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by Caroline Wright

How learning space design impacts student performance

There is now robust evidence that the physical design of the learning space has a significant impact on pupilsā€™ performance. This has consequences on classroom design but also on classroom furniture, which play an important role in childrenā€™s learning process.

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Inside BESA – behind the scenes at a busy trade association

This is the first in a series of posts going behind the scenes at Besa. We are often asked about the work we do so this series of articles will shed some light on the various activities and workings of a busy and successful trade association.Ā Ā This article will focus on our member support services and the different types of companies we represent. Future articles will explore our events, international work, policy and governance.Ā 

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Inside BESA – behind the scenes of the events programme

In the lastĀ ā€˜Inside BESAā€™ articleĀ we looked at the different types of membership on offer and ways in which we work to support members. Carrying on from that, this article will examine our events work.Ā  Member eventsĀ  We run a range of member events every year including free to attend online webinars covering essential topics to … Continued

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IT and EdTech have a key role to play in education around the world

Educational technology (EdTech) can be hugely influential in changing for the better how teachers teach and students learn, and I am optimistic it can solve some of the problems of access to education that we experience worldwide. In the UK, we have seen the use of EdTech increase steadily over the past two decades. Pupils … Continued

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RAAC issue shows schools deserve a political heavy-weight to fight their corner

Many parents, myself included, are anxiously counting down the hours ahead of our children starting back at school this week,...
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