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Let’s be honest, when it comes to classroom resources, exercise books don’t always get the spotlight. They're not as exciting as a new interactive whiteboard or as attention-grabbing as a box of brand-new felt tips. Yet, these humble books are where the magic happens, the place where ideas are born, mistakes are made (and corrected), and where your students' progress is recorded, page by page.

But with so many options available, how do you pick the right exercise books for your school? Fear not! Here’s a handy guide to ensure your cupboards are stocked with the best books to suit every subject, student, and scribble.

Play is such an important part of children’s development and there is an abundance of research telling us why it’s important, what our children learn through play and how play supports holistic development as a child progresses through childhood.

Forest School is a unique child led learning approach that takes place in nature, encouraging children to explore the natural world through hands on experiences in a woodland environment, on a regular basis. 

Taking art outdoors provides a wealth of benefits for children; often enhancing their creative development. We can all feel better by simply going outdoors, surrounded by nature. This can have a positive impact on both physical and emotional health.  We can take great inspiration from nature – with so many textures and colours to explore depending on the season.

These Sensory Ladybird Counting Cushions combine tactile comfort with engaging educational features, making them ideal for sensory learning spaces. Designed to captivate children’s attention, these cushions offer a variety of benefits for both indoor and outdoor use.

The great outdoors really can boost learning! The fresh, oxygen rich air enriches brain cells optimising them and increasing alertness. The multi-sensory environment also contributes towards this, as does the space encouraging whole body movement. And with no walls  increasing sound levels, communication is at an optimum, supporting a deeper understanding.

As schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) continue to adapt their processes to use more digital solutions, the process of ordering supplies can often still feel like a maze of steps, paperwork and manual administration. That's where e-procurement and punchout come in; readymade, simplified options to use your existing systems to place orders.

But what is e-procurement and what is punchout, and why are they becoming so important for schools? Let's break it down in a simple, helpful way.

Winter is the perfect season to ignite curiosity about the icy worlds of the Arctic and Antarctica in our young explorers. From understanding animal habitats to developing imaginative storytelling skills, our polar-themed resources are designed to make learning fun and tactile. 

Designed specifically for children aged 12 months+, this magnetic construction set offers a fun, safe and interactive way to stimulate early learning and creativity! 

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these crafts and activities are designed to be easy, budget-friendly, and most importantly, a source of creativity and excitement for little ones.