The Schools' News Service

What do predicted D grade students have to do to get C grades and above? Surprisingly the answer is both unexpected and simple. It’s not primarily about working harder and longer. Nor is it merely about being more motivated. Rather the solution lies within the issue of the organisation of ideas. The fact is that [...]

“The calculator that refused to die” About fifteen or more years ago I bought a basic calculator (battery and solar power), used it a lot and am still using it today. What does that prove ? Well, for a start it shows that consumer electronics products can be incredibly reliable and great value for money. [...]

Tough, simple, hard-wearing protective aprons for teenagers The School Protective Aprons protect student clothing against spilled items. They are tough but comfortable with an elasticated waistband. Over 100,000 have been supplied to schools since we launched the range. The aprons are available in heavy-duty cotton drill, in navy or white, and can be supplied with [...]

Sometimes quality is really important You’ll know this if you ever have a problem with a school trip. It is bad enough when something goes wrong and it is just one or two adults travelling, but when you have a whole party of students travelling, you really do need to be assured you are travelling [...]