Curriculum Special Interest Group
This group meets between 3-4 times a year virtually to discuss curriculum policy issues related to the UK domestic curriculum and international curriculums.
The group format is agnostic and providers of all types of curriculum products, print, hands-on and digital are welcome to attend.
The group will discuss areas of opportunity and concern, and support BESA’s lobbying and campaigning activity by informing the secretariat of the current issues impacting on commercial curriculum providers.
Upcoming meeting dates:
- Thursday 6 February 2025, 11am-1pm
- Thursday 19 June 2025, 11am-1pm
- Tuesday 30 September 2025, 11am-1pm
Chair: Dawn Hallybone
Chief Strategy Officer, 2Simple
Dawn Hallybone brings a wealth of expertise to the British Educational Suppliers Association’s board. As Chief Strategy Officer at 2Simple, she leads strategic initiatives that support primary and secondary schools in the UK and internationally, ensuring digital tools enhance learning outcomes and reduce teacher workload. Dawn is passionate about the transformative potential of technology to enrich the curriculum, foster creativity, and engage learners. In her role as Chair of BESA’s Curriculum Special Interest Group, Dawn collaborates with industry leaders to address key curriculum challenges and opportunities. Her 24 years in primary education, spanning classroom and senior leadership roles, give her deep insight into the needs of schools, teachers, and learners. Her broad experience, strategic insight, and commitment to improving education make her an invaluable asset to the BESA board.

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