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Events Winter Town Hall
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Winter Town Hall

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When

Thursday, 10 December 11:00am - 12:00pm

Where

Online

Price

Member Only Event | Free for Members

BESA’s quarterly Town Hall brings members together for a clear, consistent update on the sector, policy activity, and upcoming opportunities. Each session follows the same standing agenda to support continuity, transparency, and meaningful member input.

Who should attend?
All members are encouraged to join, particularly those with an interest in policy, market insight, and shaping the association’s priorities.

Agenda

11:00am
Welcome and Purpose of the Town Hall
The Chair will open the session with a welcome, outline the agenda for the hour, and provide a short recap of the previous quarter’s priorities and progress.

11:02am
Sector Landscape: Barometer Overview
Providing a high-level view of the current landscape for educational suppliers, covering key market and sector trends, relevant government announcements affecting education and procurement, and, where appropriate, a brief snapshot of international opportunities.

11:17am
Lobbying, Policy and Government Relations
Members will receive an update on current advocacy activity and political developments, including policy workstreams, lobbying activity, engagement with the Department for Education, open consultations, and any legislative or regulatory changes affecting the sector, alongside an overview of upcoming cross-industry working groups and a short, focused Q&A.

11:37am
Upcoming Events, Programmes and Opportunities
Highlighting key upcoming events and opportunities, such as major industry events, training and continuing professional development, working groups or committees open to new members, and relevant funding or research initiatives.

11:39am
Open Forum and Member Feedback
A guided but informal discussion giving members the opportunity to raise questions, share policy or lobbying priorities they would like escalated, highlight common challenges or emerging issues across the supplier community, and suggest future events, research, or support, with live polls used where appropriate.

11:59am
Any Other Business
The session will close with any additional member announcements, brief internal or administrative updates, and a reminder of the date of the next Town Hall

Speakers

Caroline Wright, Director General, BESA

Caroline had a distinguished career in the UK Civil Service prior to joining BESA in 2012, leading communications teams at the Department for Education, Ofsted, Partnerships for Schools, Cabinet Office, and the Department of Trade and Industry. Caroline is actively involved in various government and sector advisory boards and has received numerous accolades, including Education Investor’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to Education’ award. Caroline is a frequent contributor to charitable educational activities, reflecting her commitment to the education sector.

Peter Doyle, Head of Policy & Research, BESA

Peter represents the interests of BESA members to parliamentarians and officials across Government departments, working on various policy issues across the association. His passion for the education sector developed while working for a BESA member, where he contributed to the development and implementation of EdTech products and curricula for the Primary Sector. In addition to his professional work, Peter volunteers as a Governor at a federation of local primary schools in East London.

To ask any questions, please email eventsteam@besa.org.uk. 

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