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www.teachwire.net | 69 BE T T PRE V I EW This year’s theme is focusing on the sheer power of education in all areas of life, and Bett’s portfolio director stopped by to talk about what it means to the team LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS Education is humanity’s greatest promise and our most urgent mission. It is the mission that every learner, everywhere, will have the chance to discover their brilliance, shape their future, and make their mark on the world. A promise that knowledge will not be hoarded but shared. That opportunity will not be rationed but opened wide. That learning will not stop at any age, border, or barrier. Education is the spark that ignites curiosity. It is the bridge between cultures, the engine of innovation, and the compass that guides us through uncertain times. From the first crayon scribble to the final graduation cap, from apprenticeships to reinvention in mid-life, learning shapes who we are and who we dare to become. Every day, in classrooms, workshops, homes and communities across the world, educators turn obstacles into opportunities, technology into tools, and lessons into life-changing moments. They prove that innovation is not just found in code or circuitry, but in creativity, compassion, and courage. Learning without limits is more than a theme, it is a movement. It is the will to tear down the walls that block learning walls of inequality, inaccessibility, and outdated thinking. It is the vision to reach every learner, whether in a crowded city school, a rural village, or a refugee camp. It is the power to unite human connection with the tools of tomorrow, AI, XR, and ideas not yet imagined, so education does not simply keep pace with the future but shapes it. At Bett, we celebrate those who make this real: the community-built learning centre on the edge of São Paulo, alive with music, science, and hope. The rooftop school in Kuala Lumpur where pupils harvest rainwater to cool their lab, learning that science can solve problems they see from their own windows. The community college in San Diego where veterans, artists, and engineers share the same workshop, each learning a new craft. The adult learning centre in East London where parents study for degrees alongside their children’s homework hour. Learning without limits means no learner left unseen, unheard, or underestimated. It means the courage to combine the heart of teaching with the power of technology we have yet to invent. It means refusing to accept that where you are born determines how far you can go. This January at Bett, we gather not just to showcase what’s new, but to ignite what’s next. We are here to inspire, to challenge, and to commit to building a world where learning knows no boundaries. You are part of this mission. Whether you teach, lead, or spark curiosity at the kitchen table, you carry the promise forward every day. Better education for all is not just our goal, it is our shared responsibility, our greatest opportunity, and our boldest promise. Because when everyone can learn without limits, there is no challenge we cannot meet, and no future we cannot build together. This is our moment. This is our demand. Let’s make learning limitless. Duncan Verry is portfolio director at Bett. RECOMMENDS Support Heart Month Every February, the nation comes together for BritishHeart Foundation’s Heart Month. In the UK, sadly around 50,000 school children are living with a heart condition. This Heart Month, we need your support to help us fund lifesaving research into cardiovascular disease to help improve the lives of children like Alba. Alba, now aged 7, was born with a congenital heart condition called transposition of the great arteries. She underwent her first heart surgery at one hour old. Alba was also diagnosed with pulmonary stenosis and will need further heart surgery. Keep us beating by organising a simple classroomactivity, walking challenge or your own fundraising event to fund lifesaving research. To find out more, scan the QR code or search BHF DYOT Schools. Accessible health Finalist in the Bett Awards 2026 WellbeingResources category,MELVA is gaining national recognition for its innovative response to the growing children’smental health crisis.With one in five children experiencing a diagnosablemental health condition, schools need accessible, engaging solutions.MELVAuses playful storytelling and practical activities, led by the characterMelvaMapletree, to help pupils understand anxiety, grief, and emotional regulation. Designed for whole-class use, it builds emotional literacy, resilience and shared language over time. Alongside ready-made PSHE resources,MELVAprovides training, evaluation tools and staff support, helping schools nurture pupil wellbeing and teacher confidence. Visit melva.org.uk