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School Branding: How Exercise Books can Contribute to a Child’s Learning

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The main point of an exercise book is to provide a record of a child’s learning and development. It can...

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Planning for the New Financial Year

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As the financial year ends in April for most schools, it’s time to start planning the budget for your next...

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Has the Price of Copier Paper Gone Up?

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Buyers of copier paper have been hit by the increase in the price of paper. People in the industry have...

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Art Supplies for Schools: Why having Quality Paper Matters

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Art is an important subject in schools all over the world. It provides children with the opportunity to be creative,...

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Exercise Books for Schools: How to get the Best Value

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Exercise books have been a staple part of learning for teachers and students alike for hundreds of years. They provide...

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Innovative Ways to Use Leftover School Budgets

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How budgets are allocated, when they need to be used by, and how much you get in budget varies from...

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Paper Plus Education Predictions for 2022

As we say goodbye to 2021, we begin to look ahead to the New Year with some trepidation as we...

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It’s Now Easier to Shop Online with Paper Plus

Our web shop (sometimes referred to as our online ordering portal in this article) has had a makeover! We’ve been...

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Paper Plus to Attend The Education People Show

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The Education People Show, formerly known as the EduKent Expo & Conference, is taking place in Detling on Thursday 11th November 2021....

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The Impact of the Pandemic on Student Mental Wellbeing

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The pandemic has had a huge impact on our mental wellbeing across the nation. Mental ill-health doesn’t discriminate on age...

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What Does the Spring Budget Reveal for Schools?

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer took to the stand on Wednesday 3rd March to announce the new 2021 Budget to...

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Take Control of Paper Costs in Your School

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We know that schools use a lot of paper. According to Recycle Now[1], the average secondary school pupil produces 45kg...

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Guest Blog: Are Paper Towels Better Than Hand Dryers?

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Ever since the cleanliness of jet air dryers was brought to the media’s attention, there has been a long debate...

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Canopies: Creating More Outdoor Space for Your School

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As we settle into our third lockdown here in the UK, schools across the country are working hard to deliver...

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Brexit Statement from Paper Plus

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The UK exited the European Union at the end of January 2020. We were given an 11 month transition period...

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Our Top 5 Christmas Craft Ideas for EYFS and Beyond

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It’s just 5 weeks to go until Christmas. That’s right… not long until we can see the back of 2020...

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Our Top 10 Tips When Buying Furniture for Your School

School furniture

When your school or classroom furniture needs an upgrade, there’s a few things you may want to consider first. With...

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9 Reasons Why…. Hand washing is still important!

Hand washing

  “Happy Birthday to you… Happy Birthday to you…” no longer the tune of a merry celebration and now the...

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Covid-19 – Protecting staff and children when returning to school

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  Recent government announcements reveal that a staggering return for key year groups across primary and secondary looks likely to...

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9 Reasons Why… Home Schooling is easier than you think…

Home schooling

  As the end of the Easter break approaches, with no signs of the social distancing measures being lifted, your...

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9 Reasons Why… Buying Local is Great

buying local

We’ve all seen the sorry state of the British high street nowadays. As larger retailers and super stores take the...

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9 Reasons Why… Your school should support Sport Relief

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  Sport Relief this year runs from 9th to 13th March (see what we did there…) and aside from being...

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9 Reasons Why… You really deserve half term!

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  Ever been frustrated by non-teacher friends telling you how lucky you are to have ‘all those holidays’? We’re sure...

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9 Reasons Why… Your photocopier keeps jamming

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  Misbehaving photocopiers are bad news for reprographics departments and for teachers. Check out our handy troubleshooting guide and tame...

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9 Reasons Why… Your love for stationery is out of control…

School stationery

  Ever wondered if your love for stationery has gone to far? We have! Check out our latest blog post...

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Sustainable Schools – how are you going green?

Sustainable schools

  Our handy guide for small steps to zero waste, cuts through the noise and gives straightforward tips on small...

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Is your school ready for National Walk to School Week

National walk to school week

From May 21-25 the UK will embrace Walk to School Week. Established by Living Streets precisely 90 years ago, the...

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Are you ready for the big Spring Clean?

Big spring clean

In recent weeks we’ve seen a marvellous glimmer of longer days and warmer weather on the horizon as we look...

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Our 5 Top Easter Craft Ideas

Easter craft ideas

Get your paint brushes and PVC glue at the ready! Easter is just around the corner and with it comes...

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Why are my Paper Prices so Volatile?

Paper is at the heart of our business here at Paper Plus and we pride ourselves on offering best-in-class paper...

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