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Minsterial Statement on reform of accountability system in schools 2013
Document contains a link to the Minsterial Statement on reform of accountability system in schools 2013.
Read MoreMore students, bilingual education, school groups and UK curriculum in the international schools market this year
Multi-academy trust procurement research 2019
In November 2016 BESA published the first comprehensive research report examining the purchasing behaviors of multi academy trusts. The report identified a number of important challenges within the trust sector and was widely acknowledged as instrumental in changing the way suppliers approach this complicated market.
Read MoreMulti-Academy Trusts 2018 – the procurement landscape
This report in collaboration with the Education Company was presented at the 2018 AGM. This report compares MATs figures from 2016 to where we are now (2018).
Read MoreNAHT procurement fact files 2014 – Apps and Licensing
This factfile aims to provide you with guidance about the types of app that you may encounter and issues regarding compatibility with devices.
Read MoreNAHT procurement fact files 2014 – Buying Products and Resources for SEN children
The number of children with special educational needs in our schools is increasing and all special educational needs are unique. That’s why it can be hard for SEN specialists and coordinators to compare and evaluate the true value of products that often claim to be better than the competition. BESA have produced a short guide to … Continued
Read MoreNAHT procurement fact files 2014 – Digital Software Purchasing
For many schools digital educational resources form a vital part of their curriculum and classroom resources. Alongside curriculum and educational software more and more schools are purchasing tablets and portable devices to use in the classroom too. This document offers some guidance for NAHT members on purchasing digital software effectively, and considering ways in which … Continued
Read MoreNAHT procurement fact files 2014 – Furniture
A factfile of the NAHT/BESA furniture buying short guide. It aims to help make sense of what’s available out there in the market and what the five key areas considered when buying school furniture are.
Read MoreNational Curriculum 2013
The DfE published final details of the new National Curriculum in mid-September. It will come into effect from September 2014 when all maintained schools will be required to follow it. It covers all subjects and key stages (except for Key Stage 4 English, mathematics and science). A further consultation on the programmes of study for … Continued
Read MoreNational Curriculum Disapplication 2013
Disapplication is a suspension of the content of the national curriculum, not the subjects themselves. This guide summarises the process of and reasons for this policy
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