safeguarding, collaboration, standards
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 08.45 - 15.00
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 2nd June and Simon King will also be there to help you settle in. For the delegates arriving on 3rd 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.
This year, as we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary, the conference will take a different format. The conference sessions will finish at 12.30 and then we will be joined by school and agent guests for a celebration lunch.
We hope you enjoy the day.
#BWConf25
the venue and how to get there
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
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
This year we will all have the time to celebrate Bright World's 25th birthday together with colleagues from schools and agencies.
the agenda
merchandise
This year, the promotional gift to give out to schools during your PR visits is a celebration pen and notebook. Please be ready to collect these and take them back with you on the day.
conference 2026
Save the date for next year's conference which will be held on Tuesday, 9th June 2026.
social media during the 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:
#BWConf25
Thank you!