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SUMMARY:AgentsConnect on Tour - State Boarding Schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £100\n🎧 Admissions\, marketing and international recruitment staff\, Heads\, Deputy Heads and senior leaders involved in international strategy. Schools seeking to develop or refine their agent networks\n📍 Royal Alexandra & Albert School (Gatton Park)  \n\nCourse outline: \nAgentsConnect on Tour – State Boarding Schools is a dedicated event designed to support the UK’s state boarding sector in building effective relationships with international education agents and strengthening awareness of the state boarding offer. \nThere are currently 30 state boarding schools across the UK\, collectively educating around 4\,700 boarders. With fees covering residential costs only\, state boarding provides a more affordable boarding pathway for eligible families\, including UK citizens\, British passport holders living overseas and students with the right to residence in Britain. This distinctive model presents both opportunities and challenges when working with agents and communicating the offer clearly. \nThis event moves beyond traditional recruitment fairs and instead prioritises informed discussion\, sector insight and meaningful engagement. The day combines practical guidance with structured networking\, enabling schools to connect with agents in a focused environment and explore opportunities for sustainable\, compliant partnerships. \nWhat to expect \n\nMorning insight sessions focused on the state boarding proposition and working effectively with agents\nGuidance on eligibility\, messaging and market positioning\nNetworking lunch with attending agents and state boarding colleagues\nStructured afternoon networking\, providing dedicated time for in-depth conversations with agents\n\nKey benefits for schools \n\nMeet education agents in a focused\, professional setting\nBuild trusted relationships that align with the state boarding eligibility framework\nStrengthen messaging around affordability and accessibility\nShare best practice with other state boarding schools\nContribute to raising awareness and understanding of the state boarding model\n\nJoint with: \n \nBOOK YOUR PLACE HERE \n\nProgramme: \n09:30 \nRegistration and Refreshments \n10:00 – 10:15 \nBSA – State of the Boarding Nation \nSpeaker: David Walker\, FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \n10:15 – 10:45 \nSponsor expert speaker \n10:45 – 11:15 \nBranding for the Global Stage: Attracting International Families with Confidence \nSpeaker: Phil Dean\, Studio Certain \n11:15 – 12:00 \nCreating a strategy for growth: new emerging boarding markets \nSpeaker: Guy Schady-Beckett\, ISS. Joined by a panel of agents \n12:00 – 13:00 \nLUNCH \n13:00 – 16:30 \nNetworking every 20 minutes \n\nSpeakers: \nDavid Walker\, FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education 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. \n  \n\nPhil Dean\, Managing Director\, Studio Certain \nPhil began his career as a graphic designer in his hometown of Leeds and now runs his agency Studio Certain in central London. He has run both small and large advertising agencies in Leeds\, London\, Glasgow\, New York and Bangalore and has worked with blue chip brands such as Nike\, Virgin\, Guinness\, Formula 1\, Toyota\, Jaguar to name but a few. He’s also an established artist and has exhibited and sold art in New York and London. \n  \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, ISS. Joined by a panel of agents \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the past 12 years\, he has analysed demand for UK private education\, drawing on insights from 60\,000+ Independent Schools Show visitors and over 2\,500 high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients of Bonas MacFarlane. He also uses public demographic and wealth data to map broader trends. \nWith over 30 years’ experience\, Guy advises schools\, universities and education groups on research\, marketing and communications\, and regularly speaks across the sector. \nHis doctorate explored how statistical evidence shapes political debate and policymaking—a theme he believes remains just as relevant in today’s senior leadership decision-making.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/agentsconnect-on-tour-state-boarding-schools/
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T163000
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SUMMARY:Nutrition in Boarding Schools Conference
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 Heads\, Deputy Heads\, Senior leaders\, Catering leads\, Pastoral staff\, Boarding staff\, Health centre staff\n📍 Online (conference)\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nThe BSA’s Nutrition in Boarding Schools Conference brings together boarding\, pastoral\, catering and health professionals to explore how nutrition can positively shape student wellbeing\, behaviour and academic performance. \nThrough a series of expert-led sessions\, delegates will learn practical strategies for embedding healthy eating habits in boarding life\, supporting mental and emotional wellbeing through nutrition\, meeting diverse dietary needs\, and delivering high-quality food provision within budget constraints. With opportunities for discussion and collaboration\, the online conference offers valuable insight for schools looking to strengthen their whole-school approach to student health and wellbeing. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event is hosted with: \n \nSponsored by: \n \n\nProgramme: \n10:00 – 10:15 CONFERENCE CHAIR / WELCOME – James Greenham  \n10:15 – 11:00 SESSION 1 – From Knowledge to Habits: Embedding Healthy Eating in Boarding Life  \nProviding nutritious food is only part of the picture; how do schools help students actually build healthy habits? This session will explore practical\, behaviour-led strategies to embed positive eating habits into daily boarding life\, supporting long-term wellbeing and independence. \nSpeaker: Jenny Tomei\, qualified Nutritional and Eating Disorder Therapist\, Personal Trainer\, and Public Speaker \n11:00 – 11:15 – BREAK \n11:15 – 12:00 SESSION 2 – Food\, Mood & Mind: Nutrition’s Role in Student Wellbeing  \nAn exploration of the relationship between nutrition\, mental health\, and emotional wellbeing. This session will offer practical strategies to support students dealing with stress\, anxiety\, and low mood through dietary approaches.  \nSpeaker: Sarah Ashworth\, Charlie Waller Trust \n12:00 – 12:45 LUNCH \n12:45 – 13:30 SESSION 3 – Nutrition & Academic Success: What’s the Link? \nThis session will examine the growing evidence connecting nutrition with concentration\, behaviour\, and academic outcomes. It will highlight how schools can use nutrition as a tool to support learning and attainment. \nSpeaker: Ellie Olds\, Head of Nutrition at Holroyd Howe \n13:30 – 13:45 – BREAK \n13:45 – 14:45 SESSION 4 – Meeting Diverse Dietary Needs in Boarding Communities  \nFrom allergies and medical conditions to cultural and lifestyle choices\, schools must cater to increasingly diverse dietary requirements. This session will focus on safe\, inclusive\, and practical approaches to meeting these needs in a boarding setting. \nSpeaker: Dan Richardson\, DRN Nutrition  \n14:45 – 15:00 BREAK \n15:00 – 15:45 SESSION 5 – Fuelling Performance: Nutrition for Active & High-Achieving Students  \nBoarding pupils often balance busy academic and co-curricular schedules. This session will explore how nutrition can support energy levels\, recovery\, and performance—particularly for sporty or highly active students.  \nSpeaker: Eoin Schofield\, Elite Sport Nutrition  \n15:45 – 16:30  SESSION 6 – Expert Speaker Discussion \nThis interactive panel session brings together all expert speakers for a dynamic discussion on key themes in nutrition within boarding environments. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage directly with panellists\, ask questions\, and explore real-world challenges and solutions. \nPanel: \n\nDan Richardson\, DRN Nutrition\nEllie Olds\, Head of Nutrition at Holroyd Howe\nEoin Schofield\, Elite Sport Nutrition\nJenny Tomei\, qualified Nutritional and Eating Disorder Therapist\, Personal Trainer\, and Public Speaker\n\n16:00 CONFERENCE CLOSE \n\nYou might also be interested in the BSA Nutrition Champions Scheme: \nIt takes careful planning and preparation to feed a boarding school. Register for BSA’s new Nutrition Champions scheme to showcase and gain recognition for your commitment to food provision in your school. Supported by food procurement specialists\, allmanhall\, the scheme offers schools certified status following completion of a pre-recorded training webinar and nutrition audit. Find out more. \n\nSpeakers: \nJames Greenham\, Acting Executive Director\, HIEDA\, Consultancy and INSET \nJames has extensive senior leadership experience\, including 25 years as Managing Director of a medical device manufacturer\, and as an NED Board Member\, and spends time volunteering in his local community (Oxfordshire). \n  \n  \n\n Jess McArdle\, BEDS (Boarding and Education Services) Manager \nJess joined BSA Group in April 2022 as a Business Support Executive\, bringing with her a wealth of experience from diverse industries. With a strong background in the entertainment sector\, Jess spent nine years working in various roles across cruise lines\, holiday parks\, and television. This period honed her skills in customer service\, project management\, and creative problem-solving\, making her adept at navigating fast-paced environments. \nIn addition to her entertainment industry experience\, Jess also spent time as an Administrator for a golf signage company\, where she developed a keen eye for detail and further refined her administrative and organizational abilities. At BSA Group\, Jess leverages her extensive experience to provide high-level support\, streamline processes\, and contribute to the company’s continued success. Her dynamic background and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to the team. \n\n \nJenny Tomei\, qualified Nutritional and Eating Disorder Therapist\, Personal Trainer\, and Public Speaker \nJenny has delivered awareness talks on eating disorders for the Metropolitan Police\, Lloyds Pharmacy\, and the Bank of England. She has also been a keynote speaker at international and UK schools. \nHer work includes speaking to local communities and schools about her recovery journey from anorexia\, alongside her recent work with JenUp. JenUp is a non-profit organisation based around early intervention and prevention of eating disorders. She provides students\, parents\, and teachers with various types of workshops on eating disorder awareness\, disordered eating\, body image\, nutrition\, and how to support someone in need. The organisation is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Smile of Hope Charity. \n\nSarah Ashworth\, Charlie Waller Trust \nSarah is a Mental Health Trainer with the Charlie Waller freelance team\, delivering consultancy and training across colleges and universities. A qualified counsellor\, psychotherapist\, nutritional therapist and coach\, she is accredited by the BACP\, a member of BANT\, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. With over 30 years’ experience working with children\, young people\, and adults\, Sarah previously led a multidisciplinary team as Head of Mental Health at the University of Warwick. She continues to teach at the Universities of Warwick and Oxford and is passionate about promoting mental health through evidence-based education\, training\, and intervention. \n  \n\nDan Richardson\, DRN Nutrition \nDan Richardson is a performance nutrition expert who supports elite and school-level athletes to optimise their health and athletic potential. He’s worked professionally as a nutritionist with teams such as Manchester City\, Sale Sharks\, Warrington Wolves and currently is currently the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United. His approach to nutrition is simple\, evidence-based & food-first\, focusing on utilising the latest nutrition research to support all students and athletes. \n  \n\nEoin Schofield\, Elite Sport Nutrition \nA qualified nutritionist with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and an MSc in Sports Nutrition\, I bring experience across both public health and elite sport settings. I spent three years working in public health on an adult weight management programme and have five years of experience supporting youth and professional athletes. My work has included roles with Lincoln City FC\, Notts County FC\, Bradford City AFC Academy\, Leicestershire County Cricket Club Academy\, and GB Taekwondo Youth Pathway. I am passionate about helping individuals optimise health\, wellbeing\, and performance through practical\, evidence-based nutrition strategies. \n  \n\nEllie Olds\, Head of Nutrition at Holroyd Howe \nEllie is an experienced\, award-winning Registered Nutritionist (RNutr)\, who is currently Head of Nutrition for Holroyd Howe\, an independent school caterer. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in delivering engaging\, practical workshops for both parents and teenagers\, helping them understand how everyday food choices directly influence energy levels\, concentration\, recovery\, academic success\, and sporting performance. \nEllie holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) and is passionate about translating nutritional science into clear\, actionable advice. Alongside her professional work\, she is also a footballer\, playing for Fulham FC Women\, giving her first-hand insight into the importance of fuelling for performance.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-nutrition-in-boarding-schools-conference/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
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SUMMARY:Supporting Pupils with Anxiety – practical tips and strategies
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧Houseparents / Heads of House. Heads\, deputy Heads\, Designated Safeguarding Leads\, Tutors\, Matrons\, Nurses.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live \nCourse outline: \nThis course is aimed at any school staff who work closely with young people struggling with their mental health and who wish to increase their knowledge and gain practical tips on how best to support them. \n  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nPhysiology of anxiety – endorphins\, fight/fright\, window of tolerance\,\nAssessment – value of gathering information and how\nImpact of  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and Early Help pathways\nSafe place\, time out\, named support staff – considerations for schools\nCommunication styles and resources to aid effective communication\nCoping strategies – healthy and unhealthy – distraction techniques\, breathing\, mindfulness\, self sooth box\nWhen to be concerned and who to refer to – GP\, CAMHS\, counselling services.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo be updated on the physiological effect of anxiety on the body and be able to explain this simply to a young person to help them make sense of their symptoms\nTo gain skills and knowledge on how to conduct an initial assessment and history taking from a young person relating to their mental health\nTo expand knowledge on adjustments and support strategies that can be integrated in schools for young people with anxiety\nGain increased knowledge on referral pathways and multi-agency working.\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. \n  \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-anxiety-practical-tips-and-strategies-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T080000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All those involved in safeguarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nThis training course on spiking awareness and prevention provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the growing issue of spiking incidents. It explores current data and trends\, identifies the various methods offenders use\, and examines the substances involved. Participants will also gain insight into the legal implications of spiking\, practical steps for prevention\, and effective ways to respond when spiking is suspected. The session aims to empower individuals—particularly young people—with the knowledge\, awareness\, and confidence to protect themselves and others in social settings. \nTraining Topics: \n\nCurrent statistics and trends: Understanding the scale of the spiking problem\nMethods of spiking: Drinks\, needles\, food\, and vaping\nCommon substances used in spiking offences\nOverview of laws and legal consequences related to spiking\nPersonal safety and precautionary measures for young people\nResponding to and managing suspected spiking incidents\nSupport services\, helplines\, and educational resources\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the current scope and impact of spiking incidents in the UK and beyond\nRecognize the different methods and tactics offenders use to spike victims\nIdentify the most common substances associated with spiking offences\nGain awareness of the relevant legal frameworks and potential criminal charges\nApply practical strategies to reduce personal risk in social settings\nRespond effectively and safely when a spiking incident is suspected\nAccess reliable resources for ongoing education\, support\, and reporting\n\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nAsha Fowells\, Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation \nAsha Fowells is Head of Education and Engagement at the DSM Foundation\, a drug education charity. This role reflects her background as a pharmacist – she qualified in 1998 – and journalist and drugs educator.  Asha is involved in the whole breadth of delivery\, from students to parents\, school staff and other professionals working with young people\, as well as training and mentoring drugs educators. She also does a lot of work behind the scenes at the Foundation\, including dealing with press enquiries\, writing resources\, and managing the charity’s communication channels. Asha is passionate about the aims of the DSM Foundation\, which is to help young people make safer choices about drugs – everyone should be able to get home safely. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/78106/
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