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SUMMARY:Boarding induction for residential tutors and supporting staff/visitors
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Residential tutors\, supporting staff\, regular visitors to boarding houses\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nBoarding House Induction for Visiting and Support Staff\nEssential safeguarding awareness for those regularly working in or visiting the boarding environment. \nBoarding houses are vibrant\, fast-paced environments that serve as both living and learning spaces for young people. While permanent staff are fully trained in safeguarding policies and procedures\, visiting professionals\, support staff\, and regular visitors may not always receive the same level of guidance. \nThis concise\, practical webinar provides a clear induction into the key expectations\, policies\, and practices that support the safeguarding and wellbeing of boarders. It is ideal for anyone who regularly enters the boarding environment but is not part of the permanent boarding team. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe Welcome: Signing in procedures\, access to keys and keypads\, and maintaining house security\nOpen Door Policy: Understanding boundaries\, supervision\, and how to interact respectfully within the boarding setting\nManaging Disclosures: What to do if a young person shares a concern\, and how to work collaboratively with the house team\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nHave increased awareness of safeguarding responsibilities when visiting a boarding house\nUnderstand key policies and procedures that support the safety and wellbeing of boarders\nBe confident in how to act appropriately and safely within the boarding environment\nRecognise the importance of communication with the boarding team and how to respond to any safeguarding concerns\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-induction-for-residential-tutors-and-supporting-staff-visitors-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270106T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T144707Z
CREATED:20260724T081741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144707Z
UID:77974-1799231400-1799249400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding essentials
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 New boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe level of professionalism expected in boarding supervision has significantly increased in recent years\, driven by stronger regulatory frameworks and rising parental expectations. This seminar is designed to support staff who are new to boarding by complementing their school-based induction and providing essential context around the key responsibilities and expectations of the role. \nBy equipping new boarding staff with a solid understanding of the principles\, legal context\, and practicalities of boarding care\, schools can quickly establish confident\, capable teams who enjoy their duties and provide high-quality support to the young people in their care. \nThe session will explore the Duty of Care framework\, safeguarding\, roles and boundaries\, and how to meet the everyday needs of boarders. Delegates are encouraged to familiarise themselves in advance with their school’s boarding handbook and relevant boarding-related materials from their school’s website. \nTraining Topics: \n\nSafeguarding and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding:\nAn overview of legal and inspection requirements\, with a focus on current safeguarding expectations in boarding practice.\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders:\nPractical case studies to explore common scenarios in boarding life and how to manage them effectively and empathetically.\nUnderstanding Your Role in Boarding:\nDiscussion around the expectations of the school\, the boarding house\, parents—and your own expectations as a member of the pastoral team.\nWorking Safely and Looking After Yourself:\nTips and guidance on maintaining your wellbeing\, working safely\, and finding fulfilment in your boarding role.\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the key principles and expectations of working in a boarding environment\nFeel more confident in supporting the wellbeing and development of boarders\nRecognise the legal context\, including safeguarding responsibilities and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding\nReflect on their role within the wider pastoral team and identify strategies for maintaining personal wellbeing and resilience\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270108T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092240Z
CREATED:20260409T160104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092240Z
UID:74216-1799409600-1799413200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Choosing a school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £55 🎧 Educational agents 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on catch up✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  \nBSA and BAISIS have launched a training programme of five one-hour webinars designed to support educational agents in supporting their families better\, grow their reputation and ensure every student thrives in their new school. This series can be accessed as individual sessions – remember BSA certified agents get two free training courses per year – or as a package. \n\nThe Choosing a school webinar will go over best practice in supporting families in identifying the best school options\, and then best school\, for their child including course type\, academic and extra-curricular interests and strengths\, identifying priorities as a family and then how best to engage with the schools you’re exploring\, including through strong agent relationships! \n\n\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nIdentifying your priorities\n\n\n\nIdentifying course type and duration\n\n\n\nMatching students to the right school based on interests\, academic\, support needs\n\n\n\nHow to engage and visit\n\n\n\nRecommended questions to ask.\n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\n\n\n\nBest practice recommendations for supporting families in finding the right school for their child(ren)\n\n\n\nSuggestions from member schools on how to engage when supporting families in exploring places and options.\n\nBOOK NOW  \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/choosing-a-school/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092323Z
CREATED:20260409T150615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092323Z
UID:74206-1799661600-1799665200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gender questioning children and boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 SLT\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe aim of the session is to support delegates in understanding the current legal frameworks that apply to boarding schools and how this might be applied in practice.  The session will focus on unpacking the latest guidance and legal wisdom to support and assist schools to navigate an area of legal and practical complexity. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCore legal framework and guidance\nContext from the Cass review\nKey issues including pastoral care and safeguarding\nSingle-sex spaces\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater understanding of relevant legislation and guidance\nBuilding confidence in own practice\nBe able to critically evaluate policies and arrangements in own setting\n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for IELA CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: James Garside\, Partner\, Veale Wasbrough Vizards \nJames is a Partner in the Education team at law firm\, Veale Wasbrough Vizards\, which works with schools and education providers nationwide in the private\, public and third sectors.  With over 15 years’ experience in legal practice\, James specialises in regulatory law and dispute resolution.  He works extensively with schools and charities on equality law compliance and best practice including\, advisory support for senior leaders and managers\, claims and complaints handling\, policy and contract development\, and training and guidance.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/gender-questioning-children-and-boarding-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T074639Z
CREATED:20260410T063632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T074639Z
UID:74227-1799762400-1799766000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:What about the boys?
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, safeguarding leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nThis session will look at masculinity and the current issues affecting young men including mental health\, dating and relationships\, pornography\, status and physical appearance. We will then move on to look at performance enhancing drugs and how these are currently used. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe role of positive/negative role models and how they influence perspectives\nChanges in perspective and norms due to social media and entertainment\nPerformance enhancing drugs – categories\, legality\, availability\, outcomes and side effects\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nFinding evidence-based solutions to issues around promoting communication and vulnerability\, positive masculinity\, self-esteem and general wellbeing\nAn understanding of the symptoms and characteristics of body dysmorphia vs a healthy and sustainable approach to fitness\nRealistic guidelines on training\, nutrition\, supplements and recovery\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nSpeaker: Iain Mahony \nIain was educated at Uppingham and Manchester University and began working as a personal trainer in Mayfair in 2009. With over 14 years in the fitness industry\, he has competed in bodybuilding and coached other competitors. Despite outward success\, Iain struggled with personal challenges that led to alcohol and drug misuse. After entering rehab in South Africa in 2014\, he rebuilt his life and began speaking in schools in 2018. He has since shared his story at over 40 independent schools\, including Eton and Warwick\, and now speaks on topics such as masculinity and performance-enhancing drugs.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/what-about-the-boys-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260814T075110Z
CREATED:20260410T064005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T075110Z
UID:74230-1799836200-1799854200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Induction training for GAP assistants
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Gap assistants\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe level of professionalism in boarding supervision has risen dramatically in recent years\, due in part\, to improve lead regulation and increased parental expectation. The sooner your new GAP assistants have a real understanding of the basic principles and expectations of their role in boarding and understand their safeguarding responsibilities\, the sooner the school will have effective staff members and teams who enjoy their duties\, feel able to support young people in their care and deal with any challenges. \nThis seminar will compliment a school-based induction and enable your new GAP assistants to have the knowledge and skills to make the best possible start to their boarding role. As young people themselves\, it is crucial schools recruiting GAP assistants support with a quality induction and training to get their GAP assistants settled. \nThis seminar will cover relevant aspects of the Duty of Care framework\, legal context\, roles and boundaries\, and ways in which delegates can meet the emotional needs of the boarders in their care. By the end of the session\, delegates should feel more confident in their role and be looking forward to enjoying their time on duty in their boarding house. \nDelegates will be provided with a workbook including core information relating to boarding and safeguarding for their year involved in the boarding sector. It is recommended that delegates have familiarised themselves with their schools’ boarding handbook and/or visited the pages relating to boarding on the schools’ website. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe legal framework and Duty of Care – 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 those in a Graduate or GAP assistant position\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\, stake holders\, and the role of the GAP assistant within that\nAn increased confidence to be able to support their boarding team in meeting the needs of the boarders in their care\nIncreased awareness of the legal context and country-specific compliance framework\nRecommendations and reasons for best practice and looking after yourself\, setting professional boundaries and working as a team.\n\nBOOK NOW \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  \n \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA in 2017 to lead safeguarding\, inspection\, and compliance across the UK\, building on his experience as a course tutor since 1998. He works closely with ISI\, Ofsted\, and DfE\, and oversees the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, Dale is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Previously\, he was a boarding practitioner for 31 years\, including Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. He also trains for the Methodist Church\, is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra\, chairs a performing arts charity\, and volunteers in sport and Scouting.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/induction-training-for-gap-assistants/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092539Z
CREATED:20260410T064138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092539Z
UID:74232-1799838000-1799841600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing allergies with confidence in boarding school settings
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar equips boarding school staff with the knowledge and skills to manage food allergies safely in residential settings. It covers allergen awareness\, safe food provision\, emergency response\, and inclusive practices to support student wellbeing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nFood allergy basics: allergens\, risks\, prevalence in young people\nUK allergen legislation (Food Information Regulations & Natasha’s Law)\nSafe food provision and prevention of cross-contamination\nRecord keeping\, communication\, and policy implementation\nEmergency recognition and response protocols\nSupporting inclusion and wellbeing in boarding school life\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand UK food allergen regulations and their responsibilities in a boarding school context\nRecognise common allergens and associated risks.\nReduce cross-contamination in kitchens and dining areas.\nCommunicate effectively with students\, parents\, and colleagues.\nRespond appropriately to allergic reactions\, including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs).\nPromote a safe\, inclusive environment for students with allergies.\n\nBook now \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeakers: 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-allergies-with-confidence-in-boarding-school-settings-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100557Z
CREATED:20260209T154017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100557Z
UID:70320-1799920800-1799940600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA UKVI sponsor compliance clinic
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £470\n🎧 Senior Leadership\, Finance\, Admissions\, Compliance\, Sponsor Licence Key Personnel\, International Student Liaison Officers\, Boarding / Pastoral staff\n📍 Online \nContext: \nUnderstanding your school’s responsibilities as an international student sponsor is crucial. Compliance with sponsor licence duties extends beyond issuing CAS and the grant of visa; duties continue throughout the lifespan of the licence itself.  Regardless of your level of experience in sponsoring international students\, this clinic equips you with the necessary information to uphold continuous compliance. \nDesigned for staff responsible for daily sponsor compliance management. Stay updated on student sponsor compliance changes and ensure your processes align with UKVI requirements\, boosting confidence in your school’s compliance practices. \nCourse Outline \nThe clinic will be held over two separate days: \n\nClinic Day 1: January 14\, 2027\nClinic Day 2: January 27\, 2027\n\nTimings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT/BST \nAll clinic days will be held online via zoom. \nClick Here To Book Your Place \nThe clinic covers the following: \n\nWhat it means to be a UKVI sponsor\nRecruitment processes and due diligence\nManaging CAS allocations and your BCA\nSponsor compliance best practice\nMonitoring\, Reporting and Record-keeping\nSafeguarding risks and care arrangements\nAlternate immigration routes\nCase Studies (Break-out rooms)\nQ&A session\nIncludes CPD certificate\n\nKey takeaways: \n\nPractical tips for Student sponsor best practice.\nAbility to lessen the burden of UKVI compliance alongside peers.\nExperience in navigating common and complex scenarios.\nAwareness of the risk-exposure for schools recruiting internationally.\nBest practices for record-keeping.\nUnderstanding of monitoring and tracking immigration status requirements.\nMonitoring arrangements for leave-outs/exeats/end of term.\nAwareness of SMS reporting requirements.\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n \nKate Hollyer\, Partner and Director\, BSA Group Legal Services Ltd \nKate is Legal Director of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. As a qualified solicitor with more than 12 years’ experience advising clients on UK immigration law\, Kate assists members with all immigration and safeguarding legal matters. Prior to joining BSA in 2022 Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading full-service UK law firm. Having resided in state\, preparatory and senior school boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband\, Kate has a unique perspective of boarding life. \n\nMark Taylor\, Legal consultant\, BSAG Legal Services \nIn a previous reincarnation Mark founded The Taylor Partnership – supporting U.K. independent schools in meeting the compliance demands of their UKVI sponsor licences and training many school staff. Mark was previously a Trustee of AEGIS and\, during the pandemic\, assisted independent schools in creating Covid management plans and organised testing. More recently\, after travelling the world\, Mark has identified the increased risk to independent schools as a result of the need for greater probity and due diligence in financial awareness of school suppliers\, parents and agents. Mark’s interest in this field was first sparked in 2016-17 when he supported a number of schools following the disappearance of students from Vietnam.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-ukvi-sponsor-compliance-clinic-2/
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260804T140803Z
CREATED:20260409T132244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T140803Z
UID:74177-1800005400-1800009000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing the Single Central Register (SCR)
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Safeguarding Leads\, Governors\, Trustees\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nIs your Single Central Record (SCR) fully compliant? \nAll schools and colleges are required to maintain a SCR in accordance with statutory guidance and relevant legislation. However\, common issues such as inaccuracies and missing information continue to pose compliance risks\, often leading to poor inspection outcomes and negative safeguarding judgements. \nThis webinar is designed to support staff with operational or oversight responsibility for the SCR. It will provide practical advice and clarity on how to meet latest compliance requirements and maintain a robust and accurate record. \nTraining topics will include how long to retain relevant evidence\, procedures for maintenance and auditing\, and actions to take when a staff member or volunteer is found unsuitable. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain an understanding of key legislation and statutory guidance related to the SCR\nLearn how to develop a comprehensive checklist for compliance audits\nUnderstand best-practice procedures for maintaining and checking the SCR\nKnow what to review and record when a staff member’s or volunteer’s suitability changes\n\nUnable to attend live? A post-webinar recording will be available. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to purchase. \nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/managing-the-single-central-register-scr-5/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (Sacpa)":MAILTO:info@sacpa.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260820T144752Z
CREATED:20260420T145438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144752Z
UID:74539-1800262800-1800266400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting pupils with Autism
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 SLT\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline: \nSchools are increasingly neurodiverse. This webinar will focus on best practice when supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and how to ensure our school environment and boarding houses are safe\, inclusive spaces fostering a sense of belonging. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding of the unique characteristics and challenges of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)\nHow ASC can impact on life in boarding\nHolistic\, inclusive approaches\nBeing an advocate for pupils with ASC.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nEstablish positive relationships with pupils with ASC and their parents/guardians\nConsider inclusive practices in school and in the boarding house\nSkills and strategies to support pupils with ASC.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-pupils-with-autism/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T144845Z
CREATED:20260410T064420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144845Z
UID:74234-1800354600-1800372600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading a boarding team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 All boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nLeading in Boarding: Skills for Aspiring and New Boarding Leaders\nBuilding confident\, reflective\, and effective leadership for the boarding community. \nThis virtual day seminar is designed for those aspiring to\, or recently appointed in\, leadership roles within boarding. Whether you’re a new Houseparent\, Head of Boarding\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, or overseeing a boarding team\, this training will help you reflect on your personal leadership style and build the skills needed to lead with confidence and clarity. \nWhile classroom leadership often takes the spotlight\, pastoral leadership requires a unique and wide-ranging skill set—often subtle but profoundly impactful. Strong leadership in boarding cultivates effective teams\, enhances boarders’ wellbeing\, and shapes the overall tone and culture of the boarding community. \nThis interactive session offers opportunities to share experiences and challenges with fellow practitioners and benefit from peer support and expert guidance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership Styles\nExploring the demands of leadership and identifying various recognised leadership approaches\nBuilding an Effective Team\nCommunication\, collaboration\, shared vision\, and appreciating individual strengths within the team\nEffective Leadership in Practice\nTime management\, resource deployment\, prioritising pupil outcomes\, and managing competing demands\nPutting Leadership into Action\nEmbedding learning into day-to-day practice through self-reflection\, feedback\, and ongoing development\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of different leadership styles and how to apply them in a boarding context\nLearn strategies for building and sustaining a high-performing\, cohesive boarding team\nEnhance their ability to manage time and resources with a focus on student wellbeing and outcomes\nDevelop their skills as reflective practitioners\, capable of leading with empathy\, clarity\, and impact\n\nBOOK NOW \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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/leading-a-boarding-team-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T095024Z
CREATED:20260206T103644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T095024Z
UID:70252-1800439200-1800459000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:BSA/HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses - January 26/27
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £750-1\,450\n🎧 School medical staff\n📍 Online \nWe offer a self-funding route for all courses.  We can arrange payment plans for manageable monthly amounts to make training accessible and affordable.  To find out more\, please e-mail Liz McDonald at liz.mcdonald@boarding.org.uk \n\nBSA Advanced Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses \nContext: \nSchool nurses form a key part of the safeguarding and pastoral care framework within our schools however staff CPD opportunities seldom focus on the key areas to support their professional development. As part of a refocus of the training available through the BSA\, we can now offer a standalone Professional Practice Certificate for school medical staff. \nThis course will link professional practice with current research and best practice to provide a unique opportunity for school nurses\, whether working in relative isolation or as part of the medical team\, to develop their knowledge\, skills and practice across a wide range of the key current themes/topics most relevant to their role. In addition\, there will be a linked research project which will provide the chance to focus on a specific aspect in more detail. \nCourse Outline: \nThe course is tutor led and will consist of 4 separate live online study days spread over a full academic year. The sessions on each study day will be a mixture of presentations often with an external expert\, and group discussions. \nBSA – HIEDA Certificate in Professional Practice for School Nurses: \nStudy Days for The January Module Are: \n\nDay 1 –  January 20\, 2027\nDay 2 –  February 26\,  2027\nDay 3 –  May 06\, 2027\nDay 4 –  May 27\,  2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\,CLICK HERE \n\nThe role of the Nurse in a school setting\nThe medical centre in the wider context: inspection planning\, managing medicines\nWhere to now: progression and development within the medical centre: auditing/department development plans\nWorking with children with ASD and ADHD\nTravel Health and immunisations\nManaging a critical incident\nDrug misuse and screening\, Guest Speaker\, Dave Parvin\, Drugsense UK\nDelivering health education in a school setting\nWorking with young people with disordered eating\nMental health risk assessment/working with a mental health lead/pastoral team\nlegal issues\nPolicy writing\nSexual health\, contraception and screening\nManaging children from overseas with medical conditions\nSupervision/revalidation and clinical supervision\nWorking with external agencies\nCourse Assignment & Reflection\n\nCourse Assignment: \nThe course assignment provides course students with an opportunity to focus on a specific area of particular relevance to their school/role. This can range from ‘supporting a student with a complex medical condition; a review of the nursing provision in the school; the development of a new appraisal system; the management of medical records across a whole school; health promotion models; to a student guide to accessing specific support for an emotional health issue. \nThe assignment will take the form of a 2000 – 3000 word written project which can be an essay or a report which must be submitted by August 2027. These will be assessed by the course tutor and the results published/certificates issued in the early Autumn. \n\nCourse Tutor \nSinead O’Grady\, Lead Nurse\, Harrow School \nSinead is an Advanced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across hepatology\, haematology and emergency medicine. She now specialises in school medicine and is the lead nurse at Harrow school medical centre. \nSinead’s aim is to improve the health literacy of her pupils and empower them to utilise the variety of health and wellbeing services available to them. She has a passion for health promotion which involves reactively and proactively engaging and educating her pupils during face to face consultations and through pupil-led committees\, awareness campaigns and anonymous school health forums. \nStudy Days for The January Module Are: \n\nDay 1 –  January 20\, 2027\nDay 2 –  February 26\, 2027\nDay 3 –  May 06\, 2027\nDay 4 –  May 27\, 2027\n\nAll study Days will be held online via Zoom. \nTimings: 10:00-15:30 GMT/BST \nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN JANUARY\,CLICK HERE \nNB: Please be aware that it is crucial to remain on your assigned course path and tutor group to gain the very best out of your training. Of course\, we understand some things are unavoidable however we cannot guarantee alternative placement days\, and this may incur an admin charge
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-certificate-in-professional-practice-for-school-nurses-january-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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UID:74236-1800453600-1800457200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Chaplains forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Boarding Chaplains\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are FREE for all staff at BSA member schools\, and are a valuable opportunity to come together once a term to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss current issues affecting boarding. \nDesigned to foster regional collaboration\, these forums offer a supportive and informal space for staff to raise questions\, explore best practice\, and benefit from peer insight. Whether you’re a Head of Boarding\, Houseparent\, Matron\, or part of the wider pastoral team\, the sessions are an excellent way to stay informed\, connected\, and inspired. \nWhile many of our forums are held online for accessibility\, some meetings take place in person to offer more opportunities for networking and relationship-building. \nWhy attend? \n\nStay up to date with developments in the sector\nDiscuss local challenges and share region-specific insights\nContribute to a community of practice focused on continuous improvement\nAsk questions\, seek advice\, and offer support to peers\nHear updates from BSA and guest contributors.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-chaplains-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T123000
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UID:74238-1800527400-1800534600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Driving boarding recruitment through LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Heads of Pastoral and Boarding\, Admissions and Marketing Staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis course focuses on using LinkedIn as a cost-effective method to support boarder recruitment. Aimed at senior leaders\, marketing and admissions staff the course looks at how to build connections and followers\, create suitable content\, manage messaging and use analytics to track performance. Practical\, with plenty of take aways and examples\, it aims to give schools another weapon in their marketing and recruitment armoury. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLinked In’s role among social platforms\nHow it works\nBuilding connections and followers\nEffective messaging\nTargeting prospects.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nAn understanding of LinkedIn and how to use it to support school marketing\nBuilding a strategy and plan to best utilise the power of LinkedIn.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/driving-boarding-recruitment-through-linkedin/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T110000
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UID:74240-1800612000-1800615600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using core values in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse content \nThis session explores how core values move from being aspirational statements to practical tools that shape everyday boarding life. Delegates will examine the difference between rules-based compliance and values-led culture\, with particular attention to how students absorb values through adult behaviour\, tone\, and decision-making. The session focuses on identifying what school values look like in daily routines\, interactions\, and moments of conflict\, and how values can be used to frame restorative conversations\, reinforce positive behaviour\, and support consistency across boarding teams. Delegates will be encouraged to reflect on their own practice and consider how values guide their responses\, especially when under pressure or fatigue. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how values are currently being used in schools\nUnderstand how core values shape culture and relationships in boarding\nTranslate abstract values into consistent\, observable boarding behaviours\nUse values to guide decision-making\, praise\, and sanctions\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/using-core-values-in-boarding/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100608Z
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UID:74183-1801132200-1801150200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Safer recruitment consortium accredited certificate
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £235\n🎧 HR Teams\, Senior Leadership\, Governors and Trustees\n📍 Online\n \n\nCourse outline: \n\nThis accredited training course is the widely accepted UK standard for safer recruitment recognised by the government. In line with statutory guidance\, every recruitment panel involved in appointing individuals to work with children must include at least one member who has completed appropriate safer recruitment training.\n\nDelivered by an approved Safer Recruitment Consortium trainer\, this course reflects current legislation and best practice\, drawing on updates to the national Guidance for Safer Working Practice to address evolving expectations around professional conduct.\n\nDeveloped for the education sector by the Safer Recruitment Consortium\, the programme has been expanded to cover all settings involving working with children.\n\nTraining topics will include: \n\nSafer recruitment and the wider context of safeguarding\nPrevalence of abuse and profile of abusers\nHow abusers operate within organisations\nFeatures of a safer recruitment process\nPlanning a safer recruitment process\nMaking the right decisions: interview and selection\nSetting acceptable standards of behaviour\nMaintaining an ongoing culture of vigilance.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nCPD/Certification: All participants will receive an accredited SRC course completion certificate alongside participant guidance handbooks. \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nThis event is held in collaboration with: \n \n  \n  \nSpeaker: \nSteve Hall\, Chair of the National LADO Network \nSteve brings over 40 years of experience as a qualified social worker and Service Manager in Social Care for various Local Authorities with a background of Front door services\, assessment\, Child Protection\, care experienced children\, Children with Disabilities\, and Quality Assurance. \nHe is an experienced LADO and held the elected role of Chair of the National LADO Network for over 6 years\, stepping down recently in order to focus on training commitments. Steve is an experienced trainer\, providing tailored safeguarding training to a variety of settings. He also provides consultancy\, including investigations\, safeguarding audits\, for a wide range of sectors\, including the police\, Faith\, Sports\, Fostering\, Education\, Early Years and Youth Services. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/safer-recruitment-consortium-accredited-certificate-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260825T072441Z
CREATED:20260410T065545Z
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UID:74242-1801229400-1801236600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using coaching skills with your boarding community
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Head\, Deputy Head\, Inclusion Lead\, Head of Boarding\, Boarding staff and teaching staff\, medical staff\, DSL\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis interactive seminar will provide delegates with the foundational skills they need to have coaching conversations. The seminar will explore the potential of applying coaching skills in conversations\, some of which may be sensitive. This session is not aimed at those who are already advanced coaches but at those who are new to coaching or whose understanding of it is developing. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat coaching is and isn’t\nIdentifying when a coaching conversation is needed/helpful\nNavigating challenging conversations\nFacilitating reflective practices in coaching conversations.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDemonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how coaching can support relationships in boarding\nPromote a culture of self-reflection and empowerment in the boarding community\nFoster positive and effective communication with coaching skills.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nMcKenzie Cerri\, Co-founder of Graydin \nMcKenzie Cerri is a co-founder of Graydin\, an organisation working to revolutionise the ways we support\, empower and connect with our next generations through coaching skills. Together with more than 250 schools and thousands of educators world-wide\, Graydin has been at the forefront of the coaching movement in education since 2011. \nMcKenzie has over 20 years of experience in coaching and teacher training\, having delivered hundreds of coaching courses and workshops to thousands of educators. She is a Co-active Coach\, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation\, a Certificated Practitioner of NLP\, and is trained in somatic coaching. Prior to Graydin\, she worked as a youth coach within the public sector and partnered closely with Maudsley Hospital eating disorder unit to bring a coaching approach to carer support. Inspired by the impact coaching made on her formative years\, combined with a desire to enhance the lives of young people\, McKenzie partnered with Quinn Simpson more than a decade ago to form Graydin.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/using-coaching-skills-with-your-boarding-community/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270131T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260918T091841Z
CREATED:20260212T155728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T091841Z
UID:70666-1801386000-1801396800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:IELA Certificate in Identifying and Removing Barriers to Learning: Belonging\, Equity and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:NEW Certificate for 2026-2027 \n \nIdentifying and Removing Barriers to Learning: Belonging\, Equity and Inclusion \nStudy Days coming soon! \nAll study days will be online via Zoom and will run from 09:00 to 12:00 (BST/GMT). \nTO BEGIN THIS COURSE IN JANUARY CLICK HERE \nCourse outline:\nBased on the multiple narratives and stakeholder perspectives regarding labels of difference this module will enable the student participants to explore the impact of the labels through differing social and theoretical perspectives including the complex nature of diversity within the contemporary educational environment. It will explore the principles of effective pedagogical practice through the themes of belonging\, wellbeing\, school culture and values\, which support the diverse needs of all learners. \nWithin the module the student participants will undertake units which will cover the following areas; \n\nHistory of SEND and Inclusion; Dyslexia\nAnxiety and maths anxiety\nAutism and attachment\nEAL and bilingualism\nGender and LGBTQ+\n\nThis module utilises an action research project to enable the students to critically reflect on their personal positioning and attitudes regarding developing their personal practice within the context of their own professional setting. \n\nCourse Tutors: \n\nDr Wendy Conrad\, Senior Lecturer\, The University of Derby  \nDr Wendy Conrad is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby\, specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. With extensive experience in inclusive education\, she supports educators to create equitable learning environments for all learners. Her research explores inclusion and exclusion in global contexts\, addressing gender\, disability\, and cultural diversity in teaching and policy. Combining research and practice\, Wendy has contributed to curriculum development\, teacher training\, and international collaborations promoting inclusive pedagogies. Passionate about empowering educators\, she lectures on inclusive practice\, intersectionality\, and global perspectives\, driving positive change through research-informed teaching and advocacy for equity in education. \n\nTom Hunt\, Associate Psychology Professor\, The University of Derby  \nTom Hunt is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Derby. He leads the Mathematics Anxiety Research Group (www.marg.wp.derby.ac.uk)\, focusing on the causes and consequences of maths anxiety\, how it can be measured\, and ways it can be reduced. Tom regularly works as a consultant for a range of organisations and has published several research papers and book chapters on the topic of maths anxiety. More recently\, he is co-author of the book Maths anxiety: Solving the equation. \n\n\nJulia Trickey\, PGCE Primary Education Programme Leader\, The University of Derby  \nJulia Trickey is Programme Leader for the PGCE Primary Education with QTS at the University of Derby\, UK. With 25 years’ experience in Primary Education\, she has worked as a class teacher and SENCo and now leads across the ITT/E provision at Derby\, focusing on SEND and Inclusion. Her Masters in Education from Boston University\, Massachusetts\, centred on developmental studies in Literacy\, applying strategies to promote inclusive practice and engage reluctant readers. Across a range of educational settings\, Julia is driven to inspire beginning teachers to recognise\, implement and champion adaptive practice to meet all learners’ needs. \n\nKayte Haselgrove\, Post-14 FE & Skills ITE Programmes Programme Lead\, The University of Derby  \nKayte has worked in the Further Education and Skills sector since 2009\, beginning in tutorial and pastoral care before moving into teaching English\, maths\, and IT. She has held roles including Advanced Practitioner\, Subject Leader\, and Head of Department for English and maths\, as well as Head of Teaching and Learning. Through her business\, EduKayte\, she has delivered professional development nationwide\, representing organisations such as the Education and Training Foundation. Now Programme Lead for Post-14 FE and Skills ITE at the University of Derby\, Kayte also serves as an LSRN Co-Chair\, BERA Convenor\, and PhD researcher in Education. \n\nAdam Brett\, Lecturer and Researcher\, Doctor of Education Programme Assistant Lead\, The University of Derby  \nDr Adam Brett is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Derby and the Assistant Programme Leader for the Doctor of Education programme. Adam’s research interests include social justice\, professional identity\, LGBTQ+ inclusion\, critical pedagogy and ITE. Adam also has 15 years of teaching and leadership experience in secondary schools.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/iela-certificate-in-identifying-and-removing-barriers-to-learning-belonging-equity-and-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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