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A love of logic: Teaching coding to the next generation
teaching coding

A love of logic: Teaching coding to the next generation

In our latest blog, we look at the importance of teaching coding to the next generation, why it matters, and the useful skills kids can learn through it.

14 July 2021
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Socially-distanced drama: Teaching drama online
Online teaching

Socially-distanced drama: Teaching drama online

In this article, we look at how teachers have adapted to the changing landscape this past year and tools that can help teach drama online!

7 July 2021
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Eating out: How school dining canopies can help overcrowded schools
Canopies

Eating out: How school dining canopies can help overcrowded schools

In our latest blog, we look at how school dining canopies can help overcrowded schools create additional space for eating lunch and studying!

23 June 2021
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Showing the way: EdTech demonstrator schools
EdTech

Showing the way: EdTech demonstrator schools

In this blog, we look at the government’s EdTech Demonstrator Programme and how demonstrator schools can support others to use technology more effectively.

16 June 2021
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3 ways to increase energy efficiency in schools
Energy Efficient Equipment

3 ways to increase energy efficiency in schools

According to The Carbon Trust, UK schools could reduce their energy bills by £44 million per year! With most schools having limited budgets, it only makes sense to try to reduce these costs. The savings created can be funnelled into other areas of the school, and cutting back on energy use is als...

9 June 2021
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Choosing commercial refrigerators for schools
Catering Equipment

Choosing commercial refrigerators for schools

With the weather finally hotting up, we look at choosing commercial refrigerators for schools – the designs on offer and the key tech specs to consider.

7 June 2021
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Why hand drying matters as much as hand washing
Hand Dryers

Why hand drying matters as much as hand washing

In this blog, we look at the role of hand drying in hand hygiene. With damp hands spreading up to 1,000 times more bacteria, drying is super-important!

26 May 2021
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Making the right impression with school entrance canopies
Canopies

Making the right impression with school entrance canopies

In this article, we look at how school entrance canopies can make a practical and attractive addition to your school building!

19 May 2021
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School Arts Festival: Creativity to counter COVID-19
COVID crisis

School Arts Festival: Creativity to counter COVID-19

After a year in which the arts have taken a compulsory back seat, schools are being encouraged to embrace creative subjects as an antidote to the disruption and sadness of the pandemic. In this article, we look at an upcoming festival promoting creativity to counter COVID-19! The importance of th...

14 May 2021
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Are online schools the future?
Online schools

Are online schools the future?

COVID-19 has forced us to take stock of education and how we deliver it. According to Google Trends, searches for the term ‘online schools’ rose dramatically last year – spiking in April and again in December. School closures are an obvious reason for this dramatic increase, but it’s also the cas...

12 May 2021
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3 benefits of covered walkways for schools
Canopies

3 benefits of covered walkways for schools

In our blog, we look at the benefits of covered walkways for schools including alleviating overcrowding and providing valuable additional study space.

21 April 2021
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3 scrumptious spring recipes for schools
Catering Equipment

3 scrumptious spring recipes for schools

With spring well and truly here, try out these three delicious spring recipes for schools to keep your kids happy and healthy!

13 April 2021
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