Members and prospective members – join us for the BESA Open Day. You will meet the BESA team, learn more about the benefits of membership and get an update on the UK education system.

The agenda will include:

10:30 - 11:00 - Introduction to the Benefits of BESA

11:00 - 11:30 - Breakout Room Panel Sessions: [You will have the choice to attend one of these topics on the day.]

• Making the most of Membership: Export panel
  • Chair: Dave Smith Head of Partnerships and  Events, BESA.
  • Ian Hunter, Founder & CEO, Lime Education Consulting Ltd.
  • Carrie-Ann Gibson, Texthelp International Education Manager and Chair of BESA SENWG.
  • Jamie Ganley, Head of International Schools, The National College.
• Making the most of Membership: BESA research
  • Julia Garvey, Deputy Director General, BESA. 
  • Peter Doyle, Policy Manager, BESA.

11:30-11:45 - Break

11:45 - 12:30 - Doing Business with the World’s International Schools- Rachel Rogers, Head of Sales, ISC Research

Join ISC Research at this briefing session to receive an international schools market update, take a look at the demand for international schools, how international schools make purchasing decisions, as well as some information around school group growth. There will also be time for questions.

12:30 - 1:30 - An overview of UK Education- Peter Doyle, Policy Manager, BESA

BESA's Policy Advisor, Peter Doyle, will give a primer on the key structures of the English school system, the national curriculum, assessment, and accountability within schools – alongside emerging trends, such as the rise of the Multi-Academy Trusts. The workshop also aims to give participants a good working knowledge of the key government departments and agencies. This session is for those new to the education sector.

We look forward to meeting you.

Team BESA

To register your interest, or to ask any questions, please email eventsteam@besa.org.uk. 

We look forward to having you join us for an enlightening and enriching experience!

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