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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T140000
DTSTAMP:20250220T152046Z
CREATED:20240404T104746Z
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20241001T092537Z
CREATED:20240325T111522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T092537Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T150000
DTSTAMP:20241011T085642Z
CREATED:20240325T105029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T085642Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T143000
DTSTAMP:20241008T105232Z
CREATED:20240325T110805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T105232Z
UID:4007-1728999000-1729002600@www.tiob.org.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T150000
DTSTAMP:20240912T142456Z
CREATED:20240321T143208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T142456Z
UID:3983-1728050400-1728054000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Maximising team meetings: How to run meetings to get the best out of your team
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 04\, 2024\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\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: \nRunning and chairing meetings is a key part of being a school leader. Our webinar will focus on the importance of planning and preparation for successful meetings. When facilitating professional discussions\, there are bound to be differing perspectives and we will cover strategies to ensure active participation and foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We will also use real examples about the challenges which may arise when running meetings and how to address them effectively. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nEffectively plan and structure team meetings in advance\nDevelop skills to facilitate productive and inclusive discussions as well as strategies for managing different personalities and conflicting opinions\nLearn from examples about common meeting challenges.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nExecutive Director\, Boarding and Director BSA/TIOB\n \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/maximising-team-meetings-how-to-run-meetings-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-team/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T110000
DTSTAMP:20240912T142039Z
CREATED:20240321T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T142039Z
UID:3981-1727172000-1727175600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Maintaining professional distance
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 24\, 2024\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £90\, £45 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: \nWith safeguarding and pastoral care of the pupils in your care being paramount to any boarding role\, professional distance is essential. In the home-from-home environment of boarding where you are in loco parentis\, building and maintaining appropriate relationships are critical. Our webinar will focus on ways you can establish professional boundaries while still creating rapport with pupils and those you work with. The strategies covered will support building resilience when things are tough for you and/or the boarders in your care. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nLooking after yourself by creating healthy boundaries\nRelationship management strategies\nNavigating challenging situations.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nLouise Payne\, Deputy Head Pastoral and DSL\, Kent College Pembury \nLouise Payne is Deputy Head Pastoral and DSL at Kent College Pembury\, UK.  She has worked in education for 22 years working in both state and independent settings in the UK and abroad. Whilst completing an MBA in Educational Leadership with UCL\, Louise also worked for a Local Authority as part of a school improvement service working to support senior leaderships in improving their safeguarding and pastoral practice. She has a wealth of experience in boarding care\, having worked for over 10 years in and across different boarding settings. She has also worked as a Boarding\, SEN and Safeguarding governor in schools across both sectors. Louise gained a Distinction in her MBA and returned to the boarding environment when taking up the post of Deputy Head at Kent College.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/maintaining-professional-distance-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T153000
DTSTAMP:20240912T112220Z
CREATED:20240321T141208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T112220Z
UID:3974-1726669800-1726673400@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transforming house culture as a new houseparent
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 18\, 2024\nTime: 14:30 – 15:30\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: \nTaking over a boarding house where there have been historic issues can be daunting. In this webinar\, we will explore how to navigate the turnaround and transform the house culture. Our speaker’s experience will provide insight\, strategies and best practices for taking over a toxic team and orchestrating a positive transformation.  This session aims to equip you with the essential tools to identify\, assess\, and address toxicity within a team environment. We’ll delve into effective communication strategies\, leadership techniques\, and collaborative approaches to foster a healthier and more productive work culture. This webinar will be useful whether you’re a houseparent/head of boarding seeking solutions for a troubled team or an aspiring leader preparing for future challenges. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify and implement hallmarks of healthy house culture\nLearn how to challenge toxic practices.\n\nBOOK NOW  \n\nSpeaker:  \nAndrew Day\, Deputy Head\, King’s College Doha \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 significant 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 and now Qatar. Always looking for challenge: startup\, crisis\, or significant change.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/taking-over-a-problematic-house/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T120000
DTSTAMP:20240321T114522Z
CREATED:20230719T134953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T114522Z
UID:2456-1719486000-1719489600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:End of term reflection
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 27\, 2024\nTime: 11:00 – 12:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\nAudience: House assistants\, House tutors\, Houseparents\, Heads of Boarding\, Senior Leaders\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nThe end of the academic year is the perfect time to take stock of the past term and think ahead to next year.  Our interactive webinar will guide delegates through personal reflection practices to gain a deeper understanding of their values\, strengths\, weaknesses\, and personal aspirations. We will also look at how setting effective and meaningful goals for the year ahead can motivate us and how to set them in line with our values and priorities. \nFinally\, we will focus on implementation and how to progress towards desired outcomes. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nHow to conduct meaningful self-reflection\nDefine and articulate your values and aspirations\nTurn intent into action-planning for the year ahead.\n\n\nBOOK NOW \nGaelle Sullivan\, Director Research and Inclusion\, Director TIOB \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/end-of-term-reflection/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T113000
DTSTAMP:20240509T104445Z
CREATED:20240207T160635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T104445Z
UID:3577-1719397800-1719401400@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:TIOB - How to use social media to promote your boarding provision
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 26\, 2024\nTime: 10:30 – 11:30\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\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: \nDan King\, Assistant Head (Boarding and Compliance)\, Woodhouse Grove School \nFrom September 2022\, Dan commenced the role as Assistant Head (Boarding and Compliance)\, where he leads all aspects of the boarding provision\, and preparing the school for the upcoming ISI inspection. Dan has recently completed the BSA Diploma in Boarding Leadership. He is also responsible for Health and Safety within the school setting as well as having responsibility for whole school policies and risk assessments. He is also a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead\, Chairperson of the Staff Association\, and he remains heavily involved in the Games and Co-curricular Sport programme. Dan originally joined Woodhouse Grove School as Director of Sport in September 2017.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/tiob-how-to-use-social-media-to-promote-your-boarding-provision/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T123000
DTSTAMP:20240408T124344Z
CREATED:20240408T124344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T124344Z
UID:4135-1719228600-1719232200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Getting that promotion to Deputy Head and Headship
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 24\, 2024\nTime: 11:30 – 12:30\nCost: TIOB Full Member – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\nAudience: House parents\, anyone looking for a senior leadership post in a boarding school\nPlatform: Zoom (online)\n\n\nCourse outline: \nThis webinar aims to provide an overview of the process behind getting a promotion for those with the desire to take on new responsibilities and challenges to grow their career in the boarding sector. \nThe webinar will be led by Headmaster\, Strathallan School\, Mark Lauder\, who will discuss how to create a skill set for promotion\, how to identify what areas you would like to focus upon and the challenges you will meet on the way. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nReview and identify your key skills\nReflect and develop areas in your professional tool kit\nDevelop clarity on what is expected of a senior leader in a boarding school.\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\nUnderstand the characteristics of excellent senior leadership\nLearn about the application\, interview and recruitment process\nUnderstand how to make an effective transition from a middle leadership role to a senior 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 seventh year as Headmaster of Strathallan School. \nMark is married to music teacher Caroline\, and has two sons\, both now at 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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T113000
DTSTAMP:20240611T124502Z
CREATED:20230711T093548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T124502Z
UID:2143-1718361000-1718364600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Getting the most out of new boarding staff in September
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 14\, 2023\nTime: 10:30 – 11:30\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\nAudience: Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of Boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant Houseparents\, all who work in boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\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 the effective integration and support of new staff are crucial for fostering a positive and productive boarding environment. In this session\, Mark 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\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nMark Robinson\, BSA Senior Consultant \nMark has a Product Design Degree from Brunel University and a PGCE. His first post in independent education was as Assistant Master at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham where he held several positions including Assistant Housemaster to a junior boy’s boarding house. After five years he moved on to Ardingly College in West Sussex as a Head of Department and Housemaster to a joint day and boarding house. Mark has been an inspector on boarding inspections\, an Assistant Housemaster to a girls’ boarding house and fully involved in teaching up to ‘A‘ Level. \nIn 2002 Mark gave up teaching to set up Mentor Education Services Ltd\, a business offering education-related consultancy services to the independent sector\, initially training\, interview coaching and professional development but also marketing and pre-inspection to schools both in the independent and maintained sector. \nMark was appointed as Assistant Director of Training for the Boarding Schools’ Association in 2010\, where he continued offering training and consultancy to independent and state schools both in the UK and around the world. In 2017 he was appointed as Deputy Head Pastoral at Collège du Léman in Switzerland\, a large international boarding and day school. After gaining some further\, valuable international experience\, Mark returned to the UK to continue his training and consultancy in the Independent and state school sectors. \n 
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/getting-the-most-out-of-new-boarding-staff-in-september/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T120000
DTSTAMP:20240604T133849Z
CREATED:20230719T134140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T133849Z
UID:2145-1718017200-1718020800@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Culture eats strategy for breakfast - The impact of school culture on practice
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 10\, 2024\nTime: 11:00 – 12:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\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  \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\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nWilliam Goldsmith\, Head\, St George’s School Windsor Castle \nWilliam Goldsmith has a career spanning almost twenty years in boarding education and leadership. He is currently Head of St George’s School Windsor Castle. 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/switching-off-strategies-to-make-the-most-of-the-work-life-balance-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:2224-1714653000-1714656600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Building your boarding team’s confidence and empowering them
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 02\, 2024\nTime: 12:30 – 13:30\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\nAudience:  All boarding staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – 1 hour webinar\n\n\nCourse Outline: \nBoarding staff recruitment and retention have been problematic for some schools. In the current context\, it is crucial that our teams feel confident and empowered so that they derive satisfaction from their roles. Our webinar will focus on key strategies to build trust and confidence within the boarding team and how to keep momentum going with professional development. This in turn will likely lead to higher retention rates and a better performing team. \nTraining topics will include:  \n\nImportance of culture\nKnowing your team as a whole and as individuals\n Individuals’ motivations and drivers\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n  Develop a culture of trust and high performance\n  Create teams where staff’s strengths are celebrated and nurture\n  Encourage a ‘high-skill/high-will’ culture in your boarding team.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nHelen Rose\, Assistant Principal Boarding and Welfare\, The Worthgate School (Canterbury) \nHelen is a dedicated leader with more than two decades of experience in the field of education. She has taken on leadership roles in independent\, state\, and specialised educational institutions\, covering both academic and pastoral leadership responsibilities. \nHelen’s commitment lies in ensuring that students have experiences that enable them to reach their full potential\, and she extends this dedication to her approach in guiding and empowering her teams of staff. Her expertise spans change management in various sectors\, including facilitating rapid improvements\, overseeing school mergers\, and adapting to changes brought about by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through these experiences\, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge\, skills\, and a proven track record in leading teams through challenging times. \nHelen’s primary focus has evolved to guide individual staff members and teams in discovering and living their purposes within the organisational culture. This commitment has become a cornerstone of her leadership philosophy. \nThe purpose of this webinar is to provide insights into the transformative potential of empowering and engaging individuals and teams in the workplace. \n\n 
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/deputy-headship-in-a-boarding-school/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:3288-1714393800-1714397400@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:TIOB Essential Skills Boxset - Managing Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 29\, 2024\nTime: 12:30 – 13:30\nCost: TIOB Full Member  Rate*– £65\, Non-member Rate* – £130\, TIOB Full Member Boxset Rate – £195**\, Non-Member Boxset Rate** – £390\nAudience: House parents\, Heads of Boarding and Deputy Head pastoral\nPlatform: Zoom (online -Meeting (not recorded)\n\n\nCourse outline: \nPart of 3 interactive webinars to help those is positions of leadership within boarding develop effective leadership skills and tackle common challenges and issues faced by leaders and managers. \nEach 60-minute online workshop will be fully interactive. Workbooks will be completed during the sessions with lots of hints\, tips and takeaways to put into practice straight away. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDefinition of conflict and its role in organisations\nCharacteristics of effective leaders in conflict resolution\nSetting boundaries for conflict management\nPersonal reflection on conflict\n\nDates: \n\nMarch 8th – Imposter Syndrome\nMarch 15th – Emotional Intelligence\nApril 29th – Managing Conflict\n\n*price for 1 \n**price for all 3 \nPlease note that these sessions will not be recorded \nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \nLaura Ogilvie-Jones\, Career & Leadership Coach \n \nLaura is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the ICF and has expertise and qualifications in careers guidance (PGDip & QCG) and emotional intelligence (EQ-i 2.0). She supports individuals and businesses to become the best versions of themselves by gaining the confidence and clarity to eradicate a lack of direction\, become unstuck\, experience growth in their careers and achieve more happiness. People engage Laura to work with them because of her direct\, open approach\, which is framed with kindness and coupled with exceptional active listening skills; she can quickly help someone identify barriers and limiting beliefs that are holding them back and then help them devise effective and purposeful action plans so they can move forwards in their career and life. Laura coaches individuals in one-on-one sessions and also offers group workshops. Her varied career has involved working within private boarding schools both teaching and working in business development within Admissions and Marketing\, and she has lived in boarding schools when her husband was a Housemaster. She has also worked in careers guidance\, marketing/comms\, business development\, headhunting and retail.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/tiob-essential-skills-boxset-managing-conflict/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:2135-1714140000-1714143600@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding school finance
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 26\, 2024\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00\nCost: TIOB Member Rate – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\nAudience: SLT\, Heads of Boarding\, Boarding and teaching staff\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\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. \nTopics will include: \n\nPrinciples of management account\nCashflow and balance sheets\nBudget setting\nFinancial pressures (fee debt\, rising costs\, VAT)\nBenchmarking\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\, 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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:2127-1708430400-1708434000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:TIOB/BSA - Political landscape and engagement for boarding schools
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 20\, 2024\nTime: 12:00 – 13:00\nCost: TIOB/BSA Member Rate – £65\, Non-member Rate – £130\nAudience: SLT\, Heads of Boarding\nPlatform: Zoom (online) – webinar\n\n\nObjectives: \nThe current political context as well as the potential change in government have significant implications for the independent and boarding sectors. Offering a balanced view can certainly be challenging. In this webinar\, we will explore how to effectively advocate for the sector and our schools. We will also focus on how to discuss politics and political engagement with other stakeholders (be they parents\, colleagues or boarders) while  staying as neutral and balanced as possible. \nTopics will include: \n\nWhat political engagement means on a school level and an individual level\nCurrent political context\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nTo understand the opportunities and challenges of political engagement.\nEncourage strategic thinking about political and financial headwinds.\n\nSpeakers: \nMatthew Dent\, ISC’s Public Affairs and Policy Officer \nMatthew is ISC’s Public Affairs and Policy Officer – leading engagement with politicians and policy formers in Westminster\, as well as supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Independent Education. Alongside Westminster public affairs\, Matthew acts as resource for the whole sector\, providing guides and support for schools engaging their local politicians. Matthew joined ISC in late 2018\, and has supported their work through the ‘Abolish Private Schools’ campaign\, the 2019 General Election\, the response to COVID-19\, and the present Labour policy on VAT and charitable tax changes. Prior to joining ISC he worked in Parliament as a research assistant for an MP from the South West – gaining insights he uses daily supporting schools to influence their own MPs. \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/political-landscape-and-engagement-for-boarding-schools/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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