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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. \nConference Programme\n09:30 – 10:00    Registration and Refreshments \nDelegates are invited to arrive\, register and enjoy refreshments ahead of the morning conference programme. This provides an opportunity to meet fellow school representatives\, make initial introductions and prepare for a day of learning\, discussion and networking. \n\n10:00 – 10:15    Welcome and State of the Boarding Nation \nThis opening session will provide an overview of the current UK boarding school landscape\, highlighting key developments\, opportunities and challenges facing the sector. \nDrawing on sector knowledge and insights from across the boarding community\, the session will explore the evolving environment in which schools operate\, including changing expectations\, international engagement and the importance of collaboration in supporting a strong and sustainable boarding sector. \nThe session will also set the scene for the day\, considering how schools can strengthen their international connections\, respond to emerging trends and make the most of opportunities to engage with education agents and sector colleagues. \nSpeaker: James Greenham\, Director of Membership\, Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) \n\n10:15 – 10:45    Working together: strengthening partnerships between boarding schools and education agents \nStrong relationships between boarding schools and international education agents play an important role in supporting successful recruitment\, informed family decisions and positive student experiences. \nThis session will explore the value of effective collaboration between schools and their international partners\, considering how communication\, shared expectations and a clear understanding of each other’s priorities can help build productive\, long-term relationships. \nDrawing on practical experiences and perspectives from the boarding school sector\, the discussion will consider opportunities to strengthen engagement\, support international families and develop partnerships that deliver mutual benefit. Delegates will gain insights into approaches that can support effective agent relationships and enhance their wider international recruitment strategies. \nSpeakers: Representatives from Headington School and Radley College \n\n10:45 – 11:15    Boarding market intelligence and international recruitment trends \nThis session will provide an overview of the latest trends\, opportunities and challenges shaping international student recruitment across key global markets. \nDrawing on market intelligence\, industry insights and perspectives from education agents\, the discussion will explore evolving student demand\, emerging opportunities\, changing market dynamics and what these developments mean for schools and their recruitment strategies. \nThe session will consider the factors influencing international families’ education choices\, alongside the opportunities and challenges associated with established and emerging recruitment markets. Whether examining individual markets in greater depth or comparing developments across different regions\, delegates will gain valuable insights to inform future planning\, strengthen agent engagement and support international recruitment activity. \nSpeaker: Guy Schady-Beckett\, Director and Head of Research\, Next Step Education Ltd / Independent Schools Show \n\n11:15 – 12:00     UKVI update \nThis session will provide an overview of key UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) considerations for boarding schools recruiting and supporting international pupils. \nDrawing on specialist experience of sponsor licence compliance\, the session will explore the regulatory responsibilities schools must navigate\, alongside relevant developments and areas of focus within the UKVI framework. \nTopics may include sponsor duties\, record-keeping\, admissions processes and the importance of maintaining robust compliance procedures throughout the international pupil journey. The session will also consider how schools can work effectively with education agents and international families to support clear communication and appropriate processes. \nDelegates will gain practical insights into managing compliance responsibilities\, identifying potential risks and supporting a consistent and informed approach to international admissions. \nSpeaker: Mark Taylor\, Consultant\, BSA Legal \n\n12:00–13:00      Networking lunch and school tour \nDelegates will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch\, continue conversations from the morning sessions and connect informally with attending education agents and fellow school representatives. \nThe lunch break will also provide an opportunity to explore Headington School and gain insight into the host school’s environment and facilities\, subject to tour availability. \n\n13:00–16:30      Agent networking \nThe afternoon will focus on dedicated networking between schools and international education agents\, providing opportunities to establish new connections\, strengthen existing relationships and explore potential partnerships. \nStructured meetings\, scheduled in approximately 20-minute intervals\, will enable delegates to engage in focused\, meaningful conversations with attending agents. \nThese discussions may cover international recruitment priorities\, market opportunities\, school offerings\, family expectations and approaches to supporting prospective pupils throughout the admissions journey. \nDesigned to encourage productive engagement rather than brief introductions\, the networking programme will provide time for schools and agents to develop a stronger understanding of each other’s needs\, identify areas of shared interest and consider opportunities for future collaboration. \n\nSpeakers\n\nJames Greenham\, Director of Membership\, Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) \nJames Greenham is Director of Membership for the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) and Abitas Group\, bringing extensive senior leadership and business management experience to his role. His professional background includes 25 years as Managing Director of a medical device manufacturer\, alongside experience serving as a Non-Executive Director and Board Member. \nThrough his work with BSA and Abitas Group\, James supports membership engagement and relationships across the boarding school sector\, drawing on his experience of leadership\, organisational development and stakeholder collaboration. Based in Oxfordshire\, he also dedicates time to volunteering within his local community\, reflecting his longstanding commitment to supporting others. \n\nGuy Schady-Beckett\, Director and Head of Research\, Next Step Education Ltd / Independent Schools Show \nGuy Schady-Beckett has been associated with the Independent Schools Show and Bonas MacFarlane\, since 2014. He previously led Drayson Beckett Limited\, a specialist education consultancy supporting clients with business development\, digital transition\, market research and brand and product repositioning for over 20 years. \n\nMark Taylor\, Consultant\, BSA Legal\nMark is a Consultant with BSA Legal and a specialist in UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) compliance\, bringing extensive experience of advising boarding schools on their immigration sponsorship responsibilities. As the founding partner of The Taylor Partnership\, Mark has developed considerable expertise in supporting schools with the compliance requirements associated with their UKVI sponsor licences. His work focuses on helping schools understand their obligations\, navigate regulatory requirements and maintain effective processes for international pupil recruitment and sponsorship. Through his specialist knowledge and experience\, Mark provides practical guidance to schools seeking to manage compliance responsibilities and respond confidently to immigration-related challenges and developments.
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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