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A key service from BESA is to provide members with information to make informed steps into new markets. Following the 2024 BETT conference we…

In the last ‘Inside BESA’ article we looked at the different types of membership on offer and ways in which we work to support members. Carrying…

This is the first in a series of posts going behind the scenes at Besa. We are often asked about the work we do…

Every year, on the first Thursday of October (7th October 2021) National Poetry Day celebrates the wonder of poetry. This year’s theme, ‘Choice’ is ironic,…

Many multi-academy trusts (MATs) are seeing the benefit of streamlining their website infrastructure by using a single website provider. Not only can it help to save time and…

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed a harsh underlying truth within the UK’s education sector: there is a serious attainment gap based on socioeconomic status.…

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has just released guidance which is important to all those developing and promoting products powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

As thousands of learners get ready to return to their schools and colleges, now is a good time for educational institutions to pause and…

With only 35% of teachers and school leaders think a return to full time schooling is likely in September, it’s becoming increasingly clear to…

School closure at a moment’s notice There has been much said about the role of online learning during lockdown, but little research has been…

Andrea Carr shares her top tips for successfully navigating difficult times

The UK’s education system faces an unprecedented challenge, with schools, pupils and teachers across the country being impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. GCSE and…

Research published by NESTA and the British Journal of Educational Technology has demonstrated the powerful role online learning resources can play in supporting learning…

Keeping a clear, reliable and steady stream of communication between your school and your students’ parents is essential. Not only does this significantly contribute…

Recordings are for self-reflection and are most effective when they complement peer observations. They are an ideal tool to focus individuals on how to…

With concerns that this could increase further as more look to leave teaching, schools need to start finding ways to help daily tasks become…