British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA)

Bett UK 2025 is officially open! 40 years ago, BESA founded the Bett Show (Bett Global) the world’s leading educational event, and today we’re thrilled to be part of it’s 40th edition! 🎤Our Director General Caroline Wright opened this year's edition alongside Bett Portfolio Director Duncan Verry and The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education. Caroline emphasised BESA's commitment to championing best practice amongst the UK’s educational suppliers sector for brighter futures for young people. 📍If you're at the show this year, find us at stand SJ30 - we’d love to connect, share our insights and discuss how BESA members continue to support excellence in the sector. Find out more about the 90 BESA member companies at the show this year here: https://lnkd.in/e5kVURsS 📢 This year, we've also introduced an exciting new presentation area on our stand! Join us to hear from BESA members as they share their thought leadership and innovations with the Bett community. You can find the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eYKTEpMh #Bett2025 #EdTech #EducationInnovation

We have arrived at #Bett2025! Our team is excited to share our innovative education solutions with you over the next three days. 😍 Drop by our stand SE50 to explore the latest tools and strategies that will help your school or trust thrive. Looking for a specific solution? Our team is ready to help! Don't be shy! Come say hello and grab a demo of our products with one of our experts. We can't wait to see you! 👋 We'll also be joining British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) on their stand at 12pm in their presentation area to talk about sustainable procurement practices. Don't miss it! #BettUK #EdTech Victoria Marshall | Adam Cunliffe | Rebecca Johnson | Daniella Harrald | Kate Bell | Heather Jenken | Mirissa Kampf | Jennifer Peters | Kelsey Dunne | Millie Price | Leeman Robinson | Tom Kershaw | Bob Yorke | Phil Treanor | Matt Brown | Tom Sellers | Rick Evans | Mitch Roberts | Bart Pettman | Stephen Blackbeard-Rapley | Max Hymas | Stuart Reid | Rae Percy Jackson | Jack Deakin | Glenn Dourish | Chris Pomfret | James Pedersen | Cerith Needs | Kim Ruddle | Ian Davidson | Lyndsay Newman | Bradley A. | Alexander Edwards | Safwan Kayat | Jacqui Henderson | Sarah Walker | Lucy Davies | Nicholas Clark | Joseph Browne

How could investing in digital transformation in schools make a difference to the future of education and the economy? Join Les Hopper at Bett Global to uncover insights from the latest research from Pearson UK & International Schools and Cebr.   When: 📅 Thursday 23 January from 15.45   Where: British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) stand SJ30    Come along for the conversation and stay for the drinks reception too!    More details at: https://bit.ly/4asdJZt and you can get a head start by reading the research at: https://bit.ly/3PN7ztr   #BETT 2025 #EdTech #DigitalTransformation #DigitalinSchools 

Proud to share, in the days before the dawn of #bettuk that Gaia Learning have been approved as members of British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) ✅ Looking forward to being part of that community alongside the raft of reputable suppliers partners and schools it holds. #membership #professional #onlinelearning #edtech #adhd #bettglobal

Looking forward to catching up with all the fab British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) team at #bett2025 this week - Caroline Wright Julia Garvey Bett Global

🎉In just 24 hours, Bett UK 2025 will be opening its doors to the global education community! 🎉 Join us at 9.10 on Wednesday for the official opening of the event alongside Bett's Duncan Verry, BESA's British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) Caroline Wright and the Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP. Let’s join together to drive better education globally during three days of innovation and inspiration. Get your ticket today to join us, remember it’s totally free for educators!👉https://lnkd.in/eu9Fy2mH #BettUK2025

The entries for the BESA Awards are now open! If your 2025 resolution is to elevate your education organisation’s profile, the BESA Awards are your opportunity to: ✅ Gain industry-wide recognition as a quality supplier ✅ Share how your organisation is transforming education ✅ Reinforce your status as a leader in quality and innovation ✅ Connect with top leaders across the sector at The BESA Awards Ceremony, 10 July, HAC, London. Award winners will also have access to an exclusive October 2025 event, The Educational Leaders' Exchange, a rare opportunity to connect with senior school leaders and foster collaboration. To view the complete list of categories and submit your entry, please visit our website. 📝 Access an Early Bird discount and register your intent to enter prior to 14 February (this does not commit you to entering in any way): https://buff.ly/4fZC6Pk 📝 Submit your entry: https://buff.ly/4gYetb2 📝 Register for our webinar, Applying for Awards: A Judge’s Guide, to learn the critical dos and don'ts of a successful application: https://buff.ly/3C6Vegl We can’t wait to spotlight and share your achievements! #BESAAwards #EducationSupplier #EdTech #Education

We’re excited to announce the first slate of Judges for the BESA Awards 2025! 🌟 Our distinguished panel includes CEOs, Chairpersons, and OBEs from across the entire education sector, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help select the 2025 winners. Meet our incredible judges, learn how to enter, and get tips for preparing your submission. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised for excellence in education! 👇 🎓 Ian Hunter, CEO, Lime Education Consulting 🎓 Frank Suttie, Director, Freeths 🎓 Prof. Rose Luckin, CEO, EVR Ltd. and Professor Emerita at IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society 🎓 Rachel Rogers, Head of Sales, ISC Research 🎓 Prof. Adam Boddison OBE, CEO, Association for Project Management 🎓 Jonathan Ledger, Skills and Professional Bodies Specialist, Department for Business and Trade 🎓 Seshni Jacobs, CEO, Hachette Learning 🎓 Christine Major MSc, BEd, FRSA, Founder, MajorEd 🎓 Cat Scutt MBE, Director of Education & Research, Chartered College of Teaching 🎓 Dave Smith, Director of Procurement and Trust-Wide Projects, Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust Thank you to all of our judges joining the BESA Awards this year! Have you registered your intent to enter yet? Register before 14 February to access an early bird discount. 📝 Register here: https://lnkd.in/enEPpVjs  📝 Submit your nominations: https://lnkd.in/emBJv-2t  📝 Register for our webinar, Applying for Awards: A Judge’s Guide, to learn the critical dos and don'ts of a successful application: https://lnkd.in/e9bU3wNX We can’t wait to spotlight and share your achievements!  #BESAAwards #EducationSupplier #EdTech #Education

It was great to join Al Kingsley MBE and Mark Anderson FCCT on Bett Global edition of the NetSupport #checkitoutshow. If you missed it, catch up on https://lnkd.in/eQnzgSje  to hear all about British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) work and presence at Bett, and other amazing #education solutions/services from a host of guests. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the event in two weeks' time.

What role do education suppliers play in preparing students to thrive in the 21st-century workforce? Join the CEO & Founder of Skills Builder Partnership and former teacher, Tom Ravenscroft, at this year's Curriculum Conference, where he will share actionable insights on: ✍️ The disconnect between traditional education and the modern workforce ✍️ Embedding skills such as creativity, teamwork, and resilience into the curriculum ✍️ The role of suppliers in redefining 'soft skills' as essential for all learners If you're looking to align your offering with schools' needs and explore education trends to shape your 2025 strategy, Curriculum Conference will equip your organisation with the essential tools and context. Find out more and secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/eHWsUpQ4 #EducationSupplier #Curriculum #CurriculumReview #EdTech