Bright World Company Conference 2024

safeguarding, collaboration, standards

Tuesday, 11th June 2024 08.45 - 16.30

We look forward to this year's annual company conference. The event will be taking place at the Hickstead Hotel. Some delegates will be arriving on the 10th June and Simon King will also be there to help you settle in. For the delegates arriving on 11th June, please arrive bright and early and join the others for a day of meetings, presentations, training and 'shout out' session.

There is much to get through so we thank you in advance for arriving promptly at each session. We hope you enjoy the day.  

#BWConf24

the venue and how to get there

The Hickstead Hotel

The Hickstead Hotel has been the venue for our conference for more than 10 years. It is just 10 minutes from our office in Hurstpierpoint and is easily accessed by road and taxi from the local stations. There is ample free parking for those arriving by car.

Taxi companies to use include:

  • Excel 01444232323
  • Station taxis 01444410410

about the Conference

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As a Bright World Local Coordinator, attendance at this event is a vital part of your role with us. It is the only time of year when we can all get together as a whole company.  

It is a time for Local Coordinators to:

  • catch up with colleagues and share ideas
  • meet and welcome new colleagues and pass on advice and tips 
  • meet with your Line Manager, Simon King and ask him any questions you have face to face
  • meet with your Guardianship Care Manager to discuss your students and how the year has gone
  • meet with members of the Sales and Marketing team to update them on progress on your PR visits
  • discuss host families with the Host Family Recruitment team 
  • talk finance with James Foster 

For us it is a time for Head Office to:

- review our policies with you

- give you important company updates

- share views and opinions 

- feedback to you on the year

- offer you safeguarding updates

the agenda

10th June 19.00 - Dinner for early arrivals in the Oak Bistro hosted by Simon King

Please join Simon in the Oak Bistro for dinner and drinks and to meet the other early arrivals. There is a menu to choose from on the night.

11th June 07.45-08.45 - Oak Bistro Breakfast for those staying over on 10th June.

08.45-09.15 - Courtyard Suite arrival coffee and tea for ALL delegates

09.30-10.00 Lana Foster, Managing Director - Welcome

10.00-10.30 Su Warren, Director of Guardianships - General updates

10.30-11.00 Annie Constable - Host Family Recruitment

11.00 -11.15 Coffee Break - Courtyard Suite

11.15 - 11.45 Charlotte Hamson, Director of Sales & Marketing - A year in review

11.45-12.30 Simon King, Senior Guardianships & Operations Manager - Quiz

12.30-13.30 Lunch in the Oak Bistro

13.30 -14.00 James Foster, Commercial Director - Finance and Internet Security

14.00 - 15.00 Lana Foster and Su Warren, Bringing Safeguarding to Life

15.00-15.30 Coffee break and Q&A Session

15.30 - 16.00 Calendly - a new way to make host family appointments and communicate with Head Office - Charlotte Hamson and Simon King

16.00 - 16.30 Bright World stories and shout outs

16.30 Conference closes Bright World Head Office staff remain for more photos

merchandise

Bright World's promotional notepad

This year, the promotional gift to give out to schools during your PR visits is a notebook and USB pen. Each LC will be asked to take about 7 of each gift home and will find these within their conference gift bag. Please continue to use your Bright World Bag when visiting schools.

social media during the conference

Conference

Bright World will be sharing news about the conference on our social media platforms in the build up to the conference, during and after. Social media engagement from members of staff is really welcomed. Please do comment and like any posts you may see on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin.

Please use the hashtag below when posting or commenting:

#BWConf24

Thank you!

conference 2025

Save the date for next year's conference which will be held on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025. We will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary so put it in the diary!