This week, more than 600,000 anxious parents and children waited around the country for news of their secondary schools allocation. With the papers reporting that one in six pupils will miss out on their first choice as the best schools become more and more sought after, it has been a tense time for everybody.

So what makes a good school and influences these choices? With the economic downturn seeing more and more parents withdrawing their children from private education, competition is fierce with many are focusing on results, pass rates and strong leadership from head teachers.

But perhaps a more reliable indicator may also be whether the school recognises the needs of each individual pupil, a factor that is proven in making a massive difference to the achievement of pupils.

Many published theorists suggest that the deepest need in human nature is to feel valuable and important. To this end, through our work with schools, we endeavor to raise standards by offering installations and equipment that increase choice, space and create comfortable surroundings. We believe that inspirational facilities and the school’s physical environment can make a massive difference to positive outcomes.

Whether it is allowing pupils the opportunities to cycle to school with our secure bicycle storage facilities, the provision of a dedicated place for thinking with our buddy benches or the addition of a shelter to encourage interaction and socialisation, we have got an innovative product to help you to create an ongoing positive school climate.

For a free site survey, contact us today.