Boarding School Magazine Spring 2024

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BOARDING SCHOOL T H E M A G A Z I N E O F T H E B O A R D I N G S C H O O L S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N SPRING 2024

Staff wellbeing in the boarding house Weekends in boarding The vision for education International boarding And so much more…

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David Walker Director BSA

Lottie Andrews Communications and Engagement Manager Boarding Schools’ Association

From From the Director the Editor While celebrating the vibrancy of boarding life, this

We hope you enjoy browsing the pages of this latest

often overlooked—the wellbeing of dedicated staff

sparking conversations about the vitality and spirit

issue sheds some deserved light on a crucial aspect

who make it all happen. maintaining a healthy work-life

balance is particularly challenging given the immersive

edition. May it serve as a source of inspiration, that define our boarding communities.

nature of boarding, so what methods are schools

with spring almost upon us, the Bsa team is looking

insight into the brilliant strategies being utilised in

those reading this edition of the magazine will be joining

adopting? the staff wellbeing feature gives an interesting schools to bring staff wellbeing up the priority list

ensuring those who give so much can continue to thrive

within their roles.

at the same time, we should acknowledge the great

benefits to wellbeing that being in, and leading, a closeknit community can bring. indeed, many practitioners

ahead to conference season. we certainly hope many of us at our Annual Conference for Heads

(May 7-8) and Annual Boarding Conference (June 4-5).

Both events are located centrally at the hilton hotel, london heathrow t5 and offer a hugely valuable

opportunity for the boarding sector to come together to share experiences and explore the future of boarding.

will raise an eyebrow about the term ‘work-life balance’,

if you would like to contribute towards a future edition of

within this binary term.

the Bsa team via bsa@boarding.org.uk

rightly pointing out the shades of grey that can exist

additionally, the great sense of purpose and meaning

given to us by supporting young people as they learn to

this publication, circulated each term, please do contact

Happy reading!

navigate the world around them is brilliant for our

wellbeing. we must never forget the impact our roles have on young people.

i hope you find this magazine helpful and interesting.

thank you for taking the time to read it and to all those who have contributed to its production.

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Jo Cameron BSA Chair 2024 and Principal Queenswood School

From the Chair A warm welcome to the Spring 2024

edition of Boarding School, the

official magazine of the BSA

published each term. it is a great

pleasure to be writing my first

foreword as new BSA Chair. i am

delighted to represent such a hard

working and committed

community of people.

This digital publication is an opportunity

Day in October. It was wonderful to feel

united in this collective effort to protect

the environment and see sustainable

initiatives in action across the boarding

sector. Flick to pages 6-7 to view the

highlights.

BSA’s extensive CPD programme offers

fantastic training opportunities this

spring. In January webinars and

seminars cover areas such as boarding

for the boarding community to connect

compliance, the Single Central Register

to improve boarding provision for the

Chaplain training, to name but a few.

and share experiences as we continue

young people in our care.

Alongside regular success stories and

accomplishments, this edition

celebrates international boarding,

delves behind the scenes during a

typical weekend in boarding and shares

staff wellbeing techniques as we

(SCR), inclusion and GAP assistant and

The full event calendar is available via

the BSA website and please do get in touch with the BSA should you ever

need support or guidance.

Finally, thank you for everything you do for the sector to nurture, encourage

and support our boarders. I hope you

continue to navigate busy boarding

will find the pages of this magazine

Also featured are the celebrations from

Wishing you a very Happy New Year.

schedules.

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Schoolblazer has built a reputation for “thinking outside the box” when it comes to school uniform design. Both fabrics and

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enabling swift innovation in response to changing trends.

knits, often to offer a modern alternative

There has been an overall decrease in

shirt or polo, this is more reflective of

knitwear, in a reflection of smaller logos

schools can be confident that their

shirt, jumper and blazer combination.

example Denstone, have opted not to

both their heritage and elements of

In 2023, Schoolblazer introduced a two-

Styles in uniform, though distinct from

designer and high street fashion, follow

these trends and are always considered

when designing a new look. Schoolblazer

bespoke uniform design will incorporate

recent fashion innovation.

New uniform requirements have

to blazers. When paired with a classic

adult trends rather than a traditional

can be worn outside of school.

popular in partner schools. The two-

colours are becoming more common;

summer dress which was immediately

Schoolblazer introduced a new relaxed

and more practical take on the classic

has seen significant uptake, mirroring

feature a crest on their blazer at all, so it Conversely, jacquard linings are more

piece consists of a blouse and culotte in

style of trouser for their schools which

on designer clothes; a few schools, for

piece alternative to the traditional

followed trends in businesswear

following the pandemic. In 2023,

the size of crests, particularly on

a complementary style, but is a modern

dress, allowing girls to move more freely.

popular than ever and contrasting

Westholme School for example has a

purple and lime green blazer. Schools

are exploring alternative ways of creating a distinctive look without making a huge

feature of their crest, which can come

Many schools are interested in a more

across as old-fashioned.

style. This shape can also help with fit,

in terms of achieving gender equity.

Uniform style is not decided by fashion

tricky to get right across a broad range

culottes instead of skirts for girls. There

make a new uniform stand out in a

There has also been an increase in

girls; switching to pocket inserts to

uniform look. For example, several

appearance, without losing this

the shift in business casual from tailored,

formal looks towards a more relaxed

for example hip-waist fit, which can be of teenage girls.

subtle advancements of the classic

schools have opted for bold knitwear

choices, such as quarter zips and cable

unisex approach to uniform, particularly

Some, such as Charterhouse, have taken

has been a slight move away from ties for boys as there is no equivalent for denote houses allows for a unified

distinction.

trends, but an awareness of them can crowd. The team at Schoolblazer

understand that a school’s heritage

must be combined with modern

understanding of fit and style, to create a look that is unique for your school.

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MillfiEld SCHool MillfiEld CHAMPionS GirlS in SPort WitH Pilot ProGrAMME Millfield is pioneering ‘girls in sport’ with a programme to support female youth sport that is ahead of top UK professional women’s teams.

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The aim is to educate, raise awareness and remove taboos around girls’ needs in sports that can hamper progress, such as puberty, menstruation, hip and breast health and concussion in females.

The programme was launched a year ago, before The Lionesses pre-World Cup injuries, colour change of shorts and youth training disparities came into the spotlight.

This media attention highlighted the lack of support for female athletes at a young age and lack of knowledge around the impact of menstrual cycles on training and development.

Looking ahead, Millfield aims to host guest lectures, develop better sportswear for female athletes, and celebrate girls' games.

This comprehensive approach aims to empower and promote equality for female athletes, with the hope of inspiring broader changes in the future.

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, the brilliant British space scientist and science educator, visited Christ’s Hospital on September 21 to give an inspiring talk in the CH Theatre for all students, as part of a series of events to mark the 350th anniversary of the Royal Mathematical School at Christ’s Hospital.

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BEdAlES SCHool BEdAlES’ BiG BurSAry WAlk for tHE JoHn BAdlEy foundAtion Bedales celebrated its annual 'Badley Day' on September 20, supporting the John Badley Foundation (JBF). Despite wet weather, students, staff, and parents completed sponsored walks totalling over 5,000km, raising £11,500+ with gift aid. JBF offers bursaries for students in Year 7 to Year 13, fostering opportunities in Bedales' unique educational environment.

Bedales Prep (Years 4-8) and Pre-prep (Nursery to Year 3) students contributed

Dr Maggie held her young audience captive with her fascinating account of how she overcame many obstacles, including being dyslexic, to pursue her dream of becoming a space scientist. There was a lively Q and A session, with students asking a range of pertinent questions; finally, two Year 13 students had the opportunity to interview Dr Maggie.

with their own estate walk. Younger children enjoyed activity stations set up by Year 13 students. Older students showcased their talents in 'Bedales' Got Talent,' featuring magic, dance, music, and more.

The evening hosted a reception for JBF supporters, celebrating their progress and discussing plans to expand bursary opportunities for young people. Bedales' Badley Day combined fundraising, fun, and talent, all in support of a noble cause.

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I launched RecoverAble Solutions several years ago

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the cost to schools to simply recover what they are

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threshold (£10,000), where legal costs cannot be

recovered.

Through the 12 years of working with schools of all

sizes in my career, I began to understand the

intricacies and complexities that come from

protecting the schools good name, whilst working

with individuals from all backgrounds and sitting on

the various sides of the wealth divide.

‘My thinking is quite simple; no two cases or debtor situations are the same.

Neither are the relationships between the individual schools and those specific parents, so why should we, as their agent, treat all files the same?’

I am acutely aware of the expectation on schools to issue the heaviest handed enforcement option

available and missing the key first phase of recovery, which is the most critical element. This can lead to unnecessary costs, the majority of which are

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I demand the highest level of care before my firm

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To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, primary school children nationwide were invited to create their Shakespeare-inspired books. Open to two age groups, 4-7 and 8-11, the competition drew over 1,000 entries from Reception to Year 6 students, resulting in just a handful of individual winners and two school winners. Felsted Prep students exhibited remarkable creativity, crafting various book styles, including Shakespearean plays, short stories, poems, puzzles, and more. They secured five places among the 18 winners, with Harriet, aged 10, clinching the top spot in the 8-11 category.

The competition, titled 'Write till your ink be dry,' was organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and saw participation from

renowned children's authors like Michael Rosen, Marcia Williams, and Martin Brown.

Felsted Prep received a 'highly commended' certificate for their collective effort. English Teacher Helen Boroughs expressed her pride in the students' perseverance and creativity. Winners received Shakespearethemed prizes, art materials, books, and personal congratulatory letters. Harriet's book, a collection of Shakespeare facts, jokes, poems, and artwork, was lauded for its originality and joy. Young Edward, aged 5, was a runner-up, creating a delightful book about his favourite Shakespearean plays, showcasing his creativity and pride in his work.

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“The orchard is just one example of the School’s commitment to the environment.”

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Helen Harkness Senior Boarding Housemistress St Catherine’s School

fruit trees at St Catherine’s School, Bramley were first planted

in 1928 with Miss routley superintending the planting of an

avenue of apple trees adjacent to the games field. 22 trees

were given as a gift to the School. in 1932 the avenue of fruit

trees was noted in the School Magazine as being ‘extremely

beautiful in the spring’ and remarks on the staff and girls

‘enjoying their produce’. Since then our orchard has been added

to with memorial trees in honour of members of the School

community including teachers and alumnae who have left

legacy gifts to the School. nine of the original planting of

trees remain.

Today our orchard includes an addition of an apple tree in 2015 when

St Catherine’s joined in the Boarding Schools’ Association campaign to

plant trees to create the largest orchard in the world by distance and

symbolise the tree of knowledge. Carefully tended by the School’s

Gardener Emma Browne and enjoyed by all the girls, the orchard is also

fondly remembered by alumnae as lining the path to the lax pitches

and competitive sports matches and the route to the Music School.

We have avenues of apple trees that include Blenheim Orange,

Discovery, Laxton’s Superb, Red Falstaff and of course Bramley! Pear

trees are interspersed, and we have just planted a ‘Marjorie’s Seedling’

plum which is located appropriately beside our new Art & MakerSpace that includes the Culinary Arts studio. The fruit from the orchard is

shared with our kitchen to create apple crumbles that sustain the girls

through Autumnal days of lacrosse and outdoor sports! The orchard is

just one example of the School’s commitment to the environment.

There is an active Green CAT’s Club in the Prep School and an equally

committed EcoCAT group in the Senior School.

David Walker, Director of BSA visited St Catherine’s School to meet with Senior Boarding Housemistress, Helen Harkness to tour the orchard.

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Surval Montreux & Govox Wellbeing are setting new proactive standards in Student & Staff Wellbeing with a new technology partnership announced today.

Sur VAl Mont r E ux r E C E nt ly PAr t nE r E d Wi t H BSA G old SuPPli E r – G oVox WE llBE i nG , to E nH AnC E t H E i r WH olE SC H ool WE llBE i nG St r At E G y. H AVi nG r E C E nt ly J oi nE d Sur VAl Mont r E Aux, SH i r lE y Mi tC H E ll i S lE Ad i nG t H i S nE W E nH AnC E d St r At E G y.

“On joining Surval Montreux as Vice Principal in September 2023, one of my main focuses is the whole school wellbeing. My goal is to ensure wellbeing is part of the culture of the school, not just something we wheel out for world mental health day or address once someone is already struggling.

In order to achieve this, it is necessary to ensure there is a continual oversight of the wellbeing throughout the school in order to identify any patterns of concern. There are many wellbeing platforms available for use in schools and many of these were investigated before identifying Govox as the best fit for Surval.

ON BOARD TONBRIDGE SCHOOL tonBridGE SCHool in kEnt HAS MAdE CoMMunity

outrEACH And EnGAGEMEnt A CornErStonE of itS

EduCAtionAl PHiloSoPHy. tHE SCHool AiMS to foStEr

A SEnSE of BElonGinG And SErViCE AMonG itS Kat Portman Smith

Director of Community Engagement Tonbridge School

StudEntS, PrEPArinG tHEM to BE CoMPASSionAtE,

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WHo CAn ContriButE PoSitiVEly to tHEir loCAl And

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CoMMunity:

Primary Schools Partnership: Tonbridge School has strong

partnerships with ten local primary schools. One notable initiative is the ‘book buddies’ scheme, where Year 9 students work with

younger pupils to nurture a love for reading. The Learning

Strategies Department also trains mentors to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on a one-to-one

basis. Additionally, the school’s Science for Schools program offers

hands-on science experiments for primary school children in their

Science Centre, sparking their interest in practical-based science.

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tonbridge Community Action: The

Tonbridge Community Action program

involves over 120 boys volunteering

each week. They assist with classroom

mentoring and after-school clubs in

various subjects, including languages,

art, drama, and sports. Additionally,

students support local special schools

by helping autistic children with

activities like swimming and football.

Giving day: A highlight of the primary

school partnerships is the annual

Giving Day. On this day, all students and staff come together to give back to the

Ukrainian Welcome Evenings, bringing

together host families, guests, and local

services to provide support and a sense

of community.

These community initiatives involve a

significant portion of the school’s

academic staff and students. Over a

quarter of them participate in weekly

community activities throughout the

academic year. This engagement helps

students develop crucial skills like

communication, leadership, empathy,

local community. The school’s campus

and understanding of others. It also has

local primary schools, offering a day

pupils’ behaviour and academic

and artistic activities. The day

attendance on days when Tonbridge

hosts around 700 children from 15

TONBRIDGE SCHOOL HAS MADE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT A CORNERSTONE OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY, FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND SERVICE AMONG ITS STUDENTS.

ukrainian Welcome Evenings: The

school has been hosting regular

filled with over 30 sporting, academic,

culminates in events like the Colour

Run.

a positive impact on primary school

performance, and many enjoy improved students are present.

Beyond community engagement, the

Secondary Schools Partnership:

school is actively involved in charitable

Marsh Academy, sharing facilities for

for local and international causes.

Tonbridge School collaborates with the

academic sessions, sports coaching,

and an annual cookery competition

called ‘Marshterchef.’

refugee and Asylum Seeker

Support: Due to its geographical

location, Tonbridge School often serves

as the first point of arrival for asylum

seekers in the UK. The school has been

working with Kent County Council to provide support to Unaccompanied

Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) aged 16-18. These young men receive

support through sport sessions and fun

activities on campus. The aim is to offer them a positive experience and help

them feel welcomed in the UK.

fundraising, raising substantial amounts

Tonbridge School’s commitment to

community service and philanthropy is

a testament to its dedication to holistic

education and social responsibility.

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Emergency Anaphylaxis Kitts + CPD Accredited Training from Kitt Medical being deployed across UK boarding schools “Like a defibrillator, but for allergies” severe allergic reactions (called ‘anaphylaxis’) can be fatal unless they’re treated immediately with a dose of adrenaline from an auto-injector pen (aai). But studies have found that almost half of those with allergies don’t carry their own pens - they’re either forgotten or out of date.

On top of this, anyone can actually develop an allergy to anything at any time in their lives… in fact, 20% of serious anaphylaxis incidents that occur in schools across the UK happen to children that didn’t know they had any allergies.

After a student named Karanbir Cheema died as a result of a severe allergic reaction to cheese at his school in 2017, legislation in the UK changed allowing schools to purchase spare AAIs which can be used by anyone, for anyone, in an emergency.

However, they’ve found that schools often struggle to purchase, keep up-to-date, store correctly, and provide training for AAIs.

To try and combat these issues, allergy sufferer zak Marks founded Kitt Medical - aiming to raise awareness about the severity of allergies and make sure life-saving anaphylaxis medication can be accessed by anyone who needs it in an emergency.

Through their Anaphylaxis Kitt service, schools receive an award-winning all-in-one package, including:

• 2 x 300mcg and 2 x 150mcg spare adrenaline pens to be used in emergencies, with all replenishments taken care of for no extra fees regardless of usage or expiry.

• Wall-mounted kitts to be installed in accessible areas with 4 x keys, an emergency key box, and a lanyard.

• CPd-accredited online video training for all staff members to access whenever they desire which can be tracked to see completion.

• Access to the online Kitt portal for check-up reminders and incident report forms.

They recently partnered with the Kent based Aquila Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust, who’s CEO Annie Wiles said: “The Anaphylaxis Kitts and CPDaccredited training that has been installed across our 14 school trust has become an important part of our strategy, ensuring we can respond appropriately to incidents, including those which could be life-threatening, and that we’re committing to our responsibility to keep our children safe. I am delighted that our schools can now react quickly and effectively if a child or adult has a severe allergic reaction.”

The Kitt team have recently launched in over 150 schools and academies across the country after running a successful pilot phase and winning multiple prestigious awards. They already support many of our BSA members with their service and would love to work to establish a new standard of allergy care across all UK boarding schools.

To find out more about Kitt Medical’s Anaphylaxis Kitt service for your school, take a look at their website www.kittmedical.com and place an enquiry directly through their contact page.

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Irish Boarding Conference the annual irish Boarding Conference took place on tuesday

november 21, hosted by the royal school, Dungannon. attendees,

including school leaders, bursars, and boarding practitioners, had the opportunity to network and engage with key members of the Bsa team and other expert speakers.

the conference kicked off with a welcome session led by David

walker, Director, Bsa, and sarah winslow, Head of Boarding at the

royal school, Dungannon, including a presentation by David, sharing the results of the recent boarding sector survey across the republic of ireland and northern ireland.

subsequent sessions covered crucial topics such as supporting

international students, financial warning signs for schools, and promoting strategic and financial thinking in leadership. the

afternoon sessions delved into staffing and pastoral provision,

featuring discussions on the changing face of staffing at boarding

schools and a bursars’ forum. the conference also addressed child

protection and safeguarding trends for the coming year, with insights from Dale wilkins, senior Director of Bsa group.

many thanks to David woodgate and John murphie from isBa for

their contributions and to the royal school, Dungannon for hosting.

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TRANSFORM STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH An overseas trip could be a step in the right direction for young people struggling with mental health challenges.

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Research* shows that young people’s happiness and confidence are at an alltime low. Expedition tours give students the perfect opportunity to start afresh, gain a different perspective, make new friends and improve their mental fortitude – ready for whatever life brings.

A CLEAN SLATE One of the benefits of an overseas trip is that students arrive with a clean slate. “When you’re thrown together on an expedition, it doesn’t matter what maths set you’re in or whether you got into the school football team. On expedition tours, everyone joins as equals,” Skinner says. “There’s a Russian expression ‘tabula rasa’, which means ‘clean slate’. It’s exactly that on an expedition. People can become the person they want to be, not the person they think they are.”

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

Expedition leader and mental health advocate Stu Skinner experienced PTSD, anxiety, and depression as a teenager. He’s now the Director of the mental health charity Changing Horizons – and his road to recovery began with a 4,500-mile cycle through Asia. Reflecting on the lasting impact of that overseas trip, he says: “I found passion and joy; but most importantly, I found my purpose and identity.

I created a new identity for myself.”

The physical aspect of expeditions can also have a positive impact. Pushing boundaries – both physical and mental – and working as a team has far-reaching benefits. Skinner explains: “On expeditions, students push themselves harder and further than they thought possible. They break what they thought was their limit. Things they want to achieve become more attainable. Seeing someone pick themselves up after being down is the most inspiring part of being an expedition leader.”

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

TRANSFORMING THROUGH TRAVEL

In 2017, World Challenge made mental health first aid training mandatory for expedition leaders, alongside physical first aid. Stuart Morris, World Challenge’s Global Operations and Product Director, runs this important coaching. Morris notes the increasing number of travellers with mental health challenges, particularly in remote areas.

“Having leaders who understand and support individuals in such situations is vital for a positive experience,” he says.

Travel can be deeply transformative. “I’ve seen people heal from grief on expeditions,” Skinner says.

“One student was at a low point after his mother’s death. He found a family on that trip with his fellow participants. His Spanish was also so good that he became like our translator – and his confidence flourished in this role. The transformation was mindblowingly powerful.”

A mental health first aid training course gives leaders the confidence to have conversations to support young people with their mental health – from anxiety disorders to depression. While abroad, there can be anxiety surrounding food, toilet hygiene and becoming sick. Trip leaders learn how to navigate these challenges.

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An overseas trip may not be a miracle cure for mental health challenges – but it’s a good place to start.

“Expeditions give young people memories to carry through life,” Skinner says. “These trips open doors, expand students’ horizons and nourish resilience – so they’re better able to face life’s challenges.” * A 2022 study by The Prince’s Trust found that 48% of all young people have experienced a mental health problem.

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Sam Cooper Head of Boarding Gordon’s School

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“We run a comprehensive weekend programme. With sport fixtures on Saturdays and a mixture of downtime and activities in-between, boarders are certainly kept busy!” hat’s not to like for a boarder

at weekends – the run of a

school, dozens of friends and

plenty of entertainment on

offer? Some describe

boarding at Gordon’s as a

‘home from home’, others as ‘one big sleepover’.

Most weekends, after a relaxed brunch or

pancake-making, they are off somewhere –

paintball, cinema and shopping, kayaking. Then

there are the seasonal events such as pumpkin

carving, Halloween silent disco, Christmas

shopping, ice skating and plenty of ‘slip and slide’ water events in the summer.

When they’re ‘home’ in their boarding houses, they

taking down!) their tents, gathering around a firepit

to toast marshmallows and making life-long

memories. Not just great fun and an enjoyable way

to bond but the perfect practice for the Duke of

Edinburgh’s Awards Scheme! Within each boarding

house are competitions with younger years mixing

with older peers in ‘families’ to compete at

anything from dodgeball and quizzes, to gingerbread cake decorating!

And if there’s any spare time, with almost 300

residential boarders there are always plenty of

people around for an impromptu game of ‘catch

the flag’ or badminton.

We run a comprehensive weekend programme.

might indulge in pizza making, cooking or a

With sport fixtures on a Saturday and a mixture of

Younger years might seize a weekend for camping

certainly kept busy!

glowsticks manhunt across the 50 acre site!

in the woods at Gordon’s, including putting up (and

downtime and activities in-between - boarders are

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Mrs Hilary Phillips Head of Hanford

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Hanford weekends include all the above.

our small size and family feel means we

can make the most of weekends and plan

our time according to whim and the

weather.

after sport on a saturday afternoon or

practice in pony management, we have a

series of Hanford games which are ever

popular. “escape to Hanford” is a good

one, where pupils try to creep back into

the school without being seen. it’s even

more exciting at night!

saturday evenings are often film nights

although everyone enjoys strictly in the

autumn. we will make popcorn or

perhaps churros to keep us going.

sundays start with breakfast in pyjamas

followed by letter writing. stickers and gel

pens are much in evidence and great

pride is taken in decorating the page; the

girls know these letters will be treasured

and read for years to come. then it’s into

best clothes for an interactive Chapel

“The only batteries that need recharging at Hanford are a girl’s internal one; no devices are needed here to have a good time!”

service followed by free time and a

glorious roast lunch. fortified by this, the

girls will then go den building, gardening

or perhaps head off across the fields to

the old railway station for a look at the

steam train and to buy an ice cream. no

doubt there’ll be a stop at the adventure playground on the way home and the

blackberries they pick will find their way into a delicious crumble once back at school.

the evening is a time to play games in the library by the fire, bury yourself in a book and then get sorted for the week ahead.

Big girls help with hair brushing and read stories to the younger pupils before they too head to bed.

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Laura MacKenzie Housemaster, Head of Trivium and Teacher of Politics Oundle School

Weekends with Oundle School Ah, Saturday night. An opportunity to catch up on your favourite boxset;

invite friends round for a game of pool; go for a pint at the pub. Sound

familiar? Well, it’s also how Saturday nights work here, at a seven-day-a-

week boarding school.

When I first made the move to boarding, I was rather cynical. What on earth would

children do at school on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons? Six years on, I am a

convert to full boarding for three reasons:

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the breadth and depth of opportunity. As a full boarding school,

there are activities on offer almost round the clock. After lessons or

sport, pupils can create art in the paint studios, or create music in one

of the School’s orchestras; stretch their minds in academic surgeries,

or stretch their legs at the gym; try out new skills in elective clubs, or further old skills in academic societies.

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Boarding school provides a great combination of support whilst encouraging independent organisation and planning. It really is the best of all worlds.

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Being at boarding school means that

nds and can socialise within minutes

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side people different from them,

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the independence fostered. Being at School 24/7 means that our

young people have to find ways of occupying themselves outside of

the times activities are organised and to balance downtime with being busy. Boarding school provides a great combination of support whilst

encouraging independent organisation and planning. It really is the

best of all worlds.

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Enriching excursions with St Mary’s

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I really enjoy the weekend trips our boarding house organises. I can see new places and learn more about the history of the country I’m living in.

Year Nine Boarder t. Mary’s School, Cambridge, places great

importance on the well-rounded experience

of its full boarder students. our carefully curated weekend schedule balances

enriching activities, personal study time, and

relaxation. Saturday mornings begin with a

relaxed brunch, followed by physical activities, including garden circuits, swimming, and yoga on a rotating basis. School team members have the option to attend practices at our state-ofthe-art sports facility, developed in collaboration with

Homerton College, Cambridge university. Saturday afternoons

offer leisure, with opportunities for town visits or study

sessions. Sixth formers, with parental consent, can embark on a 45-minute train journey to london for shopping, dining, or

gallery visits.

Claire Elliott Head of Boarding St Mary’s School, Cambridge

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s Sundays are dedicated to

enriching excursions, fully covered

by fees. Students can enjoy

thrilling outings to Thorpe Park,

bowling sessions, serene punting

on the River Cam, scenic walks to

Grantchester, exploration of the

Cambridge University Botanic

Garden, ice-skating, and

challenging escape room

adventures. London excursions

offer visits to institutions like the

The highlight of our boarding

British Museum and the BBC Earth

calendar is the annual Christmas

opportunity to explore the

the Cambridge Colleges. This

Experience, along with a unique

wonders of the natural world.

Additionally, the Victoria and

dinner at Peterhouse, the oldest of

formal dinner, held on the last

Saturday of the Autumn term,

Albert Museum hosts the highly

takes place in a candle-lit, wood-

providing insights into the realm of

cherished memory for our

anticipated Chanel Exhibition, fashion and design.

panelled dining hall, creating a

boarders.

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Justine Tomlinson Deputy Head Pastoral Malbrough College

Staff wellbeing at Malbrough College “Here at Marlborough College Malaysia we have a wide range of inclusive staff lead activities and social events which help to foster a community spirit throughout the College. This is complemented by our Staff Peer Mentor initiative which acts as a vehicle to ensure every voice is heard.”

Working in boarding is incredibly rewarding but can

also be very busy for those in ‘loco parentis’. At

Marlborough College Malaysia, boarding staff are well

cared for to ensure that both pupils and staff fully

enjoy their boarding experience. Each House is

supported by three separate staff members and their

families. As well as Housemasters and

Housemistresses, Deputies and Resident tutors all live

attached to the House and help provide a warm and

friendly atmosphere. The rest of the teaching staff

carry out evening and weekend duties meaning that looking after boarders is a real team effort.

As well as this, the College also has a peer mentoring scheme for staff to make sure there is always an

experienced staff member to offer guidance or answer

questions. There are a range of ways that those on-site

can enjoy some down time and staff are encouraged

to make use of the excellent facilities including the gym, swimming pool, climbing wall and lake, or by

getting involved in staff wellbeing clubs such as the book club or quiz nights.

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“How to Stay Sane in an Insane World” MENTAL HEALTH TALKS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF, LAY STAFF, AND PARENTS Jeremy Thomas is the host of the mental health podcast ‘Shed Talks’, and a leading speaker to schools and companies. He had a twenty year career in the music business working with some of the biggest names, from John Williams to James Brown. He is a passionate advocate for mental health – specifically, that prevention is better than cure.

Since 2012, Jeremy has been a leading speaker for students, parents and staff about his own experiences in overcoming poor mental health, such as addiction and bipolar disorder.

Underpinning all of his talks and workshops is Jeremy’s dashboard of dials that he uses to demonstrate how people can keep in balance, and stay sane.

Having co-produced the Emmy Award winning ‘Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive’ and co-writing ‘An A-Z Guide to Good Mental Health’, Jeremy offers authentic and practical advice on getting the best out of life, and importantly, helping others do so too.

In 2024, Jeremy will be directing his talks solely to school staff and parents. He will hopefully bring humour, humanity, and practical advice through his keynote talk, as well as making workshops available on the topics of: Depression Self-Esteem

Stress and Trauma Resilience

Contact enquiries@jeremythomastalks.co.uk for more information and to book Jeremy’s talk for your school staff or parents. Scan the QR code below for a sneak preview of How to Stay Sane in an Insane World, also available to rent or buy.

“Jeremy’s talks could not be more-timely. He has much to say to individuals and institutions - whether within, i.e. Families, Community, Business, Education, the Law, or NHS. That he does it with such style, humour and compassion is a fine achievement. Highly recommended!”

Christopher Cordess, FRCP., FRCPsych, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Sheffield, UK. Psychoanalyst

“Jeremy provides valuable inspirational Mental Health presentations and is an inspirational and engaging speaker. The ability to turn on an unfavourable feeling into a stimulating one is a powerful method and Jeremy has the right tools to construct the right method.”

Sally Tweedy, HR Manager, Cranleigh School

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Kate Boyd Wellbeing Coach

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Anyone who has worked in the world of boarding knows that one of the greatest

joys of doing so is the close relationships

we build. Yet, on the flip side, one of the

disadvantages of living and breathing

together 24/7, is the difficulty we have in maintaining healthy boundaries.

This focus point is always one that

generates many questions when I teach

this coaching topic as part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Certificate. Very

often, staff have not taken the time to

reflect, or know where to begin, with

considering how they could establish

boundaries for themselves that either

protect them from giving from an

emotionally empty-tank, or working until

they fall asleep, physically exhausted, at

their desk.

Staff often choose to attend the Certificate

course in order to learn practical strategies

to use with pupils. As this attendee

mentioned in their feedback, this

constitutes a key element of the course:

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“Practical tips and advice are great. Having

the opportunity to discuss ideas and share

experiences with people in similar roles is also really helpful.”

However, it sometimes comes as a surprise to participants, that the guest speakers

and I, reiterate the importance of looking

after themselves first and refer to the

oxygen-mask analogy. All too often, our

own wellbeing is the easiest thing to forget

and forego when we operate in a busy and

The importance of this point cannot be

undermined. Jenny Anderson, a journalist

specialising in Education Issues, discovered

when she surveyed a number of students,

and asked why they don’t go to teachers

for support: the students’ reply was,

“because they look so stressed

themselves”.

When this is the case, it is clear that

something has to change.

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Ben Sunderland Director of Boarding, Sherborne

Putting staff wellbeing first at Sherborne

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I was struck by just how tired all the Housemasters looked; I almost suggested it would be a good idea for all of them to try and get some more sleep, but thought better of it, knowing only too well the challenges of the role! fter 12 amazing, rewarding and fruitful

years as Housemaster at Sherborne

School, I only just feel I have had a

grow and become the best version of themselves are vast,

with the right support. It requires a very special type of

person to take on these roles – there are no half measure

chance to reflect on this chapter of my

here, you have to be ‘all in’, and it is vitally important that

the Michaelmas half term, I was struck

young people to thrive.

life. In the last Housemasters’ meeting of

by just how tired all the Housemasters looked; I almost

suggested it would be a good idea for all of them to try and

everyone in the boarding team pulls together to enable our

Working with highly motivated, extraordinarily committed

get some more sleep, but thought better of it, knowing only

and ‘can do’ people is what nourished and sustained me

working in a boarding community, as a Housemaster,

that we carve out time in our busy working lives to allow

too well the challenges of the role! Living, breathing and Resident, Matron or as a duty tutor is an all-consuming,

whilst incredible rewarding occupation – it challenges you physically, mentally and perhaps moreover anything else,

emotionally. Everything we do is about education, not

merely academic, but much more broadly, helping pupils

navigating their way through social dynamics, their interactions with others, developing resilience and

ultimately building their emotional intelligence. It happens constantly, for the entire time the pupils are in school and

in a full boarding School the opportunities for pupils to

through my time in the House; however, it is vital we ensure

ourselves to take breath, talk, share, off-load and bounce

ideas around for us to realise, that in amongst the

‘busyness’ we are doing is vital. It is enriching and can be life

changing and being part of this, being able to contribute to shaping young people to flourish is truly a privilege.

Ben Sunderland, currently serving as the Director of

Boarding at Sherborne Boys, assumed the mantle of this

Senior Leadership Team role this term after an enriching 12

year tenure as Housemaster of Lyon House and Senior.

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What matters most to your community?

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Customer satisfaction surveys have been around a long time. Feedback systems show that schools care and should help them improve the service provided. Unlike in day schools, where the success or otherwise of a catering service can be measured by pupil uptake or sales through the till, boarding schools have captive audiences, and so seeking their views is vital. But do surveys deliver the intelligence needed? Do the outputs help things improve? Was pupil and staff satisfaction increased as a result?

Food committees and school councils are commonplace. Whilst these forums allow pupils to give school leaders feedback on what works well and what could be better, the views are often those of the most outspoken pupils.

Furthermore, individual likes and dislikes (more chips!) are discussed rather than insights into broader service issues and an understanding of whether the opinions are those of the many or just the few. The inspectorate also requires that staff views are heard, and their wellbeing promoted. A more structured approach is needed and one that results in schools prioritising change on matters that have the greatest chance of improving the customer experience.

Before launching a survey, schools need to understand what issues matter most to their community. Asking questions on relatively trivial matters can be a distraction and diverts focus to areas that will have limited impact on the overall experience. For this reason, focus groups and individual interviews

These surveys can be repeated at set intervals and be key performance indicators for both in-house and outsourced services. If there is House dining then surveys can be set up to show performance by House and introduce healthy competition. The data can be cut and sliced to show the opinions of sub-set groups across the school.

Joe parfitt education Consultancy Director

with key stakeholders are a great way to know what you should be asking. You can’t ask everything, as respondents will quickly switch off, so remain focused on the truly important issues.

The best survey outputs are achieved by measuring satisfaction gaps - the differences between the importance and satisfaction ratings for elements of a service by each respondent.

Everyone’s different and each of us has our own priorities and preferences. The skill is determining what actions will have the greatest impact. Respondents are presented with statements such as “The quality of the non-meat options” and they give that statement two scores. Firstly, the importance of the topic / service outlined in the statement and, secondly, how satisfied they are with the delivery of the topic / service. People will typically rate differently on both counts and that is the satisfaction gap.

Getting responses is a feat in itself; survey fatigue can be a big problem. If respondents know why they are being asked for feedback, they are more likely to respond. For example, if your school is planning to refurbish the facilities, survey responses can help shape the scheme. Letting them know this and how you’re going to use and share the results will also help. Make it easy for them to participate – a QR code they scan or a link that is texted or e-mailed to them means the survey can be completed from their smart phone, there and then. And we’ve found that rewarding the House with the greatest number of responses with a pizza night can be a great incentive!

Acting upon well executed and well analysed Consumer Insight programmes can transform services, and not just for catering. Just small changes can make a big difference to pupil and staff contentment on issues that matter most to them.

For further information visit https://litmuspartnership.co.uk/se rvices/consumer-insight/

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“Laying foundations for staff wellbeing – how belonging, purpose and personal growth are becoming the building blocks of our strategy.”

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‘We rise by lifting others.’ This quote,

from Robert Ingersoll, is one of my

favourites, and the concept of service

to others is of course familiar to

boarding practitioners who are well

aware that the role requires us to give

of ourselves on a regular basis. The

demands of providing top-drawer

provision for pupils while facing

challenges presented by staff

recruitment and financial pressures,

mean that it can be hard not to ask

too much of staff. With such

constraints, it is easy for efforts to

support staff wellbeing to become

afterthoughts or ‘add-ons’, rather than

being embedded in school culture.

At Aldro, we are working towards an

overarching strategy that will help us

embed wellbeing across the school

and have been trying to identify

using the TES Staff Pulse to survey

staff – giving them a voice is very much

part of the first of our foundations;

developing a sense of belonging

among the school community. Building

from that lie a sense of purpose

(shared and individual vision) and of

growth (personal development), and a

working party is currently reimagining

our staff appraisal system to

incorporate these alongside our

school values.

Our hope is that anchoring any actions

in these foundations will lead to lasting

and effective change in the wellbeing

of our team, and I would encourage all

schools to reflect on how actively they

develop those senses of belonging,

purpose and growth amongst their

staff team.

underlying foundations to wellbeing,

three of which I’d like to share here. As

part of this process, we have started

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international pupils; at its heart is outstanding pastoral care

complemented by an exciting enrichment programme. the extra-

curricular activities offered enhance physical and emotional wellbeing; promote perseverance, team building, initiative and creativity.

slindon offers a great mix of activities and relaxing down-time for

weekend boarders. Pupils’ individual needs are well-catered for and houseparents are sensitive and supportive in a positive emotional

environment. the college provides

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football and rugby matches. on the creative side, boarders have the chance to enjoy a trinity arts programme, textile studies, graphics, photography, creative writing and cookery.

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RE-IMAGINE In a rst for a British public school: Fettes College has pioneered linking travel record keeping to travel management and journey execution.

This visionary approach, in partnership with I-GTM, has revolutionised how the school handles student travel logistics, bene ting parents, staff, and, most importantly, the students themselves. View the case study: https://i-gtm.com/fettes-case-study/

Sue Bruce, Head “I-GTM has provided us with a system that of Wellbeing at intelligently gathers the travel records for Fettes College our entire boarding contingent and seamlessly books taxis with Central Taxis, our preferred Edinburgh Black cab eet, thus freeing up considerable resource for pastoral care and improving our transport solution to students and parents.”

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Student and Fellow Student Engagement: Students and their ride-sharers can seamlessly track their taxi in real-time.

Enhanced Security Measures: From the end of 2023 the security team will have full visibility of arriving taxis and the passengers they carry.

Intuitive Travel Dashboard: A centralised travel dashboard offers a comprehensive overview, empowering house staff and security personnel with the data they need.

Automated Billing: The solution automates the charging and billing process, streamlining administrative tasks.

Streamlined, Managed Parent Communication: System automation sends out templated reminders to record & book travel, keeping a log of laggards as travel day approaches.

Impact Fettes College experienced a profound transformation in its approach to travel record keeping and logistics.

House Staff Relief: House staff, whose days were once consumed by travel data collection, can now dedicate more time to pastoral aspects of their roles. This once relentless task now happens seamlessly and ef ciently.

Parents Empowered: Parents appreciate the streamlined process, which leverages the school’s existing data, reduces data entry, and offers a clear overview of transportation plans. It alleviates the hassle of redundant data submission and eases concerns about their children’s travels.

Centralised travel dashboard: satis es house and school staff while also complying with minimum standards as per UKVI and NMS regulations for boarding schools.

If you’d like to discuss how these innovations can bene t your school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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The ability to tailor check-in questions for students, making it specifically relevant to our all-girls school and age group, a choice of when to prompt check in reminders and the ease of use were all things which appealed to us. One thing we particularly like is the ‘red flag’ function. We can choose to be notified if any student answers a question in a way which gives cause for concern, allowing us to take action immediately.

Something we have focused on is ensuring people are aware of the responsibility they have to look after their own mental health. It is, of course, important to provide help and support, however empowering our school community to understand they are in control of their own wellbeing is an exercise in long term coping strategies and resilience. Another function of Govox, is the personalised resources provided after each check in. The answers to the check in questions are analysed and useful links and resources are emailed to each individual in response to this.

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The wellbeing of our staff is paramount in embedding a whole school culture and often we are so focused on students that this takes a backseat. However, Govox allows Surval to place equal importance on every member of the school community, students, teachers, support staff, even out kitchen staff, housekeeping team and maintenance team, every member of the school is valued equally.

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Another very exciting function is that we will be able to utilise this platform during our 6 week period of summer camps. It is very difficult to measure the wellbeing of a student who is often only here for a couple of weeks and this will enable us to monitor every camper and it is enormously reassuring for parents to know we have a measurable way to monitor the wellbeing of their child.

We have just completed the first round of check ins for students and staff and already it has yielded insight into patterns of thought and feeling across the school. I also really like the

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We are excited to continue to build on the data Govox provides and to embed wellbeing into the culture of Surval and benefit from what that brings. The Learning Policy Institute says, ‘Schools that prioritise a nurturing culture witness a decline in behavioural issues and an increase in collaborative learning’.

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BSA Certified Guardians: abby Plumb education guardian service

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genesis education Planning great British guardians

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international student guardianship ireland

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trusted guardianship ukguardianship

uk tuition services

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ying lang guardian, glamour edu ltd

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1. Robust terms and conditions (T&Cs): it's crucial to have comprehensive T&Cs. These should include clear provisions for recovering legal costs if necessary.

Detailed terms not only act as a deterrent for late payments but also support any necessary legal actions. T&Cs should be overhauled if significantly old.

2. Reasonable interest on overdue payments: your T&Cs should include a clause for charging interest on late fees. Linking this interest to the Bank of England’s base rate helps maintain consistency and avoids unpredictability in monetary policy.

3. Clear withdrawal notice terms: specify that withdrawal notices must be officially received, not just sent. This clarity prevents disputes about the timing of notices, which is crucial for dealing with later debt disputes.

4. Detailed escalation process: outline a clear escalation process in your credit control procedures.

Set specific deadlines for payment and communicate these clearly to encourage prompt payment and minimise delays.

5. Mentioning a debt collection agency (DCA): the mere mention of involving a DCA in your communications can act as a significant deterrent. It signals your institution's commitment to pursuing unpaid fees rigorously – and costs you nothing.

10. Selling the debt: Selling of Independent school debt is now possible, with our BRANCH debt purchase service. Unload the financial and administrative burden of chasing fee. Often utilised for historic batches of unpaid debts, schools are seeing a tremendous return on debts longconsidered to be ‘write-offs’.

6. Opting for a DCA over a solicitor: Who should take the helm? DCAs specialise in collecting debts and often have more effective communication and an outcomefocused approach. We would suggest a solicitor for your general legal needs and a DCA for their expertise, but make sure they are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority!

7. Timely referral to a DCA: adhere strictly to your timeline for involving a DCA. Consistency in your approach emphasises the seriousness of your collection efforts and maintains the continuity of the chase.

8. Considering legal action: when advised by your DCA, seriously consider legal action. DCAs have the expertise to suggest when such steps are necessary and can guide you through the legal complexities.

9. Sensitive case management: in cases requiring a delicate approach, a DCA can help set up payment plans or secure charging orders on properties, which can accrue interest. This sensitivity is crucial in maintaining goodwill while ensuring payment.

11. Assessing assets when considering insolvency actions: in cases where debtors possess substantial assets but are offering minimal payments, consider taking action under the Insolvency Act 1986. It is not reasonable for a customer to pay the school at a low rate, while keeping hundreds of thousands behind their back.

12. Rigorous vetting of third-party agencies: carefully vet any thirdparty agencies, especially those dealing with international students. Ensure they align with your school's fee policies and have a reliable track record.

13. Cultivating a culture of robust debt collections: establish a strong culture of debt collection within your institution. This is only fair for the good, reliable payers.

Parents talk and if a firm, fair approach is taken, this will quickly spread. The reverse is also true!

We are pleased to be joining the BSA and would be delighted to discuss fee collection with any school whenever they need guidance.

Grant Murray Head of Risk & Compliance at Redwood Collections Ltd

gmurray@redwoodcollections.com 020 8080 2888

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