BSA European Certificate Course 2015-2016

Professional Development Programme

European Certificate Course For Boarding Staff 2015 - 2016

Professional Development Programme General information Professional Practice Certificate (Boarding Staff) Level HE1 This certificate is designed primarily for non-graduate boarding school staff.

Professional Development Certificate (Boarding Education) Level HE3 Participants should have a minimum of two years full-time experience of Higher Education, or the equivalent. This certificate is designed primarily for teachers and other graduates.

What do the Certificates consist of?

Each certificate compromises of two component parts. Students must complete part 1 and part 2.

Professional Practice Certificate Module Title

Roehampton Code

Part 1

Boarding Welfare and Pastoral Care

EDS015C718 (HE1) / EDS015X720 (HE3)

Part 2

Studies in Boarding Management

EDS015C716 (HE1) / EDS045X715 (HE3)

What are the Course Objectives?

• to raise awareness of key issues of importance to boarding; • to increase confidence and competence (especially for those with little boarding experience); • to bring boarding staff up to date with recent changes and developments; • to provide opportunities to share experience and good practice with colleagues; • to encourage reflection and critical evaluation of boarding practice and professional issues; • to provide opportunities to study and develop expertise in specific areas of interest; • to contribute towards school improvement and raising standards of pastoral care and welfare; • to enhance a professional career path in boarding; • to provide a university qualification in recognition of successful completion of the courses.

How are these Certificates delivered?

This comprises of five study days which will be delivered at one of the BSA Member Swiss Boarding Schools. Students must attend all five sessions of each course. These Study Day sessions will be tutored by a variety of specialist contributors as well as experienced boarding staff. Many sessions will benefit from joint contributions and discussion between non-teaching and teaching staff participants. Students are also expected to read in and around the key topics and to carry out research.

Where and when will the courses run?

The European Certificate course for boarding staff will be held at Aiglon College.

The study day are as follows: Day 1 & 2: 21st & 22nd September Day 3 & 4: 12th & 13th January Day 5: 2nd June

Who can apply?

Participants should be working in a boarding role in a school or college.

How is the Course assessed?

HE 1 CERTIFICATE Part 1

Completion of a 3,500 word Portfolio, reflecting the learning and understanding that has been developed in relation to course themes and the participant’s learning.

Part 2

Assignment

HE 3 CERTIFICATE Part 1

Compilation of a 3,500 word reflective essay, reflecting the learning and understanding in relation to the themes of the course and the participant’s professional development.

Part 2

Will be assessed by the completion of an extended piece of written work (3,500-4,000 words), in the form of a short research project or an essay on an issue of importance and relevance to the participant.

How long will it take?

Cancellations

Participants will complete the two parts of the course in sequence. It is expected that most participants will complete both parts of the certificate during a two-year period.

If cancelling four weeks prior to Day 1 of the course, a refund minus the registration fee (if already registered at Roehampton University) needs to be paid. After this period and before Day 1, a charge of £120 plus the registration fee will need to be made.

What support will be available to me?

Each course will be supported by a team of tutors and participants should have the support of a mentor (approved and appointed by the Head), who is likely to be a senior colleague in a position to support, encourage and assist the participant in day-to-day work, and in his/her progress through the course. The mentor will be briefed by BSA and will be offered appropriate training and guidance. The course tutors for the taught components of the Certificates will also provide ongoing support and help with the self-study units and assessment tasks.

Participants are able to gain access to Roehampton’s Library and Resource Centre, and to reference sources at universities around the UK, as well as on-line reference material. Reading lists will be provided for each module of the course; schools are expected to provide such reference materials for their participants.

Course attendance and costs (2015-2016) Each Part of the Course costs £730. This fee comprises of a Roehampton University registration and certification fee and the cost for each course study day.

NB: that all participants are required to attend all five study days for any given course. If accomodation is required this must be sourced locally by the student.

The cost to participants from non-BSA member school is £910.

If cancelling once the course has started then a registration fee plus the number of days attended will need to be paid.

How do I enrol for one of these Certificates?

Staff wishing to enrol on any of these courses should send their Application Form and the School Support/ Mentor proforma to: Liz McDonald Tel: +44 (0)207 798 1580 Training Administrator Fax: +44 (0)207 798 1581 Boarding Schools’ Association Email: liz@boarding.org.uk 4th Floor 134 Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 9SA Schools MUST include payment with the application in order to guarantee a place on a course. If payment is not received with the application, we will email the finance director for payment (please ensure the finance director’s email is on the application form).

Students will not be able to commence if fees have not been paid.

For more details including FAQs visit www.boarding.org.uk

BSA Professional Development Certificate & Professional Practice Certificate Step by Step Guide to Applying for a place on the 2015 - 2016 Programme This guide explains how to complete and submit your application for a place on the BSA/Roehampton University European Certificate courses which are set out in the accompanying Certificate Course Programme document and the information sheets associated with each Part of the programme.

Step1 1. Get agreement from school for participation on the Certificate Programme i.e. agreement to funding, time off for attending the Study sessions and support from a Mentor.

2. Read the supporting documents and identify which level you will enrol at i.e. HE1 for Non-Graduates and HE3 for Graduates.

PART ONE

PART TWO

Pastoral Care & Boarding Welfare

Boarding Management

3. The dates for the European Course are as follows: Day 1 & 2: 21st & 22nd September Day 3 & 4: 12th & 13th January Day 5: 2nd June Step 2 1. You need to complete two forms for enrolment on the BSA/Roehampton Certificates for Boarding Staff: a. The Application Form enrols you onto the Certificate training programme. It is essential that you complete each section – failure to provide information may mean that you cannot be enrolled. This form is used by both BSA and Roehampton University to enrol you on the programme. b. The School Support Form secures your participation and indicates the name of the mentor who will provide you with the necessary support and encouragement.

2. Completing the Application Form: Instructions on how to complete each section follow. a. Section 1: complete all details; the email address is key and will be used for all future correspondence. Please also complete the financial directors email address so that we may invoice directly. b. Section 3: make sure to insert your education qualifications as Roehampton use this to confirm that you are enrolling at the correct level. c. Sign and date your application. d. Complete the School Support Form.

Step 3 Return the forms as soon as possible. Print, complete, scan and email the forms to Liz McDonald at liz@boarding.org.uk And then: 1. BSA will immediately send you an acknowledgement 2. Roehampton University will write to you with instructions for their on-line registration.

3. BSA will send a course booklet for the module you will be joining shortly before day 1. This will contain full details of the course programme, the assessment arrangements, the reference book list, and details of each session including the self-study tasks.

4. BSA will also send you joining instructions by email a few weeks before the start of the course.

A J Thomson OBE BSA Deputy National Director and Director of Training

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Boarding Schools’ Association 4th Floor, 134 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA Tel: +44(0)207 798 1580 Fax: +44(0)207 798 1581 liz@boarding.org.uk

Professional Development Certificate (HE3) (Boarding Education) Professional Practice Certificate (HE1) for Boarding Staff BSA/ROEHAMPTON COURSE APPLICATION FORM (Please complete all sections in black ballpoint, or type)

Year of entry

2015/2016

Section 1 Surname

Mr

Forenames

Known as

Ms

Mrs

Miss

Date of birth

Country of permanent residence

Nationality

Applicants not born in the UK, state date of last entry to UK and date from which you have been resident Term time address Holiday address

Post code

Post code

Telephone

Mobile

Email

Finance Director

Email (for invoicing)

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Section 2 BSA Course Code

Course Title

Venue

15/13

Regional Course Europe

Aiglon College

Level

Module Title Pastoral Care

Roehampton Code

Section 3 Relevant Qualifications (Post-school) Full Title

Institution / Awarding Body

Date From Date To

Full-time/ Part-time

Name of School: Age of Boarders:

7-11

11-18

Current position held Since (date) Previous positions held in school (if any) Name of Headteacher

I confirm that my details on this form are correct and I agree to comply with the Regulations of the University, including all academic, financial, library and computing regulations as set out in the appropriate Programmes Handbook and the Students’ handbook, and accept that my registration will be cancelled in the event of the nonpayment of my fees.

Signature of Student

Date

Data Protection Act: The information on this form has been produced for the computer record, compiled from data provided by you and as such is subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act.

Please check that you have included all the information requested.

This form should be returned to: Liz McDonald, Training Administrator Boarding Schools’ Association 4th Floor, 134 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SA Telephone +44 (0)207 798 1580; Fax: +44 (0)207 798 1581; email: liz@boarding.org.uk

Finance details (for Office use only)

Student has signed Financial Undertaking to pay fees and/or to abide by specific terms

Signed: For Head of Financial Services

Date

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Deputy National Director and Director of Training Boarding Schools’ Association 4th Floor, 134 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SA Tel: +44(0)207 798 1580 Fax: +44(0)207 798 1581 liz@boarding.org.uk

Professional Development Certificate & Professional Practice Certificate SCHOOL SUPPORT PROFORMA Dear Head You will be aware that a member of your staff is applying to enrol on the European Certificate for boarding staff. I now seek your formal support for this application and to outline the school’s commitment to the course.

It is expected that the school will: (i) provide release for attendance at the Study Days (five days for each of the two parts/modules); (ii) provide the necessary reading/reference material (a single set of books can support several candidates); those texts published by BSA will be issued, and charged to the school; (iii) select and appoint a Mentor for the participant. The Mentor’s role is to provide support, guidance and advice for the participant in his/her study programme and professional role in school – see the accompanying page.

The Mentor will be provided with mentor support materials in a mentor booklet. It is strongly recommended that the mentor also attends a training day in order to share experience and focus on the key course assessment tasks.

Some information about the mentors’ role is included on the back of this letter.

I should be grateful if you could identify the Mentor and sign this letter, so that your candidate can return it with the application form.

If you need any further information, we shall be very pleased to provide it.

A J Thomson OBE BSA Deputy National Director and Director of Training

To: Liz McDonald, Training Administrator, Boarding Schools’ Association 4th Floor, 134 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SA liz@boarding.org.uk I am pleased to support the attached application for the Professional Development Certificate or Professional Practice Certificate Applicant’s Name________________________________________________ School ________________________________________________ Mentor (Surname) ______________________________________________ (First Name) __________________________________________ Position_________________________________________

Mentor’s email_________________________________________________________

Name of Head______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Head’s Signature ________________________________________________ Date __________________________________________________

BSA Certificates for Boarding Staff: A Guide to Mentors • Will have an important role in supporting and encouraging colleagues in their learning and study; • May find that much of their support fits in well with the school’s staff development/performance review framework; • Will be chosen in consultation with the participant; • Will normally be a senior member of the pastoral or boarding staff (or perhaps someone who has recently given up a house), head of boarding or deputy head, although it is perfectly appropriate for the head to take on this role; • Should have some experience of boarding life, although this may not always be possible - he/she should, however, be able to identify with the boarding work and professional experiences of the participant; • Will usually support the participant through the whole certificate course; • Will find that much of their support will focus on the selection of topics for the end of module assessment task, and any necessary help with the completion of the coursework; • Can expect to provide closer support and guidance for the part 2 assessment tasks.

Benefits Previous mentors and schools have commented on the following benefits: For mentors • a genuine sense of partnership • satisfaction at the success of a colleague • shared challenge and stimulation • identification of potential and opportunities in themselves • recognition of their own developing needs • enhanced development of personal and professional skills and reflection • fresh insight into boarding issues For school • a more effective member of staff • clear commitment to training and development • tangible and measurable gains in performance • improved communication • improved motivation and job satisfaction for participants • identification of future potential • future goodwill • fresh input into the development of boarding

June 2015