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The voice of UK education suppliers
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Insights
We produce 20+ exclusive market intelligence reports each year, with full archive access, giving you the business insights you need.
Influence
We represent members’ interests to government, via the media and internationally.
Events
We organise 100 seminars, Special Interest Groups, exhibitions, conferences and networking events every year.
International
We help our members maximise their export potential through advice, practical support, trade missions and international events.
Become a BESA member
BESA members benefit from industry insights and exclusive research reports, while enjoying access to top-quality seminars and networking events. Members can save money on marketing at major exhibitions and on a range of other opportunities. They can also use the recognised BESA logo to reassure schools they are a trusted provider.
Become a memberBenefits include:
- Training and events
- Research and market data
- Networking
- Special Interest Groups
- Discounts
- Marketing opportunities
- News
- Policy updates
- Awards
- Use of BESA logo
Latest Updates
Ensuring diverse representation across the primary English curriculum
Pilot scheme supports affordability by giving the UK’s 1.7m FE and sixth form students the opportunity to benefit from a free collection of Open Access ebooks and educational resources
Differentiation of Reading levels- a path to literary success
80%
of sales by value to schools are supplied by BESA members
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BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so schools can be confident they are spending wisely with companies they can trust. Always look for the BESA logo to be assured of a reliable supplier.
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LearnED Roadshow
Our annual series of 9 regional EdTech training events for teachers, supported by the DfE, offers peer-to-peer CPD alongside a BESA-member-only exhibition. Be part of this unique event, connecting schools with industry.
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Helping UK education suppliers of all sizes increase their export activities
BESA works with UK education suppliers to help maximise their export potential, regardless of their stage in their export journey. We provide practical advice, business leads, notification of tenders, market reports, a monthly newsletter, international exhibitions, seminars and trade missions. BESA is the UK Department for International Trade’s chosen Trade Challenge Partner for the education industry.
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