Created and organised by Katy Potts, Computing and Online Safety lead, Islington Council. In collaboration with BESA.
KIDS JUDGE BETT
2025 Winners announced!
This wonderful student led event, organised by Katy Potts, Islington Council in partnership with BESA (British Educational Suppliers Association) is now in it’s tenth year of putting learners front and centre.
Over sixty children, aged between 7-13 years old, from twelve schools, along with parents and teachers came together at Bett on Friday 24 January to explore stands, exhibitors and products to find their winners.
The results, announced by the students, with co-hosts Katy Potts and Corrine Latham, and the wonderful Michael Rosen, showcase a diverse range of tech products from across the globe.
…and the 12 winners are
Best Interactive (Sports) Wall Award to the Netherland’s
Awarded by The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School
Best Innovative Home Tech inc. for Early Years Award to the UK’s
Awarded by Oakdale Junior School
Best eSports Experience at Show Award to the USA’s
Alienware with Dell - Esports Bus
Awarded by Linslade Middle School
Best Science Lab (Start Up) Award to Scotland’s
Awarded by Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
Best Interactive AI Learning Tool Award to the UK’s
Awarded by Ma On Shan Ling Liang Primary School
Best for Opportunities and Experience Award to the UK’s
Awarded by Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Best Creative Coding (DRONE) Solution Award to the US's
Awarded by Leo Academy
We want to say a massive thank you to every single pupil, parent and teacher who took part, walked the show floor, debated the winners and come to the ceremony. You are all amazing!
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‘Curating Kids Judge Bett over the past 8 years, I’ve combined my experience as a Bett Awards judge, with my expertise as an advisory teacher, to create a high energy and fun event that puts children at the heart of evaluating educational resources and suppliers at the Bett show. Better than any Oscars ceremony, KJB brings children, teachers, and families from around the UK to the show where they work hard, following strict judging protocol, to shine a spotlight on the best.’
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‘Our schools love taking part in Kids Judge Bett; such a unique and inspiring event. It provides a chance for our students to see the latest educational technology up close, and to share their feedback directly with the companies that are creating it. It's also a great opportunity for them to develop their critical thinking and communication skills. Our students always come back from Kids Judge Bett feeling empowered and excited about how they can help shape teaching & learning across our Trust. We act on many of their suggestions, shaping our digital package accordingly. The children know that their voices matter, and that they can make a difference in the world. I highly recommend Kids Judge Bett to any school that is looking for a way to engage and inspire their students.’
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'I loved taking part in Kids Judge Bett. Children don't always get the chance to explore different EdTech tools, apps and products and help make decisions about what to buy. It was so much fun! I also loved being able to go on stage and present the awards. I will never forget that.'
Kids Judge Bett was devised and run by Katy Potts, Computing and Online Safety lead at Islington Council. Now in it’s 9th year, Katy’s been organising it in collaboration with BESA (British Educational Suppliers Association) since 2016.
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