MSA GB National Conference

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Taking place in-person on 22nd – 23rd March 2024, our annual conference is set to be better than ever, as we bring together delegates from across the UK, to meet with leading figures from the motoring and road safety community. Each one ready to impart their knowledge, opinions, and expertise to our attendees. 

Registration opens at 8.30am and the conference kicks off at 9.15 with the opening speech, the day will close at 4.30pm. For those of staying for the Saturday night dinner will be at 7.30pm.

Alongside a jam-packed day of presentations and interactive workshops, there’ll also be entertainment and leisure activities, so you’ll have plenty of time for networking and to catch up with old friends and forge new connections.

We’re excited to announce that Driving School Supplies will be exhibiting their extensive range of instructor aids. With a number of different lines and styles available there’s plenty to choose from to help your business stand out from the crowd and make a great impression. There may even be an exclusive event discount on offer!!                                   

Speakers to include

Dr Julia Malkin MBE

Will discuss ADHD and the Driving Test

G Sabini Roberts

Read more about G Sabini Roberts here 

EFA Update

Graham Feest & Victoria Palombo

Nick Taylor ADI Registrar

Read more about Nick Taylor here

John Sheridan, Driver Training Policy Advisor

Read more about John Sheridan here

 
Topics covered

ADHD and the Driving Test – It will introduce ADHD, which 4 million people in the UK have, and how this affects their performance on test, and how instructors can support them.

Teaching with and for disabilities

LGBTQ+ business awareness – Gender diversity

Update on the next European driving license directive

Safer roads, vehicles, and road users, using a safe systems approach

Your tax – going digital and what you can claim for

How will changes effect driver trainers from the Registrars prospective

Conference Venue

Our 2024 annual conference will take place at the stunning Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Shropshire.

Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Sutton Heights TF7 4DT

Set in rural surroundings, this modern resort will allow delegates to enjoy the conference proceedings in an idyllic setting overlooking the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge, nestled amid acres of gorgeous Severn Valley.

Ticket ratesWe have a great range of discounted ticket packages available to suit all budgets and needs. So whether you are only able to attend for the day, or wish to fully immerse yourself in the full conference experience we’ve got something for you. Also if you purchase your day delegate ticket – you’ll have access to our Early Bird rate of just £49

Day Delegate Ticket

Day delegate ticket for Saturday – Early Bird Rate – only £49. including coffee on arrival, morning tea/coffee, 2 course lunch and afternoon tea/coffee. So take advantage early.

Single Occupancy

Full weekend, including 2 nights accommodation & breakfast, Friday and Saturday evening meals and your Saturday day delegate ticket – £275.

Couple sharing

Full weekend, including 2 nights accommodation and breakfast, Friday and Saturday evening meals, delegate and non-delegate ticket for Saturday – £385

Friday or Saturday Night (Single Occupancy)

Breakfast, evening meal and Saturday delegate ticket – £165

Friday or Saturday Night (Double Occupancy)

Breakfast, evening meal, delegate and non-delegate ticket for Saturday- £235

Speakers

DVSA – Peter Hearn

Peter Hearn will give an updated presentation on where DVSA are at the time, he will also hold an open question time for attendees.

Peter became Director of Operations (North) at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in May 2017. He had been covering the role since April 2017 and had been Acting Director of Operations for all of DVSA since July 2016.

Peter previously held positions at the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, including:

Scheme Management and External Relations Director Head of Planning and Policy in operational management Area Manager Vehicle Examiner Director of Operations (North), DVSA The director is responsible for providing our driving test and vehicle test services in the north-east, north-west, West Midlands, Scotland and Wales.

Peter will be accompanied by other senior DVSA Personnel.

 

Confident Drivers – Ken and Tracey Field

Kev & Tracey Field from Confident Drivers are leading industry experts helping anxious drivers transform their feelings about driving and get back on the road through driving confidence coaching, stress management techniques and online driving confidence courses. If you are an ADI who would like to offer Mindfulness and stress management resources to your pupils to help manage their nerves, this should not be missed.

Kev is a personal development coach, NLP practitioner, and a grade A ORDIT registered instructor. Tracey is a mindfulness teacher qualified in stress management techniques and recently completed her psychology degree with The Open University.  Together they have combined their skills and knowledge and applied them to driving anxiety, stress and nerves.

Kev and Tracey run training courses for ADIs who want to understand more about how to help their nervous students and are regular speakers at driver training industry events, as well as being the hosts of The Driving Confidence Podcast.

Tri-Coaching Partnership Ltd – Graham Hooper Coach & Mentor IAPC&M AFC AFM ORDIT

Graham is passionate about Road Safety and using coaching for driver development to make a difference to ADIs / PDIs and their clients. He has been an ADI and trainer for 28 years and has invested heavily in his own CPD and is co-managing director of Tri-Coaching Partnership, the number one supplier of ADICPD.

The presentation will show the 4 fundamental skills that a ADI/PDI should have to make feedback an effective learning tool and how feedback is used to be client centred and on point. These key skills show how without effective feedback both you and the client can get lost on the journey of learning.

Prices

There are several ticket options

Day ticket, conference only (plus lunch): £48

Full delegate package: Two nights accommodation on B&B basis, plus conference and social events: £228

One nights accommodation, on either the Friday or Saturday night, conference ticket plus the appropriate evenings social event: £138 – for this option select the day delegate ticket and then evening you wish to stay from the add on list.

Bringing a non-delegate? Just £98, based on double occupancy of room, including social events on Friday and Saturday.

Making a proper break of it? Special rates available for extra nights. Contact the hotel for details.

Bringing a non-delegate? Just £98, based on double occupancy of room, including social events on Friday and Saturday.

Making a proper break of it? Special rates available for extra nights. Contact the hotel for details.

Itinery

Friday 10th March

For those guests staying for the night/weekend, we will be hosting an informal buffet supper, with plenty of time to renew old friendships and catch up with MSA GB colleagues.

Saturday 11th March (day)

Conference opens at 9.30a, with a packed programme of speakers, workshops and presentations. To include Conference Lunch.

Saturday 11th March (evening)

A great night is planned with a traditional Scottish theme.