BESA's annual summer member event returns for 2023 at The Oval Cricket Ground this July! 

BESA, and headline sponsors Wonde, are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our Summer Insight Day at the world famous sporting venue, The Oval.

As always, the day will offer BESA members an informative mix of discussions and talks from a range of inspiring and influential guest speakers, followed by networking with fellow members over an al fresco lunch overlooking the cricket ground. We look forward to welcoming all of our members (and cricket fans!) back for this year's event.

Explore aspects including the following...

A view from a MAT CEO… Current and future challenges and opportunities facing schools and MATs. How can suppliers help?

In the sector, multi Academy trusts are proliferating and working with you as suppliers, we believe we can forge a new creative future for education and for the benefits of all pupils across our country. Julian has lots of ideas and is looking forward to sharing them with you on the day.

British Council - The Future of English: Global Perspectives

The British Council will be sharing the outcome of their 'The Future of English' research, including key trends, impacts on stakeholders and issues & opportunities.

BESA's latest research

We will be joined by our research partner Jason Gould of the Education Company, an organisation that has been supporting education suppliers for over 30 years. 

Why a long-term strategy and plan for education is needed? 

Facilitated panel discussion 'Student voice - The important role of student engagement in product development'

The role of student engagement in product/service development led by senior representatives from AQA and members of their Student Advisory Group, to further discuss the future of exams, mental health, and climate change.

Meet the opening keynote speaker - Julian Dutnall

Julian studied Law at Exeter University and qualified as a barrister in 1996. After a year working as a Crown Prosecutor he completed a PGCE at Anglia Ruskin University and began teaching. He has taught in 5 state schools in 3 local authorities. At Chelmsford County High he was Deputy Headteacher when the school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted and gained the highest GCSE results in England in the January league tables. He is in his 12th year as Headteacher at Frances Bardsley Academy, a Good school with Outstanding features. He is CEO of the LIFE Education Trust which runs 7 schools in Havering and Essex. Julian holds a 1st Class honours degree in English, a Masters in Educational Leadership, a Masters in Business Administration, the NPQH and is currently studying for an educational doctorate.

Agenda

09.00 - Registration and coffee 

09.30 - Welcome and introduction 

Caroline Wright, Director General, BESA 

09.35 - A view from a MAT CEO… Current and future challenges and opportunities facing schools and MATs. How can suppliers help?

Julian Dutnall, CEO, LIFE Education Trust & Executive Head at Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls 

10.10 - British Council - The Future of English: Global Perspectives

Dr Jamie Dunlea, Senior Researcher & Manager of ARG, British Council

Mina Patel, Assessment Researcher, ARG, British Council

10.50 - BESA's latest research

Jason Gould, Managing Director, The Education Company

11.15 - Coffee and networking 

11.45 - Why a long-term strategy and plan for education is needed? 

Alastair Falk, Senior Coordinator, FED (Foundation for Education Development) 

12.25 - Facilitated panel discussion 'Student voice - The important role of student engagement in product development'

Justine Stevenson, Director of Internal Communications at AQA

Elizabeth Kitcatt, AQA Trustee and former headteacher at The Camden School for Girls

Joined by Charlie Soanes Roundwood Park School, Harpenden and Daniyaal Anawar (Islington Sixth Form), members of AQA’s Student Advisory Group.

13.10 - Closing remarks 

Caroline Wright, Director General, BESA 

13.15 - Alfresco buffet lunch, BESA Awards and networking 

17.00 - Close of event  

To celebrate BESA’s 90th year we are delighted to announce the first ever BESA Awards at BESA's Summer Business Insight Day. The awards will be a celebration of the excellence of BESA members, championing and sharing the best of our industry so we can all be inspired and learn from our colleagues, and recognising the positive impact that BESA members have on raising the educational outcomes of children around the world.

Headline sponsor

If you're interested in sponsoring opportunities with this or any other BESA event, please contact paul@besa.org.uk.

Please email eventsteam@besa.org.uk with any questions that you may have. 

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