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SUMMARY:Northern Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 St Peter’s School\, York \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
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/northern-forum/
LOCATION:St Peter’s School\, York
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T120000
DTSTAMP:20250908T150316Z
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SUMMARY:South East Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Ardingly College\, College Rd\, Ardingly\, Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ \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\nSpeakers: \nPeter Goodyer\, BSA South East Forum Chair\, Head\, Bedes Senior School \n  \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-east-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T150000
DTSTAMP:20250904T163106Z
CREATED:20250701T162456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T163106Z
UID:61175-1762783200-1762786800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prep Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\n📍 Online \n\nForum outline: \nBSA regional forums are held once per term and offer members a valuable opportunity to connect\, share best practice\, and explore key topics relevant to boarding. These informal sessions encourage open discussion\, idea sharing\, and peer support. \nAll forums are free to attend for BSA members. \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nJeremy Banks\, Headmaster\, Caldicott School\, BSA Prep Forum Chair \nJeremy Banks joined Caldicott as Headmaster in April 2018 and has since led a number of ambitious strategic developments\, always putting the boys’ needs and wellbeing at the forefront of his decision-making. In 2020\, he established the Caldicott Foundation with the twofold aim of investing in capital projects and supporting talented boys from diverse backgrounds through scholarships and bursaries. \nHe was educated at an all boys’ prep school in Nottingham before boarding at Uppingham in the late 1980s and then going in to read Geography and Education at the University of Warwick. In a 10 year career at Dulwich Prep\, Jeremy was first Assistant Director of Studies for four years\, then Housemaster for a further four years. Jeremy became Deputy Head of Beachborough School in 2006 and then Headmaster of the same school in 2013. \nJeremy completed a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership in 2010 for which he received a Distinction. As a serving member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) he has been Chairman of the Education Committee and has just accepted a new role as Prep Boarding Representative. \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB\n \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/prep-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20250904T164315Z
CREATED:20250701T163050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T164315Z
UID:61179-1763042400-1763046000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:South Central Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \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\nSpeakers: \nJane Gandee\, Headmistress\, St Swithun’s School\, BSA South Central Forum Chair \nJane began her teaching career in 1993 having dabbled briefly in accountancy after a degree in French and Spanish at Girton College\, Cambridge. She taught languages at Lord Wandsworth College and Oakham School before becoming head of Spanish and then head of languages at Queenswood School. In 2005\, she became director of studies at City of London School for Girls and she took up her current post in 2010. Jane is a keen sportswoman\, having represented Cambridge at athletics and cross country and captained the university women’s football team. She still runs competitively when time allows and particularly enjoys running with colleagues at BSA conferences. \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East. \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-central-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T110000
DTSTAMP:20251113T082536Z
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UID:61195-1763114400-1763118000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scotland Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \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\nLunch will be provided and delegates are invited to join a tour of Gordonstoun.\nSome accommodation is available (at a charge) for any delegates wishing to stay on Thursday evening. Please contact bsa@boarding.org.uk for details. \nBOOK NOW \n\nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, Executive Director\, BSA Group 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 has extensive knowledge of compliance matters across the UK\, and leads on the Group’s work in Scotland and Wales. A trainer and consultant for BSA and SACPA\, he is Vice Chair of SAFCAB. Dale previously spent 31 years as a boarding practitioner\, including roles as Housemaster and Deputy Head at Old Swinford Hospital. Beyond education\, he trains for the Methodist Church\, is a charity trustee\, chairs a performing arts organisation\, and volunteers widely
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/scotland-forum/
LOCATION:Gordonstoun School\, Elgin\, IV30 5RF
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20251114T160451Z
CREATED:20250701T162718Z
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UID:61177-1763474400-1763478000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Preparing for a boarding inspection
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45 or £650 for the webinar series\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\n📍 Onlin\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session is part of the BSA Boarding Box Set\, a comprehensive six-part series covering essential boarding topics. Ideal for those stepping into senior boarding roles or wanting to deepen their understanding of the sector. \nThe series is £650\, with recordings available for any sessions you are not able to attend live. Sessions can also be booked individually if preferred. \nThis session focuses on preparing for inspections under any UK or international framework. It covers core principles of auditing and assessing boarding provision\, helping delegates align their policies and practices with inspection requirements. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nEnhanced understanding of inspection processes\nImproved compliance with relevant policies and procedures\nSkills for recording and reporting inspection outcomes effectively.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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. \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nOctober 02\, 2025\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Inspection\nNovember 18\, 2025\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nDecember 05\, 2025\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nJanuary 13\, 2026\n\n\n5. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nFebruary 03\, 2026\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – EDI in boarding\nMarch 02\, 2026\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Wellbeing and staff support\nMarch 10\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 18\, 2026\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/preparing-for-a-boarding-inspection/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T153000
DTSTAMP:20251105T064904Z
CREATED:20250701T204913Z
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UID:61191-1763548200-1763566200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Strategising for boarding success
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\, senior leads\, governors\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nThis seminar is designed for those responsible for shaping strategy within their organisation or teams. It unpacks the essential strategic planning toolkit\, explaining how and why these tools work. Through real-world case studies from diverse sectors\, it explores practical approaches to strategic planning – and why it matters. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nClearer understanding of how to create a strategy for your organisation\nInsight into a broad range of strategic tools and methodologies\nPractical lessons from other sectors applied to schools and education.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:\nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive\nRobin Fletcher is CEO of BSA Group\, comprising BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students)\, BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association)\, BSA Legal\, HIEDA (Health in Education Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) and TIOB (The Institute of Boarding). A former journalist\, editor and communications director\, Robin is a non-executive director of the manufacturers’ trade body Make UK\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/strategising-for-boarding-success/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T153000
DTSTAMP:20250903T112324Z
CREATED:20250627T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T112324Z
UID:61037-1763634600-1763652600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading a Nursing team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 This seminar is suitable for Nurses with additional management responsibilities of a wider nursing/healthcare team within a wider school or education group\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nSchool nurses play a pivotal role in the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff. As approachable\, knowledgeable professionals\, their guidance is often sought during times of illness or concern. A well-led medical team contributes significantly to a welcoming and effective Medical Centre – one that champions the health of the whole school community. \nThis seminar is designed to strengthen and develop leadership skills in nurses responsible for managing small or large medical teams within a school setting. The session will explore practical strategies to enhance collaboration\, improve team dynamics\, and foster stronger connections between the Medical Centre and the wider school. Delegates will be encouraged to share insights and experiences to boost performance\, morale\, and job satisfaction. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nWhat makes an effective team? Understanding team dynamics and how to build them\nRaising the profile of the Medical Centre – practical ways to increase visibility and align with the school’s needs\nAppraisals and inductions – best practices for onboarding and supporting staff development\nThe role of supervision – why it matters in a school health setting and how to implement it effectively\nProfessional guidance and standards of care – ensuring best practice across the team.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and apply the key attributes of successful leadership\nGain practical tools and ideas to build and maintain an effective\, motivated medical team\nDeepen your understanding of the responsibilities and impact of the lead nurse role.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeaker: \nRosie McManus\, Nurse Advisor\, HIEDA \nTrained at Great Ormond Street\, Rosie made the move to the independent sector in 2006.  With an MA in Medical Ethics and Law and the Specialist Community Pubic Health Nurse qualification her passion remains promoting the Healthy Child Programme\, and promoting the visibility of school nurses in the independent sector.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/bsa-hieda-leading-a-nursing-team-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This event will NOT be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T130000
DTSTAMP:20251121T162414Z
CREATED:20250701T154135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T162414Z
UID:61169-1764244800-1764248400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Midlands Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputies\, senior leaders\, heads of boarding\n📍 Online \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 \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. \n\nSamuel Obeng-Asare\, Assistant Headteacher – Head of Boarding\, Haberdashers’ Adams\, BSA Midlands Forum Chair
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/midlands-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T151145Z
CREATED:20250701T220512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151145Z
UID:61213-1764327600-1764331200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:London Forum
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online \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\nSpeakers: \nAdrian Norris\, Assistant Head (Pastoral and Boarding)\, Whitgift  \nAdrian Norris is Assistant Head (Pastoral and Boarding) and has taught at Whitgift since 1995. He has held a number of senior positions within the School including Head of Sixth Form and Director of Sport\, taking on the role of Assistant Head in September 2016. \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB  and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa\, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/london-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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