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Clutter Kills Learning: How Teaching Walls Boost Focus and Flow in Classrooms
A 2024 study by the Education Endowment Foundation found that reducing visual clutter in classrooms can improve pupil progress by up to 16% , particularly for pupils with SEND or attention difficulties. Teaching Has Evolved But Many Classrooms Haven’t In 2025, classrooms are expected to support far more than traditional teaching. From blended learning to neurodiverse support, schools need layouts that enhance, not hinder, focus and organisation. Yet in many schools, the physi
Rob Main
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Safety First: Why Science Lab Refurbishment Is a Top Priority in 2025/26
Science education is at the heart of the UK’s STEM ambitions. Yet many secondary schools are trying to deliver modern science lessons in labs that are decades old often designed for curricula and class sizes that no longer apply.
Rob Main
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Fire Safety in Schools: What Refurbishment Must Get Right in 2025
Following the Grenfell Inquiry and ongoing reviews of the Building Safety Act, schools face stricter compliance standards in 2025 than ever before. Whether you’re upgrading a lab, washroom or classroom, every material, fitting and fire escape route matters.
Rob Main
Oct 24, 20253 min read
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