Boarding Schools' Association (BSA)

Will you be joining BSA and TIOB for the Annual Boarding Conference in January? With expert speakers from within and outside the sector, the agenda is designed to inspire and challenge, as well as provide tangible ideas to take back to your teams. Find out more and secure your place via https://lnkd.in/ebJ8ytgs #BSAConf2025 #iloveboarding 

📢 UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout continues 📢 By April 2025, all visitors to the UK who do not require a visa will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel. For more details, please visit https://lnkd.in/ggPPMnV8. If you need assistance with this new travel requirement, please contact the BSA Legal team via https://lnkd.in/ejbrknQj

Great to hear from Suchita Prakash, DSL and Deputy Head (Pastoral), Mill Hill International about the breadth of safeguarding required across cultures to support international families. #SACPAConf2024 #BSAConf2024 Boarding Schools' Association (BSA)

Boglarka M., Researcher, Centre For Abuse & Trauma Studies, Middlesex University reveals stark results following research conducted about children's experience of the metaverse: "55% of children stated they have been asked to send a picture of themselves to someone they do not know." #SACPAConf2024 #BSAConf2024 Boarding Schools' Association (BSA)

"It's really clear to us that children believe they can't be harmed in the Metaverse. From a safeguarding point of view, it's understanding that you don't have to be in a physical place to suffer from trauma. The importance is considering how we move forwards as educators and ensure that children understand the dangers." Chris MacInnis, Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead, Ardingly College - Annual Safeguarding Conference 2024 #BSAConf2024 #SACPAConf2024 Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA)

Brilliant to hear from Professor Claudia Bernard, Professor of Social Work, Goldsmiths, University of London as she talks about the outcomes of research on affluent neglect and safeguarding international students. Unable to attend today's Annual Safeguarding Conference? Session recordings can be requested via bsa@boarding.org.uk #BSAConf2024 #SACPAConf2024 Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA)

Running away with the prizes, Barnard Castle Preparatory School’s cross country athletes https://ow.ly/wvpl50UgA0J

David Smellie, Head of Safeguarding Unit at Farrer & Co asks our panel what the current trends in child on child abuse are in their settings and contexts, including language around race, gender and sexuality. A recording of this discussion and all sessions from today's conference are available via info@sacpa.org.uk

The SACPA/BSA Annual Safeguarding Conference kicks off with a keynote address on safeguarding trends by Karl Hopwood. Many thanks Karl for comprehensive update.

“Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.” Keynote speaker, Karl Hopwood gives a balanced view on banning mobile phones for under 16s at today's BSA & SACPA Annual Safeguarding Conference. “The online safety act is not going to be the silver bullet. But excellent support from schools makes a demonstrable difference." #BSAConf2024 #SACPAConf2024 Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA)