BESA welcomes DfE’s educational technology stance
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) says it will work with the Department for Education to deliver free software trials for schools and a series of best-practice regional ‘demonstrator’ roadshows over the coming academic year. BESA’s Director General, Caroline Wright, welcomed the Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds’ announcement regarding schools’ use of educational […]
BESA courts Vietnam with new event
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) has launched BESS Vietnam – the British Educational Suppliers Show Vietnam – to give British suppliers the chance to enter the local education market. BESA has partnered with Giaoducso to run the event, which will take place between March 5th & 6th 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City. The […]
One in ten international school students ‘have attitudinal roadblocks to learning’
More than one in ten children at international schools in the Middle East and across South East Asia have attitudinal roadblocks to learning, according to new study. According to the report’s author, UK-based children’s mental health and wellbeing specialist GL Education, which looked at data from over 95,000 children aged 7-16 in both regions, a significant minority of students struggle […]
BESA & Bett award education innovation
Some 20 companies were honoured in the recent Bett Awards, while another 12 were highly commended. The annual Bett Awards are hosted by trade association BESA, along with Ascential Events, the organisers of Bett. The awards highlight outstanding education sector products, learning solutions, companies and people. The panel of judges, comprised of education experts, evaluate […]
BESA showcases best of British education in China with Theresa May
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) accompanied the British Prime Minister Theresa May on last week’s flagship visit to China, showcasing the best of British education products and services. Caroline Wright, Director General of BESA, attended meetings at a Chinese university, alongside a showcase of the best of British Education Technology (EdTech) products. This event […]
Learning by Questions joins BESA Launchpad community
Learning by Questions (LbQ), a teaching and learning programme conceived by EdTech pioneer Tony Cann CBE (Founder of Promethean) has this week become the latest company to join the Launchpad arm of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA). LbQ has a team of 30 educators who receive guidance from the Institute for Effective Education at […]
British education suppliers head to Mexico on trade mission
Nine British educational suppliers are going on a trade mission to Mexico, led by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), in collaboration with the Department for International Trade (DIT)’s Mexico office. The companies will take part in a trade mission to Mexico City and Guadalajara from 16 to 18 October, before attending Bett Latin America […]
BESA announces updated member Code of Practice
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) has unveiled its updated Code of Practice, which offers assurance to schools that if they procure from its members, they are buying quality products and services they can trust. The new Code of Practice is the result of a year-long consultation with industry and schools to understand what assurances schools […]
BESA Q&A: Resource Our Schools – Everything you need to know
The British Educational Suppliers Association’s (BESA) Resource Our Schools campaign is dedicated to ensuring that every school has access to the resources they need to deliver the education that our children deserve. The campaign, which has attracted support from the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and numerous subject associations, was launched in May following procurement […]
SEMINAR: The switch to evidence-based education
The Education Media Centre (EMC) is hosting a half day seminar looking at the switch to evidence-based education and its impact on schools, universities and their suppliers. The masterclass seminar is taking place at the HQ of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) on Friday, September 15th 2017, priced at £225 (£195 for BESA members). It […]