Boarding School Concern
(formerly Boarding School Survivors – Support)
BSConcern is here to be a bridge to healing the hidden impact of boarding school through support and information you can trust.
Our long-term goal is to create a cultural shift by shining a light on boarding school harm, becoming a beacon of hope so that every former boarder feels safe, heard and understood.
- We help ex-boarders understand and recover from their boarding experience.
- We provide information for current boarders, their friends and family, and those considering boarding for their children.
We do so through an annual conference, newsletters, information, and responding personally to any and every enquiry. Explore our growing website for advice and resources and to make contact with us.
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“Since its inception, BSConcern’s dedicated group of directors has created a great resource for parents, for current school students as well as ex-boarders. Those who attended boarding schools and suffered as a result are often relieved to find that they are not alone and BSConcern is often the first port of call.”
The late Prof. Joy Schaverien, Psychotherapist and Author of Boarding School Syndrome: The Psychological Trauma of the ‘Privileged’ Child, Routledge.
“I am happy to lend my support.”
Nick Duffell, creator of the Boarding School Survivors Weekend Workshops and speaker, Author of The Making of Them: the British Attitude to Children and the Boarding School System, Lone Arrow Press; Wounded Leaders: The Psychohistory of British Elitism and the Entitlement Illusion, Lone Arrow Press; Co-Author: Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege: a Guide to Therapeutic Work with Boarding School Survivors”, Routledge.
“I have been involved with the directors and their work for over 20 years, and I am happy to endorse them and BSConcern whole-heartedly.”
Thurstine Basset, Co-Author: Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege: a Guide to Therapeutic Work with Boarding School Survivors, Routledge.
“As an ex-boarder and former director, I am so pleased to see the formation of BSConcern to continue this valuable work.”
Jane Barclay, Author: Does Therapy Work? Troutbeck Press.
events
1 November 2025 – BSConcern Conference
Date: Saturday, 1 November 2025 Times: 09.00 – 17.00 Location: The Light Auditorium, Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ Cost: £105.00 The fee includes hot fork lunch and tea …continued
20/21 September 2025 – Boarding School Survivors: Men’s Course, Autumn 2025 Part One
The 4-day workshop is spread over two weekends, several weeks apart, and participants are expected to commit to attend each day. N.B. These courses are very popular, so early booking is strongly …continued
8/9 November 2025 – Boarding School Survivors: Men’s Course, Autumn 2025 Part Two
See Part One for details.
news
Poetry Book now published
BSConcern is delighted to announce that SENT AWAY – The BSConcern Anthology of Boarding School Poems has now been published. It has been a long time coming, but we hope …continued
Another Addition to the Board of BSConcern
BSConcern is delighted to welcome John Stanley as a director. John joins the board of BSConcern as we continue to expand our activities. With many years of experience in digital …continued
New Director of BSConcern
BSConcern is delighted to welcome Charlotte Sharpe as a director. Charlotte joins the board of BSConcern at an exciting time, as we grow into our new identity and expand our …continued