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SUMMARY:Managing boundaries in boarding
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \nCourse outline \nClear and appropriate boundaries are essential for creating safe\, supportive and professional boarding environments. However\, the residential nature of boarding can sometimes make maintaining these boundaries more complex. \nThis webinar will explore the different boundaries boarding staff need to navigate in their relationships with pupils\, colleagues and the wider boarding community. It will consider how staff can provide warm and effective pastoral care while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding professional boundaries in boarding\nBuilding positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries\nCommunication\, confidentiality and information sharing\nDigital and social media boundaries\nManaging challenging or blurred boundaries\nCreating a consistent approach across boarding teams\n\nLearning outcomes \nDelegates will: \n\nUnderstand the importance of clear professional boundaries\nRecognise situations where boundaries may become blurred\nDevelop confidence in managing challenging boundary situations\nConsider appropriate boundaries around communication and digital interactions\nIdentify ways to promote a consistent and professional culture across boarding teams\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nKate Simlett\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, Tudor Hall School \nKate has been working in all girls and co-educational independent boarding and day schools for 26 years.   Positions held previously by Kate include teacher of PE and PSHE\, Head of Girls Games\, Head of Sport\, Senior Housemistress and Director of Wellbeing. Kate is currently the Deputy Head Pastoral\,  DSL and Head of Boarding in an all girls’ independent boarding and day school\, and has held this position for 7 years. During this time\, Kate has become a lead Safeguarding Trainer for the local authority and has implemented and delivers an in-house safeguarding training programme within her current school. Alongside this work\, Kate leads and coordinates the school’s bespoke overseas volunteering programme which supports two schools\, one in South Africa and one in India. Kate is also an ISI Team Inspector. Kate is currently completing a course in Fundamental Coaching Skills.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/managing-boundaries-in-boarding/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Change management
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – £90\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nChange is a constant in the evolving landscape of education. Whether you’re leading it\, managing its impact\, or adapting to it\, the ability to navigate change effectively is a vital skill for school professionals. \nThis webinar empowers staff at all levels to understand and embrace the dynamics of organisational change. Through self-reflection and practical tools\, you’ll learn how to assess your own response to change\, plan for strategic shifts\, and lead others through periods of transition with confidence and clarity. \nWe’ll explore how to identify when change is needed\, communicate your vision with impact\, and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to foster engagement and reduce resistance. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nAssess the need for change and create actionable plans for implementation\nCommunicate change clearly and confidently\, engaging stakeholders at every level\nUnderstand common sources of resistance and develop strategies to overcome them.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker:
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/change-management-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270211T150000
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SUMMARY:Submitting a standout application and delivering in interview
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThis webinar will cover all aspects of writing an application which makes you stand out from the crowd with practical tips and real-life examples. We will also cover interview days and how best to approach them for maximising success. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nDetails which stand out on application forms\nApplication letters do’s and don’ts\nTips for interview days and preparation.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nBuilding confidence in approaching application process\nFeeling ready for interviews\nReflecting on what went well and what didn’t.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/submitting-a-standout-application-and-delivering-in-interview-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Working with parents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nOur webinar is designed to equip all boarding staff with the necessary skills and strategies to establish and maintain positive relationships with boarding school parents. Delegates will learn effective communication techniques\, methods to enhance parent engagement\, and strategies for resolving conflicts and addressing challenging situations. We will also consider how best to work with international parents and those who live abroad. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnique characteristics and expectations of boarding school parents\nPotential challenges and misconceptions\nAdapting communication channels and styles to suit different parents’ needs and preferences\nEngagement and participation\nCollaborative problem-solving.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop effective communication with boarding parents\nEnhance parental engagement and involvement\nResolve conflicts and address challenging situations.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nKate Simlett\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, Tudor Hall School \nKate has been working in all girls and co-educational independent boarding and day schools for 26 years.   Positions held previously by Kate include teacher of PE and PSHE\, Head of Girls Games\, Head of Sport\, Senior Housemistress and Director of Wellbeing. Kate is currently the Deputy Head Pastoral\,  DSL and Head of Boarding in an all girls’ independent boarding and day school\, and has held this position for 7 years. During this time\, Kate has become a lead Safeguarding Trainer for the local authority and has implemented and delivers an in-house safeguarding training programme within her current school. Alongside this work\, Kate leads and coordinates the school’s bespoke overseas volunteering programme which supports two schools\, one in South Africa and one in India. Kate is also an ISI Team Inspector. Kate is currently completing a course in Fundamental Coaching Skills.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/working-with-parents-5/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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