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Focus Group: Summer Compass Term Report 2026
When
Tuesday, 28 July 11:00am - 12:00pmWhere
OnlinePrice
Member Only Event | Free for MembersWe are thrilled to present the highly anticipated Summer Compass Research 2026.
This session brings BESA members together to explore the findings from the Summer Compass Research 2026 in more depth. Alongside a walkthrough of the key insights, members will hear directly from a teacher who took part in the research and will have the opportunity to ask questions, test assumptions, and discuss what the findings mean in practice.
What you’ll leave with:
We aim for every attendee to leave with practical insight, greater clarity, and a stronger understanding of how schools are thinking and spending.
Research insight: A clear overview of the key findings from the Autumn Compass Research 2026.
Sector context: Insight into how your organisation’s experiences compare with wider trends across the education supplier market.
Clarity on implications: A better understanding of how the findings may affect supplier planning, positioning, and engagement with schools.
Future influence: The opportunity to give feedback, raise questions, and help shape future Compass research and insight.
Who is the webinar for:
This session is designed for members who want to better understand school spending priorities and use evidence‑led insight to inform their next steps.
- Educational supplier members with an interest in school budgets and purchasing behaviour
- Commercial, sales, marketing, and strategy leads
- Policy, research, and insight teams
- Members who want to sense‑check assumptions and ask questions directly about the findings
If you want more clarity before taking your next step into understanding school spending priorities and budget decision‑making, this webinar is for you.
Speakers
Jason Gould, Managing Director of The Education Company
Jason co-founded The Education Company, an organisation that has been supporting education suppliers for over 30 years. The Education Company also provides data management, marketing, CRM and website solutions for many of the UK’s leading education suppliers. Jason and his team have worked with BESA to design the Selling to Schools event. They have been supporting BESA members for over 30 years and have worked with BESA on many high-profile insight projects and training events.
As with all research that BESA produces, this report is exclusively for BESA members and Launchpad companies and should not be shared with non-BESA member companies or a wider audience.
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.
