Conference feedback Good points – Improvements – Good information on a variety of subjects Wide range of speakers Well balanced information Good agenda Good venue Improvements – More opportunity for networking & discussion Shorter sessions (for engagement purposes) A few less relevant speakers More employers present More OFSTED focus Travel time/location

New strategic plan What to consider – Membership growth Regional/National CPD Events Regional meetings Mentoring assistance Lobbying & Participation in National Groups Participation in Trade Associations NEC membership (regional heads) Communication

Regional meetings The Issues Some regional chairs not in position Setting the content (Generic/individualised) Setting the dates Reliance on the few Inability to attend (organisational pressure) Low membership in specific areas Trade groups operation

Questions - Generally - what further structural, timing and content considerations could be made regarding Spring and Autumn conferencing. What would be the key priorities that you would like to see in the new BACH Strategic plan. How can the NEC (and BACH as a whole) develop the structure of regional meetings and steer their contents What else can YOU do to assist in BACH’s goals?