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Give your catering facilities a break this summer: get set now for the new intake

It’s already July and the end of term is just around the corner. There’s a great period coming up over the summer break to fast-track a refit of your catering facilities so they’re ready to attract a new intake, and … Continue reading

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Boxford Wins The Queen’s Award For Enterprise

Boxford, known for generations of Design and Technology teachers  for its educational machines, has  been awarded the UK’s highest accolade for business success – the Queen’s award for Enterprise. This makes Boxford one of  an elite group of companies to … Continue reading

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Technology Supplies Moves Into A New Multi-pound Headquarters

Technology Supplies have moved in a brand- new, purpose-built headquarters in this 25th anniversary of their  founding. The move has taken place to cope with current growth and future expansion of the business which is solely devoted to design and … Continue reading

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New programming aid – ‘kids think it’s cool’

RunRev recently unveiled a new resource to help teach students to love programming. The RunRev education microsite provides invaluable material and practical advice on how to use the LiveCode software development to build tailored teaching aids or an entire course. … Continue reading

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New electronics starter kit to teach pupils to understand the concepts of electricity

E & L Products Limited has launched a starter kit of simple circuits to give children a more comprehensive of electronic circuits for a special offer price of £64.99. The kit comprises twelve electrical component modules of eight different types. … Continue reading

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Record breaking 50,000 attend big bang

Over 50,000 pupils and their families attended the Big Bang UK Scientist and Engineers Fair at the NEC during three days in March. Over 120 organisations put on displays designed to thrill and inspire the next generation of scientists and … Continue reading

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XYZ STAGE ENGINEERING OPEN DAYS FOR EDUCATION

As part of its commitment to education and training, XYZ is staging open days for technicians, lecturers, and teachers and students. For more details contact 01823 674200 or visit www.xyzmachinetools.com

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Stone Unveils First Pc Rental Scheme

ICT Services provider to UK education, Stone, has developed the first long-term PC rental scheme to enable schools to invest in new ICT hardware via their revenue rather than capital budgets.

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Boxford Move To Brand New Purpose-Built Factory

Boxford has moved into a brand new, high tech, purpose-built factory. Managing director Paul Barraclough said:” We needed a high tech building befitting the high tech products that we make and sell to educational establishments both in the UK and … Continue reading

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IT To Remain Compulsory Subject But Programme Of Study Not To Be Mandatory

IT will remain a compulsory subject at all key stages and will continue to be taught at every stage of the curriculum. This was stated by education secretary Michael Gove when he opened the BETT Show in January. However, he … Continue reading

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