British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA)

Yesterday, we held the fourth edition of our CEO Roundtable series for the year, an invite-only event for C-suite leaders in BESA membership.   Our guest speaker, Warwick Mansell, shared his investigative analysis into Government procurement practices during and since the pandemic and how the incoming Government may be looking to reset the Department's relationship with the suppliers sector.    The leaders in attendance had the opportunity to put forward their questions and discuss the topic in detail, followed by a networking session.    #BESACEORoundtable #CEO #EducationPolicy

📅 Save the date: announcing this year’s Winter Business Insight Day & AGM! The change in government marks an important shift for the education industry, with new policies to be expected over the coming months. That's why we are delighted to announce the date for this year's Winter Business Insight Day, which will be held Thursday 7th November, at the beautiful Church House, Westminster. This exclusive member event will offer a unique opportunity to explore the impact of the first 100 days of government on the sector, what it means for your organisation, and attend engaging panels and sessions from influential guest speakers within the education industry. We will round off the day with a networking drinks reception in the House of Lords, where you can connect with fellow BESA members and education leaders. Early bird tickets for the recent Summer Business Insight Day sold out very quickly. To get the best value ticket, be sure to secure a place today for you and your colleagues. We hope to see you there: https://lnkd.in/ewizDb2t #WBID2024 #EducationPolicy #EducationConference #EdTech

A huge thank you to Julia Garvey and Dave Smith for the opportunity to attend the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) Summer Business Insights Day #SBID yesterday at The Kia Oval. Usually, my perspectives come from working on a Senior Leadership Team in a school and formerly for a Trust, so it was a real eye-opener for me to host a Table Talk on A.I. and hear first hand the challenges that educational suppliers are facing with this rapidly moving technology. Thank you to all the companies who attended the session for such open and honest conversations and for your professional generosity - I hope it was useful! It was fascinating to attend this event on the same day as the General Election and hear so many different opinions about what the future may hold for the sector. I really enjoyed chatting with Sarah Morgan Great Learners Trust about the EdTech Demonstrator Programme before her panel session (it's been far too long! 😊 ) and also hearing from some other excellent speakers including Stephen Morales - MA, FISBL, CertEd Trudy Spillane Lana Stoyles (Molloy) CMgr MCMI Simon Hill Dominic Norrish and Jon Andrews from Education Policy Institute. This was a packed day with a huge range of companies attending and so many excellent educators hosting the Table Talks. It was a joy to be able to catch up with Bukky Yusuf Naomi Toland Patrick McGrath Carrie-Ann Gibson Kat Cauchi Al Kingsley Chester Freitas Emily Ivey Michael Forshaw Hilary Power Ravi Patel Tilly Brooke Simon Blower Martin Bailey and so many others. Special mention to katy potts and Pip Bhol, who I have loved working with this year alongside Graham Macaulay LEO Academy Trust as part of the Digital Leaders 4 Sustainability programme with Institute of Imagination. I felt very lucky to share that spectacular The Kia Oval view with you and Bukky!!! Congratulations also to the winners of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) Awards - it was fantastic to be able to celebrate your success before racing back to Denbigh High School, Luton to celebrate some amazing student successes of our own at Celebration of Excellence Evening!

🌟 Following another successful edition, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Summer Business Insight Day! It was fantastic to see so many of our members and partners, and engage in valuable discussions about sector opportunities, challenges, and what’s next for education at such a pivotal point in the year. Special congratulations go to the winners of the #BESAAwards2024. BESA is proud to celebrate the leading work of our members, and it was an honour to recognise the significant strides our members’ businesses are making in shaping the industry. We’d also like to thank all of our wonderful speakers for their insights; from roundtable discussions and deep-dives into school and MAT trends, to exploring ways of closing the procurement gap and the impact of the election, the sessions were essential for informing business strategy in the face of a rapidly changing educational landscape. Finally, thank you to all of our sponsors, including our headline sponsor, Wonde, keynote sponsor, Hyve Group, and BESA Awards headline sponsor Freeths and category sponsors STAEDTLER UK, FUNdamentally Children & Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide, EdTech Exchange and LendED. As the Election brings about a shift for the education sector, we can’t wait to continue to equip members with quality research, events, and the tools required to lead the way in the industry. We hope to see you again at a BESA event soon! #SBID2024 #EdTech #EducationPolicy #EducationConference

🏆 We're so proud to announce that we won the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) Award for 'Outstanding Educational Resource' - celebrating the resources that play a crucial role in enriching educational environments and experiences. The Judges thought "Undertaking B-Corp is no small feat and OxEd showed a wide range of strategic alliances, showing that the impact has longevity!" 👏 🤩

BESA SUMMER BUSINESS INSIGHT DAY 2024 Several years ago during my interview on Sophie Bailey’s EdTech podcast, I made a comment that there needs to be opportunities for educators to have direct conversations with EdTech companies as one way to produce tech based solutions that schools actually need. Fast forward several years. Last Thursday I hosted a table talk discussion as an educator with EdTech companies. We explored ways we can further improve outcomes for students with SEND. Our discussion covered many aspects including: ⭐ different aspects of SEND ⭐ how challenging it can be to provide differentiated EdTech solutions  ⭐ challenges for mainstream teachers to find appropriate SEND solutions ⭐ suggestions to help SEND students to revise for exams When I was asked direct questions, it provided an opportunity to see my teacher's mind in action as I scribbled suggestions on my purple notepad! It also provided a chance to have follow up conversations to continue deeper reflections. The discussion was positively received and it gave me clearer insights about the recent challenges the EdTech industry faces. I hope the new government will lead the way in creating sustainable opportunities for educators and tech industries to work together so that we can co-create solutions to improve outcomes for SEND students. Throughout the afternoon, I loved catching up with many educators within the EdTech sector including Kat Cauchi, Al Kingsley, Leah K Stewart, Emma Darcy and katy potts. Thanks to Dave Smith and your team for organising a fantastic day and for inviting me to be part of it. Thanks also to the companies that have reached out to inform me of new EdTech solutions that could support the learning of SEND students. #BESA #businessinsightday #EdTech 📅 8 July 2024 _____________ My name is Bukky. I provide leadership coaching for middle and senior leaders (within and beyond education) looking to enhance their levels of: ⭐ Confidence ⭐ Competence ⭐ Communication. 👯 Follow me for more on #education, #edtech and #leadershiplessons. 🔔 Hit the bell to see every post I share. ♻ Share this post with one person that would benefit from reading it. Drop me a DM if you would like to hear more about my leadership coaching programmes.

Yesterday, we had an inspiring time at the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) Summer Business Insights Day at The Oval!🌟 Gained valuable perspectives from keynote speakers Stephen Morales and the Education Policy Institute.⚡ We were proud to be shortlisted in 3 categories at the #BESAAwards2024: Outstanding Resource, School & Supplier Collaboration, and the Evidence & Impact Award. 🎉 Bravo to all winners! 👏

Really pleased for Bett Global to have sponsored the very knowledgeable Stephen Morales - MA, FISBL, CertEd talking about Operational Excellence and Capability in school management. School Business Leaders continually face a huge challenge.

We’re pleased to conclude the day with the winners of the 2024 BESA Awards! Congratulations to all those who entered the awards and to the well-deserved winners: 🏆Evidence and Impact Award: Community Brands 🏆Make the Difference Award: White Rose Education 🏆Outstanding Educational Resource: OxEd and Assessment 🏆School and Supplier Award: EDClass Ltd 🏆Outstanding Support Service: Jigsaw Education Group 🏆Inspirational Leader: Asude Altintas Guray, Twin Science & Robotics 🏆Best Place to Work: White Rose Education 🏆Women in Education Award: Caroline Hamilton, White Rose Education 🏆Team of the Year: Natterhub Special thanks to our headline sponsor Freeths and category sponsors STAEDTLER UK, FUNdamentally Children & Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide, LendED and EdTech Exchange. Here's to innovation and excellence in education! #BESAAwards2024 #SBID2024

Dominic Norrish, Chief Executive of IAPS, shares unique perspectives from the prep school sector. Understanding the distinct characteristics and concerns of these institutions will allow members to better tailor their offerings and strategies to address the pain points and innovate for the benefit of this sector. #PrepSchoolInsights #SBID2024