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SUMMARY:Auditing\, devising an EDI strategy in your school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline \nMore and more schools are now appointing inclusion leads. This is a welcome development and an exciting role. Nevertheless\, it can be quite daunting and can feel like there is a lot to tackle! This seminar will provide practical step-by-step strategies for inclusion leads and senior leaders to audit\, review and develop their school’s EDI strategy. Inclusion should be a whole-school priority. To achieve a culture of inclusion and belonging\, key staff to be on board and actively contribute. The session will be interactive so that delegates can share good practice and learn from other professionals. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe hallmarks of an inclusive school culture\nHow to conduct an internal EDI audit\nKey questions to ask\nWho to involve in the process\nGathering findings\nDeveloping a strategy and action plan\nImplementation\, monitoring and review.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo gain an understanding of how to evaluate school culture\nHow to draw up an action plan and prioritise areas of focus\nHow to implement and monitor your school’s EDI strategy.\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.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/auditing-devising-an-edi-strategy-in-your-school-2/
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
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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
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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:20270614T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270614T123000
DTSTAMP:20261029T171830Z
CREATED:20260423T153447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T171830Z
UID:74825-1812969000-1812976200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fitness to board
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior leaders\, boarding staff\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAssessing and Supporting Fitness to Board: Policy and Practice Considerations \nDetermining whether a student is ‘fit to board’ involves careful consideration of the individual’s wellbeing\, the needs of the wider boarding community\, and the school’s legal responsibilities. As awareness of these complexities grows\, many schools are finding value in developing a dedicated ‘fit to board’ policy. \nThis course supports schools in evaluating whether such a policy is appropriate for their context and guides staff through the key considerations involved in creating one. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding why a student may be deemed not ‘fit to board’\nBalancing individual needs with the safety and wellbeing of the boarding community\nLegal considerations\, including continuity of education and safeguarding obligations\nEffective communication and collaboration with parents\nKey components and considerations when drafting a ‘fit to board’ policy\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand a range of reasons why a student may be considered unfit to board\nBe aware of the legal framework around education provision and safeguarding in a boarding context\nGain practical guidance for developing or refining a school policy on fitness to board\nBe better equipped to make fair\, balanced decisions that support both individual students and the wider boarding community\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/fitness-to-board-6/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270616T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270616T150000
DTSTAMP:20261029T172147Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding executive functioning skills
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Senior Leaders\, EDI leads\, SENCOs\, all staff with an interest in inclusion\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass\n\n\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThe aim of this half day seminar is to provide an opportunity to learn more about the importance of the management system of the brain – known as executive functioning skills and to consider strategies that can be used to support pupils.  \nTraining Topics Include: \n\nThe three main areas of working memory\, cognitive flexibility (flexible thinking) and inhibitory control (including self-control) will be unpacked. When people struggle with executive function\, it impacts them at home\, in school\, and in life because the skills involved support goal setting\, planning\, and completing tasks. \nExecutive function is responsible for many skills including: paying attention; organizing\, planning\, and prioritising; starting tasks and staying focused on them to completion; understanding different points of view; regulating emotions and self-monitoring. Executive functioning skills usually develop quickly in early childhood and into the teen years but are still developing into the mid-20s. Some people struggle with EF\, and this can cause challenges during childhood\, as a teenager and young adult. \nWe will hear from an EF expert about what executive function skills are and how they impact our lives. We will also hear directly from school staff about adjustments and proactive work that has made a positive impact in their settings. \n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nAttending this half day seminar will help delegates increase their knowledge and understanding of the importance of supporting executive functioning for all pupils\, but particularly for those who have weaker EF function. Delegates will hear about a range of practical strategies\, to adopt\, adapt or use and will leave with the understanding and confidence to build on current practice. \n\n*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for IELA CPD and events\, please click here. \nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nHelen Atkinson\, SENCO and Head of Learning Enhancement at Cumnor House Sussex \nHelen is a member of the Senior Management Team. She has worked across a number of leading independent schools over her 16 years in education and is a qualified specialist dyslexia assessor and Executive Function Coach. Helen holds a Master’s degree in Education\, with her research focusing on metacognition. She has a particular interest in Executive Functioning and has delivered extensive staff training and workshops\, alongside leading the development and implementation of whole-school approaches to Executive Functioning. Helen is also Deputy Chair of Governors at an independent specialist school.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/understanding-executive-functioning-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270622T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270622T150000
DTSTAMP:20261030T115822Z
CREATED:20260423T155732Z
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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:20270629T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270629T153000
DTSTAMP:20261030T144504Z
CREATED:20260630T121532Z
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SUMMARY:Boarding essentials
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 New boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe level of professionalism expected in boarding supervision has significantly increased in recent years\, driven by stronger regulatory frameworks and rising parental expectations. This seminar is designed to support staff who are new to boarding by complementing their school-based induction and providing essential context around the key responsibilities and expectations of the role. \nBy equipping new boarding staff with a solid understanding of the principles\, legal context\, and practicalities of boarding care\, schools can quickly establish confident\, capable teams who enjoy their duties and provide high-quality support to the young people in their care. \nThe session will explore the Duty of Care framework\, safeguarding\, roles and boundaries\, and how to meet the everyday needs of boarders. Delegates are encouraged to familiarise themselves in advance with their school’s boarding handbook and relevant boarding-related materials from their school’s website. \nTraining Topics: \n\nSafeguarding and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding:\nAn overview of legal and inspection requirements\, with a focus on current safeguarding expectations in boarding practice.\nMeeting the Needs of Boarders:\nPractical case studies to explore common scenarios in boarding life and how to manage them effectively and empathetically.\nUnderstanding Your Role in Boarding:\nDiscussion around the expectations of the school\, the boarding house\, parents—and your own expectations as a member of the pastoral team.\nWorking Safely and Looking After Yourself:\nTips and guidance on maintaining your wellbeing\, working safely\, and finding fulfilment in your boarding role.\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the key principles and expectations of working in a boarding environment\nFeel more confident in supporting the wellbeing and development of boarders\nRecognise the legal context\, including safeguarding responsibilities and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding\nReflect on their role within the wider pastoral team and identify strategies for maintaining personal wellbeing and resilience\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \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/boarding-essentials-13/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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