Schools are changing, not necessarily because the buildings themselves are changing, but because the way those buildings need to work is. More pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being supported within mainstream education, and there is a growing focus on creating school environments that work for a wider range of needs. That […]

Why Domestic-Grade Office Chairs are not designed for the workplace. Put two office chairs side by side and they’ll look almost identical. Same shape, same arms, same base, same adjustment levers. One costs £80. The other costs £250. So why pay more? This insight explains the issues of buying domestic grade office chairs for commercial […]

Screens have transformed education. Lessons can be accessed instantly, textbooks can be carried on a tablet, and information is never more than a few clicks away. But when it comes to properly understanding and remembering what we read, the latest technology may not always be the best option. In this insight: Students often learn better […]

For this insight, we look at the potential pitfalls when switching to another supplier based on price alone – there’s more to it than you might think. We used the process of buying paper for this example as the price fluctuates so much over a period of time, it shows that saving a small percentage, […]

Noise can quickly change how a space feels. In an office, it can make focused work harder. In a school, it can affect concentration and communication. In a meeting room, it can make conversations feel less clear and more tiring than they need to be. That is why acoustic wall panels are worth considering when […]

Compatible toner cartridges can divide opinion. Some people use them all the time. Others avoid them because they have heard they are poor quality, risky, or likely to damage the printer. But is that still true? For many schools, offices and businesses, compatible toner cartridges are now a practical way to reduce regular print costs […]