Teach Secondary -Issue 15.1

Education is humanity’s greatest promise and most urgent mission – to ensure that every learner, everywhere, has the chance to discover their brilliance, shape their future and make their mark on the world. Each day, in classrooms, workshops, homes and communities across the world, educators are turning obstacles into opportunities, technology into tools and lessons into life-changing moments. They’re showing how innovation isn’t just found in the end results of novel code or new circuitry, but in the creativity, compassion and courage of young learners. Tear down thosewalls ‘Learning without limits’ is the overarching theme of the Bett 2026 programme, but it’s also more than that. It’s a movement determined to tear down those walls that inhibit effective learning – inequality, inaccessibility, outdated thinking. It’s about trying reach each and every learner, be they in a crowded city school, a rural village or a refugee camp. And it’s about recognising the value of combining human connection with the cutting-edge tools of AI, extended reality and other technologies to help realise possibilities that are scarcely yet imagined, so that education doesn’t simply keep pace with the future, but shapes it too. At Bett, we celebrate all those who make this real. The community-built learning centre on the edge of São Paulo, alive withmusic, science and hope. The rooftop school in Kuala Lumpur, where pupils harvest rainwater to cool a laboratory space, learning in the process that science can solve problems they’re able to see from their own windows. The adult learning centre in East London, where parents can study for degrees alongside their children’s homework hours. Ignitewhat’s next ‘Learning without limits’ means no learner being left unseen, unheard or underestimated. It means having the courage to combine teaching with the very latest technologies, and refusing to accept that where you’re born determines how far you can go. This January at Bett, we gather to not just showcase what’s new, but to ignite what’s next . We’re here to inspire, challenge and commit to building a world in which learning truly knows no boundaries. Whether you’re exploring solutions to immediate challenges, or looking to sharpen your vision for long-term transformation, Bett UK 2026 is your chance to connect, learn and lead. Duncan Verry is portfolio director, edtech at Bett “Learning without limits” The theme for this year’s event focuses on the sheer power of education in all areas of life – Bett’s portfolio director, Duncan Verry, tells us what it means to the team... RECOMMENDS REVISE SMARTER At Bett 2026, discover ExamJam – the new GCSE revision tool grounded in Collins trusted, syllabus- specific content. Learn how its AI tutor, Milo, can move beyond passive quizzing to provide students with true personalised learning and proactive support mirroring that of a human tutor and examiner. By pairing instant, structured marking with adaptive study plans, the system can empower students to master content, improve exam technique and gain maximummarks, all with essential data protection and safetymeasures firmly in place. Catch our demonstration at the Tech in Action Theatre onWednesday 21st January, commencing at 11am, or find us at stand SN81 . GOLD STANDARD TRACKING TrackTrail® is the UK’s leading GPS tracking system for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and outdoor education. Our trackers work in remote areas where mobile phones typically fail, enabling teachers to track students’ locations in real time. Students navigate traditionally with a map and compass whilst teachers maintain oversight and the ability to respond to any emergencies with precise coordinates. Our web-based platform can track multiple groups simultaneously, requires no downloads and includes free support, with CE-certified devices available for hire from £15/weekend.We are an Ordnance Survey licensed partner; email sales@tracktrail.co.uk to find out how we can support your expeditions or visit stand SP73 . 48 teachwire.net/secondary