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Crisis Management
October 15 @ 13:30 - 14:30
- Date: October 15, 2024
- Time: 13:30 – 14:30
- Cost: TIOB Members – FOC, BSA Member rate £90, Additional BSA Delegate – £45 – Non-member Rate – £180
- Audience: Deputy Heads, Assistant Heads, Heads of boarding, House parents
- Platform: Zoom (online) – webinar
Course Outline:
In this webinar, we will cover how to navigate different types of crises in school. It is crucial for boarding and leadership teams to be well-prepared for unforeseen challenges. This session will address key aspects of crisis management in schools, covering topics such as emergency response protocols, communication strategies, and the implementation of effective crisis intervention plans.
Training topics:
- Types of crises and responses
- Procedures and protocols
- Importance of communication
- How to remain calm and confident when in crisis.
Learning outcomes:
- Develop the knowledge and tools necessary to handle crises.
- Navigate challenges with resilience and confidence.
Speaker:
Bart Wielenga, Head, Blundell’s School
Bart started his career in South Africa and taught at Michaelhouse before moving to Wellington College where he was Head of Economics and a Housemaster. He moved to Blundell’s in 2012, as Second Master, and became Head in 2018. He is due to return to Michaelhouse as Rector in 2026.
David Walker, Executive Director, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB
David is the Executive Director, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB and joined the BSA group in August 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in boarding schools and has worked in a range of schools in the UK and Africa, alongside being a prep school governor and a trustee of a MAT. Before taking up his post at the BSA, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-ed independent school in the South-East.
