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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T091013Z
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SUMMARY:Visa & immigration sponsor licence compliance: A refresher
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads\, admissions\, senior leaders\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline:  \nUnderstanding Your Duties as a UKVI Student Sponsor: A Guide for Schools \nCompliance with UKVI sponsor licence duties is a whole-school responsibility—one that extends well beyond the Child Student visa application process. Whether you’re new to international student sponsorship or looking to refresh your knowledge\, this session will provide the essential overview required to ensure your school remains compliant and inspection-ready. \nThis practical and informative session is designed to help key school staff understand the scope of their responsibilities\, the risks of non-compliance\, and how to implement effective systems that meet UKVI requirements. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat it means to be a UKVI licensed sponsor\nManaging your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) allocation and Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA)\nMonitoring\, reporting\, and record-keeping responsibilities\nPractical tips to prepare for a successful UKVI inspection\n\nLearning outcomes:  \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the key roles and responsibilities of being a UKVI sponsor\nGain confidence in their current knowledge or establish a strong foundation for further learning\nRecognise the compliance risks and the implications of failing to meet UKVI requirements\nLearn practical strategies to assess\, adapt\, and improve sponsor-related record-keeping and reporting systems\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/visa-immigration-sponsor-licence-compliance-a-refresher/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T094927Z
CREATED:20260302T151056Z
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SUMMARY:BSA/BAISIS Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders
DESCRIPTION:New 2026/27 course dates added! \nAudience:  This three day course is aimed at any member of staff  that wishes to improve their academic and pastoral support for international boarders. \nStudy Days for this Module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: February 25 2027\nStudy Day 2: March 23 2027\nStudy Day 3: May 7 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION IN FEBRUARY 2027 CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT/BST: Check local timings here – World  \nEach study day is comprised of a morning and afternoon session \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom \nKey Elements of the Certificate Course Programme: \n\nThe strategic nature and importance of the international boarding market\nWhy international students seek a British education\nCultural identity\, cultural values\, and cultural difference\nInduction\, culture shock and integration\nIdentifying and meeting the pastoral and academic needs of the international student\n\nFormat: This course will involve presentations\, group discussions and case studies.  You will be supported by course tutors.  The course assignment is designed to help you focus on one aspect related to international boarders with a view to improving that provision/support. \nCourse Outcomes: Successful students will have gained knowledge and skills to allow them to add value to the way in which their school or college support their international boarding community. \nWhat is the BSA Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders? \nThis certified course is designed specifically for staff working with international students and will provide an opportunity for these staff to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to supporting this critical\, and increasing\, sector of the boarding school market. \nWho is the course aimed at? \nThis course can be undertaken by both graduate teaching and non-graduate house staff\, including matrons\, assistant house staff and house-parents; indeed any member of school staff with responsibility for the care and wellbeing of international boarding students. \nHow will this course help me to develop personally and professionally? \nIn successfully completing the course you will: \n● be able to evaluate and have a clear appreciation of the personal and professional needs and skills involved in your boarding role; \n● develop greater knowledge and understanding of the issues covered in the syllabus; \n● develop\, through support and guidance\, the range of personal strategies you may use to resolve relevant welfare concerns for your international students; \n● develop your ability to reflect critically on your work and evaluate the need for change or action; \n● develop your study and planning skills and your ability to analyse reading and reference material; \n● be able to communicate and defend your views and opinions orally and in writing; \nHow is it arranged? \nThis course consists of three Study Days and a linked research project. The three intensive study days involve a mixture of short lectures\, presentations and discussions led by students\, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies. Group discussion is a particularly important aspect of this course\, enabling you to look at the theory in the light of your own practical experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas\, opinions and questions\, take responsibility for your own learning and\, by sharing\, to contribute to the learning of the group as a whole. \nBetween sessions you will be expected to do some reading\, thinking and discussing with colleagues in your school and with your mentor. Before each study day\, you will be expected to spend some time on the preparatory tasks in the course booklet and using the course sessions reflect on your own boarding school situation. The follow up tasks will help you to focus on practical ways of applying ideas and theories in the boarding setting. \nYou will also be required to keep a professional file during the course containing brief notes\, ideas\, action points\, and activities and issues to take back to the workplace. The course booklet will give you a number of relevant tasks to think about\, providing opportunities to record your thoughts. This file is itself not directly assessed but will provide essential material to draw upon when you write up your chosen assessment topic. \nThe Course Assignment is a written project of ~2500 words on a topic directly related to the pastoral care/management of international students. The topic will benefit both the student and their school in developing their understanding of best practice in relation to supporting international students. Guidance on selecting a suitable topic\, and on how to write up and submit the assignment will be provided in the course booklet and by the tutors on the course. \nMain course sessions include: \nThe Pastoral Care & Boarding Wellbeing of International Students \nDeveloping strategies and practice \nIntegration and the whole school approach \nNOTE: Students will need attend all study days and successfully complete the assignment in order to gain the course certificate. \nWhat support will I receive during the course? \nYou will receive support throughout the course from the BSA\, the course tutor and from your school mentor. \nCourse tutors \nYour BSA course tutor will be a senior member of staff with considerable experience in boarding education. He or she will: \n● provide personal and professional help and encouragement; \n● work with you in discussion groups and tutorial sessions during the course; \n● liaise with your school mentor; \n● review and provide feedback on your proposed assessment task; \n● advise and support you with your assignment and review progress regularly; \n● mark your assignment. \n  \nElyse Conlon\nInternational Director at Moreton Hall School \nElyse Conlon is International Director at Moreton Hall School\, Shropshire and has worked at Moreton for 13 years in roles such as Teacher of GCSE English\,  Head of EAL\, and Director of Studies for their renowned International Study Centre and Summer School programme. \nElyse was previously involved in admissions in a high-performing overseas school\, was Deputy Chair of BAISIS (British Association for Independent Schools with International Students) for three years\, and is also delighted to continue her training role with the Boarding Schools Association designing and delivering accredited courses to school staff in independent schools both overseas and in the UK. \nElyse has always been inspired by meaningful and practical international CPD with post graduate degrees in international education \, applied linguistics and human resource management. She has been delivering and designing teacher training programmes for 20 years. \nSchool Mentors \nAll participants on the course should have the support of a mentor\, appointed and approved by the Head. An effective partnership between you and your mentor will have significant benefits in terms of challenge and stimulation for you both and also offers an opportunity for fresh insight into boarding issues for the school. \nThe role is best undertaken by a colleague who really knows and understands your work and has an experienced overview of boarding. Your mentor should support you professionally while you undertake the course\, encouraging you in the process of reflection and helping you to develop your professional competence. \nKey tasks for mentors are: \n● allowing time for regular discussion and ensuring regular formal meetings; \n● helping you to identify relevant skills and appropriate coursework tasks for your professional and personal development; \n● helping you to set realistic targets for progress and to meet them; \n● reviewing progress with you and providing constructive feedback; \n● challenging and supporting you in reflecting on and evaluating your work. \nHow is the course assessed? \nYou will produce a reflective essay or report of approx. 2500 words\, drawing on material from the professional log you have kept throughout the course. You will use a case study approach to analyse and comment on your day-to-day work as well as reflecting and evaluating your practice and your learning. \nHow long will I have to complete the task? \nThe deadline for the submission of coursework will be August 2027 \nStudy days for this module are: \n\nStudy Day 1: February 25\, 2027\nStudy Day 2: March 23\, 2027\nStudy Day 3: May 7\, 2027\n\nTO BEGIN YOUR QUALIFICATION  CLICK HERE \nTimings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT: Check local timings here – World  \nOur preferred platform for online training is Zoom \n“I want to express my appreciation Supporting International Students Certificate Course. The course content was not only strategically insightful but also effective in developing my understanding of the subject matter. \nThe course’s structure and coverage of key themes\, such as the strategic nature and importance of the international boarding market\, the motivations behind international students seeking a British education\, and the nuanced exploration of cultural identity\, cultural values\, and cultural differences\, were all rich\, engaging\, and detailed. Working with peers to explore such topics allowed me to gain a deeper insight into the dynamics of the international education landscape and the factors influencing students’ choices. \nThe key areas for me\, related to induction\, culture shock\, and integration. The course afforded time for reflection on challenges international students face when transitioning to a new academic and cultural environment\, offering insights into their holistic experience. \nI appreciated having a mentor\, and they offered useful guidance throughout the course. \nI am pleased to report that the final project I produced during the course has been useful in my educational context. We are using the work to aid discussion around our cultural appreciate day\, and other similarly related events. I am confident that the education I received from this course will continue to benefit me as I continue to support international students in a boarding context.”
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-baisis-certificate-in-professional-practice-supporting-international-boarders-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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