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Our favourite education quotes
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite education quotes! These education quotes have been featured in Wall Art projects we’ve designed for schools. They’re powerful, inspiring and visually appealing too. Grab a cuppa, find a comfortable spot and wade through these words of wisdom. We’ll begin with the wonderful quote above, by Nelson Mandela. “Education […]
Choosing a Primary School – what parents look for
What really matters to parents when choosing a Primary School? Choosing a Primary School can be a daunting task for parents and carers. And, whilst you’ll already be aware of the common criteria; Ofsted ratings, attainment records, extra-curricular activities, there are some other factors to consider too. Here we’ll share a few extra areas you […]
10 reasons why you should use quizzes with children
How may of those quizzes that pop up on Facebook you have done recently? They can get addictive. When many of us were young we loved those quizzes in our favourite weekly magazines that would tot up whether you were a ‘mostly A’s/B’s/Cs’ type. Now we can quiz until our hearts content online – there is always one we haven’t done yet.
Why Timelines are an effective learning resource
If you’re looking for a novel learning resource, we have just the thing… Timelines are a type of Wall Art for schools that serve as a powerful learning resource for pupils. In addition to adding interest to your visual environment, they can also add context, memorability and meaning to key historical dates. In this blog, […]
Boarding House Wall Art ideas
Boarding House Wall Art can transform your pupils’ living space. In this blog, we’ll show examples of Boarding House Wall Art in action. And we’ll give you some tips about how to create a home-from-home for your boarders. From your furniture to your walls, there’s a lot you can do to create a warm and […]
Sixth Form College Wall Art
There are many benefits of Sixth Form College Wall Art. Sixth Form College Wall Art can help you attract students, create a sense of community and improve attainment. In this blog, we’ll explore how to use your walls to build a dedicated space for Sixth Formers. And we’ll discuss how Wall Art can help make […]
How to impress prospective parents
How do you make sure your school is the first choice for prospective parents? Prospective parents have a lot to consider when choosing their child’s school. Some may focus on your academic performance and Ofsted ratings, whilst others will rely on word of mouth, reputation and their ‘gut’ feel. Here we’ll share our tried and […]
Latest School Wall Art Projects – April 2021
Here are some of the latest school Wall Art projects we’ve completed in 2021. It’s a been a busy start to the year, so we’d like to take a momentary breather, and share a few of our latest school Wall Art projects with you. There are some incredible and inspiring images, memorable quotes and fun […]
Promote Your School supports Life-Changing Libraries Project
Promote Your School is proud to support Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell’s ‘Life-Changing Libraries’ Initiative. The ‘Life-Changing Libraries’ project is part of a collective effort to raise awareness of the importance of reading in schools. It’s a sad reality that many schools have little or no library provision for their pupils. For example, 1 in […]
What does ‘bespoke design’ really mean?
At Promote Your School, we offer bespoke design to schools, colleges and universities across the world. But what does ‘bespoke design’ really mean? And is it worth the investment? Here we’ll explore the concept in real terms, and discuss whether it makes sense to go bespoke when choosing Wall Art for your school.
Wellbeing in Schools – advice for teachers
Wellbeing in schools is a bigger focus than ever with pupils returning to school after two extended periods learning online at home. The past year has been challenging for everyone. But our children, in particular, have faced immeasurable change, uncertainty and anxiety. The impact of the pandemic is undeniable. But the good news is that […]
Why every day should be World Book Day
World Book Day is a brilliant initiative to create awareness about the value of reading. But, as educators, you’ll already know that literacy is a gift for life. So we’d like to challenge schools to do all they can to encourage a love of reading, every day. Here we’ll share some tips on how to do that, with examples of schools who have used their walls to celebrate the joy of reading.
IET Webinar – Wall Art for Independent Schools
Wall Art for Independent Schools – our webinar with Independent Education Today. On 10th March 2021 at 11am GMT, we joined the Independent Education Today webinar to discuss Wall Art for Independent Schools. Our expert panel talked about how you can turn your walls into an expression of your school and enrich the experience of […]
How schools can inspire creativity
There are many ways in which schools can inspire creativity. From your teaching methods to your physical learning environment, schools are well placed to inspire creativity. Here we’ll share a few examples of how schools can transform their environments and allow creativity to flourish.
The benefits of creativity
The benefits of creativity can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are certainly many benefits of creativity. From its impact on mental health and learning, to the way it creates a sense of connectedness in the community, creativity makes a difference. Here, we’ll take a quick look at a few ways in which creativity can support us in multiple aspects of our lives.
5 Positivity tips for teachers during the January lockdown
There’s a lot that we can’t control at the moment. And as a teacher or school governor, you’ve demonstrated incredible resilience over the past year. But we know that things continue to feel tough, challenging and exhausting. So we’ve compiled a few tips for teachers to lift your spirits and help you focus on the future.
Have a Creative, Covid-safe Christmas!
Fancy a Creative, Covid-safe Christmas? Here are some of the beautiful and creative ways you can spread festive cheer this season.
Latest Wall Art projects – December 2020
What a fantastic way to end the year – by celebrating our latest Wall Art projects for schools. At Promote Your School, we design bespoke Wall Art for schools, colleges and universities across the UK and beyond.
5 ways to promote your school in 2021
As we bid farewell to the emotional rollercoaster that was 2020, we’re looking ahead to the New Year and the opportunities it will bring to schools.
How to create your Wall Art brief
We always encourage schools to carefully consider their Wall Art content before we start working on designs. It’s helpful to build a strong idea of what you want, and where. Content that will complement the imagery our designers create is vital to getting designs spot on.
Feel good spaces – our five favourites
At Promote Your School, we’ve created thousands of feel good spaces for schools over the years. Carefully designed Wall Art can transform any area into a positive place to be.
Wall Art: a Covid-safe solution for classroom displays?
Recently, many schools have told us that they’ve been forced to remove their classroom displays. Because, according to government guidelines for educational settings, many traditional displays and materials are not deemed ‘Covid-safe‘.
How Wall Art can motivate teachers
We often talk about the positive impact of Wall Art on pupils. But, did you know that Wall Art can motivate teachers and improve their wellbeing too?
How to choose areas for your Wall Art
You’ve decided to use Wall Art in your school to meet a particular goal or solve a problem. Now, the challenge is how to choose areas for your Wall Art that will help you maximise your available space, stick to budget and achieve your objectives.
Creative Schools Competition
Fancy a free Wall Art project for your school?
We’re offering one school the chance to win a FREE Wall Art project worth £5,000!
Escapism Wall Art for Schools
Why is Escapism Wall Art effective? Well, picture this…
It’s a dull, rainy Monday morning. Your pupils are travelling to school whilst glued to their mobile phones. No morning chatter, nothing much to look at and zero inspiration. By the time they arrive at school, their energy is low and their enthusiam for learning is non-existent. And your job of engaging their minds and uplifting their spirits is harder than ever.
Wall Art to inspire learning and boost attainment
For many teachers, parents and students, it’s been a long summer. Some children have remained at home since the middle of March. And they may be going back to school after the summer holidays with a feeling akin to starting school for the first time. Naturally, children will have made varying degrees of progress on their schoolwork throughout the lengthy lockdown period. So for teachers, the task of bridging learning gaps and getting pupils back up to speed is no mean feat!
5 most popular school Wall Art themes
School Wall Art can improve pupil wellbeing, inspire learning and invoke natural curiosity. It can also breathe new life into dull or disinteresting corridors.
Characteristics of a positive learning environment
As you already know, a positive learning environment is vital to the success and happiness of your students and staff. Covid-19 will undoubtedly alter the way schools teach and learn. So many existing practices aimed at improving pupil wellbeing and boosting attainment will need a rethink. Luckily, you’ll have many of the tools you need at your disposal already, it’s just about re-jigging them to fit in a Covid-19 learning environment!
How to make the most of school outdoor learning spaces
School outdoor learning spaces will be key as schools implement social distancing measures.
Schools have already done an incredible job of adapting to the new DFE guidance on how to stay safe amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Now they’re finding all sorts of innovative ways to use their existing infrastructure to support learning. One of these is creating school outdoor learning spaces that provide extra capacity, fresh air and natural learning inspiration!