In education, trust is more than a nice-to-have. Schools and education settings need to know that the organisations they work with understand their responsibilities, communicate openly and put the needs of educators and learners at the heart of what they do.

Here at Egan Reid, we are proud to be Backed by BESA. As a full member of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), we are part of a professional community committed to high standards across the education supply sector.

Who is BESA?

Founded in 1933, BESA is a not-for-profit trade association representing over 400 UK-based companies that supply furniture and equipment, curriculum and teaching resources, EdTech, data management and operational systems, and services to the education sector, workinrg to support education settings with clear expectations for the quality, integrity, transparency, safeguarding and fair conduct of suppliers. When educational suppliers are Backed by BESA, it's a signal that they operate to these agreed professional standards.

Why Backed by BESA?

Being Backed by BESA means being accountable to BESA’s mandatory Code of Practice. The Code sets clear expectations for members across five key areas: quality and standards, integrity, transparency and openness, safeguarding and data security, and fair and respectful conduct. You can find out more here.

For us, these principles reflect the way we believe an education supplier should operate.

Quality means continually striving to deliver products and services that are safe, suitable and fit for purpose. Integrity means acting honestly and responsibly in our relationships with customers and partners. Transparency means communicating clearly, providing accurate information and being open about costs and commitments.

And in a sector where we work with schools, educators and, ultimately, support children and young people, safeguarding and data security are fundamental. So too is treating everyone we work with fairly, respectfully and inclusively.

Building stronger relationships

We know that choosing an education supplier is not simply about finding the right product or service. Schools are looking for organisations they can rely on – partners who listen, understand their priorities, provide responsive support and are committed to delivering long-term value. For us at Egan Reid, being Backed by BESA is much more than a badge ... It's an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to doing business responsibly and maintaining the standards expected across our sector, from the first enquiry to delivery and beyond.

We're proud to be able to play our part in creating a more trusted and professional education supply landscape for the schools, colleges, and other education settings we work with, and dedicated to not only upholding high standards but also providing solutions that make a meaningful difference. In addition, we partner with like-minded brands across our vast product range, with many of them BESA members too. 

Because when something is built for schools, it should be Backed by BESA.