Essential information for delegates

We are looking forward to seeing our valued sponsors and exhibitors at this year’s Annual Conference. Please find some information here which you may find useful:

💚 A big thank you to our sponsors 💛

A huge thank you to our main sponsor, NOCN, and supporting sponsors: Ascentis, City & Guilds, ESB International, Gateway Qualifications, and Trinity College London for their generous support.

Find out more about all our sponsors and exhibitors for this year's conference. 

📱Important contact details

You can contact the National Centre team prior to or during the event:

• By mobile - 07443 601 298

• By email - For non-urgent enquiries only - info@natecla.org.uk

• Conference Aston - conference_events@aston.ac.uk , Tel: 0121 204 3884

📍 Getting there 

Conference Aston on the Aston University campus is based within a 10–15-minute walk of Birmingham New Street, Moor Street or Snow Hill train stations and the main Bull Ring shopping centre. It's easily accessible by major bus routes and only a few minutes’ drive from the M6 / Aston Expressway. It is located within Birmingham's Clean Air Zone so charges for car users may apply. Check your vehicle online in advance. 

 Find more information on the location.

🚘 Car parking 

Car parking is available at Conference Aston and must be pre-booked and paid for online, as far in advance as possible.

Further information about car parking can be found here.

📋 Programme and documents

To familiarise yourself with the plan for the weekend, take a look at the following: 

• A programme for the full conference 

• PDF programmes for you to print and bring with

🥗 Food & Catering

• Light refreshments provided throughout the event.

• Friday lunch: A sandwich buffet is included for ALL Friday attendees this year

• Friday dinner: 2-course hot meal for residential guests ONLY in the Courtyard Restaurant.

• Saturday lunch: Included for all Saturday attendees.

Thank you to Gateway Qualifications for sponsoring this year's catering package. 

You also have access to the onsite gym, swimming pool, and other leisure facilities. Visit the Conference Aston website for more details.

Residential guests & luggage:

There is a luggage room situated behind the NATECLA registration desk in the Courtyard Lounge. You can leave your luggage here before registering. Bedroom check-in is from 14:00 on Friday. Please collect your room key at the NATECLA desk.

🎥 NATECLA’s Filming Corner

At this year's conference, we'll be continuing with our initiative to hear directly from you, our attendees. 

Throughout the event, we’ll be asking questions about your experience at the conference,  your connection with NATECLA and perhaps one or two teaching tips. Whether it's through a short video, a quick interview, or a written quote, we’d love to capture your thoughts to feature in future social media posts. Look out for our NATECLA-branded backdrop or catch us around the venue.

Read more about it here.

You can also take part by using or sharing this form.

🗣 After the Conference

Please take a moment to complete our Delegate Feedback Form after the event. Your feedback helps us improve and shape future conferences.

If you have any questions before the event, don’t hesitate to contact us.

📧 info@natecla.org.uk | 📞 07443 601 298

We are looking forward to seeing everyone!