Booking Terms & Conditions

1. Be sure to check the arrangements as outlined above, as our ‘in-person’ Newcastle Full School programme (18-20 June 2026) may have different arrangements to previous Schools. The programme is summarised below.
2. If you are considering attending the Full School in person, please review your personal travel and accommodation options BEFORE booking your Full School place. Please note that the IHBC School’s refund policy is very strictly observed.
3. Accommodation is included in the IHBC’s Full School Residential delegate fee. The number of reserved places in the hotel,The Royal Station Hotel, is VERY limited, so early booking for these is essential. Non-residential delegates are free to choose accommodation to suit their own needs.
4. The Day School (19 June) options include in-person attendance – with numbers strictly limited and allocated on a ‘first booking’ basis – as well as digital access for ‘virtual’ or ‘online’ delegates. We appreciate that virtual participation brings special challenges even as it extends access. Breaks in programme broadcasts and access to recorded sessions after the School are designed to encourage flexible participation by our online delegates.
5. Digital access to the Day School (19 June) is included for all ‘in person’ delegates, offering more flexible participation options within the programme.
6. All delegate options offer substantial and cost-effective IHBC-recognised and certified CPD hours.
7. Please be sure to have appropriate insurance cover in place for all expenses as refunds are strictly limited.
8. Please also remember that, if joining tours you follow the guidance on clothing etc.
9. General updates on the School will be advertised on our NewsBlogs service, so please be sure you sign up here.
10. We do hope that in 2026 the pandemic uncertainties of previous years are behind us but the School’s arrangements will still be dictated by circumstances and an approach to risk appropriate to the IHBC as a small charity. All arrangements may necessarily be subject to change or even cancellation in line with feasibility, regulations and guidance.
11. Cancellation fees:
    * Before 12 May – 60% refund
    * On or after 12 May – No refund
    All cancellations must be made in writing.
12. IHBC Enterprises gives no assurance that the details provided are accurate and that final changes won’t be required to the Annual School programme, including speakers, the order of the speakers, the content of their contributions or the study tours.

IHBC Enterprises does not recommend or endorse any organisations exhibiting, speaking or supporting the Annual School. The views and opinions of speakers at the Annual School, or expressed in material provided by exhibiting or supporting organisations or in respect of the Annual School do not necessarily reflect those of IHBC Enterprises.IHBC Enterprises makes no representation and gives no assurance or warranty, express or implied, regarding activities, status or financial standing of organisations exhibiting, speaking or supporting Annual School. IHBC Enterprises accepts no responsibility for any acts or omissions of such organisations and is not liable for any direct or indirect losses, costs, expenses or claims arising out of or in connection with any acts or omissions of organisations exhibiting, speaking or supporting the Annual School.