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SUMMARY:Boarding Box Set - marketing considerations for boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Head Pastoral\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass\n\n\n\nCourse outline:\n\nBSA’s Boarding box set series is designed for boarding staff and school leaders giving them a broad overview of a range of key boarding-related topics. This series is ideal for staff moving into senior positions in boarding\, preparing for Deputy Headship and consolidating their understanding on the wider sector ‘headlines’.\n\nThis session will focus on the marketing and admissions functions within your boarding school. It will provide a strong introduction to the basics of marketing planning and strategy to enable you to drive boarding numbers within your school. Understanding the admissions journey for prospective families will help you scrutinise your processes and improve the customer journey\, increasing conversion rates and your school’s brand reputation.\n\nTraining topics will include:\n\n 	Marketing strategy and planning\n 	Marketing mix\n 	Lead-to-sale process\n 	Customer journey\n 	Getting the team right.\n\nLearning outcomes:\n\n 	An understanding of marketing planning and strategy\n 	Detail on how to make the marketing mix work for your school\n 	An overview of the customer journey and how to improve this\n 	Supporting your marketing and admissions team.\n\nBOOK NOW\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\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\n\n\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\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/boarding-box-set-marketing-considerations-for-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference for Heads 2027 - Human by design: the enduring value of boarding in a connected world
DESCRIPTION:🎧 Heads\n🏷️ Included in 2026/27 membership for UK full members; £750 for international full members; £1\,125 for affiliates and day schools; £1\,750 for non-members\n📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole (Google Maps)\n🏠 Accommodation not included – please book separately\n✅ RSVP essential \n\nBOOK NOW \n\nWe are delighted to invite Heads to join us for the Annual Conference for Heads 2027. \nAs boarding continues to evolve\, this inspiring two-day conference will explore how we can reignite confidence\, strengthen school cultures\, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Together\, we will celebrate success\, tackle shared challenges\, and shape a thriving future for boarding. \nThe conference will be chaired by Chris Wheeler\, Chair\, BSA and Headmaster of Canford School\, who will welcome delegates and help lead discussions on the opportunities and challenges facing boarding schools today. \nBringing together Heads from across the sector\, the conference offers an opportunity to connect with peers\, exchange ideas\, and engage in thought-provoking discussions on the issues that matter most to boarding leadership today. Through expert insights\, practical strategies\, and collaborative debate\, delegates will leave equipped with fresh ideas\, renewed energy\, and valuable connections. \nDuring the conference dinner\, winners of the Stephen Winkley Award\, Emma Pattison Award for Compassionate Leadership and the International School of the Year will be announced. The evening provides an opportunity to celebrate excellence\, recognise achievement\, and enjoy an evening with colleagues from across the boarding community. Join us before dinner for a drinks reception accompanied by live music. \nJoin us for two days of insight\, inspiration and collaboration as we work together to bring the boarding bounce back. \nBOOK NOW \n\n📍 Travel information \nBrighton is easily accessible by rail from London. The fastest direct trains are: \n\nGatwick Airport – 30 minutes\nLondon Victoria – 52 minutes\nLondon Bridge – 58 minutes\nSt Pancras (Eurostar) – 1 hour 16 minutes\nLuton Airport – 2 hours\n\nThere are also indirect trains from Heathrow and Stansted\, as well as coaches and car hire from most major cities and airports. Trains can be booked in advance via thetrainline.com and coaches via nationalexpress.com. \n\n🎤 Programme \nDay 1: Monday 26 April 2027\n17.00 – 18.00             Meet the BSA team \nAn informal drop-in for heads to meet the BSA team\, seek advice or simply say ‘hello’. \n\n18.00 – 19.00             Twilight drinks: Heads in conversation \nAn informal evening of drinks\, shared ideas\, and conversation with friends old and new. \n\nDay 2: Tuesday 27 April 2027\n09.00 – 09.45             Registration\, refreshments and networking \n\n09.45 – 10.30             BSA Chair’s address \nChris Wheeler\, BSA Chair and Headmaster of Canford School \nAgainst a backdrop of change across the sector\, Chris will explore how schools can build confidence\, strengthen culture and work together to drive renewed growth\, setting the scene for a conference focused on momentum\, collaboration and the future of boarding. \n\n10.30 – 11.30             Leadership lessons from history \nTom Holland and James Holland\, Broadcasters and Historians \nWhat does history teach us about leading through pressure\, uncertainty and change? Tom Holland and James Holland bring the past vividly to life\, drawing out sharp\, relevant lessons on courage\, judgement and leadership for today’s boarding school heads. \n\n11.30 – 12.15             Growth: what works\, what fails\, what scales \nA candid\, conversation on building demand\, learning from failure and making bold strategic choices in a tougher market facilitated by Alastair Land\, Harrow School. \n\nEmma McKendrick\, Downe House\nShirley Mitchell\, John F. Kennedy International School\nMark Semmence\, Repton School\n\n\n12.15 – 13.00             Lunch and networking \n\n13.00 – 13.45             How to get things done: Influence beyond the boarding gates \nHear from leading figures from public life will share the practical lessons of influence: how to get heard\, build unlikely allies\, navigate difficult issues and turn relationships into action. Expect quick-fire provocations\, real scenarios and small-group conversations. \n\nLord (Guy) Black of Brentwood\, Honorary President of BSA\nProfessor Dame Anna Dominiczak\, Chief Scientist (Health) for the Scottish Government\, Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Glasgow and HEIDA Honorary President\nGaon Hart\, Immigration Services Commissioner for the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and Chair of BSA Group Legal Advisory Board\n\n\n13.45 – 14.45             Break out sessions \n\n14.45 – 15.15             Refreshments and networking \n\n15.30 – 16.30             Culture: driving demand to make boarding sustainable  \nThis practical session explores how members can build advocacy\, trust and demand through the networks around them: parents\, alumni\, prep schools\, agents\, governors\, local communities and sector partners\, facilitated by Chris Wheeler\, Canford School and BSA Chair. \n\nDominic Oliver\, Oundle School\nEmma Goldsmith\, Dragon School\nArun Kanwar\, Managing Partner\, Cairneagle\n\n\n16.30 – 17.00             Shaping the story of boarding \nHelp shape the next chapter of boarding. This interactive session gives Heads the opportunity to influence BSA’s forthcoming sector-wide PR campaign\, sharing the stories\, messages and proof points that can strengthen the case for boarding. Together\, we’ll explore how we build a more compelling\, contemporary narrative that challenges outdated perceptions\, reflects today’s boarding experience and helps more families reconsider what boarding has to offer. \n\n19.00 – 19.30             Boarding together: Drinks reception \nMusic kindly provided by Brighton College students \n\n19.30                           Stories worth sharing: The BSA Celebration Dinner and Awards \n\nDay 3: Wednesday 28th April 2027\n07.00                           Sunrise reset \nStart the final day with an informal reflection session on the seafront led by Reverend Anthony Bewes\, followed by an optional swim in the channel led by Chris Wheeler\, Canford School and BSA Chair\, or 5k run led by Dr Chris Pyle\, Lancaster Royal Grammar School.  An energising opportunity to reset\, reconnect and enjoy Brighton before the conference resumes. \n\n09.30 – 10.30           The power of culture \nJohann Van Graan\, Head of Bath Rugby \nEvery Head knows that culture can make or break an organisation. Johann offers a fascinating perspective from elite sport on how to create clarity\, build trust\, unite people behind a common purpose and establish the conditions in which individuals and teams can thrive. \n\n10.30 – 11.00            Refreshments and networking \n\n11.00 – 12.00             Boarding at the heart of education \nWe know boarding has the potential to add a powerful extra dimension to a young person’s education. In this session led by Chris Wheeler\, Canford School and BSA Chair\, our panel will explore how a thriving boarding model can enhance the pupil experience\, creating greater opportunities for personal development\, independence\, belonging\, enrichment and learning beyond the classroom. How can Heads ensure boarding is fully connected to their educational vision\, and demonstrate the distinctive value it brings to pupils and families? \n\nAlastair Chirnside\, St Edward’s School\nSuzannah Cryer\, Highfield School\nJames Dahl\, Wellington College\nSally-Anne Huang\, St Paul’s School\nDr Chris Pyle\, Lancaster Royal Grammar School\n\n\n12.30                            Conference ends  \nOptional lunch in restaurant \n\nChair: \nChris Wheeler\, Headmaster\, Canford School \nChris Wheeler joined Canford as Headmaster in 2025 and is Chair of the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA).A boarder himself from the age of eight\, first at Windlesham House and later at Winchester College\, Chris has a lifelong connection with boarding education and is deeply committed to promoting its uniquely transformative power in young people’s lives.Educated at Winchester College\, Durham and Bristol universities\, he also holds an MBA in Educational Leadership and Administration from UCL. Alongside his role at Canford\, Chris is a governor of Stowe\, where he chairs the Education Committee\, and a governor of Westbourne House. Chris has held a number of senior leadership roles across the independent schools sector\, including Vice Chair of HMC\, Chair of the HMC South West Division and membership of the HMC Inspection Sub Committee. Through his work at Canford and as Chair of the BSA\, he is a strong advocate for the distinctive contribution that high-quality boarding makes to education\, personal development and school communities. \n\nGuest speakers: \n \nMiranda Hart\, Actress and Writer \nMiranda is best known for creating\, writing and starring in hit BBC sitcom Miranda. Its enduring appeal led to the US adaptation Call Me Kat. The BAFTA-nominated actress is also known for roles in Call the Midwife\, The Vicar of Dibley and Not Going Out\, amongst others. Miranda is currently starring in the second series of BBC One’s The Celebrity Traitors. Miranda has written six books. Her latest was an instant number one Sunday Times bestseller. \n\n \nTom Holland\, Historian and Broadcaster \nTom is an award-winning historian\, author and broadcaster\, best known as co-host of the international hit podcast\, The Rest is History. He has written several books and presented for television and radio including his 2012 Channel 4 documentary Islam: The Untold Story and his 2017 documentary\, Isis: The Origins of Violence. He also presented Dinosaurs\, Myths and Monsters for BBC Four\, Making History for BBC Radio 4 and is a frequent contributor for In Our Time. \n\nJames Holland\, Broadcaster and Historian\, King’s Bruton alumnus \nThe author of several best-selling books including Battle of Britain\, Dam Busters\, and The War in the West\, James has also written nine works of historical fiction\, including the Jack Tanner novels\, and presented and written a large number of television programmes and series\, including Channel 4’s primetime Battle of Britain: Model Squadron and the BBC’s Battle of Britain: The Real Story. \n\nJohann Van Graan\, Head of Bath Rugby \nJohann van Graan is Head of Rugby at Bath Rugby and a leader renowned for building high-performance cultures through trust\, clarity and care. Often described as a real-life Ted Lasso\, Johann has transformed Bath’s fortunes since arriving in 2022\, taking a club that had finished bottom of the Premiership to the final within two seasons\, before leading them to a historic treble in 2024/25. Previously\, he coached with the Springboks and led Munster for five years. Johann’s people-first approach has developed international players and united teams around a shared purpose\, offering powerful lessons in culture\, leadership and helping people thrive. \n\nSpeakers: \nAlastair Land\, Head Master\, Harrow School \nAlastair Land\, Head Master\, Harrow School\, attended Manchester Grammar School where he was School Vice-Captain. He first came to understand the positive power of boarding in his gap year teaching at Budhanilkantha School north of Kathmandu. Alastair took a First in Natural Sciences at Trinity College\, Cambridge\, where he was President of the College’s Student Union. After completing his PGCE at Cambridge\, he began his career at Eton as a teacher of Biology. There\, he became a Deputy House Master and held several extra-curricular responsibilities\, including command of the CCF. Alastair then spent nine years at Winchester College\, where he was Master in College and a member of the Senior Management Team. In 2012\, Alastair was appointed Deputy Head Master of Harrow\, moving almost four years later to Repton as Headmaster. He returned to Harrow as Head Master in April 2019. He has retained his interests in outdoor activity and is Contingent Commander of the Harrow Rifle Corps. He remains committed to scholarship\, teaching Electives (Human Evolution and Consciousness) and giving super-curricular talks. Alastair is focused on strategic development of boys’ boarding in the 21st century and in developing access for boys of all backgrounds from across the UK. He is a governor at Caldicott School\, Orley Farm School\, (and a regular prep school visitor)\, a member of Park High School\, and has acted as an independent reviewer in the appraisal process of senior-school headteachers. He served twice as Chair for HMC London Division and has been a Trustee of both the Zoological Society and the Linnean Society. He is currently on the Council of the Royal Society of Biology and The Heads and Principals Advisory Board of IE University\, and is also a Trustee of the Harrow Mission. \n\nMrs Emma McKendrick\, Headmistress\, Downe House \nEmma is a linguist who was educated at the Universities of Liverpool and Birmingham. She was Headmistress of the Royal School Bath from 1994-97 and took up her appointment as Headmistress of Downe House in 1997. She has a great deal of experience as a Governor of a variety of independent Senior and Prep Schools and was a member of the Independent Schools’ Examination Board and was a Trustee of the Prep School Baccalaureate. She was Chair of the Prep Schools Trust\, is a Member of GSA\, HMC and BSA and a Fellow of the RSA. She is married and has two sons. When time allows\, she enjoys travel\, the theatre and cinema\, and spending time with her family. \n\nMark Semmence\, Headmaster\, Repton School \nMark Semmence is the CEO of the Repton Group. Prior to joining Repton in 2019 as Headmaster\, Mark was Headmaster of Mount Kelly School and prior to that\, Assistant Headmaster for 7 years at Rugby School where he taught Economics. Mark was educated at Hurstpierpoint College and then at Durham University (BA and MBA). He completed his MA at Warwick. Before embarking on his teaching career\, Mark enjoyed a successful business career in the sports marketing sector working for the Quintus Group (now IMG) in London\, Dubai and New York. \n  \n\nShirley Mitchell\, Director\, John F Kennedy International School \nDr Shirley Mitchell is Director of John F. Kennedy International School in Switzerland\, where she leads a diverse\, internationally minded learning community. Previously Vice Principal at Surval Montreux and Assistant Principal at DLD College London\, Shirley brings extensive experience in school leadership\, boarding\, wellbeing and organisational development. She holds qualifications spanning English Literature and Language\, Childhood and Youth Studies\, Educational Psychology and Executive Education\, and recently completed a doctorate in International Educational Leadership and Student Wellbeing. Shirley is passionate about creating inclusive\, future-focused schools where academic excellence\, wellbeing\, sustainability and strong relationships work together to help every student thrive fully. \n\nGaon Hart\, Immigration Services Commissioner \nGaon is currently Immigration Services Commissioner\, the regulator for immigration advisers\, Chair of the Police Advisory Board for England & Wales\, and NED for the NHS Counter Fraud Authority\, protecting the NHS from £1.3 Billion fraud risk. He is a Board member for the Cambridge Centre for Applied Research into Human Trafficking and Chair of the Legal Advisory Board for Abitas Group’s Legal firm. He is also Managing Director of Legal Advisory Worldwide\, a boutique consultancy specialising in global corporate economic crime risk prevention. He also Chairs and legally advises multiple regulatory bodies on fitness to practice hearings\, as a former Senior Crown Advocate. \n\nDanuta Staunton\, Headmistress\, St Mary’s School Ascot \nDanuta Staunton is Headmistress of St Mary’s School Ascot\, a full boarding\, Catholic girls’ school of 400 pupils. She took on the Headship in 2019 but joined the school in 2010\, having taken on a range of different roles\, including Senior Leadership responsibility for communications. Her subject is English Literature\, and she has a Masters’ degree from the University of York. Prior to her teaching career\, she worked in Publishing in London. \n  \n  \n\nDominic Oliver\, Head\, Oundle School \nDominic Oliver became Head of Oundle School in August 2025\, bringing with him over twenty years of teaching and leadership experience in leading independent boarding schools. \nHe read English at the University of Sheffield\, graduating with First Class Honours\, and went on to gain an MPhil in English from St Peter’s College\, Oxford. He remained at Oxford as a Lecturer at St Peter’s and a member of the University’s English Faculty\, specialising in Shakespeare.\nHis school career began at the Royal Grammar School\, Worcester before he moved to Malvern College as Head of English and later Head of Academic Development. He went on to serve as Managing Head at Bedales School for four years and\, in 2014\, was appointed Head Master of Lancing College\, West Sussex\, a position he held for over a decade. \n\nEmma Goldsmith\, Head\, Dragon School \nEmma is currently head of the Dragon School Oxford the largest day and boarding Prep School in the UK. She has always taught in boarding schools across the senior and prep sectors and has held senior roles shaping the development of boarding. She has also been an ISI inspector specialising in boarding. She sits on the Board of IAPS and is a governor of Wellington College and Gordonstoun. \n  \n\nArun Kanwar\, Managing Partner\, Cairneagle \nArun Kanwar is a Partner at Cairneagle\, a strategy consulting firm specialising in the education sector. Cairneagle supports institutions and investors with their critical commercial decisions – bringing structure\, insight and judgement to situations of uncertainty and material consequence. The firm has deep roots in the independent schools sector\, operating across both the charitable and for-profit space\, and has built a reputation based on a research and data-driven approach\, analytical audacity and a determination to add value for its clients. It has won the EducationInvestor award for consultants eight times\, most recently in June 2026.\nArun joined Cairneagle in 2015 and brings twenty-five years of experience spanning both advisory and industry roles. He has worked across multiple education sub-verticals – including early years\, UK schools\, SEND\, skills and education services – drawing on both UK and international experience. Beyond his consulting work\, Arun serves as a Director of HMC (the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference). In December 2025\, he was won in the Consultant category at the inaugural EducatioInvestor Power List\, and in April 2026 he won in the Consultant category at the inaugural NMT (Nursery Management Today) Power List. He holds an MChem in Chemistry from the University of Oxford. \n\nDr Chris Pyle\, Head\, Lancaster Royal Grammar School \nDr Chris Pyle has been Head of Lancaster Royal Grammar School since 2012 and was Chair of the Boarding Schools Association in 2025.  He was state-educated in Oxfordshire and went on to complete a degree and PhD in Geography at Cambridge University.  His previous roles include Head of Geography and Deputy Head at the Perse School\, Cambridge.  A physical geographer by background\, he publishes regular resources on landscapes and natural hazards.  He holds the National Professional Qualification in Executive Leadership.  He is Senior Lead of the North North West Maths Hub and governor of Queen Elizabeth’s School Penrith.  \n  \n\nSuzannah Cryer\, Head\, Highfield School \nSuzannah Cryer has spent her entire career in independent preparatory education. Since September 2022 she has been Head of Highfield School\, leading academic\, pastoral and strategic direction across the whole school. She previously served as Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Thomas’s Preparatory School\, Battersea\, and crucially for today’s discussion as Head of Boarding and Head of Drama at Highfield School\, where she held full responsibility for 135 boarders. Suzannah authored the “Raising the Future” white paper for the DfE and speaks widely on pastoral leadership\, safeguarding and the enduring value of boarding education.  \n\nJames Dahl\, Master\, Wellington College \nJames Dahl has been Master of Wellington College since 2019\, having been Second Master Elect\, Deputy Head Pastoral and\, before that\, Director of Admissions and Marketing.  Educated at RGS Newcastle and Haileybury\, where he boarded for Sixth Form\, James then read Classics at Jesus College\, Cambridge before starting his career at Brighton College (Head of Classics and Head of Sixth Form) and then Repton (Boarding Housemaster). James is a keen musician and sportsman\, serves as a Governor at Cheam prep school\, and is a Trustee for the Old Wellingtonian Charitable Trust and the Haileybury Society. \n  \n\nAlastair Chirnside\, Warden\, St Edwards School \nAlastair was at Merton College\, Oxford\, where he took a Congratulatory First in Classics and French and won a half-blue for lightweight rowing. Alastair was brought up near Oxford and attended the Dragon\, winning a King’s Scholarship to Eton. He started his career as a fund manager with Schroders in London before going into teaching in 2004. His first teaching job was at Eton\, where he also coached J16 rowing before going on to be Head of Year 11\, Head of Classics and House Master of Walpole House. He left Eton in 2016 to become Director of Studies at Harrow\, where he was then appointed Deputy Head Master in April 2019. He became Warden of St Edward’s in September 2021. Alastair is married to Zannah\, and they have two children\, Mary and Lizzie. Beyond Teddies\, he is a governor at Summer Fields. During the holidays\, Alastair and his family enjoy travel in their VW camper\, spending time at their home in Normandy\, walking with their Labrador\, and camping on the Thames in their double-sculling skiff. Alastair will take office as 72nd Head Master of Eton in September 2027. \n\nSally-Anne Huang\, High Master\, St Paul’s School \nSally-Anne Huang was educated at Bolton School prior to reading Classics and English at Lady Margaret Hall\, Oxford. She also has an MSc in Educational Leadership and Management and a Masters degree in Children’s Literature\, which is a personal passion of hers. \nSally-Anne is High Master of St Paul’s School and experienced in governance of both boarding and prep schools. Previously she was Headmistress of James Allen’s Girls School\, and Kent College\, Pembury. \n  \n\n \nProfessor Dame Anna Dominiczak DBE MD FRCP FAHA FRSE FMedSci is the Regius \nProfessor Dominiczak is Regius Chair of Medicine at the University of Glasgow\, Honorary Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde\, and Chief Scientist (Health) for the Scottish Government. Appointed in 2022\, she leads Scotland’s health research and innovation agenda\, working across the NHS\, academia and industry to accelerate research into patient benefit. An internationally recognised leader in cardiovascular science\, clinical academia and precision medicine\, her research focuses on hypertension\, cardiovascular genomics and precision medicine. She has published over 550 peer-reviewed papers\, secured more than £100 million in research funding\, and delivered over 100 international plenary lectures. She was appointed DBE in 2016. \n  \n\nLord Guy Black\, Deputy Chairman of Telegraph Media Group  \nLord Black of Brentwood (Guy Black) is Honorary President of the BSA. He is Deputy Chairman of Telegraph Media Group – publisher of the Telegraph newspaper – where he has worked since 2005. Before that he was Director of Communications for the Conservative Party under Michael Howard and Director of the Press Complaints Commission. He is Chairman of Governors at Brentwood School – where he has been on the Board since 2013 – and is Chairman of the Royal College of Music. He speaks widely in the Lords on issues including education\, media freedom\, osteoporosis and music and the arts. 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/annual-conference-for-heads-4/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole\, Kings Road\, Brighton\, BN1 2FU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270513T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270513T123000
DTSTAMP:20261027T152509Z
CREATED:20260423T145424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T152509Z
UID:74797-1810204200-1810211400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Change management in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 SLT\, Heads of Boarding\, all boarding and teaching staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nChange is inevitable in schools. Leading\, managing and coping with change are all key skills. By evaluating our own attitudes to change as well as understanding the process of organisational change\, we can learn to lead on it and/or embrace it. Our webinar will cover how to analyse the need for change as well as how to communicate\, plan and engage with colleagues and various stakeholders to foster a shared vision. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nPlanning for change by evaluating the need\nEffectively communicate and engage with stakeholders at all levels\nHow to overcome resistance to change and implement strategies to facilitate successful organisational change\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/change-management-in-boarding-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270517T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100757Z
CREATED:20260707T134615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100757Z
UID:77344-1810560600-1810567800@www.boarding.org.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270524T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270524T150000
DTSTAMP:20261027T160055Z
CREATED:20260407T142902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T160055Z
UID:72454-1811167200-1811170800@www.boarding.org.uk
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✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270526T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270526T153000
DTSTAMP:20261027T161846Z
CREATED:20260423T152239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T161846Z
UID:74813-1811327400-1811345400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:State of the boarding nation
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Bursar\, Head of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis course will help schools better understand the boarding market and support strategic planning. Delegates will look at boarding in the UK and globally drawing on long-term data and other information from a wide range of different sources to build a 3-D picture of the sector\, schools\, customers\, pupils and trends. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUK boarding market today – covering number\, type and distribution of UK schools\nChanges over the past 30 years – number of pupils\, type of pupils\, distribution\, sectoral changes relative to wider changes in the UK\nTrends and challenges – key things happening in the market today affecting school performance\nBuilding for the future – a systematic approach to helping schools shape their boarding development plan.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge of long-term data and trends affecting the boarding sector\nTailored trend information to help schools plan and develop their boarding.\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/state-of-the-boarding-nation/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270608T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270608T180000
DTSTAMP:20261030T111500Z
CREATED:20261030T110107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T111500Z
UID:81029-1812474000-1812477600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding Governors Box Set - The latest patterns on mental health and pastoral care
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Governors\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nSafeguarding is a fundamental responsibility of school governors\, and understanding how to respond appropriately to disclosures\, allegations and low-level concerns is essential to effective governance. Boarding environments present particular challenges\, including close relationships between staff and pupils\, residential arrangements and professional boundaries. This webinar will explore governors’ safeguarding responsibilities\, the distinction between allegations that meet the harm threshold and low-level concerns\, and the importance of transparent\, consistent and proportionate responses as well as record-keeping. Governors will consider how to provide effective oversight\, ensure appropriate procedures are followed and foster a culture in which concerns are recognised\, reported and addressed. \nTraining topics:\n\n\nUnderstanding the statutory safeguarding responsibilities of boarding school governors\nAppropriate responses to disclosures and allegations\, including reporting and escalation procedures\nThe distinction between allegations that meet the harm threshold and low-level concerns\nGovernors’ roles in oversight\, accountability\, confidentiality and ensuring lessons are learned.\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\nUnderstand their responsibilities in overseeing the effective management of disclosures\, allegations and low-level concerns.\nRecognise the different thresholds for safeguarding concerns and understand appropriate reporting and escalation routes.\nEvaluate how effective governance\, robust procedures and a positive safeguarding culture can protect pupils and support staff in boarding settings.\n\nBOOK NOW \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. \n  \nDale Wilkins FTIOB\, 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 the DfE\, while also overseeing 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/boarding-governors-box-set-the-latest-patterns-on-mental-health-and-pastoral-care-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270611T140000
DTSTAMP:20261029T144949Z
CREATED:20260423T150446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T144949Z
UID:74807-1812718800-1812722400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Communicating in a crisis
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧Heads\, Senior Deputy Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, Comms team\, Heads of House.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nSchools often need to sensitively and carefully manage crisis situations\, from the small crises which happen almost daily\, to significant crises which can involve major reputational risk. Communicating clearly and effectively is crucial in the management of all crises. This webinar looks at how this is best achieved. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nThe range and nature of crises in schools.\nSetting up a team response to crises.\nManaging internal and external stakeholders in a crisis.\nHints and tips for effective and sensitive communication\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nBe able to plan for a range of possible crises and know who will respond to each stakeholder group. \nKnow the ‘dos and don’ts’ for communicating in a crisis. \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/communicating-in-a-crisis-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270621T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270621T150000
DTSTAMP:20261030T115841Z
CREATED:20260423T155411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T115841Z
UID:74834-1813586400-1813590000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:The three Rs of boarding - roles\, ratios and rotas: practical tips for getting these right for your school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Head/Principal\, Deputy Head/Vice-Principal\, Head of Boarding\, Senior Boarding Practitioners\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline \nThis course focuses on three key components for the successful management of boarding. It looks at the variety of roles within a boarding school and boarding house\, from Director of Boarding to house support staff\, and how this works in different types of boarding schools. It will then consider the practical and legal requirements of staff/student ratios and the importance of creating clear rotas to ensure appropriate staff cover for boarding at all times. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nBoarding roles and job descriptions\nStaff planning and regulations\nStaff cover and house supervision.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nA clear understanding of different roles and functions in boarding\, legal requirements for staff/boarder ratios and how to organise staff rotas.\nHow to evaluate good practice in pupil management and supervision\nEmbedding relevant key principles within the duty team\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nAndrew Lewin\, BSA Senior Consultant \nAndrew Lewin was International Director at the BSA before moving into a consultant role. His broad remit offers a range of services to boarding schools worldwide. He has considerable experience working with boarding school staff all around the world\, as he has lived and worked in boarding schools for much of his life. \nAndrew has set up his own company in 2020\, Project 1000 Ltd\, that focuses on educational consultancy and resilience coaching. He is a WRAW Master Practitioner\, trained by the Wellbeing Project\, and offers coaching\, diagnostic assessments\, workshops and seminars. He is currently working as a Director of Development in an independent school and is also Education Development Director for Performance Learning and an IAPS Consultant. Away from the world of education\, he is a director of WASP\, S&SWGC and TEAM Removals.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/the-three-rs-of-boarding-roles-ratios-and-rotas-practical-tips-for-getting-these-right-for-your-school-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270622T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270622T150000
DTSTAMP:20261030T115822Z
CREATED:20260423T155732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T115822Z
UID:74836-1813672800-1813676400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Making a success of the Independent Person / additional support
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Heads of Boarding\, Deputy Heads\, Boarding staff in England and others who are interested in putting in supporting listeners outside the school staff.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nNMS Standard 11.4 states “The school identifies at least one person other than a parent\, outside the staff\, and those responsible for the leadership and governance of the school\, who children may contact directly about personal problems or concerns at the school. This person may be known as the ‘independent person’. Children know who this person is\, know how to contact them and feel comfortable talking to them. The person is easily accessible.” This course will look at where you might go to source an independent person\, how to create an effective link without crossing the boundaries of independence and how you might report information from the independent person to senior leadership teams and governance.  \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nWhere and how to find an independent person. \nSetting up the relationship \nInternal advertising and culture-setting. \nReporting and feedback from the independent person \n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nKnow how to establish a relationship with an independent person. \nForm ideas for how an independent person might integrate into a school community and make themselves known. \nBe able to receive feedback from the independent person and report into school leadership on patterns and trends. \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/making-a-success-of-the-independent-person-additional-support-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270623T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270623T150000
DTSTAMP:20261030T141315Z
CREATED:20260423T160503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T141315Z
UID:74840-1813759200-1813762800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Harnessing the power of social media to promote your school and boarding house
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant Houseparents\, all who work in boarding\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nIn this seminar\, we will cover how to make the best use of social media to promote your boarding school provision. Current and prospective parents\, as well as students\, will form opinions about our schools partly based on what is projected on social media. Therefore\, harnessing the power of social media is essential for showcasing the unique offerings of your boarding school. Join us as we explore proven techniques to engage with prospective students\, parents\, and the wider community\,  from crafting compelling content to leveraging the latest trends. Our speaker will discuss how to navigate various platforms\, tailor your messaging\, and ultimately create a digital narrative that highlights the exceptional opportunities and experiences your institution provides. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo evaluate own school’s use of social media\nHow to best showcase your boarding provision\nHints and tips for your online presence.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nAileen Kane\, is Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Abitas Group \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. \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. \nAileen brings a strong commercial and strategic focus to the Group’s continued growth\, diversification and long-term development.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/harnessing-the-power-of-social-media-to-promote-your-school-and-boarding-house-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270624T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270624T153000
DTSTAMP:20261030T142516Z
CREATED:20260423T160635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T142516Z
UID:74842-1813833000-1813851000@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading a boarding team
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 All boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nLeading in Boarding: Skills for Aspiring and New Boarding Leaders\nBuilding confident\, reflective\, and effective leadership for the boarding community. \nThis virtual day seminar is designed for those aspiring to\, or recently appointed in\, leadership roles within boarding. Whether you’re a new Houseparent\, Head of Boarding\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, or overseeing a boarding team\, this training will help you reflect on your personal leadership style and build the skills needed to lead with confidence and clarity. \nWhile classroom leadership often takes the spotlight\, pastoral leadership requires a unique and wide-ranging skill set—often subtle but profoundly impactful. Strong leadership in boarding cultivates effective teams\, enhances boarders’ wellbeing\, and shapes the overall tone and culture of the boarding community. \nThis interactive session offers opportunities to share experiences and challenges with fellow practitioners and benefit from peer support and expert guidance. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nLeadership Styles\nExploring the demands of leadership and identifying various recognised leadership approaches\nBuilding an Effective Team\nCommunication\, collaboration\, shared vision\, and appreciating individual strengths within the team\nEffective Leadership in Practice\nTime management\, resource deployment\, prioritising pupil outcomes\, and managing competing demands\nPutting Leadership into Action\nEmbedding learning into day-to-day practice through self-reflection\, feedback\, and ongoing development\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of different leadership styles and how to apply them in a boarding context\nLearn strategies for building and sustaining a high-performing\, cohesive boarding team\nEnhance their ability to manage time and resources with a focus on student wellbeing and outcomes\nDevelop their skills as reflective practitioners\, capable of leading with empathy\, clarity\, and impact\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeakers \nMark Robinson\, BSA Senior Consultant \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boy’s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girls’ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ‘A‘ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schools’ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at Collège du Léman in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/leading-a-boarding-team-10/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260807T084600Z
CREATED:20260407T141917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T084600Z
UID:72446-1813914000-1813917600@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
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/south-central-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Forum,In-person
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