Kids Judge Bett is a vibrant, student-led initiative that flips the script and puts the power in the hands of the learners.
Created by Katy Potts (Islington Council) in collaboration with BESA, this high-energy program invites children aged 7–13 to explore the Bett Show, evaluate learning tools, and crown their favorites!
Thank you to all the schools that applied to take part in Kids Judge Bett. This year’s student judges are between 8 to 14 years old from schools across the UK, from Liverpool to East London!
They’ll be casting their collective critical eyes across all the lovely tech at Bett on Friday 23 January 2026, to select the winners and present the trophies live on the Arena stage at 3pm. Everyone is welcome to cheer them on!
Congratulations to Ecclesall Primary School, Epping Forest Schools, Partnership Trust, Greenholm School, Lawford C of E Primary School, LEO Academy Trust, Oakdale Junior School, Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust, St Marys C of E Primary School, The Godolphin Junior Academy, The Royal Kent Primary School, Western House Academy, Wheatley Hill Primary School, and Whitefield Primary School.
Coming to Bett on Wednesday or Thursday?
If you didn’t get selected to take part in Kids Judge Bett, but are coming to the show on Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 January with your students, you are very welcome to independently select your favorite products and companies.
Collect a Kids Judge Bett nomination form from the Badge Collection and Registration area at S6. Then select the areas you want to visit in the show, and take yourselves off on a self-guided tour, picking out the companies or products you want to be on the official judging route on Friday 24 January. Drop your shortlist back to the Registration desk so Katy and the team can create the final judging route.
60 pupils, alongside their teachers, from schools across the UK become official judges for the day, visiting exhibitor stands, testing products, and debating their choices before announcing the winners live on stage. With categories like Best Adaptive Learning Tool, Best Collaborative Steam Tool, and Best Creative Coding Solution, the awards reflect what truly resonates with young learners.
It’s a joyful celebration of student voice, creativity, and curiosity and whether you're an educator, exhibitor, or parent, Kids Judge Bett is a powerful reminder that the future of education should be shaped by those it serves most: the students.
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Esports has a new look at Bett UK 2026! Interested in bringing esports to your own classroom? Already a pro with the controller? Either way, our specialist stream of esports-focused content and activations can’t be missed.
Integrating and innovating with technology in the classroom can be a challenge alongside your daily teaching responsibilities. By attending Bett UK 2026, you will forge valuable connections, explore hundreds of hours of free CPD accredited content and discover the EdTech solutions needed to better the learning experience of your learners.
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