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Member Roundtable with the DfE: Shaping the Future of the EdTech Certification Model
When
Friday, 25 September 1:00pm - 2:00pmWhere
OnlinePrice
Member Only Event | Free for MembersHelp shape the future of the proposed EdTech certification model
This exclusive member-only roundtable offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with colleagues from the Department for Education’s Digital Strategy Division as they share the latest thinking behind the proposed EdTech certification model. Building on previous discussions with the sector, the session is designed to test the feasibility, practicality, and implementation considerations of the proposed approach.
Through an open and interactive discussion, members will have the chance to explore technical requirements, discuss potential challenges, and provide feedback on how the model could work in practice for suppliers. The DfE is keen to hear directly from industry experts to help ensure the certification scheme is effective, proportionate, and deliverable for the sector.
What you’ll leave with:
We want members to leave with a clearer understanding of the proposed certification model and the opportunity to influence its future development.
Certification model update: An overview of the DfE’s latest thinking on the proposed EdTech certification scheme.
Implementation insight: A clearer understanding of how the certification model could operate in practice for suppliers.
Direct engagement: The opportunity to discuss challenges, ask questions, and hear perspectives from DfE representatives and fellow members.
Sector influence: A chance to help shape the development of the proposed model by providing honest feedback and practical industry insight.
Who is the webinar for:
This session is designed for BESA members who want to understand the direction of travel for EdTech assurance and certification and contribute directly to the development of the proposed model.
- EdTech founders and senior leaders
- Product and technology teams
- Compliance, privacy, and safeguarding leads
- Quality assurance and certification specialists
- Public affairs and policy professionals
- Members interested in future government requirements for education technology suppliers
If you want more clarity before taking your next step into preparing for future EdTech certification requirements and influencing their development, this roundtable is for you.
Speakers
Department for Education
The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy in England.
DfE is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies.
To ask any questions, please email eventsteam@besa.org.uk.
Will it be recorded?
Yes, the webinar will be recorded. If you register, you’ll receive a link to the recording once it is processed, so you can watch it at your convenience.
Will the slides be shared afterwards?
Yes, the slides will be shared after the webinar. Registered attendees will receive a copy via email following the session.
What software is the webinar hosted on?
The webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and joining instructions.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Yes! Attendees can ask questions via the chat or Q&A function. If you prefer, you can also submit questions anonymously through the Q&A feature.
