The Bett 2025 EdTech show took place from January 22nd to 24th at the ExCeL London and as always, it was an incredible few days! As the leading event in education technology, Bett brings together educators, innovators and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and tools shaping the future of learning.
If you visited our stand, thank you so much for stopping by! It was great to meet you and share insights about how technology can transform education. If you couldn’t make it to Bett this year, don’t worry—this blog highlights all the key moments and takeaways from the show.
Highlights from the Stage
Innovating in Early Years with iPad
On Thursday, Lyndsey Stuttard delivered a fantastic talk on Innovating in Early Years with iPad. She shared insights and strategies on how educators can leverage iPads to foster creativity and engagement in younger learners. If you missed it, you can catch the full talk here.
Is it time to rethink assessment?
On Friday, Vickie Bacon took to the stage to share her talk on Is it time to rethink assessment? Vickie’s talk resonated with many attendees, offering practical advice and inspiration. If you missed out – watch the full talk here.
On Our Stand
Smartdesc
At Bett 2025, we announced a new suite of Cyber services focused on helping schools achieve Cyber Essentials certification. Thanks to our recent acquisition of Smartdesc—a non-profit specialist Managed Service Provider with deep expertise in cybers security—Academia can now guide schools through the entire certification process.
Cyber Essentials was a hot topic at BETT, as the Government has mandated that schools get certified this year. As a licensed certification body, the Smartdesc team engaged with dozens of schools and talked them through how to get certified quickly.
We can offer your school various Cyber Essentials options, from fast-track Basic Certification to ongoing Cyber Essentials Compliance as a Service, ensuring year-round compliance and eliminating the stress of annual renewal.
Beyond cybersecurity, Smartdesc also provides IT Support, Microsoft CSP, Azure Hosting and IT Leadership as a Service, helping schools strengthen their IT operations and accelerate their digital strategies.
Adobe Express in Action
We were thrilled to be joined by the Adobe team on our stand, who showcased the capabilities of Adobe Express through live demonstrations. Attendees saw firsthand how this powerful tool can empower students and teachers to create stunning visuals and presentations with ease. Learn more about Adobe Express here.
Get Adobe Express set up for your school, it’s free for Primary and Secondary education – click here.
Jamf
It was great to talk to our customers and prospects about Jamf Essentials which is our budget-busting, no-fuss solution for schools and colleges that want to manage their school iPad with Jamf. Learn more about Jamf Essentials for Schools here and for colleges, click here.
Logitech
Logitech showcased the versatile Rally Bar which can be used to enable remote learners to have the best seat in the classroom, durable protective cases and their popular Crayon stylus designed for education. These tools drew a lot of attention for their ability to enhance classroom experiences. Learn more about our partnership with Logitech here.
Campus-XR and Meta: Bringing Virtual Reality to Life
At Bett 2025, we partnered with Campus-XR and Meta. They are both revolutionising the classroom experience across the UK by bringing immersive reality directly to students and educators. By using cutting-edge technology and discovering new ways to teach, the possibilities for learning are boundless. Metaverse technologies have the potential to transform school lessons, enhance vocational training and create new opportunities for lifelong learning.
We shared a special offer just for The Bett Show. Find out more about the bundle and get yours for just £9,999 – click here.
Launching Our New Outdoor Learning Bundle
Designed to inspire and support outdoor education, this bundle equips schools with the tools they need to create engaging, nature-based learning experiences.
30 x iPad 10th Generation
30 x MAXCase Shield Extreme-X2
30 x Tucano Pencil 2 for iPad
30 x PanzerGlass Screen Protectors
1 x LoxBox NoteCart 32-Bay Topfit
£10,414 (Ex VAT)
Or
Lease your devices and refresh every three years to stay current with technology from £1,019 per term.
In partnership with the Education Authority Northern Ireland, we recently hosted a highly successful Outdoor Learning event for Primary School teachers across NI. Watch the event highlights here.
If you’re interested in exploring how we can support your school or local education authority with Outdoor Learning, please reach out to our team below.
Additional Resources for Schools
We’re dedicated to supporting schools and colleges in their journey towards digital excellence. Don’t forget to get your copy of our brochures:
- Supporting Schools with Apple Technology – click here to get your copy.
- Cyber Essentials for Schools and Colleges – click here to get your copy.
Schools Club
The Academia Schools Club provides resources, support and services to help build foundational skills with IT products and integrate them into your teaching and learning – enter here.
See You Next Year!
Bett 2025 was a phenomenal event and we’re already looking forward to Bett 2026! If you have any questions or want to learn more about how we can support your school, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you again to everyone who joined us at Bett.