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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\nSpeakers:  \nFintan O’Regan\, ADHD\, Neurodiversity and Behaviour Consultant \nFin is one of the leading Behaviour and Learning specialists in the UK. He is currently an ADHD\, Neurodiversity and Behaviour Consultant for number of schools and organisations and an associate lecturer for Leicester University\, the National Association of Special Needs\, The Helen Arkell Charity\, the Institute of Education and is on the advisory board at University of Michigan USA. \nHe is the former Vice Chairman of UKAP and the European ADHD Alliance and the chairperson of the European ADHD Taskforce. He is a currently a school governor\, a member of the Special Education Consortium\, the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee\, a full council member of the Council of Registered Schools for the Teaching of Dyslexia (CReSTeD) and The Child and Development Centre London. \nHe has presented over 3000 seminars throughout the UK\, Europe\, the Middle East\, the Far East\, Australia\, New Zealand and North America and has published over 10 books on ADHD and Neurodivergence.
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
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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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SUMMARY:How to set up effective professional supervision for boarding\, pastoral and safeguarding 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 how schools can establish effective professional and peer supervision for boarding\, pastoral and safeguarding staff. It covers supervision’s origins and evidence base\, relevant models\, and its contribution to reflective practice\, emotional resilience\, staff development and safeguarding.\nThrough practical examples and reflective dialogue\, participants will consider roles\, boundaries\, confidentiality and psychological safety. The session will explore how peer reflection brings fresh perspectives on risk\, strengthens ethical practice and supports culturally aware teams\, drawing on school and international examples. Practical tools will help participants embed supervision and overcome common challenges. \n  \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine professional and peer supervision and distinguish them from line management and mentoring.\nExplain supervision’s benefits for wellbeing\, professional development\, pastoral care and safeguarding.\nRecognise the roles\, skills\, responsibilities and boundaries of supervisors and supervisees.\nUse reflective tools to explore risks\, ethical dilemmas and different cultural perspectives.\nIdentify practical steps to establish a psychologically safe\, supportive and accountable supervision culture.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n  \n  \n  \nSpeaker: 
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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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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