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Access to Quality Home Learning Resources

During the COVID-19 outbreak, our LendED platform is here to help schools get the most out of their existing resources, and provide teachers with easy-to-use home learning materials. You can search resources from trusted suppliers, read teacher reviews and request free access during school closures.

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News EdTech APPG report published - Lessons from Lockdown
The inaugural report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Education..
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of the UK market for education resources and services
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Launchpad Companies
Research An early years’ resourcing revival?
Richard Connor, Managing Partner at C3 Education reflects on the..
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Events
29 July, 2021
Summer Insight Day
BESA's annual Summer Insight Day returns after a long two-year..
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Helping UK education suppliers of all sizes increase their export activities
BESA works with UK education suppliers to help maximise their export potential, regardless of their stage in their export journey. We provide practical advice, business leads, notification of tenders, market reports, a monthly newsletter, governmental links and international exhibitions, seminars and trade missions.
Become a member of BESA
BESA members benefit from industry insights and exclusive research reports, while enjoying access to top-quality seminars and networking events. You can save money on marketing at major exhibitions and on a range of other opportunities. You can also use the recognised BESA logo to reassure schools you are a trusted provider.
Insights

20+ exclusive market reports published each year, with full archive access

Events

Attendance at regular seminars, special interest groups and talks

Influence

BESA represents members' interests to the DfE, government and national media

Exhibitions

Discounts for exhibiting at Bett, Education Show, and Innovate My School events

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    Our members

    Looking for quality education products and services? BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so you can be confident you are spending wisely with companies you can trust.

    Code of Practice

    This Code of Practice is a mandatory membership commitment given by members to BESA

    Our Team

    The BESA secretariat is a small, dedicated team that works hard to find channels to market for education suppliers

    Research

    BESA publishes over 20 market research reports each year on a wide range of topics. Access our latest reports and the full research archive.

    UK Education Statistics

    There are currently 32,770 schools in the UK. Of these, 3,714 are nurseries or early-learning centres

    News

    Keep up to date with member news, announcements and BESA activities.

                Policy Updates

                Our weekly roundup of policy news, debate and initiatives.

                Great British Classroom

                Running as part of BESA’s exhibitions programme showcasing the world’s best education products and services

                Resource Our Schools

                The Resource Our Schools campaign has been initiated by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), working with a coalition of organisations and suppliers.

                BESA Export Masterclass 2024

                This conference aims to provide valuable insights, strategies, and networking opportunities to support businesses in expanding their international presence and exploring export opportunities.

                Special Interest and Working Group meetings

                BESA recognises the importance of bringing together members with common interests to share ideas, information and maintain a tight focus on each market place.

                LearnEd 2024: Education in Action

                Showcase best practice to improve school outcomes. Join BESA's NEW face-to-face conferences to generate leads from senior leaders.

                Special Interest Groups

                With such a diverse market, BESA recognises the importance of bringing together members with common interests to share ideas

                International

                BESA works with UK education suppliers to help maximise their export potential, regardless of their stage in their export journey.

                Discounts and Opportunities

                We work hard to identify high-quality providers to the education suppliers sector, and negotiate discounts on behalf of our members.

                Code of Practice

                This Code of Practice is a mandatory membership commitment given by members to BESA.

                LendED

                LendED enables you to search, preview and test education technology products before you buy them, so you can be sure they will meet your needs.

                Supplier Directory

                Looking for quality education products and services? BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so you can be confident you are spending wisely with companies you can trust.

                  Sponsorship

                  Learn more about BESA’s sponsorship opportunities.

                  Masterclass

                  Explore Masterclass sessions at LearnED 2024. Delegates will be able to participate in 4 Masterclasses based on their selected topics of interest.

                  Demonstrations

                  Demonstrations will take place in the main Exhibition Space for LearnED 2024. All attending delegates will be able to engage with these sessions.