Quality event 2026

The March 2026 annual quality improvement event will focus on ambitious destinations for learners.

How can you make a positive difference to post-college destinations for your learners? How can you plan your curriculum to help prepare learners for a successful, meaningful post-college outcome?

Delegates will have the opportunity to:

• reflect on planning for successful, appropriate and aspirational destination outcomes for learners.
• consider the use of destination data to monitor the impact of provision
• consider how to positively influence appropriate destinations, including through engagement with employers, opportunities for volunteering and community engagement, and appropriate adult social care placements.
• discuss best practice and hear from colleagues sharing how they have planned for successful destinations with learners, families and stakeholders.
• learn from examples where destinations are not always positive
• explore planning for a range of destination outcomes.

The event will be of interest to senior and middle leaders who have responsibility for quality assurance and curriculum, as well as for practitioners who have oversight of learners’ study programmes.

Cost

The below cost is for each attendee. Invoices will be sent after the event.

• Natspec members £115 +VAT
• Affiliates £140 +VAT

Venue travel information

Travelling by train

Conference Aston is only a short walk from Birmingham New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street. See their ‘how to get to us‘ page for more details.

Travelling by car

Onsite parking must be booked and paid for, online, prior to arrival. A valid Vehicle Registration Number is required when booking. This can be done via Conference Aston – Online car park booking system. We recommend booking your place early as spaces cannot be guaranteed nearer the time of the event. Alternatively, nearby pay and display parking is available at Millennium Point. Further details can be found at alternative parking section on Conference Aston website.

Any queries, or requests for accessible parking, should be directed to info@conferenceaston.co.uk

Conference Aston is within the Clean Air Zone. Charges may apply. Please check vehicles online in advance using Birmingham Clear Air Zone website.

Book your place

Bookings are now closed. Please email info@natspec.org.uk if you would like to enquire about joining the event.

By booking a place you understand that if you do not attend and have not cancelled within the agreed time frame, you will be charged. Please ensure you read our cancellation terms and conditions prior to booking.

Please note that we cannot necessarily guarantee dietary or accessibility requirements if booking within a week of the event as final details have already been confirmed with the venue. Please do get in touch if you’re wanting to book and would need requirements catered for and we will speak with the venue.