AoBSO welcomes membership from all schools that have undergone DfE BSO inspection and hold live accreditation with the UK's DfE as a result.

For 2022/2023, and as a result of delays in reinspection during the pandemic, AoBSO invites membership from schools who have completed BSO in the last 4 years or have a DfE BSO extension in place.

Membership fees

 
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In light of the unprecedented pressures on schools following the pandemic, AoBSO has once again frozen membership fees while increasing the support offered to member schools.

The cost of AoBSO Membership for 2022/2023 remains at £1500 per school.

Recent successes

We are proud of our successful support for the BSO sector throughout the COVID pandemic including:

  • Securing BSO extensions for all BSO schools impacted by restrictions during the COVID pandemic.

  • DfE approval to conduct free of charge Prohibition Order Checks on all British teachers in member schools.

  • DIT authorisation for all AoBSO member schools to use the 'Education is Great' branding in their marketing materials.

  • Representation of the BSO community in the development of the new DfE iQTS programme;

  • Support for BSO schools in the transition from NQT to ECT induction.

  • Ensuring robust quality assurance of international ECT induction and protecting the unique benefits available to BSO schools.

  • Active engagement and support for teacher and Leaders via the DfE Returners Programme for those returning to the UK.

Unique benefits of AoBSO membership

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All AoBSO Member Schools have access to a unique package of support including the following:

  • Direct representation in regular discussions with the DfE, DIT, British Council and BSO inspectorates.

  • Regional Executive Members representing the unique needs BSO schools in their region.

  • The ability to display both the AoBSO member and DIT 'Education is Great' branding on your website and promotional materials for 2022/2023.

  • A school listing and school profile on the AoBSO website as a member of the only DfE recognised association solely for BSO accredited schools.

  • 1 non-residential place at the AoBSO Member School Conference at Richmond Hill Hotel, London from the 21-23 November 2022.

  • Value for money on additional Conference attendees.

  • Free of charge Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition Order Checks for British teachers.

  • Free of charge Aspiring BSO Leaders CPD Programme.

  • Voting rights for the Headteacher or named representative at the AoBSO AGM.

  • Support for scheduling of BSO inspections, COVID extensions and liaison with BSO inspectorates.

  • Support with UK regulatory compliance.

  • Support in accessing iQTS provision and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in your school.

  • Support in embedding the Early Career Framework (ECF) and Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction in your school.

  • Advice, guidance and representation on DfE developments in education e.g. The International Education Strategy.

  • Preferential packages from a range of AoBSO Business Partners who have been specially selected due to their track records in providing high quality services to the BSO sector.