Eastside Rooms hosts teachers’ union for back-to-back events

Birmingham conference venue The Eastside Rooms is hosting NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union for two member events on consecutive weekends, continuing a long-standing relationship between the two.

The union’s Young Teachers’ Consultation Conference took place at the venue last Saturday (7 November).

Delegates stayed overnight at the adjoining Aloft Birmingham Eastside hotel the night before.

Held under the theme ‘Your Voice, Your Power: Shaping the Future for Young Teachers’, the conference covered AI, leadership and building confidence.

It had a particular focus on encouraging young members to get involved in the union and make their voices heard.

This Saturday (14 November), the venue will host NASUWT’s Supply Teachers’ Seminar, with around 75 delegates expected.

The event will use a main meeting space, three breakout rooms and additional audio-visual equipment.

Supply teachers will discuss the particular challenges they face, including fair pay, employment rights, and the practices of agencies and umbrella companies.

They will also have the chance to build skills and strengthen their networks.

Sammy Connell, head of events at NASUWT, said: “Delivering a successful event is about much more than finding the right rooms. It requires a venue team that understands what the organiser is trying to achieve and is willing to work flexibly to create the right experience for each group of attendees.

“We have developed a very positive relationship with the team at The Eastside Rooms. The quality of the venue and its facilities is excellent, but it is the people, their flexibility and their willingness to work collaboratively with us that make such a difference.”

Ross Hogarth, director of revenue at The Eastside Rooms, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Sammy, the NASUWT team and their members back to The Eastside Rooms for these two important events.

“Strong venue relationships are built by listening to organisers, understanding their audiences and adapting the experience around their needs.

“Although these events are taking place on consecutive weekends, each has its own purpose and requirements. Our flexible spaces, in-house technical support and direct connection with Aloft Birmingham Eastside allow us to bring all those elements together under one roof.”