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SUMMARY:Submitting a standout application and delivering in interview
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nThis webinar will cover all aspects of writing an application which makes you stand out from the crowd with practical tips and real-life examples. We will also cover interview days and how best to approach them for maximising success. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nDetails which stand out on application forms\nApplication letters do’s and don’ts\nTips for interview days and preparation.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nBuilding confidence in approaching application process\nFeeling ready for interviews\nReflecting on what went well and what didn’t.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/submitting-a-standout-application-and-delivering-in-interview-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270226T090000
DTSTAMP:20260922T124937Z
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SUMMARY:Working with parents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \n\nCourse Outline: \nOur webinar is designed to equip all boarding staff with the necessary skills and strategies to establish and maintain positive relationships with boarding school parents. Delegates will learn effective communication techniques\, methods to enhance parent engagement\, and strategies for resolving conflicts and addressing challenging situations. We will also consider how best to work with international parents and those who live abroad. \nTraining topics will include: \n\nUnique characteristics and expectations of boarding school parents\nPotential challenges and misconceptions\nAdapting communication channels and styles to suit different parents’ needs and preferences\nEngagement and participation\nCollaborative problem-solving.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop effective communication with boarding parents\nEnhance parental engagement and involvement\nResolve conflicts and address challenging situations.\n\nBOOK NOW \nSpeaker: \nKate Simlett\, Deputy Head (Pastoral)\, Tudor Hall School \nKate has been working in all girls and co-educational independent boarding and day schools for 26 years.   Positions held previously by Kate include teacher of PE and PSHE\, Head of Girls Games\, Head of Sport\, Senior Housemistress and Director of Wellbeing. Kate is currently the Deputy Head Pastoral\,  DSL and Head of Boarding in an all girls’ independent boarding and day school\, and has held this position for 7 years. During this time\, Kate has become a lead Safeguarding Trainer for the local authority and has implemented and delivers an in-house safeguarding training programme within her current school. Alongside this work\, Kate leads and coordinates the school’s bespoke overseas volunteering programme which supports two schools\, one in South Africa and one in India. Kate is also an ISI Team Inspector. Kate is currently completing a course in Fundamental Coaching Skills.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/working-with-parents-5/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270301T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260805T094256Z
CREATED:20260804T141804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T094256Z
UID:5886-1803909600-1803913200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Empowering your team and building their confidence
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\n📍 Online\n🎥 Watch live or on catch up \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 include: \n\nImportance of culture\nKnowing your team as a whole and as individuals\nIndividuals’ motivations and drivers\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop a culture of trust and high performance\nCreate teams where staff’s strengths are celebrated and nurture\nEncourage a ‘high-skill/high-will’ culture in your boarding team.\n\nBOOK NOW \n\nSpeaker: \n \nHelen Rose FTIOB MA NPQSL\, Assistant Principal – Welfare & Boarding\, The Worthgate School \nHelen is a seasoned education leader with over two decades’ experience shaping pastoral and boarding excellence across independent\, state and specialist school settings. As Assistant Principal (Welfare & Boarding) at The Worthgate School\, she blends strategic insight with practical leadership to champion cultures where students and staff thrive. Helen is the author of the Standards for Pastoral Professionals\, a framework designed to elevate care\, practice and career pathways across the sector\, and a passionate advocate for strengthening professionalism in boarding and pastoral roles as well as empowering pastoral professionals to deliver exceptional care with confidence and clarity. She regularly contributes to sector bodies including The Institute of Boarding and the Boarding Schools Association\, driving conversations on career development\, standards\, and impactful pastoral leadership.
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/empowering-your-team-and-building-their-confidence-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260814T091415Z
CREATED:20260804T142408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T091415Z
UID:5897-1805126400-1805130000@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Working with parents
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ From £90\n🎧 Deputy Heads\, Assistant Heads\, Heads of boarding\, Houseparents\, Assistant houseparents\n📍 Online \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:
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/working-with-parents-6/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T135201Z
CREATED:20260804T142514Z
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UID:5899-1805209200-1805212800@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 Bursar of Radley College from September 2008 to August 2025 when he took on the role of Chief Executive (Prep Schools) for the newly formed Radley Schools Group. He has extensive experience of business\, finance and operational management. \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 before taking up the role of Bursar at Radley College. \nAndrew plays a significant role in the local community and is a governor of Shiplake College. Previous appointments have included: Chair of the Organisation\, Remuneration and Nominations Committee of the Boarding Schools’ Association\, governor and Chair of the Resources Committee at Radley Primary School and a former Chair of the Radley Lakes Trust. 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\, now studying geography at Durham University. 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-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T090052Z
CREATED:20260804T142843Z
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UID:5901-1805713200-1805716800@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 is an experienced teacher and go-to expert on supporting teenagers through secondary school.  She regularly collaborates with schools and exam boards nationally and internationally\, offering workshops for students\, training for teachers and presentations for parents.   Her work has featured in the The Times\, Sunday Times and Daily Telegraph and she is often interviewed for BBC radio shows\, including the Today Programme and Radio 5 Live.  She is the author of The Parent’s Guide to Exam Stress and Exam Stress: A practical and positive guide for teachers.  Her books have been widely praised across the education sector\, described as ‘Seriously good in all respects’\, ‘Clear\, brilliantly researched and insightful’ and ‘impressively comprehensive’. For more of her work\, you can join her on Substack here or listen to her podcasts here: each week she joins Rachel Richards – award-winning host of Parenting Teenagers Untangled – to untangle the knotty realities of being a modern parent. See further\, katharineradice.co.uk
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/creating-an-exam-healthy-atmosphere-in-the-classroom-and-boarding-house-during-the-summer-term-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270414T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T101507Z
CREATED:20260804T143102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T101507Z
UID:5905-1807707600-1807711200@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
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/the-first-100-days-in-a-new-post-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T102337Z
CREATED:20260804T143221Z
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UID:5903-1808391600-1808395200@www.tiob.org.uk
SUMMARY:Creating and implementing vision
DESCRIPTION:🏷️ Free of charge for TIOB members\, BSA members – 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\nCourse Outline: \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the paramount importance of creating and communicating your vision. In any position of responsibility\, having a clear and compelling vision is crucial for individuals and schools. Join us as we delve into the strategies and techniques that can help you craft a vision that inspires and motivates. \nWe will cover the importance of aligning your goals with your values\, navigating challenges\, and effectively communicating your vision to others. Whether you are considering a leadership position or already in post\, this webinar will provide valuable insights to empower you on your journey towards realising and sharing your vision. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nTo understand how to formulate a vision for the role/school you are in\nHow to communicate your vision effectively\nWays to inspire and get others on board.\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.tiob.org.uk/event/creating-and-implementing-vision-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom) – This webinar will be recorded\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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