79 delegates completed evaluation forms, and their views are summarised in this report.

The Conference as a whole
Around 75% of respondents felt that the conference met their expectations, and had an appropriate programme (grades 1 and 2). About 20% of respondents graded these aspects as 3 (satisfactory). 98% found the organisation and administration to be good or very good.

The venue
Accommodation and facilities, conference rooms and resources were good or better (75%) but many people found the meals and service disappointing (66% satisfactory or worse).

Speakers and Sessions
Favourite speakers were John Mason (28%), Liz Meenan (24%), Guy Claxton (7%), Geoff Faux (12%) and QCA/Strategies (12%). 

Further Comments
Delegates enjoyed the chance to meet and listen to national figures, the good range of speakers available, and the chance to meet colleagues from around the country.

Suggestions for improvements included: the need for more comfortable conference rooms; more detailed description of sessions and workshops to enable delegates to make informed choices; need for smaller rooms for discussion sessions; cheaper bar prices (!); less sitting listening - more interaction; a number of people from one discussion group felt that the feedback from discussion had not been represented fairly.

Suggestions for the future
More practical hands on sessions; sit round tables with mints and water; a better range of presentation styles from speakers; list speakers and outline of sessions on web-site before conference; incorporate a maths bookshop; more focus on post-14.

Members Survey
31 members completed the questionnaire and their views are summarised in this report.

Services to Members
73% of respondents thought that the association is good or better at meeting their professional needs.

The Annual Conference
The overwhelming majority of those who took part do not want to see any changes to the timing or duration of the annual conference. 20% would prefer conference at the end of the summer term, and around 23% would prefer a shorter conference ( Wednesday morning to Friday lunchtime).

There was general support for the content of the conference, with the least popular elements being presentations from commercial interests (45%) and evening entertainment (60%).

A number of respondents commented on the Strategy/QCA inputs, and would prefer these to focus on new issues or to allow for participation in more than one discussion group.

Regional Groups
Regions represented by respondents were West Midlands (10), London (8), Wales (1), South West (2), North West (3), Yorkshire (1), East (3).

Of these, 13 people attend active regional meetings.

Newsletter
Popular items in the Newletter include updates, summaries of publications, research, and Nama responses to consultation papers. Members would like to see articles from consultants and teachers, and details of how publications are distributed to schools and LEAs.

Website www.nama.org.uk

Members find the links section and Nama responses to consultation papers useful, but would like to see more updates in between conference and the Newsletter.

Comments/Suggestions
Members would like to see specific secondary or primary events being organised; some felt that the Newsletter should go to electronic format.

Executive Response
In view of the opinions expressed by responding members, we will retain the existing conference dates and length, and continue to press hotels to provide us with high quality service and accommodation. Comments about conference sessions have been noted, for example the need for better arrangements for discussion groups, and more detailed description about the content of and intended audience for workshops.

We will also work to improve the network of regional groups, and to provide a wider variety of news and views via the Newsletter and Website.

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