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SUMMARY:Transforming house culture as a new houseparent
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\, teaching staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up\n✅ Included in BSA CPD Pass \n\nCourse Outline \nTaking over a boarding house with a history of challenges can feel overwhelming. This webinar will guide you through the process of driving positive change and reshaping the house culture. Drawing on real-world experience\, our speaker will share insights\, practical strategies\, and proven approaches for leading a struggling or toxic team toward renewal and success. \nParticipants will gain essential tools to recognise\, evaluate\, and address toxic dynamics within a team. We will cover effective communication methods\, leadership practices\, and collaborative techniques that help build a healthier\, more cohesive\, and productive boarding environment. Whether you are a current houseparent or head of boarding looking to address existing issues\, or an aspiring leader preparing for future responsibilities\, this session will provide valuable guidance and actionable takeaways. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nRecognise and apply the key elements that define a positive and healthy house culture.\nDevelop the confidence and skills to challenge and change harmful or toxic practices.\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event will be held jointly with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \n \nAndrew Day\, Deputy Head (Pastoral) at Dover College \nAn Educational Senior Leader with an extensive background in the UK boarding sector. During his 17 years of living in 4 boys and Co-Ed boarding houses\, spanning 3 UK HMC schools\, there really isn’t much he hasn’t seen and dealt with. \nBoarding houses run on culture\, good or bad\, it becomes the cornerstone of the house identify. That culture will always be set by the Houseparent – intentionally or not\, and you must be on the front foot\, it’s your ship. \nFailure to acknowledge this and hold it in your thinking through your first year will create a mess with much suffering for everyone\, only some of which you will ever know about. Setting\, or adjusting\, the culture in a house is a delicate manoeuvre requiring EQ\, time\, tact\, tactics\, resilience\, consistency\, candour\, and a sense of humour..! \nDuring his first tenure as a Housemaster\, buried in paperwork\, Andrew Co-Founded an Ed Tech company specialising in boarding and pastoral management: information flow\, informed decision making\, compliance\, and staff workload reduction. Launched at a BSA conference in 2015\, the software ultimately generated significantly benefits for boarding staff at various HMC schools.  \nWhile working internationally\, Andrew held a series of SLT roles leading on: Academic\, Pastoral\, Co-Curriculum\, Staff\, Sixth Form\, and Admin at whole school levels in premium British schools in China\, Singapore\, Qatar\, and Egypt. Always looking for challenge: startup\, crisis\, or significant change.  \nNow back in the UK\, Andrew’s extensive experience in implementing complete cultural change across multiple houses will provide an enjoyable and insightful webinar riddled with actionable take-aways.  \nThe session will be a fascinating exploration of taking on your first boarding house\, particularly where a change in approach is likely to be required. \n 
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/transforming-house-culture-as-a-new-houseparent/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T095745Z
CREATED:20250812T151950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T095745Z
UID:5440-1781701200-1781704800@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Expanding your professional portfolio - governor\, volunteer and training positions
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – From £90\n🎧 SLT\, Heads of Boarding\, Boarding and teaching staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe time and energy we expend in our day jobs can be all-consuming. It can feel difficult to find time for other activities such as being a governor or volunteering. This webinar will explore how expanding your professional portfolio can provide excellent learning opportunities and a different perspective on your current role. For those aspiring to promotion\, having a varied professional portfolio can also make your application stand out from the crowd. \nTopics will include: \n\nGovernor positions and choosing them wisely\nMembership of professional organisations\nVolunteer positions which enhance your CV\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain perspective from a varied professional portfolio\nConsider and learn about the variety of opportunities available\nMake your CV and applications stand out\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/expanding-your-professional-portfolio-governor-volunteer-and-training-positions/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152217Z
CREATED:20250812T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152217Z
UID:5438-1781089200-1781092800@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Getting the best out of new staff in September
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant Houseparents\, all who work in boarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe summer term is the perfect time of year to think ahead to September and ensure all is in place to maximise the potential of new boarding staff. Boarding staff recruitment and retention continue to be challenging so the effective integration and support of new staff are crucial for fostering a positive and productive boarding environment. In this session\, our speaker will share insights and strategies to ensure a smooth induction process\, empower new staff with the necessary tools\, and establish a collaborative culture within the boarding community. These will be valuable whether you are a seasoned boarding professional or new in post. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nEvaluate current staff induction process\nTo prepare effectively for September\nMaximise staff retention\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/getting-the-best-out-of-new-staff-in-september/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152201Z
CREATED:20250812T150915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152201Z
UID:5434-1780578000-1780581600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading staff investigations and disciplinaries
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThis interaction session will cover key interpersonal skills such as effective communication\, active listening\, negotiation\, and mediation. You’ll learn how to address disagreements productively while strengthening team cohesion and morale. \nWe’ll also take a closer look at managing formal processes\, including staff disciplinaries and workplace investigations. We’ll demonstrate how strong conflict management skills can support procedural fairness\, the preservation of professional relationships\, and become a powerful catalyst for innovation and growth. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBe able to understand the causes and dynamics of conflict including different conflict resolution models and theories\nDevelop proactive\, effective and constructive conflict resolution skills and recognising the value of different perspectives\nBe confident in leading on staff disciplinaries and investigations both in terms of process and maintaining relationships.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/leading-staff-investigations-and-disciplinaries-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135415Z
CREATED:20250812T150208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T135415Z
UID:5432-1779199200-1779202800@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using social media to promote your boarding provision
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – From £90\n🎧 Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant Houseparents\, Marketing\, all who work in boarding\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nIn this webinar\, we will cover how to make the best use of the dynamic world of effective social media strategies for promoting your boarding school provision. Current and prospective parents as well as students will form opinions about our schools partly based on what is projected on social media. Therefore\, harnessing the power of social media is essential for showcasing the unique offerings of your boarding school. Join us as we explore proven techniques to engage with prospective students\, parents\, and the wider community\,  from crafting compelling content to leveraging the latest trends. Our speaker will discuss how to navigate various platforms\, tailor your messaging\, and ultimately create a digital narrative that highlights the exceptional opportunities and experiences your institution provides. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo evaluate own school’s use of social media\nHow to best showcase your boarding provision\nHints and tips for your online presence.\n\n  \nSpeaker:  \nRosalind Harrison\, Social Media and Contect Marketer \nRos Harrison is a social media and video content specialist who supports schools and child-focused organisations in using online communications safely. Ros has 20 years of experience working with children and young people in both the public and third sectors\, including facilitating safeguarding and CEOP training for local authority youth workers and developing domestic abuse awareness programmes for staff and pupils in primary settings. With 15 years of experience as a digital marketer\, specialising in GDPR and compliance\, across professional services and local authorities\, she now helps schools develop effective management systems and robust safeguarding practices when representing themselves on social media through her business\, Harrison Media Solutions. \n  \n  \n  \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/using-social-media-to-promote-your-boarding-provision-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152112Z
CREATED:20250812T144900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152112Z
UID:5428-1778234400-1778238000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:School culture
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, all those aspiring to middle and senior leadership posts.\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThe famous quote “culture eats strategy for breakfast” will serve as the basis for our webinar on school culture and strategy.  In this session\, we will explore the transformative impact of organisational culture on strategic initiatives. While strategy provides a roadmap\, it’s the underlying culture that determines a school’s ability to implement and sustain change. Our speaker will discuss the nuances of aligning culture and strategy\, understanding how an inclusive\, adaptive\, and values-driven culture can catalyse the success of any strategic plan. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo consider the difference and interwoven nature of culture and strategy\nHow to evaluate and monitor culture in your setting\nThe importance of aligning culture and strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/school-culture-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192740Z
CREATED:20250807T154231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T192740Z
UID:5425-1777545000-1777548600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:The first 100 days in a new post
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – 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: \nStarting a new post can be daunting when staying in the same school and sometimes even more so when going to a new school. This webinar will go over the first 100 days in a new post and how to plan for and master that transition. Our speaker will share their expertise on navigating the critical initial phase of a new leadership role. \nWhether you’re stepping into a new position or aiming to refine your leadership approach\, this webinar will provide invaluable insights into setting the right tone\, building relationships\, and making impactful decisions during your first 100 days. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nPractical strategies to make the transition into a new role\nHow to plan effectively ahead of starting\nSet yourself up for long term success and make an impact\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid 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.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/the-first-100-days-in-a-new-post-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260205T151719Z
CREATED:20260114T145308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T151719Z
UID:5710-1774263600-1774267200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creating an Exam-Healthy Atmosphere in the Classroom and Boarding House during the Summer Term
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse outline: \nThis session explores how teachers and boarding staff can create a supportive\, exam-friendly environment during the Summer Term\, helping students manage stress and perform at their best. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the impact of exam stress on students\nPractical strategies for reducing anxiety in classrooms and boarding houses\nTechniques to support wellbeing and focus during revision periods\nCommunication with parents and pastoral teams\nPromoting resilience and positive study habits\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify key signs of exam stress in students\nImplement strategies to create calm\, supportive environments\nSupport students’ emotional wellbeing during the Summer Term\nEnhance collaboration between teaching and pastoral teams\nAdvise students and parents on effective coping strategies\n\nBOOK NOW \nThis event is joint with: \n \n\nSpeaker: \nKatherine Radice \nKatharine Radice has 20+ years of experience in the classroom and is a leading expert on how to support young people through school.  Her two most recent books – Exam Stress: A Practical and Positive Guide for Teachers and The Parent’s Guide to Exam Stress – have been highly praised across the secondary school sector:  The Parent’s Guide to Exam Stress has been described as \n\nA book to start as soon as your child starts secondary school and keep coming back to – Nicola Morgan\, The Teenage Brain Woman and author of Blame My Brain\nA must for parents who want to understand more and help – Michael Senior\, founder of NetSixthForm network for UK sixth form leaders\nFull of practical\, supportive and kind advice – Marina Gardiner Legge\, Head of Oxford High School\nfor more reviews\, see here.\n\nKatharine currently combines her work as an educational consultant and author with teaching part-time in a Cambridge secondary school and a pastoral role as the Transition and Participation Advisor for Gonville and Caius College\, Cambridge.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/creating-an-exam-healthy-atmosphere-in-the-classroom-and-boarding-house-during-the-summer-term/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="The Boarding Schools' Association":MAILTO:info@bsagroup.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260305T175020Z
CREATED:20260225T114807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T175020Z
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SUMMARY:Managing relationships with parents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £45\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 \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 years’ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/working-with-parents-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260303T134719Z
CREATED:20250731T132037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T134719Z
UID:5405-1773154800-1773158400@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding school finance
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – From £90\n🎧 SLT\, Heads of Boarding\, Boarding and teaching staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nWhether thinking about promotion or wanting to understand how schools work\, understanding school finance is critical\, particularly in the current context. This webinar will cover essential elements of school finance. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nPrinciples of management account\nCashflow and balance sheets\nBudget setting\nFinancial pressures (fee debt\, rising costs\, VAT)\nBenchmarking\nTerminology.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of school finance\nGain of whole school financial strategy\nKnowledge of current challenges and pressures.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nAndrew Ashton\, Bursar of Radley College \nAndrew Ashton was appointed Bursar of Radley College in September 2008. He has overall responsibility for the financial and operational life of the College\, and the management of all non-teaching staff. \nAfter Newcastle Royal Grammar School\, Andrew studied chemistry at Oxford and moved into the banking sector\, rising to become Director of Strategy\, Performance and Client Services at Barclays Africa. He then spent three and a half years as a management consultant within the financial services sector before taking up the role of Bursar at Radley College. \nAndrew plays a significant role in the local community and was previously a governor and Chair of the Resources Committee at Radley Primary School. He is now a trustee and former Chair of the Radley Lakes Trust\, a governor of Shiplake College and Chair of the Organisation\, Remuneration and Nominations Committee of the Boarding Schools’ Association. Despite growing up in Newcastle\, Andrew considers Radley and the surrounding area as his spiritual home. He is married to Jillian\, and they have one son\, Philip. In his occasional spare time\, Andrew can be found playing real tennis or exploring the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside\, either in running trainers or walking boots.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/understanding-school-finance-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T090000
DTSTAMP:20260211T153721Z
CREATED:20250718T173749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T153721Z
UID:5336-1771833600-1771837200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Working with parents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £45\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: \nDavid Walker FTIOB\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid Walker has over 20 years’ experience in boarding education\, having worked in a variety of schools across the UK and Africa. His career includes leadership roles in both senior and prep school settings\, complemented by service as a prep school governor and trustee of a multi-academy trust. Before joining the BSA\, David was Deputy Head Pastoral at a large co-educational independent school in the South-East\, where he oversaw student welfare and pastoral care. His extensive background in safeguarding\, boarding leadership\, and governance gives him a broad perspective on the sector\, enabling him to support schools in delivering outstanding pastoral provision.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/working-with-parents-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20251215T220743Z
CREATED:20250623T133514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T220743Z
UID:5026-1770199200-1770202800@www.tiob.org.uk
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: \nRob Pavis\, Head of Kingsley School \nRob is currently the Head of Kingsley School in Devon\, an independent co-educational boarding and day school on the beautiful North Devon coast. He was previously Deputy Head at Gordon’s School in Surrey\, and Assistant Head at Steyning Grammar School in West Sussex\, both state boarding schools. Prior to a 12 year spell in the state boarding sector\, Rob was a Housemaster and Head of Faculty at Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire for 15 years. Graduating from Durham University\, Rob spend a few years living and working in Japan before returning to the UK to start his teaching career. He continues to enjoy his love of sport and of the great outdoors in general\, having built an impressive surfing and Outdoor Education programme at Kingsley School.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/change-management-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T130000
DTSTAMP:20251030T211327Z
CREATED:20250623T133043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T211327Z
UID:5016-1762257600-1762261200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding staff appraisals
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nAppraisals are a pivotal moment in the school year — an opportunity for reflection\, growth\, and alignment. Whether you’re conducting the appraisal or on the receiving end\, how you approach it can significantly impact performance\, morale\, and professional development. \nThis practical webinar is tailored specifically for boarding staff and aims to strengthen your understanding of the appraisal process. We’ll guide you through the principles of fair and constructive evaluation\, while also exploring how to make the most of your own appraisal experience. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise the value of appraisals as a tool for development\, motivation\, and team alignment\nReflect on your own response to receiving feedback and how to engage with it positively\nLearn how to prepare thoroughly for appraisals — both as an appraiser and appraisee — to ensure a focused and productive conversation”\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: Paddy Rockett\, Head of Middle School Boarding and Housemaster\, Reed’s School \nPaddy Rockett is Head of Middle School Boarding and Housemaster at Reed’s School\, Surrey. He has completed the BSA Pastoral Care and Boarding Management modules and is pursuing a Masters in Residential Education at the University of Buckingham\, researching life skills development in boarding houses and a national programme for their delivery. Previously\, he led the University of Limerick’s “Broadening the Curriculum” strategy\, designing a social responsibility module for first-year students. A Biology teacher\, he is interested in VR/AR in Science education\, pastoral care\, boarding development nationally and internationally\, and promoting social mobility.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/boarding-staff-appraisals-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T123000
DTSTAMP:20251008T113556Z
CREATED:20250623T132902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T113556Z
UID:5012-1760355000-1760358600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n📍 Online \n\nCourse Outline: \nCrises can take many forms in a school setting\, and the ability to respond swiftly\, calmly\, and effectively is essential for safeguarding pupils\, staff\, and the wider school community. This webinar is designed to equip boarding and leadership teams with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to manage a range of unexpected situations. \nThrough clear guidance and scenario-based learning\, the session will explore different types of crises and appropriate responses\, outline vital procedures and protocols\, and highlight the importance of clear communication. The session will also focus on developing the calm\, composed mindset needed to lead others through challenging situations with assurance and resilience. \nTraining topics: \n\nIdentifying different types of crises and appropriate response strategies\nEstablishing and following clear procedures and emergency protocols\nEffective communication during a crisis: internal and external messaging\nTechniques for maintaining calm and confident leadership under pressure.\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nGain practical tools and frameworks for crisis preparedness and response\nEnhance confidence in managing real-time incidents in the school context\nUnderstand the importance of communication and leadership in maintaining safety and stability\nStrengthen resilience and readiness within boarding and leadership teams\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeakers: \nBart Wielenga\, Head\, Blundell’s School \nBart 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. \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid 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.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/crisis-management-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T150000
DTSTAMP:20250723T101234Z
CREATED:20250623T125659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T101234Z
UID:5004-1759500000-1759503600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Running effective team meetings
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\, with additional tickets from £45\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nRunning and chairing meetings is a core responsibility for school leaders — and when done well\, meetings can drive collaboration\, clarity\, and action. This interactive webinar will explore how effective planning and preparation lay the foundation for meaningful\, outcome-focused meetings. \nWe’ll consider strategies for encouraging active participation\, navigating differing viewpoints\, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. Through real-life examples\, we’ll also examine common challenges faced when leading meetings and offer practical approaches to overcome them. \nLearning outcomes: \n• Plan and structure team meetings for maximum impact\n• Facilitate inclusive\, engaging\, and productive discussions\n• Confidently manage diverse personalities and navigate conflict\n• Identify and address common pitfalls in meeting dynamics. \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/maximising-team-meetings-how-to-run-meetings-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-team-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T125036Z
CREATED:20250702T210734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T125036Z
UID:5279-1758193200-1758196800@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transforming house culture as a new houseparent
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ £90-180\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\, teaching staff\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline \nTaking over a boarding house with a history of challenges can feel overwhelming. This webinar will guide you through the process of driving positive change and reshaping the house culture. Drawing on real-world experience\, our speaker will share insights\, practical strategies\, and proven approaches for leading a struggling or toxic team toward renewal and success. \nParticipants will gain essential tools to recognise\, evaluate\, and address toxic dynamics within a team. We will cover effective communication methods\, leadership practices\, and collaborative techniques that help build a healthier\, more cohesive\, and productive boarding environment. Whether you are a current houseparent or head of boarding looking to address existing issues\, or an aspiring leader preparing for future responsibilities\, this session will provide valuable guidance and actionable takeaways. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nRecognise and apply the key elements that define a positive and healthy house culture.\nDevelop the confidence and skills to challenge and change harmful or toxic practices.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nAndrew Day\, Founding Head of Senior School\, Uppingham Cairo \nAn Educational Senior Leader with an extensive background in the UK boarding sector. During his 17 years of living in 4 boys and Co-Ed boarding houses\, spanning 3 UK HMC schools\, there really isn’t much he hasn’t seen and dealt with. During his first tenure as a Housemaster\, buried in paperwork\, Andrew Co-Founded an Ed Tech company specialising in boarding and pastoral management: information flow\, informed decision making\, compliance\, and staff workload reduction. Launched at a BSA conference in 2015\, the software ultimately generated significantly benefits for boarding staff at various HMC schools. Since leaving the UK\, Andrew has held a series of SLT roles leading on: Academic\, Pastoral\, Co-Curriculum\, Staff\, and Admin at whole school levels in premium British schools in China\, Singapore\, Qatar\, and now Egypt. Always looking for challenge: startup\, crisis\, or significant change.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/taking-over-a-problematic-house-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T140000
DTSTAMP:20250220T152046Z
CREATED:20240404T104746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152046Z
UID:4092-1749819600-1749823200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Expanding your professional portfolio: governor\, volunteer and training
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 13\, 2025\nTime: 13:00 – 14:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £90\, TIOB Additional Full Member Rate – £45\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: SLT\, Heads of Boarding\, Boarding and teaching staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThe time and energy we expend in our day jobs can be all-consuming. It can feel difficult to find time for other activities such as being a governor or volunteering. This webinar will explore how expanding your professional portfolio can provide excellent learning opportunities and a different perspective on your current role. For those aspiring to promotion\, having a varied professional portfolio can also make your application stand out from the crowd. \nTopics will include: \n\nGovernor positions and choosing them wisely\nMembership of professional organisations\nVolunteer positions which enhance your CV\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain perspective from a varied professional portfolio\nConsider and learn about the variety of opportunities available\nMake your CV and applications stand out\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nVirginia Parkes\, Director of Learning and Professional Development\, AGBIS \nVirginia (Ginny) Parkes commenced her career in education 20 years ago\, when she initially taught ICT and business studies up to\, and including\, A Level.  After several years in teaching\, Ginny moved into a consultancy based role before joining the Department for Education\, initially as Head of Digital Engagement for the Training and Development Agency (TDA) before moving on as a Senior Communications Advisor for the DfE.  Following the birth of her two daughters\, Ginny took up the role of Education Strategy Director for an educational trust in Greater Manchester\, before eventually taking up her previous role as Director of Finance & Operations (Bursar) at Beech Hall School in Cheshire.  Ginny is an experienced governance professional\, having sat as a governor for several schools throughout her career\, as well as holding the position of Director of Governance for a large complex FE college group in South Yorkshire.  Ginny is now a Trustee of the Sir John Brunner Foundation in Cheshire.  In addition to being a qualified teacher\, Ginny also holds a first degree in Business Management and a MSc. in Technology Enhanced Learning\, Innovation & Change. Ginny’s role within AGBIS draws on her experience as a teacher\, governance professional and independent school bursar enabling her to support member schools’ governing bodies.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/expanding-your-professional-portfolio-governor-volunteer-and-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T150000
DTSTAMP:20250130T153600Z
CREATED:20241106T115841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T153600Z
UID:4705-1749045600-1749049200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading staff investigations and disciplinaries
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 04\, 2025\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\nCost: TIOB Members – FOC\, BSA Member rate £90\, Additional BSA Delegate – £45 – Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nConflict happens in every organisation. This webinar will explore how to ensure conflict is handled in a healthy way to promote creativity and progress in your team. Effective communication\, active listening\, negotiation and mediation are critical skills. In the second part of the webinar\, we will focus on staff disciplinaries\, and investigations and how to use conflict management skills in those instances. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBeing able to understand the causes and dynamics of conflict including different conflict resolution models and theories\nDeveloping proactive\, effective and constructive conflict resolution skills and recognising the value of different perspectives\nBeing confident in leading on staff disciplinaries and investigations both in terms of process and maintaining relationships.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA  \nGaelle is Head of Research Services and Inclusion and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/leading-staff-investigations-and-disciplinaries-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T110000
DTSTAMP:20250516T164618Z
CREATED:20240404T103550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T164618Z
UID:4088-1747994400-1747998000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using social media to promote your boarding provision
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 23\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – FOC\, BSA Member rate – now £90 £180\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant Houseparents\, all who work in boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nIn this webinar\, we will cover how to make the best use of the dynamic world of effective social media strategies for promoting your boarding school provision. Current and prospective parents as well as students will form opinions about our schools partly based on what is projected on social media. Therefore\, harnessing the power of social media is essential for showcasing the unique offerings of your boarding school. Join us as we explore proven techniques to engage with prospective students\, parents\, and the wider community\,  from crafting compelling content to leveraging the latest trends. Our speaker will discuss how to navigate various platforms\, tailor your messaging\, and ultimately create a digital narrative that highlights the exceptional opportunities and experiences your institution provides. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo evaluate own school’s use of social media\nHow to best showcase your boarding provision\nHints and tips for your online presence.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding & Education and Director\, BSA/TIOB \nDavid is the BSA Director 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.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/using-social-media-to-promote-your-boarding-provision/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T110000
DTSTAMP:20250509T093145Z
CREATED:20240404T102639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T093145Z
UID:4083-1746784800-1746788400@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:School culture
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 09\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – FOC\, BSA Member rate – now £90 £180\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, all those aspiring to middle and senior leadership posts.\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThe famous quote “culture eats strategy for breakfast” will serve as the basis for our webinar on school culture and strategy.  In this session\, we will explore the transformative impact of organisational culture on strategic initiatives. While strategy provides a roadmap\, it’s the underlying culture that determines a school’s ability to implement and sustain change. Our speaker will discuss the nuances of aligning culture and strategy\, understanding how an inclusive\, adaptive\, and values-driven culture can catalyse the success of any strategic plan. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo consider the difference and interwoven nature of culture and strategy\nHow to evaluate and monitor culture in your setting\nThe importance of aligning culture and strategy.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nWilliam Goldsmith\, Headteacher\, Packwood Haugh School \nWilliam Goldsmith has a career spanning over twenty years in boarding education and leadership. He is currently Head of Packwood Haugh School in Shropshire (part of the Shrewsbury Family of Schools). William is a passionate about a skills and mindset-based learning philosophy and has a background in emotional wellbeing and mental health. He is a founding fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and Royal Society of the Arts.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/school-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T110000
DTSTAMP:20250224T121616Z
CREATED:20250220T180129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T121616Z
UID:4885-1742983200-1742986800@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Phone use and phone policy
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 26\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £90\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – seminar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThis course is aimed at boarding staff interested in phone use policy and education within schools. Our speaker\, Jon Bird\, will explain why it is not just about bans and how pupils communicate with family and friends in term time. Jon completed his MA in Residential Care at the University of Buckingham with a focus on phones and communication. \nTraining topics: \n\nWhole school phone policies\nEducating pupils\nAssessing phone use in your school\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand phone use approaches\nUnderstand the important role of both education and restrictions\nBe able to identify next steps for your school\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nJon Bird\, Houseparent\, Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz \nJon started his boarding career in China in 2005. After going to university and earning a degree in Chinese language and History at SOAS\, he then completed his PGCE at the Institute of Education (UCL) specializing in Mandarin Chinese and EAL. He took his first job as a teacher at a school in the South West of England. It did not take long before he moved into the boarding house. He has held positions of Visiting Tutor\, House Tutor\, Assistant Houseparent\, Acting Houseparent and Houseparent. \nAfter teaching in both China and the UK\, he moved to Switzerland in 2020 where his hobby of coding and passion for computers turned into a subject specialism for coding and robotics. This interest led him to complete his MA in Residential Care\, with the University of Buckingham\, focussing on the phone and the how boarders communicate with their family members and close friends. \nJon is a level three trained DSL\, he is a member of the Institute of Boarding and holds a certificate in international boarding from the BSA.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/phone-use-and-phone-policy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T120000
DTSTAMP:20250210T125045Z
CREATED:20240404T090549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T125045Z
UID:4059-1741086000-1741089600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Submitting a standout application and delivering in interview
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 04\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 – 12:00\nCost: TIOB Member discounted rate – now £45 £90\, Non-member discounted rate – now £90 £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\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 \n\nSpeaker: \nRobin Dyer\, Formerly Head\, Ampleforth College 
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/submitting-a-standout-application-and-delivering-in-interview/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T170000
DTSTAMP:20250130T151910Z
CREATED:20240404T090838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T151910Z
UID:4061-1739203200-1739206800@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Working with parents
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 10\, 2025\nTime: 16:00 – 17:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £90\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\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 \n\nSpeaker: \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid 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.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/working-with-parents/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T133000
DTSTAMP:20250130T151853Z
CREATED:20240325T114034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T151853Z
UID:4017-1738931400-1738935000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Career pathway: Academic or Pastoral Leadership?
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 7\, 2025\nTime: 12:30 – 13:30\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £45\, BSA Member Rate – £90\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: All aspiring to senior leadership roles\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nBoarding staff can do it all! With many TIOB members on the cusp of senior leadership\, it can be interesting to consider different types of senior positions\, and if you are best suited to academic or pastoral leadership. Our webinar will explore these two pathways and consider relevant attributes and training.  The session will enable delegates to make better-informed decisions about the next step in their leadership journey. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nLine management\nCommon and different priorities\nSkills and attributes\nTransferrable skills from boarding\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nBetter understanding of the opportunities and pressures of academic and pastoral leadership\nWhat makes for a good academic and pastoral leader\nHow best to market and use skills gained in boarding\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nMatthew Oakman\, Headteacher\, Saint Felix School \nHaving attended the Perse School in Cambridge\, Matt studied History at Oxford University (St Edmund Hall) where he then stayed on to complete his PGCE (Keble College) before embarking on a career in teaching and education. Having spent three years at Bryanston School in Dorset as an Assistant Housemaster and teacher of History and Politics\, Matt moved on to Wellington College. He then spent the next twenty-five years there at a time of great change and transformation for the College where he was able to play a significant role in this process; having been Head of Hockey\, Matt became the first Director of Sport at Wellington before taking on the role of Head of 6th Form. This in turn led to a number of Senior Leadership roles at the College including Deputy Head (Pupil Performance)\, Deputy Head (Academic) and finally Senior Master. In 2023\, it was time for a change and Matt moved on to become Head of Saint Felix School in Southwold. Here\, he has undergone a programme of updating the facilities\, introducing a new curriculum\, implementing a mentoring programme and creating a bespoke Saint Felix Diploma. Matt is married to Rossana and they divide their time between Suffolk and Brighton; they have two gorgeous cats (Mia and Dillon) and enjoy life by the sea and in the countryside. \nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid 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.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/career-pathway-academic-or-pastoral-leadership/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T120000
DTSTAMP:20250130T151607Z
CREATED:20240325T142503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T151607Z
UID:4021-1738580400-1738584000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Getting that promotion to Deputy Head and Headship
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 03\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 – 12:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £90\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: All aspiring to senior leadership\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nIt sometimes feels like we should all aspire to promotion and senior leadership. However\, while it is obvious to some for some\, there are elements to consider before putting in an application. \nIs it the right time? The right post? Am I ready or am I prepared? Is it the right school? How does this role fit into my life/my family’s life? \nOur webinar will explore these questions and what Heads look for when appointing senior leaders in their schools. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nConsider whether the move to Senior Leadership is for you\nReflect on key questions\nDevelop confidence in your purpose as a leader.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nMark Lauder\, Headmaster\, Strathallan School. \nMark Lauder was born in Scotland and educated at Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh. He studied at the University of Aberdeen\, before moving to St Edmund Hall\, Oxford\, where he became Junior Dean of College. He began his teaching career at Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames\, where he was Head of the History Department\, Resident Tutor and Master I/C of Rowing. He then headed back to Oxford in 1999\, to become Head of History at St Edward’s School and then a Housemaster. While there\, he continued with his rugby refereeing\, coaching U16s rugby and U15s rowing\, and ran the naval section of the CCF. \nIn 2007\, Mark was appointed Deputy Headmaster and Head of Boarding at Felsted School in Essex\, where he maintained his coaching and teaching roles. It was from there\, in 2010\, that he headed north\, to take on the role of Headmaster at Ashville College in Harrogate\, an HMC co-educational day and boarding school with 870 pupils. He has been an ISI team inspector\, a school governor and Chair of the Boarding School’s Association and is now in his eighth year as Headmaster of Strathallan School. He is also a member of TIOB. \nMark is married to music teacher Caroline\, and has two sons\, one a graduate and the other in 3rd year\, University. In his spare time\, he enjoys wild camping in the Scottish islands and walking in the hills.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/getting-that-promotion-to-deputy-head-and-headship-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T110000
DTSTAMP:20240912T145151Z
CREATED:20240325T155053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T145151Z
UID:4024-1736762400-1736766000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Looking after your team’s wellbeing in a boarding environment
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 13\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £90\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\, teaching staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nIn our busy and demanding boarding houses and schools\, it’s crucial for leaders and managers to prioritise the mental and emotional health of their team members. This webinar will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to create a supportive and nurturing work environment that fosters the wellbeing of your team. We will explore the key factors that contribute to team wellbeing\, develop strategies to promote and maintain it\, and apply a proactive approach to wellbeing management. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nFactors which influence wellbeing\nThe hallmarks of a culture of wellbeing\nActionable steps to improve and maintain that culture\nA proactive rather than reactive approach\nHow to mitigate sources of stress and burnout.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify the key factors that contribute to the wellbeing of team members\nFoster a culture of wellbeing within your teams\nApply a proactive approach to team wellbeing.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/4024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T153000
DTSTAMP:20241129T162436Z
CREATED:20240325T115243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T162436Z
UID:4019-1733495400-1733499000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Change management
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 06\, 2024\nTime: 14:30 – 15:30\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – FOC\, BSA Member Rate – £90\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: SLT\, Heads of Boarding\, all boarding and teaching staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nChange is inevitable in schools. Leading\, managing and coping with change are all key skills. By evaluating our own attitudes to change as well as understanding the process of organisational change\, we can learn to lead on it and/or embrace it. Our webinar will cover how to analyse the need for change as well as how to communicate\, plan and engage with colleagues and various stakeholders to foster a shared vision. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nPlanning for change by evaluating the need\nEffectively communicate and engage with stakeholders at all levels\nHow to overcome resistance to change and implement strategies to facilitate successful organisational change\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nRob Pavis\, Head of Kingsley School \nRob is currently the Head of Kingsley School in Devon\, an independent co-educational boarding and day school on the beautiful North Devon coast. He was previously Deputy Head at Gordon’s School in Surrey\, and Assistant Head at Steyning Grammar School in West Sussex\, both state boarding schools. Prior to a 12 year spell in the state boarding sector\, Rob was a Housemaster and Head of Faculty at Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire for 15 years. Graduating from Durham University\, Rob spend a few years living and working in Japan before returning to the UK to start his teaching career. He continues to enjoy his love of sport and of the great outdoors in general\, having built an impressive surfing and Outdoor Education programme at Kingsley School.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/change-management-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:4009-1730894400-1730898000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boarding staff appraisals
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 06\, 2024\nTime: 12:00 – 13:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £90\, Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents.\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nAppraisals are a key part of the school year. Whether you are the appraisee or appraiser\, getting it right is crucial. Our webinar is designed to equip boarding staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct fair and effective appraisals and consider what happens when we are being appraised. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBenefits and opportunities of appraisals\nConsider our own response to appraisals\nHow to prepare for appraisals.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nPaddy Rockett\, Head of Middle School Boarding\, Teacher of Biology & Physics \nPaddy Rockett is the Head of Middle School Boarding/Housemaster at Reed’s School in Surrey. Paddy has been through the Pastoral Care module and Boarding Management module run by the BSA and is currently completing his Masters in Residential Education with the University of Buckingham. His current area of research is focussed on the development of life skills in boarding houses and the development a national programme for life skills development. \nPreviously\, Paddy was a lead  in the “Broadening the Curriculum” strategy of the University of Limerick designing a social responsibility module undertaken by first year students. As a Biology teacher he is interested in the use of VR and AR in the teaching of Science. He is also in interested in Pastoral care\, the development of Boarding nationally and internationally and social mobility.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/boarding-staff-appraisals/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T150000
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UID:4004-1729173600-1729177200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leading staff investigations and disciplinaries
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 17\, 2024\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\nCost: TIOB Members – FOC\, BSA Member rate £90\, Additional BSA Delegate – £45 – Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nConflict happens in every organisation. This webinar will explore how to ensure conflict is handled in a healthy way to promote creativity and progress in your team. Effective communication\, active listening\, negotiation and mediation are critical skills. In the second part of the webinar\, we will focus on staff disciplinaries\, and investigations and how to use conflict management skills in those instances. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBeing able to understand the causes and dynamics of conflict including different conflict resolution models and theories\nDeveloping proactive\, effective and constructive conflict resolution skills and recognising the value of different perspectives\nBeing confident in leading on staff disciplinaries and investigations both in terms of process and maintaining relationships.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director of Research\, Inclusion and IELA  \nGaelle is Head of Research Services and Inclusion and joined the BSA in January 2023. She is an experienced senior leader and has worked in a range of state and independent schools. She is a qualified SENCO and holds a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education. Prior to joining the BSA\, Gaelle was Deputy Head Pastoral\, DSL and Head of Boarding at an all-girls independent school in the South-East.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/leading-staff-investigations-and-disciplinaries/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T143000
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SUMMARY:Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 15\, 2024\nTime: 13:30 – 14:30\nCost: TIOB Members – FOC\, BSA Member rate £90\, Additional BSA Delegate – £45 – Non-member Rate – £180\nAudience: Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, House parents\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nIn 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. \nTraining topics: \n\nTypes of crises and responses\nProcedures and protocols\nImportance of communication\nHow to remain calm and confident when in crisis.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop the knowledge and tools necessary to handle crises.\nNavigate challenges with resilience and confidence.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nBart Wielenga\, Head\, Blundell’s School \nBart 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. \n  \n  \n\nDavid Walker\, Executive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB \nDavid 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.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/crisis-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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