Gender questioning children and boarding

Name: Gender questioning children and boarding
Start: 2025-02-03T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-03T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Online – Zoom

3 February 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Date: February 03, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Cost: BSA Member Rate: £90, BSA Additional Full Member Fee: £45, Non-member Rate: £180*
Audience: SLT, Inclusion Lead, Head of Boarding, Teaching and Boarding staff
Platform: Zoom (online) – webinar

Course outline:

The aim of the session is to support delegates in understanding the current legal frameworks that apply to boarding schools and how this might be applied in practice. The session will focus on unpacking the latest guidance and legal wisdom to support and assist schools to navigate an area of legal and practical complexity.

Training topics will include:

Core legal framework and guidance
Cass final report
Key issues including pastoral care and safeguarding
Single-sex spaces

Learning outcomes:

Greater understanding of relevant legislation and guidance
Building confidence in own practice
Be able to critically evaluate policies and arrangements in own setting

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Speaker:

James Garside, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Vizards

James is a Partner in the Education team at law firm, Veale Wasbrough Vizards, which works with schools and education providers nationwide in the private, public and third sectors. With over 15 years’ experience in legal practice, James specialises in regulatory law and dispute resolution. He works extensively with schools and charities on equality law compliance and best practice including, advisory support for senior leaders and managers, claims and complaints handling, policy and contract development, and training and guidance.