Maintaining professional distance
Monday 22 September, 10:00 - 11:00
- Date: September 22, 2025
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00
- Cost: TIOB Member Rate – £90, TIOB Additional Full Member Fee: £45, Non-member Rate – £180
- Audience:
- Platform: Zoom (online) – webinar
Course Outline:
In boarding settings, where staff often serve in loco parentis, safeguarding and pastoral care are at the heart of the role. Within this close-knit, home-from-home environment, maintaining professional distance is crucial for both staff wellbeing and pupil safety.
This webinar explores how to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils while upholding clear professional boundaries. It offers practical strategies to help staff navigate emotionally demanding situations and develop resilience—both for themselves and the boarders in their care.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the importance of healthy professional boundaries to support your own wellbeing
- Develop relationship management strategies that foster trust while maintaining appropriate distance
- Learn techniques to navigate challenging interactions and emotionally complex situations effectively.
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