2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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?