Created and organised by Katy Potts, Computing and Online Safety lead, Islington Council. In collaboration with BESA.
KIDS JUDGE BETT
Judges announced!
Thank you to all the schools that applied to take part in judging Kids Judge Bett. We were delighted to see so many new schools applying alongside our loyal cohort of returning schools. This year’s student judges are aged between 7 to 13 years old and come from as far away as Hong Kong, to as local as Hackney in East London!
They’ll be casting their collective critical eyes over all the lovely tech at Bett on Friday 24 January, to select the winners and present the trophies live on the Arena stage, alongside the wonderful children’s poet and author, Michael Rosen.
Congratulations to the following schools:
- Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
- Firs Farm Primary School
- Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
- Greenholm School Sutton
- Hoyland Common Primary School
- LEO Academy Trust
- Linslade School
- Ma On Shan Ling Liang Primary School, Hong Kong
- Milefield Primary School
- Oakdale Junior School
- Shacklewell Primary School
- The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School, Hong Kong
- Western House Academy
Coming to Bett on Wednesday or Thursday?
You can still take part!
If you and your students are coming to the show on Wednesday 22 or Thursday 23 January, they can nominate a company or product they think should be shortlisted by posting suggestions to X using #KidsJudgeBett and tagging @katypotts or if you don’t use X, by emailing bett.speakers@bettshow.com.
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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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