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SUMMARY:Certificate in Professional Practice – Headship
DESCRIPTION:We 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@bsagroup.org.uk \n\n\nCertificate in Professional Practice – Headship\nNew 26/27 course dates added! \nDates for this Module are: \n\nDay 1: May 12\, 2027\nDay 2: May 24\, 2027\nDay 3: June 23\, 2027\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nTimings for each study day: 10:00am – 15:30pm BST \nAll study days will be held online via Zoom \nThe BSA Certificate in Boarding Headship is a new\, BSA-accredited certificate course for School Heads new to boarding or who would like to extend their knowledge of the sector. \nThis three-day course covers a broad range of topics including: \n\nInvesting in your boarding provision\nMarket trends\nGovernment policy regulatory changes round up\nIndependent Schools Council VAT challenge\nGuest Speaker: Simon Nathan Deputy\, Chief Executive & Head of Policy\, Independent Schools Council\nVisa & immigration sponsor licence compliance\nBuilding and leading your team\nRunning your school as a business\nGuest Speaker: Andrew Gordon-Brown\, Headmaster and Principal\, Kingswood School\, Bath\, UK\nSafeguarding\, and risk management\nInclusion strategy for Heads\nGuest Speaker: Naheed Bardai\, Principal of UWC Atlantic College\nWho does the Head turn to?\nGuest Speaker: Mary Breen\, Schools Adviser at Ferrer & Co\nHeads together : reflections on headship\nManaging boarding numbers\, including balancing full/part-time\, UK/international students\nEffective marketing and recruitment strategies\nWorking with guardians and agents\nMeeting inspection standards and much more\n\nOn completion delegates also get three complimentary video calls with a member of the BSA Group Leadership Team. \nThe BSA Certificate in Boarding Headship sits alongside BSA’s highly successful accredited certificate courses\, which include the BSA Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Care and Boarding Management and the BSA Diploma in Boarding Practice for Leadership. \n\nSpeakers on this certificate course are: \nRobin Fletcher\, Chief Executive \nRobin Fletcher\, MBA\, MPhil\, MTIOB\, joined Abitas Group in 2014 after holding senior media and communications roles. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Corporate Board member of Make UK\, the manufacturers’ organisation. A former boarding school governor\, Robin is also an examiner for the National Council for the Training of Journalists and a member of the Reader Panel at Royal United Hospital\, Bath. In 2020\, Robin authored A Culture of Care – the benefits of boarding and future risks\, published by BSA Group. \n  \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 years’ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision. \nKate Hollyer\, Director (Solicitor)\, BSA Legal  \nKate is Legal Director of BSA Group and Director of BSA Legal Services Ltd. As a qualified solicitor with more than 10 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 \nDale Wilkins\, Executive Director\, Scotland/Wales and Accredited/Compliance \nDale joined the BSA during Summer 2017 with responsibility for safeguarding and standards. In July 2019 he also assumed responsibility for the BSA’s training programme\, including both day seminars and accredited training courses. Dale leads on all safeguarding and inspection matters for the BSA\, including managing the Commitment to Care Charter and has also developed a process of BSA Accreditation for our international members. \nFor 31 years Dale was a boarding practitioner. After boarding positions at Norwich School and Tettenhall College\, Dale became a Housemaster at Old Swinford Hospital in 1992\, and was promoted to Deputy Head in 2007\, and subsequently also DSL. He has also been a multi-agency trainer for the Dudley Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been closely involved in inspection in state and independent boarding since 2002. Dale had previously been a BSA course tutor since 1998 and developed the BSA Self-Assessment Toolkit\, which was updated in 2022. \n\nDates for this Module are: \n\nDay 1: May 12\, 2027\nDay 2: May 24\, 2027\nDay 3: June 23\, 2027\n\nAll study days will be held online via Zoom \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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/certificate-in-professional-practice-headship-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accredited Training,Online
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SUMMARY:The prefect paradox
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧Directors of Boarding\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant Houseparents\, Boarding Tutors\, Deputy Heads (Pastoral)\, Assistant Heads (Pastoral)\, Pastoral Leaders\, Character Education Leads and senior leaders responsible for prefect systems\, student leadership and safeguarding.\n📍 Online \n\nCourse outline: \nPrefect systems are one of the most influential leadership structures within boarding schools\, offering opportunities to strengthen house culture\, build community and develop future leaders. However\, the very qualities that make prefects effective—confidence\, influence and leadership presence—can also create risks if not supported by strong moral judgement and appropriate supervision. \nThis interactive seminar explores the concept of the Prefect Paradox: balancing delegated authority with safeguarding responsibilities to ensure prefect systems positively influence boarding communities. Delegates will examine how boarding schools can move beyond selecting either the “most popular” or the “safest” candidate by adopting a character-led approach to leadership development. \nDrawing on the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues’ framework\, the session introduces practical approaches to character education\, virtue literacy and the concept of practical wisdom (phronesis). Through facilitated discussion and collaborative activities\, delegates will reflect on current practice\, explore real-world scenarios and develop practical strategies to strengthen the recruitment\, training and ongoing support of prefects within their boarding houses. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the Prefect Paradox and the challenges of delegated authority\nThe relationship between student leadership\, safeguarding and boarding culture\nCharacter education\, virtue literacy and the Building Blocks of Character\nDeveloping practical wisdom (phronesis) in student leaders\nInteractive discussions exploring leadership dilemmas and safeguarding considerations\nDesigning effective prefect selection processes that assess judgement as well as leadership potential\nPractical approaches to training\, mentoring and supervising prefects\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of this seminar\, delegates will: \n\nUnderstand the opportunities and risks associated with delegated authority in boarding settings.\nRecognise how character education can strengthen prefect systems and support positive boarding cultures.\nGain practical strategies for selecting\, training and supervising prefects more effectively.\nBe able to apply moral reasoning and practical wisdom frameworks when developing student leadership programmes.\nLeave with ideas to enhance safeguarding\, strengthen house ethos and develop confident\, responsible student leaders through well-supported prefect systems.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nJames Baggaley\, Teacher of Geography\, Ellesmere College  \nJames brings over 25 years’ experience in independent education\, including 18 years as a Housemaster across two boarding schools. As lead teacher of IB Geography\, he is equally committed to the co-curricular side of school life\, coaching senior sports teams\, working with the CCF\, and helping facilitate Duke of Edinburgh expeditions at every level. Holding a master’s degree in Character Education from the University of Birmingham\, James is particularly interested in how schools can intentionally develop character in young people through boarding and co-curricular life\, examining how challenges and setbacks\, structured feedback and well-planned pupil responsibility help students flourish.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-prefect-paradox/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - Preparing for a boarding inspection
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads\, deputy heads\, heads of boarding\n📍 Online\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  \n\nOther titles in this series: \n\n\n\n1. Boarding box set – sector overview and market analysis\nNovember 02\, 2026\n\n\n2. Boarding box set – Safeguarding\nNovember 30\, 2026\n\n\n3. Boarding box set – Inclusion and belonging\nMarch 01\, 2027\n\n\n4. Boarding box set – understanding UKVI compliance\nMarch 05\, 2027\n\n\n5. Boarding Box Set: Building a Positive Staff Culture\nMarch 09\, 2027\n\n\n6. Boarding box set – Marketing considerations for boarding schools\nApril 21\, 2027\n\n\n7. Boarding box set – Preparing for a boarding inspection\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n8. Boarding box set – boarding house management\nJune 10\, 2027
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-preparing-for-a-boarding-inspection/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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