www.boarding.org.uk No Images? Click here Dear MembersSector responses to Labour’s manifesto and its effect on independent schools in England is widely covered in the media today.HMC said 100,000 pupils would be forced into the state sector and VAT plans would cost the taxpayer £416m by the end of the fifth year of it being implemented. ISC CEO Julie Robinson said it was "deeply concerning" that Labour was "prioritising ideology over improving education for our children". She added: "Abolishing independent schools through integration or nationalisation would be an attack on the rights and freedoms of parents to make choices over the education of their children, while punitive financial measures will harm families as well as school staff and communities, heap more pressure on the state sector, swell class sizes and result in higher costs." To read more visit The Times, Page: 10,11. Online sexual harmThis week the sexual abuse inquiry in England and Wales (IICSA) published new research exploring children and young people’s perspectives on online sexual harm and the education they receive on this in school. The findings are applicable to children throughout the world and finds that many children tend to accept the risk of being exposed to sexual harm as a ‘normal part’ of being online, with girls particularly accustomed to receiving explicit images. Please click here to read the research. Hong KongMembers with boarders from Hong Kong are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest FCO advice. Please click here for the latest guidance. Technology in boarding housesAt several forum meetings this term, the use and management of technology was raised, specifically in relation to safeguarding boarders in evenings when they wish to use devices to access the internet. To access guidance about the use of technology in pupils, please click here. Once you reach this page please scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the logo for the 'UK Safer Internet Centre'. Webinar: Gambling and online gamingBSA is hosting a webinar by former teacher and professional cricketer Patrick Foster discussing 'Gambling and Online Gaming' on November 26, 2019, from 10:30-11:30am GMT. Patrick will be discussing his experience with gambling addiction and how schools can provide guidance on this topic for boarders, and there will be time at the end for questions. To book your place, click here. If you are unable to make the date or time for each webinar, members can register to access the training at a more convenient time. If you would be interested in this, please email Digital and Commercial Co-ordinator, Holly Alexander. BSA Executive CommitteePeter Clague, Headmaster of Bromsgrove School, will replace Mark Lauder, Headmaster of Strathallan School, from January 1, 2020 as HMC representative on the BSA Executive Committee. From this date Mark will become BSA Chair 2020, succeeding current Chair Nick Wergan from Steyning Grammar. Former Chair Martin Reader from Cranleigh School will also step down from the Board at the end of this calendar year. The BSA would like to thank Nick and Martin for their service on the Committee and as Chair.
BSA AcademyAccredited TrainingAdvanced Certificate Course Diploma in Boarding Practice (Leadership) Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice (International Students) Advanced Certificate in Boarding Practice (Pupil Welfare & Support) Day SeminarsSelf-harm: understanding and responding Senior boarders’ issues Better boarding provision: a seminar for Governors Partner NewsBAISIS Doorstep Library The film has been nominated for the Charity Film Awards and we hope you can support them by watching, liking, commenting, and sharing it with your contacts, friends, and family. You can also support them by voting for them here. Member ServicesThe BSA TeamOur team is here to help. Please keep in touch and we hope to see you soon.
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