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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 members’ 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

Effective classroom practice for reading fluency - HfL and EEF 

BESA Executive Council member Nick Madhavji awarded MBE in Queen’s Jubilee Honours

Celebrating a decade of one of the UK’s largest digital programmes with EdTech pioneer Greg Hughes

Special Interest and Working Group meetings

Engaging with educators: an open conversation reflecting on the current educational landscape

Summer Insight Day 2022

The refreshed National Plan for Music in English schools

APPG for Education: SEND Green Paper

Future opportunities for education technology in England

On-boarding for St. John’s Primary Academy

GEMS Royal Dubai

Oasis Skinner Street Academy

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 Trade’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 BESA’s exhibitions programme showcasing the world’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.

                Summer Insight Day 2022, 7 July

                BESA's annual summer member event returns for 2022 at an exciting new venue, The Oval Cricket Ground this July!

                LearnED Roadshow, Various Dates

                EdTech training days to help you make the best use of education technology

                BESA AGM and House of Lords Reception, 3 Nov

                We are delighted to announce the date of our Annual General Meeting and House of Lords reception is taking place on 3 November at Church House in Westminster.

                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 and Opportunities

                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.