BSA/HIEDA – Preparing for inspection – the medical centre

High-quality medical provision is essential to ensuring students are healthy, happy, and able to thrive in both the academic and boarding environment. This seminar is designed to support school nurses and medical centre leaders in maintaining excellent standards and preparing confidently for inspections.

Delegates will receive an up-to-date overview of relevant inspection criteria and gain a practical checklist to review and enhance their current medical provision. The session will also explore strategies for improving outcomes through reflective practice, effective record keeping, and robust policies.

• Latest inspection criteria from ISI, Ofsted, and National Minimum Standards (NMS)

• The role of reflective practice in professional development

• Record keeping: what inspectors look for and how to stay compliant

• Essential medical policies and protocols: what to have and why they matter.

• Understand current inspection frameworks and expectations

• Be equipped to lead and maintain an inspection-ready medical centre

• Use reflective practice to drive continuous improvement

• Implement and review policies and records that support best practice.