Backed by BESA –
A signal that schools can trust

Choosing suppliers is an important part of delivering great outcomes for learners, but it isn’t always clear who to trust.

When you choose suppliers that are BESA members, you bring greater clarity to that decision – because if it’s built for schools, it should be Backed by BESA.

But what does this mean for educators?

When a supplier is Backed by BESA they:

• Are assured as part of our professional community
• Are committed to high standards and ethical behaviour
• Adhere to BESA’s mandatory Code of Practice – more on this below
• Engage with educators responsibly and transparently.

Ultimately, being Backed by BESA means a supplier is one of our members – and has chosen to be accountable to these standards.

So, the next time you’re reviewing suppliers, make sure to look out for the BESA logo – as a signal of standards you can trust.

Together, their commitments create a better, more trustworthy and consistent supplier landscape – so schools, colleges and other education settings can buy with confidence.

The BESA Code of Practice

At BESA, we set clear expectations for how our members work with educators through our Code of Practice – which contains five core pillars:

• Quality and Standards
• Integrity
• Transparency and Openness
• Safeguarding and Data Security
• Fair and Respectful Conduct.

The Code exists to support high standards and positive, respectful professional relationships between suppliers and their customers in the education sector.

You can find out what the five values of the BESA Code of Practice mean for you via the link below. 

Meanwhile, if you ever encounter a problem with a BESA member, you can let us know here.

BESA membership signals professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Being Backed by BESA means committing to clear standards in how you operate, from ethical practice to responsible engagement with educators.

Our members are all Backed by BESA because they sign up to an agreed Code of Practice which requires:

• High professional, safety and performance standards across products and services
• Ethical and responsible engagement with educators and decision-makers
• Transparent pricing, honest communication and accountable business practices
• Tight safeguarding and data security measures that protect children, schools and sensitive information in line with legal and regulatory requirements
• Inclusive, respectful conduct, free from discrimination or unfair practice.

This shared commitment strengthens confidence amongst school leaders and procurement professionals, signposting reliable suppliers and partners when making buying decisions.

For solutions built for schools, clear standards matter. And if it’s built for schools, it should be Backed by BESA.

Support and resources for members – your chance to get involved!

To help members showcase these standards clearly and consistently, BESA provides a communications toolkit, which includes:

• Messaging guidance aligned to BESA standards
• Practical resources and templates to support your communications efforts

Plus, you can submit good news stories for amplification through BESA campaigns and channels via our Storytelling Framework.