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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.

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Influence

We represent membersā€™ interests to government, via the media and internationally.

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Events

We organise 100 seminars, Special Interest Groups, exhibitions, conferences and networking events every year.

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International

We help our members maximise their export potential through advice, practical support, trade missions and international events.

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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.

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Benefits 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

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ā€˜Thatā€™s me!ā€™: Ensuring diverse representation across the primary English curriculum

Playforce launches its biggest competition ever with free Ā£10k playground

LearnED Roadshow

EdTech APPG: EdTech’s role in delivering adult learning

Lead high-performing teams using Microsoft Teams

Policy Update 15.10.21

Policy Update 08.10.21

Device provision and overall school spending for maintained schools in England

Using GL Assessment data with educators and leaders to drive high achievement

Using PASS to help reconnect students with the learning they have missed

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80%

of sales by value to schools are supplied by BESA members

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Members

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Launchpad Members

Looking for quality education products and services?

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 Tradeā€™s chosen Trade Challenge Partner for the education industry.

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Our members

Looking for quality education products and services? BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so you can be confident you are spending wisely with companies you can trust.
Code of Practice

This Code of Practice is a mandatory membership commitment given by members to BESA
Our Team

The BESA secretariat is a small, dedicated team that works hard to find channels to market for education suppliers
Research

BESA publishes over 20 market research reports each year on a wide range of topics. Access our latest reports and the full research archive.
Uk Education Statistics

There are currently 32,770 schools in the UK. Of these, 3,714 are nurseries or early-learning centres
News

Keep up to date with member news, announcements and BESA activities.
Policy Updates

Our weekly roundup of policy news, debate and initiatives.
Great British Classroom

Running as part of BESAā€™s exhibitions programme showcasing the worldā€™s best education products and services
Educate

EDUCATE is a unique project bringing together entrepreneurs and innovators, with academics, researchers and educators, to deliver world-class EdTech products and services.
AGM and Conference - 21 October 2021

BESA's AGM and Conference plus drinks reception at the House of Lords is now open for bookings
Gess Dubai - 14 - 16 November 2021

GESS Dubai is the largest event in the Middle East for education professionals as well as local and international education solutions providers.
LearnED Roadshow 17 September 2021 - 24 March 2022

Nine free education technology CPD conferences for senior leaders in schools

Special Interest Groups

With such a diverse market, BESA recognises the importance of bringing together members with common interests to share ideas
International

BESA works with UK education suppliers to help maximise their export potential, regardless of their stage in their export journey.
Discounts

We work hard to identify high-quality providers to the education suppliers sector, and negotiate discounts on behalf of our members.
LearnED

School leaders and ICT leads can benefit from a new series of free one-day CPD-accredited educational technology training roadshows.
LendED

LendED enables you to search, preview and test education technology products before you buy them, so you can be sure they will meet your needs.
Supplier Directory

Looking for quality education products and services? BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so you can be confident you are spending wisely with companies you can trust.