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As we approach the end of another fantastic year, we’d like to thank all of our followers, partners, and customers for your support. We wish you a joyful festive season and a successful New Year! Please note: The Gratnells office will be closed for the holidays from Friday 20th December and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January. We look forward to continuing our journey together in 2025!

In his latest piece, Dave Strudwick makes a case for creating space for play – for all students in every classroom, allowing everyone to explore, engage and learn in different and creative ways ✨ 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exiH_Rxq

“Hands on “curriculum reform   Engaging learners of all ages in an authentic, relevant and creative curriculum experience establishes a sense of agency and active participation in their own learning. Young people are motivated to inquire more deeply and investigate projects that have meaning for them and can connect to local, national and global communities of learning. Such approaches promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling a deeper understanding across all curriculum areas and project-based approaches. Facilitating a more investigative approach for a contemporary curriculum recognises the need for more adaptable, connected and studio style spaces to support applied and “hands on learning”. It is an established approach in early years education that an immersive, multisensory learning environment, where children are active learners and explore through creative activity and play is essential. The curiosity and inventiveness of the early years’ experience needs to be cultivated and encouraged as students move through primary education. The challenge in many existing primary schools is to re-design the more traditional classroom spaces to deliver a broader, more learner focused, applied and “hands on “curriculum experience. The development of makerspaces and improved access to outside environments for all learners enhances experiential learning. Teachers and students working in active partnerships with innovative education solution providers and design professionals are creating breakthrough solutions. The current challenges are with the building of new schools to create an effective contemporary curriculum. Perhaps in the design of new schools we could all consider being more “hands on “ and design from the inside out rather than the outside in. Terry White

🔹 Discover how thoughtful space design can make a powerful impact! 🔹 In today’s competitive education landscape, schools are finding that an inspiring, student-centered environment can play a big role in attracting and retaining families. Robert Dillon shares insights on how design choices like flexible seating, natural lighting, and collaborative areas create spaces where students thrive. 🔗Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guDneBtk

🌍 We're proud to work with Heutink Groep, a trusted education supplier from the Netherlands with over 100 years of experience. From sustainable furniture to teaching materials, Heutink helps schools create future-ready learning spaces, meeting the needs of educators, parents and children. Together, we’re committed to making a difference for educators and students around the world.

Dave Strudwick has shared his thoughts on how educators can Put the Personal Into Learning Spaces and allow creativity to thrive in the classroom. Read more online here ➡ https://lnkd.in/e9sfdCJY

As schools look to future-proof their learning environments, metal furniture is taking a central role. My article on The Benefits of Modern Furniture Materials in Today’s Classroom dives into how metal furnishings offer durability, eco-friendliness, and flexibility, supporting adaptable and sustainable classroom design. From longer lifespans to easier reconfiguration, metal materials meet the needs of dynamic learning environments, helping educators create spaces that evolve with teaching and learning demands. This article is a must-read for anyone invested in designing classrooms that stand the test of time!  ➡ Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ek_7Yf3D Robert Dillon

In modern classrooms, where every inch counts, the versatility of durable plastics is transforming how schools store, organize, and design effective learning environments. 'The Benefits of Modern Furniture Materials in Today’s Classroom' shows how innovative plastic materials provide robust solutions for organizing and structuring spaces—from easy-to-clean storage trays to lightweight, movable bins. This flexibility empowers educators to reconfigure classrooms to suit a range of teaching styles and learning activities while meeting students’ expectations for sustainable choices. ➡ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek_7Yf3D Robert Dillon

Our partner HERMEX IBÉRICA is heading to SIMO EDUCACIÓN in Madrid! Gratnells has proudly partnered with Hermex, as our first reseller in Spain, to bring the innovative Callero range to educators across the country. Join Hermex at SIMO to see how these storage solutions can shape the future of education! 📍 Visit Stand 5E13A, Pavilion P05 to discover: ✅ Gratnells Callero Range – Agile storage for collaborative learning ✅ Durable, high-capacity metal design with a 5-year warranty ✅ Perfect solutions for evolving classroom needs ------------------------------- ¡Nuestro socio HERMEX IBÉRICA está en SIMO EDUCACIÓN en Madrid! Gratnells se ha asociado con orgullo con Hermex, como nuestro primer distribuidor en España, para llevar la innovadora gama Callero a los educadores de todo el país. ¡Únase a Hermex en SIMO para ver cómo estas soluciones de almacenamiento pueden dar forma al futuro de la educación! 📍 Visite el stand 5E13A, pabellón 5 para descubrir: ✅ Gama Callero de Gratnells: almacenamiento ágil para el aprendizaje colaborativo ✅ Diseño de metal duradero y de alta capacidad con una garantía de 5 años ✅ Soluciones perfectas para las necesidades cambiantes de las aulas educativas #SIMOEducación #CalleroRange #MakerSpace #EducationInnovation #Gratnells #Educación #HermexIberica

Sustainability isn’t just a talking point; today’s students are asking us to design spaces that respect the planet. In The Benefits of Modern Furniture Materials in Today’s Classroom, learn about the shift to durable, recyclable materials in school furniture—like metals and quality plastics—that cater to flexible, collaborative learning environments. These choices help us build spaces that are functional and reflective of our students’ desire for a sustainable future.  ➡ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek_7Yf3D Robert Dillon