer\, Head of Design\, Envoplan \nRoberto Palmer is a seasoned interior designer with over five years dedicated to crafting innovative learning environments within the education sector. His career started over 30 years ago in workplace office design. This crossed over perfectly when approached to work for Noble + Eaton. \nAs Head of Interior Design at Noble + Eaton\, he has led numerous projects that transform educational spaces into dynamic\, student-centered environments. Roberto’s approach emphasises the integration of design features that promote neuro-inclusion and well-being\, ensuring that each space supports diverse learning needs. His commitment to fostering environments conducive to growth and development is evident in his collaborations with schools and educational institutions. Roberto’s expertise and passion make him a pivotal figure in shaping the future of educational interior design.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-future-of-boarding-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
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SUMMARY:BSA State Boarding Forum for Bursars
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 13\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 13:00\nCost: BSA Full Member and Affiliate Members – FOC\nAudience: State Boarding School Bursars\nVenue: Gordon’s School\, Bagshot Rd\, West End\, Woking\, Surrey GU24 9PT\n\n\nForum 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\nSpeakers: \n \nBethan Hudson MTIOB\, Executive Director\, Consultancy and Director\, BAISIS/HIEDA \nBethan joined the BSA team as Training Manager in September 2017. Bethan has worked in two independent boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland\, the latter as Housemistress to 36 pupils. Following her time in Switzerland\, she was a Pastoral Manager for an inner-city state academy before working in the charity sector for Debrett’s running the ‘Debrett’s Foundation’ training programme. \nIn her role\, Bethan plans and manages all Day Seminars\, Conferences\, INSET and Consultancy\, as well as being Director of BAISIS. She believes boarding can be a positive force for young people and in order to fully support their needs staff can never learn too much. As such she is passionate about the CPD BSA delivers to our pastoral communities in the UK and worldwide. \nHead Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-state-boarding-forum-for-bursars/
LOCATION:Gordon’s School\, Gordon’s School\, Bagshot Rd\, West End\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU24 9PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T153000
DTSTAMP:20250203T171141Z
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UID:52374-1749810600-1749828600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding essentials
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 13\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 15: 30\nCost: BSA Member Rate: £175\, BSA Affiliate Member Delegate Fee: £250\, Non-member Rate: £350*\nAudience: All staff new to boarding and anyone considering a move to boarding in their school\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nImproved regulation and increased parental expectation have raised the level of professionalism in boarding supervision. This seminar will complement a school-based induction and provide a wider context for staff new to boarding. The sooner staff new to boarding have a real understanding of the basic principles and expectations of their role\, the sooner the school will have effective staff members and teams who enjoy their duties\, feel able to support the young people in their care and deal with any challenges. \nThis seminar will cover the Duty of Care framework\, the legal context\, roles and boundaries\, and meeting boarders’ needs. By the end of the session\, delegates should feel more confident and be looking forward to enjoying their time on duty in their boarding house. In advance of the seminar\, it is recommended that delegates familiarise themselves with their schools’ boarding handbook and/or visited the boarding section of their school’s website and boarding promotional material. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafeguarding and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding in England – this session will explore current boarding practice with particular focus on safeguarding and the legal and inspection requirements of pastoral care in our schools\nMeeting the needs of the boarders – practical case studies will be used to explore the issues that arise every day in boarding\, and suggest ways in which these issues can be dealt with effectively and with confidence by the pastoral team\nUnderstanding your role in boarding – in this session the group will discuss and explore the expectations of the school\, the boarding house\, parents along with your own expectations with regards your boarding role in the school\nWorking safely and looking after yourself – some hints and tips on keeping yourself healthy\, safe and enjoying your role in boarding!\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of the principles and expectations of boarding\, and their role within that\nAn increased confidence to be able to support the young people in your care\nIncreased awareness of the legal context\, safeguarding and National Minimum Standards for Boarding in England.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\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-essentials-8/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T153000
DTSTAMP:20250611T111306Z
CREATED:20230519T111339Z
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UID:34989-1750069800-1750087800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding and inspection: what we've learned this year
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 16\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 15:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £175\, BSA Affiliate Member – £250\, Non-member – £350\nAudience: Heads\, Deputy Heads and Heads of Boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – Day Seminar\n\n\nCourse outline \nThe course will focus both on developments in inspection procedures and practice\, but will also consider current trends and issues both in safeguarding practice and within the wider context of compliance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nHow new guidance has embedded. For those inspected by ISI\, there will be a particular focus on the detail of the current framework \nCurrent trends and concerns in safeguarding\nA review of current issues leading to non-compliance \n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncreased understanding of relevant legislative and guidance updates\nRecommendations of how to ensure new guidance has been embedded into both policy and practice\nEnsuring compliance matters are fully reflected in current procedures\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. He also liaises with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE on matters relating to compliance and inspection standards\, and compiles the BSA Self-Assessment toolkit\, which he first produced in 2002\, since which time he has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safeguarding-and-inspection-what-weve-learned-this-year/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T123000
DTSTAMP:20250610T144156Z
CREATED:20250429T080154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T144156Z
UID:61471-1750156200-1750163400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Auditing\, devising an EDI strategy in your school
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 17\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 12:30\nCost: IELA/BSA members\, BSA Affiliate Members and Non-Members: £115 £135\nAudience: Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, Boarding staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – Half-Day Seminar\n\n\nCourse outline \nMore and more schools are now appointing inclusion leads. This is a welcome development and an exciting role. Nevertheless\, it can be quite daunting and can feel like there is a lot to tackle! This seminar will provide practical step-by-step strategies for inclusion leads and senior leaders to audit\, review and develop their school’s EDI strategy. Inclusion should be a whole-school priority. To achieve a culture of inclusion and belonging\, key staff to be on board and actively contribute. The session will be interactive so that delegates can share good practice and learn from other professionals. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe hallmarks of an inclusive school culture\nHow to conduct an internal EDI audit\nKey questions to ask\nWho to involve in the process\nGathering findings\nDeveloping a strategy and action plan\nImplementation\, monitoring and review.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain an understanding of how to evaluate school culture\nHow to draw up an action plan and prioritise areas of focus\nHow to implement and monitor your school’s EDI strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW\n \n\nSpeakers: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA \nGaelle 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. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-iela-auditing-devising-an-edi-strategy-in-your-school/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T153000
DTSTAMP:20250617T181744Z
CREATED:20250513T134608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T181744Z
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SUMMARY:BSA/BAISIS US University Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nDate: June 18\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 13:00 – 15:30\nCost: BAISIS/BSA Full Member – FOC\, Non-member Schools – £470\nAudience: Year 10\, 11\, 12 and 13 students; Heads of Careers; HE advisors\, Heads of EAL\n\n\n\n\n\nPlatform: Zoom (online)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: A-List Education \n \n\nCourse Outline: \n\nBSA and BAISIS is delighted to join forces with A-List Education for this exciting opportunity for students to explore higher education options in the US. This FREE online conference will offer application guidance\, top tips and advice for those interested in studying in the US after leaving school. We’ll hear directly from US university representatives and speakers on the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to US applications\n\n\n\nSAT and ACT strategies\n\n\n\nAthletic recruitment\, finances and scholarships\n\n\n\nMock admissions panel\n\n\n\nEssay writing skills\n\nThe online event is suitable for all students in Years 10\, 11\, 12 and 13 and the staff involved with university applications support\, such as Heads of Careers and Heads of EAL. \nTo secure your place please book as soon as possible\, providing the name of one staff member. Later you will be able to add contact details for as many students and staff as you would like to attend. \nThe day is completely free of charge and schools may attend with as many members of staff and students as they wish.  \n\nBOOK NOW \n  \n\nProgramme: \n13:00-13:30    Aspiring to America: an introduction to US university applications \n\nSpeaker: Umut Arslan\, Senior Careers Advisor\, A-List Education\n\n13:30-14:00    The SAT and ACT: what they are and how to ace them \n\nSpeaker: Charlotte McKechnie\, Director of Performance and Academics\, A-List Education\n\n14:00-14:30    How to Write a Winning Common App Personal Statement \n\nSpeaker: Aayzah Mirza\, Senior University Advisor\, A-List Education\n\n14:30-15:00    Financing a US Education: athletic recruitment and scholarships \n\nSpeaker: Sam Cox\, Head of Client Services and Operations\, A-List Education\n\n15:00-15:30    Mock Admissions Panel: what universities really look for \n\nPanel:\nMariel Kessel\, Director of US University Programmes\, Director University Advisor​\, A-List Education\nUmut Aslan\, Senior Careers Advisor\, A-List Education\nAayzah Mirza\, Senior University Advisor\, A-List Education\n\n\nSpeakers: \nMariel Kessel\, Director Advisor\, A-List and former Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admission at Princeton University \nMariel spent six years in the admissions department at Princeton University\, rising to the role of Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admission\, where she led a team focused on recruiting and evaluating international applicants. She also has extensive experience working with top global professional schools in business\, public administration\, and medicine\, in particular at The University of Oxford Said Business School where she was associate director of MBA admissions as well as multiple roles at the University of Washington School of Medicine\, and at Columbia University in the Earth Institute and Business School. \nShe received her BA from Smith College in Government and French Studies and her M.Phil in American Studies from Columbia University. Mariel is passionate about helping students find the right university fit and when she is not thinking about what makes a great essay\, she spends her time doing pottery\, hiking with her husband\, and reading novels. \n\nUmut Arslan\, Senior Careers Advisor\, A-List and graduate of Harvard University \nAs Senior Careers Advisor\, Umut is responsible for leading school partnerships for A-List.In addition to his work with A-List’s partner schools\, Umut advises students on their US university application journeys\, leveraging his extensive experience with international applications. He has previously worked with schools in Italy\, China\, Vietnam\, and Turkey as an admissions advisor\, essay coach\, and portfolio reviewer. Umut also collaborates closely with the Harvard College Admissions Office as an interviewer.Umut holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Art History from Harvard University\, where he also completed a secondary concentration in Psychology and earned a language citation in French. As a believer in building holistic application profiles\, Umut focuses on highlighting the unique aspects of a student’s personal journey through essays and interviews. In his spare time\, he enjoys cycling\, tennis\, surfing\, and photography. \n\nCharlotte McKechnie\, Director of Academics\, A-List and graduate of Harvard University \nA highly versatile US admissions advisor and tutor\, Charlotte began her US university journey by preparing herself for the SATs and the US university admissions system and gaining acceptance to four Ivy League universities. She joined A-List in 2016\, driven by a deep desire that no other student navigate this process alone. Originally from Glasgow\, Scotland\, Charlotte received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Literature from Harvard University in 2015.Charlotte is a keen advisor with a knack for helping students find the right programmes and courses amidst the global options\, steering her students through every aspect of the process from university selection and summer programme planning to essay writing and interview preparation. As a tutor\, Charlotte is adept helping students navigate the challenges of the SAT and ACT\, with specialities in critical reading and writing. In addition to test prep\, she works as a mentor and critical reading and writing specialist\, where she helps students build the organisational and critical reasoning skills necessary to become excellent and well-rounded students. She has used her skills both in private tuition and in the classroom\, leading A-List’s in-school programmes at Westminster\, Wellington\, and Sevenoaks.Charlotte thrives on tailoring material and approaches to the needs of each student\, continuously exploring how to engage and meet students at each part of their journey. She regularly supports neurodiverse students and prioritises building personal teaching plans with student and parent to meet the student’s goals and schedule needs as well as transform their engagement with learning.In 2019\, Charlotte joined A List’s Academic Team with whom she manages and develops our excellent tutor cohort as well as leading A-List’s academic product developments\, ensuring she remains at the forefront of educational developments.While at Harvard\, Charlotte was a Business Director for Harvard Model United Nations and received the Franklin D Roosevelt Global Fellowship\, Harold Bolitho Undergraduate Research Scholarship in Australian Studies and Seven Sisters College Conference Book Award for essay writing. Now a professional opera singer\, director\, and producer\, Charlotte has worked at the National Opera Center\, American Repertory Theater\, and West End’s Peacock Theatre and recorded for BBC1\, Radio 2 and Radio 4. She is the founder and Artistic Director of New Voices Theatre\, a company dedicated to performing theatrical works by women. \n\nAayzah Mirza\, Senior University Advisor\, A-List Education \nA multifaceted researcher and educator\, Aayzah completed her Masters from New York University as a McCracken fellow in Near Eastern Studies and Museum Studies. At NYU\, she also designed digital humanities projects at the Global Asia Center. Prior to this\, she pursued a double major in History and Psychology at Bryn Mawr College\, where she was the recipient of multiple scholarships and aid awards.Since 2019\, Aayzah has worked as a U.S. college advisor\, comprehensively preparing international students for admissions in IVY league institutions\, prestigious public universities\, and liberal arts colleges. Her approach is highly personalized\, ensuring each student’s personal\, academic\, and socio-cultural context is leveraged to optimize their college application plan.Outside of work\, Aayzah can be found rummaging through art books at eclectic bookstores\, visiting museums\, and experimenting with fusion recipes. \n\nSam Cox\, Head of Client Services and Operations\, A-List Education \nSam has worked in various leadership roles across technology\, creative agencies & higher education. He led the admissions team at Met Film School and has expertise in advising students on university admissions. \n  \n\nAlison Bissell\, Director\, A-List Education \nAlison Bissell is the Director of A-List and has been advising schools\, students\, and their families for the past ten years. Alison uses her own experiences studying Maths and Philosophy at Oxford University to personally guide applicants considering Oxbridge and STEM options. She also holds an MBA and has previously worked in corporate roles within government.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/us-university-day/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T150000
DTSTAMP:20250617T182126Z
CREATED:20240507T142614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T182126Z
UID:49580-1750428000-1750431600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:The three Rs of boarding - roles\, ratios and rotas: practical tips for getting these right for your school
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 20\, 2025\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\nCost: BSA Member Rate: £90\, BSA Additional Full Member Rate: £45\, BSA Affiliate Member Rate – £120\, BSA Additional Affiliate Member Rate: £45\, Non-member Rate: £180*\nAudience: Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners \nPlatform: Zoom (online) Webinar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThis course focuses on three key components for the successful management of boarding. It looks at the variety of roles within a boarding school and boarding house\, from Director of Boarding to house support staff\, and how this works in different types of boarding schools. It will then consider the practical and legal requirements of staff/student ratios and the importance of creating clear rotas to ensure appropriate staff cover for boarding at all times.  \n Training topics will include:  \n\nBoarding roles and job descriptions \nStaff planning and regulations \nStaff cover and house supervision. \n\nLearning outcomes:   \n\nA clear understanding of different roles and functions in boarding\, legal requirements for staff/boarder ratios and how to organise staff rotas. \nHow to evaluate good practice in pupil management and supervision \nEmbedding relevant key principles within the duty team \n\nBOOK NOW \n  \n\nSpeaker: \n \nAndrew Lewin\, BSA Senior Consultant \nAndrew Lewin was International Director at the BSA before moving into a consultant role. His broad remit offers a range of services to boarding schools worldwide. He has considerable experience working with boarding school staff all around the world and lived and worked in boarding schools for much of his life. \nAndrew has set up his own company in 2020\, Project 1000 Ltd\, that focuses on educational consultancy and resilience coaching. He is a WRAW Master Practitioner\, trained by the Wellbeing Project\, and offers life coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning\, an NSPCC Associate and an IAPS Consultant\, as well as a Director of Wiltshire & Swindon Sport and Team Removals. \n\nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards\, having previously been a course tutor since 1998. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. He also liaises with ISI\, Ofsted and DfE on matters relating to compliance and inspection standards\, and compiles the BSA Self-Assessment toolkit\, which he first produced in 2002\, since which time he has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-three-rs-of-boarding-roles-ratios-and-rotas-practical-tips-for-getting-these-right-for-your-school-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T153000
DTSTAMP:20250618T104046Z
CREATED:20240724T141342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T104046Z
UID:52367-1750674600-1750692600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading a boarding team
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 23\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 15:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £175\, BSA Affiliate Member – £ 250\, Non-member – £350\nAudience: Boarding staff\, Head of Boarding\, Deputy Head.\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – seminar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThis virtual day seminar aims to equip those aspiring to move into leadership positions within boarding with the relevant skills and knowledge to lead their teams effectively\, and with the best outcomes for the boarders in their care. It is relevant also to those who have recently taken up a new position\, allowing time for reflection on personal skills and how they work in a leadership role. \nThere is often a huge focus on equipping leaders in the classroom with the necessary skills to achieve the best outcomes for pupils\, but the skills required by pastoral leaders are often more subtle\, more wide-ranging and can often have a greater impact for the children in the school. Successful leadership is important to cultivate a genuine and strong team dynamic which positively impacts on the daily lives of all within the boarding house and community. \nDuring this training\, delegates will have the opportunity to share thoughts\, experiences and any concerns with the trainer and other delegates. The training content covered will apply to houseparents of large teams\, Heads of Boarding as well as Deputy Head\, Pastoral\, depending on the size and makeup of the school. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership styles – this session will consider the demands of leadership and the recognised different styles of leadership\nBuilding an effective team – communication\, planning\, building a shared vision and appreciating the skills and attributes of team members\nEffective leadership – deployment of resources\, time management\, focusing on student outcomes\nSuccessful leadership – this final session will consider how to put everything into practice\, discuss self-reflection and review.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nPromote a better understanding of different leadership styles\nBe aware of how to build a successful team\nDevelop skills as a reflective practitioner.\n\nBOOK NOW \n  \n\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/leading-a-boarding-team-6/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T123000
DTSTAMP:20250620T091431Z
CREATED:20240724T135324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T091431Z
UID:52360-1750761000-1750768200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Harnessing the power of social media to promote your school and boarding house
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 24\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 12:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £135\, BSA Affiliate Member – £ 170\, Non-member – £270\nAudience: Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant Houseparents\, all who work in boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) Half-Day Seminar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nIn this seminar\, we will cover how to make the best use of social media to promote your boarding school provision. Current and prospective parents\, as well as students\, will form opinions about our schools partly based on what is projected on social media. Therefore\, harnessing the power of social media is essential for showcasing the unique offerings of your boarding school. Join us as we explore proven techniques to engage with prospective students\, parents\, and the wider community\,  from crafting compelling content to leveraging the latest trends. Our speaker will discuss how to navigate various platforms\, tailor your messaging\, and ultimately create a digital narrative that highlights the exceptional opportunities and experiences your institution provides. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo evaluate own school’s use of social media\nHow to best showcase your boarding provision\nHints and tips for your online presence.\n\nBOOK NOW \n  \n\n  \nSpeakers: \nAileen Kane\, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer\n \nAileen is Deputy CEO & COO of BSA Group. She leads operations at BSA Group and works closely with members to provide guidance and training. Aileen also works with government departments\, local authorities and other agencies to support members. Aileen previously headed up marketing at Queen Anne’s School and originally joined the BSA as head of communications. \n  \n\nNicola Purcell\, Head of Marketing and Membership\, BSA Group \nNicola joined the BSA Group in September 2024 as Head of Marketing Communications\, having previously worked for a global educational charity in various event management\, business development and marketing roles. During this time she worked closely with several schools – both independent and state – to help young people access a career in financial services. She is passionate about effective communication and lifelong learning.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/harnessing-the-power-of-social-media-to-promote-your-school-and-boarding-house/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T153000
DTSTAMP:20250617T191925Z
CREATED:20240724T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T191925Z
UID:52355-1750847400-1750865400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Improving induction for staff and students
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 25\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 15:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £175\, BSA Affiliate Member – £250\, Non-member – £350\nAudience: Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, Head of Boarding\, all boarding and pastoral staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – Day Seminar\n\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 \n  \n\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-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T123000
DTSTAMP:20250618T104336Z
CREATED:20240724T134155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T104336Z
UID:52350-1750933800-1750941000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fitness to board
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 26\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 12:30\nCost: BSA Full Member – £135\, BSA Affiliate Member – £ 170\, Non-member – £270\nAudience: Heads\, Boarding staff\, Heads of Year\, Assistant Head Pastoral\, Deputy Head Pastoral\nPlatform: Zoom (online) Half-Day Seminar\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThere are many things a school may need to consider if a student is not ‘fit to board’. This may include the young person’s own safety and wellbeing\, along with that of the others in a boarding house. Increasingly\, schools have found it useful to write a ‘fit to board’ policy and this course is designed to help schools consider if this would be helpful in their context and how to put together such a policy. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe reasons why people may not be ‘fit to board’. \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  \n\nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the BSA Director and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ 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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/fitness-to-board-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T130000
DTSTAMP:20250617T192305Z
CREATED:20240507T142052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T192305Z
UID:49577-1751025600-1751029200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding box set - boarding house management
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 27\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 – 13:00\nCost: BSA Member Rate: £90\, BSA Additional Full Member Rate: £45\, BSA Affiliate Member Rate – £120\, BSA Additional Affiliate Member Rate: £45\, Non-member Rate: £180*\nAudience: Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners.\nPlatform: Zoom (online) Webinar\n\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 \n  \nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nSeptember 27\, 2024\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Inspection\nNovember 12\, 2024\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nDecember 06\, 2024\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nJanuary 16\, 2025\n\n\n5. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nFebruary 11\, 2025\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – EDI in boarding\nMarch 03\, 2025\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Wellbeing and staff support\nMarch 10\, 2025\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 27\, 2025\n\n\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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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