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Beyond Compliance: Writing a Book While Living the Reality of Boarding Life
Author: Delyth Lynch FTIOB, Director of Safeguarding, Wellington College As I approach the milestone of over three decades working in boarding schools, I find myself reflecting not only on the…
BSA Group expands safeguarding support for members
To strengthen BSA’s safeguarding support for schools, specialist consultancy and training provider The Athena Programme has become part of BSA Group. Founded by Dr Sarah Carlick, The Athena Programme supports…
Learning to Live With Others: What a Boarding House Teaches You Without Lessons
I did not board as a pupil, although I always wanted to – probably much to my parents’ confusion at the time. Yet now, having lived and worked in boarding…
Reflections on a Lifetime in Boarding
As I reach the milestone of a 25-year career in boarding, it feels like the right moment to reflect on a lifetime spent within school walls, not just as a…
Creating a Thriving Co-Educational Boarding House: Lessons from School House
What does it take to bring two long-established boys’ and girls’ houses together and create one thriving co-educational community? If it takes a village to raise a child, it certainly…
My Journey as a Boarding Professional
I never set out to become a Head of Boarding. In fact, my career in boarding began almost by accident — as a cleaner in a new junior boarding school…
BSA Group announces new Chair
Boarding and safeguarding specialist BSA Group has announced Neil Mahapatra as its new Chair from November 1, 2025. Neil is the founder / CEO of EV Charging Business Zapgo, and…
Working with Teenage Boys, Not Against Them
As I write this, the term has properly begun, with lessons now in full swing after a handful of INSET days and induction for new pupils — the familiar rhythm…
Leading Global Teams Effectively
Source: Leading Global Teams Effectively Western leadership training emphasizes autonomy, empowerment, egalitarianism, and authenticity. However, 70% of the global workforce operates in collectivist and hierarchical cultures, making Western approaches often…
4 tips for pastoral teams at the start of a new year
Source: How to build a school pastoral support strategy | Tes As a new academic year begins, pastoral teams are met with both fresh challenges and new opportunities. While it’s…
