BESA

If you haven't submitted your entry for the 2026 BESA Awards yet, don't panic! We've extended the deadline until Friday, 20 March 2026. There are 19 categories to pick from, and it is free to enter our 'Rising Star' and 'Person of the Year' categories. Whether you're championing your product, service, or team, we'd love to hear from you. Enter now: buff.ly/RzEeQPj

Today is the last day to book your place at BESA's 2026 Curriculum Conference, and there are just a handful of tickets left. Join us to get exclusive expert perspectives about the changes following the Government's Curriculum and Assessment Review from those involved in shaping the national curriculum. Plus, discover strategies on overcoming the key hurdles of adopting the new curriculum, and network with your peers and sector leaders. Book your place: buff.ly/6kjDO6N

We're running a session at this year's Curriculum Conference all about 'Why the recommendations from the Curriculum and Assessment Review are necessary', which will examine why the current education model needs a radical rethink. Dr Ger Graus OBE will be speaking at this session. Book now: buff.ly/qEhOSWq #CC26

We're excited to reveal this year's Agenda Highlights for Selling to Schools 2026 including: • How Schools & MATs Choose Suppliers • Understanding How Schools Make Purchasing Decisions • What We’d Stop, Start & Double Down on in 2026 • Plus our NEW sales and marketing streams covering a range of essential insights to support sales and marketing growth! Book now: buff.ly/arJ0Myo #STS26

Join us for Selling to Schools Training Day, the must-attend event for Senior Leaders, Sales and Marketing Professionals. This immersive training day is back with two split streams this year dedicated to sales or marketing. Choose the stream most relevant to your role across a range of core topics including opening meaningful MAT-level conversations, exploring the messaging school leaders pay attention to, articulating value beyond price and more! Book now: buff.ly/arJ0Myo #STS26

📢 Selling to Schools Training Day is back! Join us online on 14 May for this must-attend training day that gives you the tools, insights, and strategies to successfully sell to schools in today’s evolving educational landscape. Book Now: buff.ly/arJ0Myo #STS26

This year's Curriculum Conference includes a keynote address on the recommendations from the Government's Curriculum & Assessment Review. This will explore the review's major themes and what they mean for the future of teaching and learning. This session will be led by Bethany Caines, Qualifications and curriculum strategy – Curriculum & General Qualifications Directorate, Department for Education. Book now: buff.ly/qEhOSWq #CC26

There's just over a week left to enter this year's BESA Awards! The Awards recognise outstanding contributions within the UK education supplier sector and celebrate those who are pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering market-leading solutions that make a difference in education. Don’t miss your opportunity to raise your profile, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate the best of the UK educational suppliers sector. Get your application in today! Apply now: buff.ly/APXp3jx

Join BESA & DBT this June for a focused trade mission: including a pod on the UK Pavilion at LTE, school visits, a day trip to Shenzhen, curated meetings, & networking at the British Consulate. Limited spaces - don’t miss out. 🔗 besa.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

What skills will tomorrow’s workforce need & how can schools plan for them today? Join us at our Curriculum Conference as our expert panel explore the intersection of curriculum design, employer expectations, and strategic planning. Book now: buff.ly/jnJCKQs #CC26

The BESA Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of those who set the standard for excellence in education. Watch the highlight video below from last year's event to hear from attendees about why the event matters, and how our award winners felt. Learn more: buff.ly/4mfPcp8

At this year's Curriculum Conference, we will be running a session around how schools can embed inclusion, overcome systemic barriers, and ensure that every child with special educational needs and disabilities thrives. Secure your place today: buff.ly/jnJCKQs #CC26

This year’s Curriculum Conference is a vital opportunity to hear from experts about the latest thinking on reading assessment, balancing accountability with meaningful feedback, and how we can ensure that assessment supports learning. Learn more: buff.ly/jnJCKQs #CC26

There's just one month to go to until this year’s Curriculum Conference. The conference offers a day of exclusive insights and discussion as attendees and leading experts unpack the DfE’s proposed changes to the Curriculum and Assessment System. Book your place now: buff.ly/jnJCKQs #CC26

We are delighted that this year's media partner for the BESA Awards is ITN Media. ITN create award-winning factual content for major brands, digital platforms, global streamers and international broadcasters. Learn more about the Awards: buff.ly/72lo0XD

Have you applied for the 2026 BESA Awards? 🏆 The Team of the Year award recognises teams of all sizes that have displayed remarkable teamwork and collaboration. Watch the video below to hear from Maths Circle, the winners of last year's award. More info: buff.ly/nih8EdE

We are delighted that this year's headline sponsor for the BESA Awards is Wonde. Wonde work collaboratively across the education sector to help schools securely manage and maintain their data. Learn more about the Awards: buff.ly/72lo0XD

Join us at this year's Curriculum Conference for a session exploring the case for maintaining the core principles that have driven improvements in England’s education system over the past decade. Secure your place today: buff.ly/jnJCKQs #CC26

Join us at this year's Curriculum Conference for a session focused on practical strategies for teacher development and capacity building, plus what does and doesn't work when embedding change at the local level. Secure your place today: buff.ly/jnJCKQs #CC26

Have you seen that the 2026 BESA Awards are open for entries? 🏆 The Evidence and Impact Award recognises organisations that can demonstrate their products and services' impact on teachers and learners in the UK and overseas. Watch the video below to hear from myhappymind, the winners of last year's award. Do you want to demonstrate your product or service's impact? Enter the awards: buff.ly/nih8EdE #BESAAwards