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Art and Design
08 Oct 2026
St Michaels Catholic school eco stairwell wall art
 

Why durability matters for sustainability

The longer a product lasts, the less often we need to replace it. That means fewer materials are used, less waste is created, and the investment delivers value for longer. For schools, this is particularly relevant. Busy environments, heavy footfall, and constantly changing displays can mean that traditional solutions need regular refreshing, replacing or repainting.

St Michaels Catholic school eco stairwell wall art
Library and Literacy Themes
04 Oct 2026
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Inspiring Libraries 2026 winner – Dorothy Barley Infant School

Dorothy Barley Infant School won this year’s Inspiring Libraries Competition. The random prize draw included books, furniture and literacy Wall Art – all worth £20,000. Promote Your School donated the prize as part of our annual Inspiring Libraries competition.

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Events
28 Sep 2026
Woodland wonderland literacy wall art
 

National Literacy Trust Wall Art Reveal Day – 21 September 2026

We attended the launch of Our Lady & St Joseph Primary School Wall Art project.

Woodland wonderland literacy wall art
Project Roundup
22 Sep 2026
Wall Art Trends 2026
 

Wall Art Latest Trends Summer 2026

Summer 2026 was busy! And now we’re delighted to share a sneak peek into what we’ve been working on throughout the summer holidays.

Wall Art Trends 2026
Library and Literacy Themes
22 Sep 2026
Woodland wonderland literacy wall art
 

National Year of Reading Wall Art winner

The National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joy of reading. And, we’re delighted to have partnered with the National Literacy Trust to support this important initiative.

Woodland wonderland literacy wall art
Partnerships
15 Sep 2026
 

Promote Your School supports Hello Yellow Campaign

Promote Your School is delighted to announce that we have partnered with Young Minds to support this year’s Hello Yellow campaign.

Funding
04 Sep 2026
school budget
 

How to maximise your school environment spend for 2026/27

Many schools are turning to Wall Art as a route to maximise their school budgets. Wall Art is a sound investment that can help schools improve operational efficiency, whilst delivering high quality education to pupils.

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Art and Design
17 Aug 2026
 

Promote Your School sponsors COBIS Art Competition

Promote Your School is a proud sponsor of the COBIS Art Competition 2026-27. This year’s theme is “If walls could speak”. And, as a creative design agency that specialises in Wall Art, this theme is closely aligned to our core offering. The Competition invites students from across the global network to unleash their creativity and share unique perspectives.

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Library and Literacy Themes
17 Jul 2026
 

BBC 500 Words Competition returns this Autumn…

BBC 500 Words Competition returns this Autumn!.

Library and Literacy Themes
10 Jul 2026
 

BookTrust’s Pyjamarama 2026 Book Nook winner announced!

Scargill Infant School has won BookTrust’s Pyjamarama 2026 random prize draw!.

Creativity
29 Jun 2026
Summer creativity
 

Creative Summer Holiday Activities for All Ages

These Creative Summer Holiday Activities will spark imagination and fuel creativity in all ages.

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Nature
25 Jun 2026
 

The benefits of nature-themed Wall Art

The relationship between humans and nature is no longer just philosophical.

Library and Literacy Themes
05 Jun 2026
 

One lucky North Somerset School will win Wall Art

We’ve partnered with The Reading Agency and North Somserset Libraries to offer all schools in the region the chance to win a bespoke designed and printed, literacy Wall Art project.

Maths
18 May 2026
 

NSPCC Number Day – Maths Wall Art winner

The NSPCC Number Day Wall Art winning case study is here!.

Library and Literacy Themes
07 May 2026
 

National Year of Reading – Wall Art winner!

Our Lady and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Lymington has won a bespoke designed and printed literacy Wall Art project!

Art and Design
06 May 2026
Crowdys Hill school immersive wall art
 

Visually intelligent environments: different spaces for different needs

Schools today are complex, dynamic environments. And children move through a wide range of emotional, sensory, and cognitive states each day. That’s why a single visual style can never meet every learner’s needs. Instead, schools benefit from visually intelligent environments. These use purposeful Wall Art to create different spaces for different purposes.

Crowdys Hill school immersive wall art
Library and Literacy Themes
05 May 2026
Mythem BBC 500 words
 

BBC 500 Words 2025 random prize draw winner announced!

We’re delighted to announce the BBC 500 Words 2025 Wall Art winner! Rosie Clarke submitted a story to the BBC 500 Words 2025 competition and her story was chosen as part of a random Wall Art prize draw. This means Rosie won a bespoke, literacy Wall Art project for her school; Mytham Primary School in Little Lever, Bolton.

Mythem BBC 500 words
Partnerships
01 May 2026
 

Are you ready for The Summer Reading Challenge 2026?

This is the fourth year in a row that we’ve directly supported the Reading Challenge. We are proud to partner with The Reading Agency on this fantastic initiative that encourages children to keep reading, for pleasure, throughout the summer holidays.

School Improvement
01 May 2026
The ebbsfleet academy library wall art
 

Why choose Wall Art instead of school wallpaper?

Updated on 3rd July 2026 Trying to choose school wallpaper to brighten up your learning environment? You may think that DIY wallpaper for schools is the most affordable option.

The ebbsfleet academy library wall art
AWARDS
27 Apr 2026
ERA Awards 2026
 

Promote Your School wins at Education Resources Awards 2026

For a second consecutive year, Promote Your School scooped the award in the Indoor & Outdoor Furniture or Equipment category. We’re delighted to be recognised for the quality of our products and service.

ERA Awards 2026
Project Roundup
19 Apr 2026
Trends 2026 video
 

Wall Art latest trends – Spring 2026

We’ve created this video to showcase Wall Art latest trends for the academic year to date. These trends are based on real Wall Art projects we’ve completed recently.

Trends 2026 video
Library and Literacy Themes
06 Apr 2026
 

Pyjamarama 2026 – Win a Wall Art project

Every school that registers for Pyjamarama 2026, will be entered into a random prize draw. BookTrust will select a school from the list and they will win a bespoke literacy Wall Art project, designed by us!

School Improvement
20 Mar 2026
school decoration ideas
 

School decoration ideas for education leaders

Looking for school decoration ideas to transform your learning environment? This post outlines creative school decoration ideas, from themed corridors and motivational murals to interactive bulletin boards and flexible learning zones, to enhance student engagement and foster a sense of community.

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Library and Literacy Themes
19 Mar 2026
NLT
 

National Year of Reading – Win Wall Art for your School!

We’ve partnered with the National Literacy Trust to support their 2026 Year of Reading; Go All In campaign.

NLT
Library and Literacy Themes
16 Mar 2026
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Promote Your School attends BBC 500 Words Winners Ceremony

I recently had the privilege of attending the BBC 500 Words Final at Windsor Castle. And it was an unforgettable celebration of children’s storytelling and creativity.

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Wellbeing
15 Mar 2026
Classroom
 

A Moment to Reflect and Prepare Thoughtfully

Across the UAE and wider Middle East, many schools have found themselves navigating an unexpected pause. With routines shifting and students learning from home, there is a natural sense of uncertainty for school leaders, teachers, parents and students alike.

Classroom
Partnerships
09 Mar 2026
Hollywater welcome wall art
 

How to use Widgit Symbols in Your Wall Art

Creating an inclusive learning environment isn’t just about policy; it’s about visibility, clarity, and accessibility. That’s why we’ve partnered with Widgit, creators of Widgit Symbols. So we can help schools transform their spaces with purposeful, inclusive Wall Art.

Hollywater welcome wall art
School Improvement
01 Mar 2026
 

Repton School Dubai – Where Learning Continues Beyond the Classroom

Some of the most powerful learning happens beyond the classroom. At Repton School Dubai, everyday corridor spaces were seen as an opportunity to extend learning, embedding curiosity and ideas into daily school life.

Wellbeing
15 Feb 2026
Kings Worthy primary school welbeing wall art
 

How to Design Visual Learning Environments for SEND pupils

Every child deserves to feel comfortable walking through their school doors. For pupils with SEND, the environment around them can have just as much impact as the teaching itself. Lighting, noise, layout, colour and visual clarity all influence how safe, regulated and confident a child feels during the day.

Kings Worthy primary school welbeing wall art

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