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SUMMARY:Educational agents and international student recruitment: a UKVI compliance perspective
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions\, deputies\, bursars\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nOverview  \nThe use of educational agents is well established within the international schools sector and continues to play an important role in supporting student recruitment. However\, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has increased its focus on the oversight of agent relationships and remains clear that Student sponsor licence holders retain full responsibility for compliance with their sponsor duties\, regardless of any delegated recruitment activity.  \nAs scrutiny of international recruitment practices continues to evolve\, schools must be able to demonstrate effective governance\, due diligence\, and ongoing monitoring of agent relationships. This webinar will explore UKVI’s current expectations\, recent developments affecting Student sponsors\, and the practical steps schools can take to mitigate compliance risks while maintaining productive recruitment partnerships.  \nDrawing on real-life examples and emerging areas of concern\, the session will provide practical guidance on identifying potential red flags\, evidencing appropriate oversight\, and preparing for UKVI compliance activity.  \nLearning outcomes  \nBy the end of this webinar\, delegates will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand UKVI’s expectations regarding the use and oversight of educational agents\nIdentify key compliance risks associated with agent relationships\nImplement effective due diligence\, monitoring\, and record-keeping practices  \nDemonstrate appropriate oversight of agent activities to meet sponsor duties  \nPrepare for UKVI scrutiny of agent relationships during compliance activity.  \n\nTopics covered  \n\nSponsor responsibility and accountability  \nUKVI’s current position and areas of focus  \nThe Agent Quality Framework (AQF)  \nAgent due diligence and monitoring  \nGovernance\, oversight\, and record-keeping  \nCommon compliance concerns and red flags  \nPreparing for UKVI compliance visits. \n\nWho should attend?  \n\nAdmissions and international recruitment staff \nCompliance and visa sponsorship leads \nHeads\, deputy heads\, and senior leaders \nBursars and business managers \nExisting Student sponsor licence key personnel \nGovernors with responsibility for international strategy\, risk\, or compliance.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \n \nKate Hollyer\, Director of BSA Legal\nKate advises independent day and boarding schools on the immigration law governing their international student recruitment. She leads the legal function across Abitas Group\, heads its SRA-regulated practice BSA Legal\, and has practised in UK immigration law for over 15 years. \nHer work covers Student sponsor licence compliance at senior leadership and governance level\, and she acts for schools facing UKVI enforcement action. For schools sponsoring under-18s\, immigration compliance is safeguarding\, and much of her practice sits where sponsor duties and safeguarding frameworks meet. She has lived in boarding schools throughout her career. \nKate represents the school sector on the Home Office’s Future Border and Immigration System (FBIS) Education Advisory Group and the UK Agent Quality Framework Steering Group\, and the boarding sector at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Students. She is a qualified solicitor and a member of ILPA.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/educational-agents-and-international-student-recruitment-a-ukvi-compliance-perspective/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T230000
DTSTAMP:20261006T090600Z
CREATED:20260407T105139Z
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SUMMARY:Are you UKVI inspection ready?
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Admissions\, deputies\, bursars\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nPreparing for a UKVI compliance inspection: what schools need to know. \nAre you ready for your next Home Office UKVI inspection? With inspections potentially announced or unannounced\, it’s essential that sponsor schools are inspection-ready at all times. \nThis webinar will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to meet UKVI expectations and avoid common pitfalls that can lead to sanctions or licence revocation. Whether your school is new to sponsorship or has not recently experienced an audit\, this session will provide practical insights into what to expect and how to ensure ongoing compliance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nCommon triggers for UKVI inspections\nWhat to expect: key inspection focus areas and the structure of an audit\nPractical tips and preparation strategies to ensure readiness\nBest practice in record-keeping\, monitoring\, and reporting\nUnderstanding the investigation process and potential sanctions\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand what may trigger a UKVI inspection and how they are conducted\nBe aware of the main areas of focus during an audit\nGain practical strategies to prepare for an inspection and avoid common compliance errors\nKnow how to implement systems that support continuous UKVI compliance\nUnderstand the potential consequences of non-compliance and how to mitigate associated risks\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n\nSpeaker: \n \nKate Hollyer\, Director of BSA Legal\nKate advises independent day and boarding schools on the immigration law governing their international student recruitment. She leads the legal function across Abitas Group\, heads its SRA-regulated practice BSA Legal\, and has practised in UK immigration law for over 15 years. \nHer work covers Student sponsor licence compliance at senior leadership and governance level\, and she acts for schools facing UKVI enforcement action. For schools sponsoring under-18s\, immigration compliance is safeguarding\, and much of her practice sits where sponsor duties and safeguarding frameworks meet. She has lived in boarding schools throughout her career. \nKate represents the school sector on the Home Office’s Future Border and Immigration System (FBIS) Education Advisory Group and the UK Agent Quality Framework Steering Group\, and the boarding sector at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Students. She is a qualified solicitor and a member of ILPA.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/are-you-ukvi-inspection-ready/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T110000
DTSTAMP:20261029T140634Z
CREATED:20260408T111045Z
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SUMMARY:Getting under the skin of UK schools
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. \nThe Getting under the skin of UK schools webinar will provide clear and current information on the UK school market including different school and boarding types\, age grouping and academic stages\, exams and qualifications and links to higher education. The UK market will be explained in an easy-to-understand manner to support agents in their explanations to families. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nAge group placements\, year group equivalents and transition periods\nGCSE\, A level\, IB\, BTEC and other qualifications\nLinks to higher education\nTypes of UK school\nTypes of boarding.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nCurrent and clear understanding on the UK school system\, particularly independent and boarding schools\nIncreased confidence in explaining the system to families exploring a UK education.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \n \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/getting-under-the-skin-of-uk-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T110833Z
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SUMMARY:Working with agents: Best practice recommendations
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135 🎧 Marketing staff\, Admissions staff\, SLT/SMT 📍 Online ✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline: Almost one third of the current boarding population in the UK is made up of international students\, creating an exciting and global community of young people receiving their education and pastoral care in the UK. For many schools\, recruiting internationally involves working with educational agents to support the promotion of their school overseas and to ensure that student and school community are paired successfully. Relationships with agents can vary. The BSA Certified Agent scheme assures the professional quality of agents to schools\, but there are a number of ways in which schools themselves can improve their working relationships with agents. This two-hour session will go through the process of finding\, building relationships and working with agents\, with best practice recommendations to support the development of strong relationships between school and agent. We will hear directly from three BSA Certified Agents working in China\, Germany\, Africa and the Middle East to share their recommendations first hand and answer any questions delegates may have. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe current global market for UK boarding schools\nRecent changes in the international market\nDrivers for international parents\nThe need for diversification\nNew and emerging markets\nThe need for good agents\nWorking with agents\nProducing an agent handbook\nWhat agents want from your schools\nDeveloping positive relationships\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncreased understanding of the global market in UK boarding schools\nBest practice recommendations for building relationships with good agents\nIncreased understanding of how to maintain good relationships with agents\nSuggestions and ideas for new markets and relationships\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \n\n\n\n\n\nAileen Kane\, is Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Abitas Group \n\n\n\nAileen is Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Abitas Group\, with responsibility across group strategy\, finance\, governance\, people\, risk\, operations and commercial development. Working across the Group’s associations and businesses\, she leads the development and delivery of Group strategy alongside the CEO\, strengthening performance and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nAileen has helped drive the Group’s growth and diversification\, leading acquisitions\, creating new associations and commercial ventures\, and co-founding BSA Legal Services\, a regulated immigration law firm serving the education sector. She also leads and supports the Group’s engagement with government\, regulators and key stakeholders\, contributing to policy across boarding\, safeguarding\, immigration and international education. \n\n\n\nAileen brings a strong commercial and strategic focus to the Group’s continued growth\, diversification and long-term development. \n\nThis event will be held jointly with:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/baisis-bsa-working-with-agents-best-practice-recommendations/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T090300Z
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SUMMARY:Agents Networking - South
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free for member schools – Sold Out.\nLimited free places for Certified Agents remain. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to book.\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📍 Headington School\, Oxford \n\nEvent outline: \nAgent Networking is a face-to-face event designed for schools seeking to build strong\, effective relationships with international education agents. Developed in response to feedback from recent forums and events\, this format moves beyond traditional recruitment fairs\, focusing instead on meaningful engagement\, professional networking and long-term partnership building. \nHosted at leading boarding schools across the UK\, each event combines sector insight\, school engagement and structured networking\, providing delegates with the opportunity to connect with trusted agents in a focused and productive environment. \nWhat to expect \n\nA welcome from the host school and\, where available\, an opportunity to tour the school and its facilities\nMorning conference sessions offering sector insights\, market updates and guidance on working effectively with education agents\nNetworking lunch with attending agents and fellow school representatives\nStructured afternoon networking\, with dedicated meeting times enabling schools and agents to hold meaningful one-to-one conversations\n\nKey benefits for schools \n\nMeet a broad range of trusted education agents in a professional setting\nBuild relationships that support international recruitment and long-term growth\nGain valuable insight into agent perspectives\, emerging markets and current trends\nLearn from sector experts and experienced practitioners\nExplore potential partnerships through dedicated networking opportunities\nExperience a host school and share best practice with colleagues from across the sector\n\nFree for BSA member schools \nAs part of our commitment to supporting schools with international recruitment and partnership development\, BSA member schools can attend Agent Networking events free of charge. \nNon-member schools are also welcome to attend. Please see the booking information for applicable rates. \nLimited free places for Certified Agents remain. Email bsa@boarding.org.uk to book.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/agents-networking-london/
LOCATION:Headington School\, Headington School\, Oxford\, OX3 7TD
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T101043Z
CREATED:20260408T111513Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting international boarders in UK boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175 🎧 Boarding staff\, pastoral leads\, inclusion leads📍 Online✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThis seminar explores effective integration of international students\, including the reality and challenges of being an international student in the UK\, culture shock and differences\, and the importance of well-structured induction strategies. Mental health\, alternative medicines\, the role of SEN\, and the importance of links with academic and marketing staff will also be considered. \nDelegates will leave better able to understand the needs of international boarders and a set of tools to help their international boarders. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nHeightened awareness of the daily challenges faced by international students in the UK\nBest practices for induction\, integration\, and ongoing support\nEnhanced confidence in supporting international students and meeting their specific needs.\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nLauren Moors \nLauren brings 15 years of educational expertise across diverse independent school settings. Her distinguished career has encompassed senior leadership roles including Deputy Head Academic\, Housemistress\, and Director of Sport\, alongside teaching Business and Economics at prestigious international schools and top-performing institutions in Surrey and London. \nHaving recently transitioned from the classroom\, Lauren now dedicates her practice to empowering individuals as a health and longevity coach. Her approach centers on three fundamental pillars: the individual\, the community\, and the environment. Through this framework\, she cultivates strong\, secure\, and thriving spaces that enable people to develop productive and effective cultures for themselves and those around them.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ \n\nGareth Evans\, Senior Vice Principal (Pastoral) and DSL \nGareth joined DLD College London in August 2016 as Director of Studies before being promoted to Assistant Principal (Upper School) and latterly Senior Vice Principal (Pastoral). He joined us from Strode’s College where he was Head of the Creative Arts Faculty since 2009. \nAside from his role as Assistant Principal\, Gareth currently teaches Film. He has also taught Media A Level and Film Studies GCSE. Gareth is an examiner and moderator for EDUQAS. Beyond these academic commitments\, Gareth is involved in several CCA’s at DLD College including Community Projects\, Run Club and the Film Society. \nIn his free time Gareth is an avid ‘very’ amateur surfer and enjoys spending time on the beach. Gareth is a keen member of the community where he lives and was elected as District Councillor for Loxwood Ward (Chichester) in May 2019 and again in May 2023. He is also an award-winning community volunteer and was awarded a Community Builder Award by the Mayor of Newham which recognised his contribution to the local community he once lived in and continues to support. He has been involved in setting up a history society\, running an oral history project in collaboration with ‘Discovering Stratford Village’\, organising inter-generational disco parties\, running children’s events at the local library and has been a co-presenter of East End Mystery Show on East London Radio. \nGareth recently completed his MEd in Senior Leadership and Management at Buckingham University but also holds a PGCE from Oxford Brooks\, a MA in Human Resource Management from London Metropolitan University and a BA Hons (2:1) in Media and Communication Studies.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-international-boarders-in-uk-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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