Annual Conference is the main decision-making body of the Union, debating and determining the Union’s policies to address issues that are critical to the working lives of teachers, school leaders and the future of education.

Annual Conference also features a range of training sessions, fringes, an exhibition and the opportunity to hear from key figures in the education world, as well as the opportunity to network and meet teachers from across the UK and beyond.

The NASUWT Annual Conference 2025 will take place at the ACC Liverpool between Friday 18 and Saturday 19 April 2025.

Conference is attended by over 1,000 elected representatives from all the UK’s constituent administrations, as well as by visitors and guests from across the world.

Only elected representatives will receive funding for travel, accommodation and meals. Observers may attend but will not be funded by the Local Association or centrally.

The documentation necessary for the process of electing delegates is below and further details will follow.

Accommodation

Elected representatives at Annual Conference 2025 are entitled to claim up to three nights’ accommodation between Thursday 17 April and Saturday 19 April.

Please be advised that accommodation bookings for all Conference Representatives must be made using the Reservation Highway central booking system.

You will be notified by email if your nomination is successful or not. Please do not make any arrangements for your attendance, including booking hotel accommodation, until you have received confirmation.

The Reservation Highway system is intended to save Local Associations time and money without restricting your independence. The benefits include:

• all payment administration processed by Reservation Highway on behalf of NASUWT;

• discounted rates only available by booking through Reservation Highway;

• no need to pay upfront;

• no need to supply credit cards or raise invoices;

• simply book your rooms and let Reservation Highway do the rest;

• wide choice of hotel options, situated close to the Conference venue, with all hotel listings available in one place to save time and effort searching;

• flexibility of options to assist Local Associations;

• easy-to-use online booking system or telephone/email enquiries handled by Reservation Highway office.

The Reservation Highway portal can be accessed online and further support can be accessed via telephone on 01423 525577 or email [email protected]

If you have any questions, or need any clarification on this partnership or on the benefits to your Local Association, please email the Annual Conference Team.

A decision for family members to accompany elected representatives to Annual Conference and the reimbursement and tariff rates for family accommodation, travel and subsistence must be considered and approved at a quorate local meeting.

Crèche

A crèche facility will be provided for those elected representatives who require childcare provision over the duration of Conference. Due to high demand, crèche places are allocated to elected representatives who are:

• attending the event alone with their child(ren); or

• with a partner who is also registered to attend the event.

Children will not be allowed into any conference sessions

Those who require crèche provision and meet the above criteria should email the Annual Conference Team with their requirements by 3 March 2025.

Disability access and dietary requirements

If you have any disability access or dietary requirements, please email the Annual Conference Team as soon as possible.

Conference materials

As part of the Union’s commitment to increased sustainability, Annual Conference will be paperless.

All the Conference materials are now available via the Annual Conference app and the NASUWT website, so you will need access to an electronic device such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Conference streaming

Conference will once again be available online. The public session will be available to watch via this page.