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Wanted – outdoor play resource testers

7 November 2013

PRESS RELEASE Playforce, the UK’s leader in the design and creation of innovative, curriculum-linked play environments for children, is looking for primary schools to…

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Understanding is the key for communication

5 November 2013

PRESS RELEASE Once children have learnt to listen, they can start to make sense of the sounds that they hear. When they link sets…

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Oxfordshire school wins Supacord carpet competition

30 October 2013

PRESS RELEASE The competition received an overwhelming response this year, with over 350 entries, with the Cooper School selected at random to win Heckmondwike…

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Big changes bring European, national and regional awards for Findel Education

23 October 2013

Admitting that they hardly used the word ‘customer’ and that it was affecting their bottom line, Findel Education Resources of Hyde in east Manchester…

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Schools shoulder weight of responsibility for child health and well-being

23 October 2013

Many parents expect schools to take responsibility for their children’s health and well-being, according to UK primary school headteachers. New research by Playforce, the…

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Crick Software launches book making app for the iPad

15 October 2013

PRESS RELEASE Education software specialist Crick Software has recently launched a brand new book making app for the iPad, designed to help primary school…

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Resources to brighten any Winter from TTS

11 October 2013

PRESS RELEASE With Winter and Christmas festivities just around the corner, TTS, leading supplier of award-winning educational and teaching resources to Primary and Early…

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Findel Education Resources’ customer-focussed transformation recognised by prestigious award win

11 October 2013

Friday October 11th 2013 Findel Education Resources is delighted to have come out as the winners in the ‘Best Improvement Strategy’ category of the…

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Syscap publishes Q&A update on leasing in schools

10 October 2013

Interview with Philip White, CEO, BESA member Syscap, by Caroline Wright of BESA Introduction Many of you will be aware of the existing Government…

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EducationCity.com wins Modern Foreign Languages Award at the Practical Pre-School Awards 2013

27 September 2013

PRESS RELEASE EducationCity.com is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the Overall Category Winner of Modern Foreign Languages and awarded a gold…

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Playforce and Youth Sport Trust join forces via the Business Honours Club

25 September 2013

PRESS RELEASE Market-leading UK playground company Playforce has joined the Youth Sport Trust’s Business Honours Club as of September 2013. The Youth Sport Trust…

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BESA releases ‘ICT in UK State Schools’ research

20 September 2013

Funding for information communication technology (ICT) investment by schools will reach an all-time high in 2014, a recent survey has revealed. The British Educational…

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ICT CPD days for primary SENCos this term

17 September 2013

PRESS RELEASE Education software specialist Crick Software has announced that it will be sponsoring a number of ICT-related CPD sessions aimed at primary school…

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New Growth Sectors for the International Schools Market this Academic Year

16 September 2013

The 2013-2014 academic year looks set to see continued healthy growth in the international schools market around the globe. According to ISC Research –…

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EducationCity.com and the New National Curriculum for England

12 September 2013

PRESS RELEASE As announced by the Department for Education in England, the final version of the new National Curriculum Framework was published yesterday, 11th…

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Doors open at Playforce Shop

12 September 2013

Playforce Shop officially opens for business today featuring over 150 high-quality outdoor play and learning resources designed specifically for early years settings and primary…