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UID:72410-1793700000-1793703600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Developing a culture of belonging
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Inclusion leads\, pastoral leads\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar explores how to build a strong culture of belonging within your boarding community and wider school. You’ll learn the theory and importance of belonging\, as well as practical strategies to foster a true sense of community identity for both students and staff – going beyond diversity to embed belonging deeply in your school’s ethos. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand why belonging matters\nGain practical tools to nurture a welcoming\, inclusive school community.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/developing-a-culture-of-belonging/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T104545Z
CREATED:20260619T084423Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting boys to thrive
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Leaders\, DSLs\, EDI leads\, boarding staff\, staff with interest in inclusion\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThis interactive webinar\, Supporting boys to thrive\, is designed to help school staff explore healthy models of masculinity and promote emotional literacy among boys. The session will unpack common barriers that boys face in expressing emotions and challenge stereotypes that can restrict their wellbeing and development. Through a mix of practical strategies\, reflective discussion\, and case examples\, delegates will learn how to create supportive environments where boys feel safe to express themselves\, build resilience\, and thrive both academically and socially. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nIdentify how societal and cultural expectations of masculinity can influence boys’ behaviour\, relationships\, and learning.\nDevelop strategies to encourage emotional expression and literacy in boys\, fostering positive communication and resilience.\nApply practical approaches within school settings to support boys in building healthy self-identities and thriving both inside and outside the classroom.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nFederico Monk-Porcel (Beard) Director of Strategy & Partnerships\, Voicebox Theatre CIC \nVoicebox’s mission is to help all young men and boys to become healthy\, connected & responsible young men. Fredi oversees the smooth running of Voicebox\, and is the company’s Director of Partnerships & Strategy. He has completed an MSc in Creative Arts and Mental Health from Queen Mary\, University of London. Fredi has extensive experience of facilitating conversations on masculinity and masculine pressures\, with a breadth of different audiences including adolescents\, primary age children & professionals. Fredi’s particular interests lie in male mental health and facilitating spaces where men and boys can proactively increase each other’s wellbeing and bond with each other. \n\n  \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-boys-to-thrive-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260804T092336Z
CREATED:20260619T100811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T092336Z
UID:76796-1793874600-1793881800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Outduction - preparing students for life after school
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputies\, pastoral leads\, boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nAs educators and pastoral staff\, we invest significant time and care in inducting students into our schools. Yet when it comes time for them to leave\, are we providing the same level of structured support to prepare them? \nThis seminar is designed to help boarding and academic staff understand the unique challenges and concerns faced by senior students as they prepare to leave the familiar environment of school and enter the next stage of their lives. By exploring these transitional needs\, participants will begin to develop a practical\, tailored ‘outduction’ programme – ensuring that students are equipped with the emotional resilience\, life skills\, and awareness necessary to thrive beyond the school gates. \nThrough interactive sessions\, group discussions\, and the application of key psychological frameworks\, the day will empower schools to create meaningful\, student-centred strategies that support the long-term wellbeing and success of leavers. \nKey topics: \n\nUnderstanding post-school needs: exploring the real-life challenges students may face\, including time management\, relationships\, finances\, and independence\nThe six human needs model: understanding student behaviours through a psychological lens and identifying how schools can provide stability during transition\nCreating an ‘outduction’ programme: collaborative group work to begin designing a bespoke plan tailored to your school’s context and student cohort\nSharing and refining ideas: a final session to consolidate and exchange ideas across groups\, producing actionable plans to take away.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeeper insight into the emotional and practical needs of senior students leaving school\nGreater understanding of the soft skills required to support student independence and wellbeing\nA draft\, school-specific ‘outduction’ programme ready for further development and implementation.\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/outduction-preparing-students-for-life-after-school/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T085331Z
CREATED:20260407T140842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T085331Z
UID:72431-1794303000-1794310200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Making a success of dogs in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 Pastoral leads\, all boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nDogs have long played a role in boarding house life\, and recent research continues to highlight the positive impact animals can have on children’s wellbeing. While the benefits are well-documented—particularly in supporting mental health—there are also practical and safeguarding considerations that must be addressed. Media portrayals can sometimes amplify concerns\, making it all the more important to approach the topic with clarity and balance. \nThis seminar explores current research on the role of dogs in school and boarding settings\, examines common risks and challenges\, and shares practical ideas and real-life examples for integrating dogs safely and effectively into boarding environments. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe latest research on the mental health and wellbeing benefits of dogs in boarding schools\nUnderstanding the risks\, including health\, safety\, and liability concerns\nPractical strategies for introducing and managing dogs in a boarding setting\nReal-world case studies highlighting successful approaches and lessons learned\n\nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key benefits of having dogs in boarding environments\, particularly in relation to student wellbeing\nIdentify and assess potential risks\, and understand how to mitigate them responsibly\nExplore and implement effective strategies for integrating dogs into boarding house life\nDraw insights from case studies to inform their own approach\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:  \nKimberly Tuckwell \nKimberly is Head of House at Lairthwaite Boarding House at Keswick School. Having lived and worked across Canada\, Germany\, and the UK\, she brings a rich global perspective\, focusing on pastoral wellbeing and creating a true home environment. Now settled in the Lake District\, Kimberly actively integrates animal-assisted support into boarding alongside her wonderful Therapy Dog\, Freyja\, two rescue cats\, and a small flock of free-range hens. A former IB English teacher\, her love for literature and Lake District adventures with Freyja is balanced by a keen enthusiasm for Formula 1 racing.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/making-a-success-of-dogs-in-boarding-3/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260811T111157Z
CREATED:20260407T141731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T111157Z
UID:72444-1794479400-1794497400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Building a Whole-School Culture of Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175\n🎧 Deputy heads\, pastoral leads\, school nurses\, inclusion leads\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThe health and happiness of both staff and pupils are essential to achieving sustainable\, high performance as individuals and as a community. This seminar offers delegates the opportunity to reflect on their school’s current approach to wellbeing and explore practical strategies for embedding a culture that supports mental\, emotional\, and physical health. \nSince the COVID-19 pandemic\, awareness of work–life balance\, mental health\, and the emotional demands of boarding life has grown significantly. Boarding schools\, while rich in opportunity and community\, present unique challenges that can affect both students and staff. Recognising the interdependence of staff and pupil wellbeing\, this session highlights the importance of understanding pressures and placing wellbeing at the centre of school culture and strategic planning. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how to define\, prioritise\, and embed a culture of wellbeing across all areas of school life\nPractical tools for creating an environment where healthy high performance can flourish\nAwareness of the mutual impact of staff and pupil wellbeing\, and how to support both through proactive culture and strategy\nFrameworks for sustainable self-care and effective role modelling in the boarding context.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\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/creating-a-culture-of-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T110404Z
CREATED:20260407T142458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T110404Z
UID:72452-1794924000-1794931200@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:ADHD - systems and strategies to support pupils in boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £135\n🎧 SLT\, Inclusion Leads\, Heads of Boarding\, Teaching and Boarding staff\n📍 Online\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass\n \n\nCourse outline: \nThis presentation will demystify the term ADHD and co-existing conditions in terms of learning\, behaviour and socialisation issues. Focusing on traits and not labels we will provide delegates with an understanding of the developmental differences of ADHD to support children in terms of living and learning.  \nTraining topics will include: \n\nThe neuroscience of ADHD \nDevelopmental differences of ADHD \nIntroduction to the SF3R approach – structure\, flexibility\, rapport\, relationships and resilience. \n\nLearning outcomes: \nAll attendees will develop a much greater understanding and awareness of how children with ADHD relate to the world around them in learning and social settings. Systems and strategies outlined will inform\, confirm and “spark” innovative ways of supporting children and young persons with ADHD within boarding schools.  \nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/adhd-systems-and-strategies-to-support-pupils-in-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T101043Z
CREATED:20260408T111513Z
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UID:72513-1795602600-1795620600@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting international boarders in UK boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £175 🎧 Boarding staff\, pastoral leads\, inclusion leads📍 Online✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThis seminar explores effective integration of international students\, including the reality and challenges of being an international student in the UK\, culture shock and differences\, and the importance of well-structured induction strategies. Mental health\, alternative medicines\, the role of SEN\, and the importance of links with academic and marketing staff will also be considered. \nDelegates will leave better able to understand the needs of international boarders and a set of tools to help their international boarders. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nHeightened awareness of the daily challenges faced by international students in the UK\nBest practices for induction\, integration\, and ongoing support\nEnhanced confidence in supporting international students and meeting their specific needs.\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nLauren Moors \nLauren brings 15 years of educational expertise across diverse independent school settings. Her distinguished career has encompassed senior leadership roles including Deputy Head Academic\, Housemistress\, and Director of Sport\, alongside teaching Business and Economics at prestigious international schools and top-performing institutions in Surrey and London. \nHaving recently transitioned from the classroom\, Lauren now dedicates her practice to empowering individuals as a health and longevity coach. Her approach centers on three fundamental pillars: the individual\, the community\, and the environment. Through this framework\, she cultivates strong\, secure\, and thriving spaces that enable people to develop productive and effective cultures for themselves and those around them.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ \n\nGareth Evans\, Senior Vice Principal (Pastoral) and DSL \nGareth joined DLD College London in August 2016 as Director of Studies before being promoted to Assistant Principal (Upper School) and latterly Senior Vice Principal (Pastoral). He joined us from Strode’s College where he was Head of the Creative Arts Faculty since 2009. \nAside from his role as Assistant Principal\, Gareth currently teaches Film. He has also taught Media A Level and Film Studies GCSE. Gareth is an examiner and moderator for EDUQAS. Beyond these academic commitments\, Gareth is involved in several CCA’s at DLD College including Community Projects\, Run Club and the Film Society. \nIn his free time Gareth is an avid ‘very’ amateur surfer and enjoys spending time on the beach. Gareth is a keen member of the community where he lives and was elected as District Councillor for Loxwood Ward (Chichester) in May 2019 and again in May 2023. He is also an award-winning community volunteer and was awarded a Community Builder Award by the Mayor of Newham which recognised his contribution to the local community he once lived in and continues to support. He has been involved in setting up a history society\, running an oral history project in collaboration with ‘Discovering Stratford Village’\, organising inter-generational disco parties\, running children’s events at the local library and has been a co-presenter of East End Mystery Show on East London Radio. \nGareth recently completed his MEd in Senior Leadership and Management at Buckingham University but also holds a PGCE from Oxford Brooks\, a MA in Human Resource Management from London Metropolitan University and a BA Hons (2:1) in Media and Communication Studies.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-international-boarders-in-uk-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T084812Z
CREATED:20260408T105659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T084812Z
UID:72497-1795615200-1795618800@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:How to set up effective professional supervision for boarding and pastoral staff
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session explores the role of professional supervision in promoting reflective practice\, emotional resilience\, and effective pastoral care within boarding schools. this session will unpack what professional supervision is\, why it matters in the boarding context\, and how schools can develop a culture that supports staff wellbeing and accountability. \nThrough real-life examples and reflective dialogue\, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how professional supervision can enhance both staff development and safeguarding outcomes in boarding settings.  \n\nUnderstanding Professional Supervision\n\nWhat professional supervision is (and isn’t)\nIts origins and evidence base in education\, social care\, and pastoral work\nModels and frameworks relevant to boarding schools\n\n\nSupervision in the Boarding Context\n\nHow supervision supports safeguarding\, staff wellbeing\, and reflective practice\nPractical considerations for implementing supervision within a school\nCreating psychologically safe spaces for professional reflection\n\n\nThe Role of the Supervisor and Supervisee\n\nResponsibilities\, boundaries\, and confidentiality\nQualities of an effective supervisor\nHow to prepare for and engage in supervision\n\n\nDeveloping a Supervision Culture\n\nEmbedding supervision into staff development and pastoral care structures\nOvercoming common challenges and misconceptions\nExamples of best practice from schools already using supervision models\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine professional supervision and distinguish it from line management or mentoring.\nExplain the benefits of supervision for staff wellbeing\, professional development\, and safeguarding.\nIdentify practical steps for introducing or strengthening supervision structures in their own schools.\nRecognise the roles\, skills\, and responsibilities of both supervisors and supervisees.\nReflect on how supervision can contribute to a supportive\, reflective\, and accountable boarding culture.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\n 
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/how-to-set-up-effective-professional-supervision-for-boarding-and-pastoral-staff/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T103000
DTSTAMP:20260825T072402Z
CREATED:20260408T110101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T072402Z
UID:72501-1795771800-1795775400@www.boarding.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting boarders with homesickness
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 All boarding staff\, senior leaders\, pastoral staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse outline: \nHomesickness is a genuine and sometimes underestimated challenge for many boarders. When overlooked\, it can hinder a young person’s ability to settle\, succeed\, and flourish both in the boarding house and the wider school community. For staff working closely with boarders – particularly during the early weeks of term or following returns from extended leave – having the tools and confidence to support those struggling with homesickness is vital. \nThis practical and reflective webinar will help staff understand the emotional dynamics of homesickness\, how it manifests\, and its potential impact. Participants will explore effective\, compassionate strategies and resources to support boarders\, alongside guidance on how to create an emotionally nurturing boarding environment. Emphasis will be placed on proactive identification\, personalised care planning\, and fostering resilience among boarders. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a deeper understanding of homesickness and its effects on boarders\nGain practical tools to support boarders through the adjustment process\nLearn how to design and apply effective\, individualised care strategies\nContribute to a positive\, supportive boarding culture that prioritises wellbeing.”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nAlly Onions\,  Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health at St George’s School Windsor Castle \nAlly Onions is currently the Head of Safeguarding and Mental Health at St George’s School Windsor Castle. With her husband Jonny\, they run the boarding house\, which includes looking after the choristers who sing in St George’s Chapel. Ally has worked in boarding education for over 20 years. She has completed an MA in Boarding Education\, looking at resilience and prep boarders. Ally is a trained Mental Health First Aider and Instructor Member.
URL:https://www.boarding.org.uk/event/supporting-boarders-with-homesickness/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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