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

10 June 2022

Press Release

BESA is thrilled that Executive Council member Nick Madhavji has been made an MBE for services to education, business and to charity. Nick Madhavji…

BESA takes legal action over DfE’s plans for Oak National Academy

16 May 2022

Press Release

The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) has warned the Department for Education it is considering legal action over the government’s plans for Oak National…

Landmark agreement opens the path to seamless Digital Education across the Gulf States

11 May 2022

Member News Press Release

The Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) has partnered with Kortext, the leading eTextbook solutions and student engagement platform, to provide…

The teacher who wants children to spend more time on their phones

22 March 2022

Member News Press Release

Arc Maths, the maths app for secondary school aged pupils, is making maths support more widely available by launching versions of its successful iPad…

Anxiety is Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2021

19 January 2022

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Over 8,000 children across the UK were surveyed revealing the vital role language plays for children when it comes to self-expression, learning and wellbeing…

COVID-19 absences wreaking havoc on schools’ plans for catch-up learning

3 December 2021

Member News Press Release

COVID-19 absences wreaking havoc on schools’ plans for catch-up learning A new survey of school leaders finds absences of staff and pupils are now…

Liverpool school wins free £10k playground from Playforce

4 November 2021

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Liverpool school wins free £10k playground from Playforce   One lucky school in Liverpool has won a free playground worth £10,000 courtesy of the…

Playforce launches its biggest competition ever with free £10k playground

4 October 2021

Member News Press Release

One lucky school or nursery in England and Wales will receive a free playground worth £10,000 courtesy of the UK’s leading playground company, Playforce.…

WCBS announces new CEO

29 September 2021

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WCBS is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Bilboe as Chief Executive Officer. Stephen has worked for WCBS as Sales and Marketing Director…