Teachers are experts at making quick decisions.
- Will this activity actually work on a Friday afternoon?
- Will those whiteboard pens survive more than one lesson?
- Is this teaching resource genuinely useful or just another thing destined for the recycling pile?
When you work in a school, you quickly learn the difference between products that look good and products that genuinely survive classroom life. That’s one reason we’re proud that STAEDTLER is Backed by BESA.
But what does being “Backed by BESA” actually mean?
BESA (the British Educational Suppliers Association) represents trusted education suppliers across the UK. Members follow a strict Code of Practice covering honesty, quality and responsible business behaviour.
For teachers and schools, it’s a sign that a brand understands education and takes schools seriously.
At STAEDTLER, that matters to us because everything we create (from our classroom stationery ranges to the Club’s competitions and teaching materials) is designed with real schools in mind.
The next time you’re searching for suppliers you can trust, the BESA website is a useful hub for discovering reputable brands supporting UK education ~ including STAEDTLER.
So, what does STAEDTLER stationery bring to the table?
School budgets are stretched, and teachers don’t have time for classroom stationery that breaks, dries out or needs replacing halfway through term. It’s very much a “buy cheap, buy twice” situation.
That’s why STAEDTLER focuses on creating high-quality classroom products teachers can rely on, including:
- Our iconic Noris Pencils
- Noris Handwriting Pens
- Noris Colouring Pencils
- Textsurfer Highlighters
- Lumocolour Whiteboard Markers
- and much more ~ used in primary schools across the UK.
We also know that sustainability matters more than ever to schools which is why we’re proud to say that our Noris pencils are made using upcycled wood, with wood sourced from PEFC-certified sustainably managed forests.
But that’s not all…
Since 2012, STAEDTLER Teachers’ Club has grown into a community of more than 25,000 UK educators, sharing teacher resources, classroom inspiration and creative activities for pupils.
Whether it’s Sketching Stars or World Kids’ Colouring Day, the goal is always the same = to support creativity in schools while helping teachers feel understood and valued.
Being Backed by BESA reflects that commitment. It’s about trust, quality and creating resources that genuinely work for busy classrooms.
Are you a Teachers’ Club member yet? If not, you can join here for FREE.
