Guest Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Hi can anyone help, besides the big compaines galt / nes arold that sell equipment and materials , can you recommend any other companies to look up? many thanks
blondie Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 we are about to order goods fr4om reflections on learning - a new catalogue for us but they have some lovely things in there especially for exploration and investigation problem solving and living things web address is www.reflectionsonlearning.co.uk
sunnyday Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Depends what you are looking for really. I use S&s Services for paper, paint, clay, sand etc. There are lots and lots of companies out there - will list some for you if you would like me to. Hope this helps
Guest Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Thank you for your help, I will be buying lots of new equipment soon, so want to get good value for money, as our budget is limited and a wide age range (4 -12 years) to cater for. I love spending its very exciting
sunnyday Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Thank you for your help, I will be buying lots of new equipment soon, so want to get good value for money, as our budget is limited and a wide age range (4 -12 years) to cater for. I love spending its very exciting How exciting! A few more for you then: Early Years - Hope Education Step by Step Morleys Early Years Insect lore GLS Baker Ross Fine Solutions and don't forget good old Early Learning! Enjoy your spending spree!!! sunnyday
Cait Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Baker ross also do a catalogue called yellow moon which parents buy from and you get commission!
Guest Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Hi can anyone help, besides the big compaines galt / nes arold that sell equipment and materials , can you recommend any other companies to look up? many thanks Hi, What sort of things do you want to buy?
Cait Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Welcome wilko and congratulations on your first post!
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I have spent half term looking through loads of books to spend lots of money. I can't believe how much they differ in price for the same items, some items up to £40 on something that is less than £200! It really does pay to shop around, and check out post and package. I found play sand in Argos so much cheaper than the resourses catalogues jackie.
Inge Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Also placed like the The consortium Early years need to register to see the prices, but we have found them good and better service than Hope or NES ypo not used this one myself but I know many do A to Z supplies And I did find this site which has links to others The School Procurement Site It really does depend on what you are looking for I have used S&S Services , and Morelys Inge
Guest Keen Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Community Playthings for wooden blocks and wonderful furniture http://www.communityplaythings.co.uk/ Madeline Lindley for a great selection of books. http://www.madeleinelindley.com/
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I too like the reflections on learning catalogue and also early steps by TTS. I think they also do a PE type catalogue too for more choice on the outdoor type stuff.
Guest Wolfie Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 You might find this site useful - they sell items from some of the major catalogues are knock-down prices...always worth a browse! http://www.schoolsurplus.co.uk/home.aspx
HappyMaz Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Welcome to the Forum, wilko! Make yourself at home, won't you? Maz
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Depends what you are looking for really. I use S&s Services for paper, paint, clay, sand etc. There are lots and lots of companies out there - will list some for you if you would like me to. Hope this helps that would be good, thanks
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Welcome to the Forum, wilko! Make yourself at home, won't you? Maz Sorry what does that mean?
Lorna Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Looking for furniture try http://www.mount.org.uk/ All furniture made to order in around 3 weeks or so... will also do custom made. We have just done 5 classes with them.... really nice furniture and good service. L
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 have alook at mindstrechers they have some amazing equipment!!!!! cant wait to get captital funding to have a good splurge!!!!
Guest Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 It does pay to look around. Although i have found things cheaper in shops school prefers it if we go through catalogues as it keeps everything organised for the office!! rather than keep paying out to us i suppose. Sometimes Hope/NES will be really expensive compared to another book for one item but then cheaper on another. We have had a few new catalogues delivered recently which have had really nice things in so will be getting my wish list ready - liked the tippees, and there were some lovely touchy feely things in one i saw so will be ready to write my action plan for september although we really want to change our outside area so going to see what we can get for that first money wise. We use A-Z for all school stationary supplies as they are Essex based. Think you just need to think about what you want to spend your money on some places will be better for bikes/outside another for PE another for more PSHE
Inge Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Welcome to the Forum, wilko! Make yourself at home, won't you? Maz Sorry what does that mean? Maz had noticed Wilko making a first post and saying welcome... nothing really to do with the thread.... you may notice this often happens mid thread when one of us notices a new member posting unless they have introduced themselves in a thread. Inge
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