Boarding Bites https://boardingbites.podbean.com Welcome to the Boarding Bites Podcast — Evidence for Better Boarding, where we explore the latest educational research, social trends and industry developments shaping residential education.

Each episode, we examine one topic and ask three questions:  

What does the evidence say?  

Why does it matter for boarding?  

And what can we do differently tomorrow to build thriving residential communities? 

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +1000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Boarding Training Australia Boarding Training Australia No false https://feed.podbean.com/boardingbites/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22490157/1500_1_b88sl.jpeg Boarding Bites https://boardingbites.podbean.com 144 144 Ep 2: Student Voice in Boarding - Building Agency, Leadership and Belonging Ep 2: Student Voice in Boarding - Building Agency, Leadership and Belonging https://boardingbites.podbean.com/e/student-voice-in-boarding-building-agency-leadership-and-belonging/ https://boardingbites.podbean.com/e/student-voice-in-boarding-building-agency-leadership-and-belonging/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +1000 boardingbites.podbean.com/5eaaba6e-9a51-38c0-8f99-69707355b3b6 Student voice in boarding is often associated with prefects, student committees or the occasional survey. However, student voice is not simply about providing opportunities for students to speak. It is about creating residential communities where students genuinely believe they can influence the place where they live. When young people experience authentic agency, they develop a stronger sense of belonging, greater responsibility for their community, and deeper engagement with boarding life. 

But in an era where connection and belonging are increasingly challenged, how do we create boarding environments where students feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute? 

In this episode, we explore Student Voice in Boarding: Building Agency, Leadership and Belonging. We'll examine how boarding houses can create authentic opportunities for participation, develop meaningful student leadership, and foster cultures where young people are not simply cared for, but are active partners in creating communities in which everyone can thrive. 

]]> Student voice in boarding is often associated with prefects, student committees or the occasional survey. However, student voice is not simply about providing opportunities for students to speak. It is about creating residential communities where students genuinely believe they can influence the place where they live. When young people experience authentic agency, they develop a stronger sense of belonging, greater responsibility for their community, and deeper engagement with boarding life. 

But in an era where connection and belonging are increasingly challenged, how do we create boarding environments where students feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute? 

In this episode, we explore Student Voice in Boarding: Building Agency, Leadership and Belonging. We'll examine how boarding houses can create authentic opportunities for participation, develop meaningful student leadership, and foster cultures where young people are not simply cared for, but are active partners in creating communities in which everyone can thrive. 

]]> Boarding Training Australia false No 1154 2 full Ep1: Disability in Boarding - Belonging, Dignity and Inclusive Communities Ep1: Disability in Boarding - Belonging, Dignity and Inclusive Communities https://boardingbites.podbean.com/e/disability-in-boarding-belonging-dignity-and-inclusive-communities/ https://boardingbites.podbean.com/e/disability-in-boarding-belonging-dignity-and-inclusive-communities/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:21:04 +1000 boardingbites.podbean.com/0c135ef2-0c55-394c-9553-c33eed37b6af We examine what the evidence tells us about disability inclusion, why belonging and agency matter so deeply, and how boarding houses can create environments where difference is recognised, valued, and celebrated as an essential part of a thriving residential community. Rather than asking students to adapt to boarding, we explore how boarding can be designed to support every student with dignity, inclusion, and genuine opportunities to belong and flourish.

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