Are you sitting comfortably?

Independent Education Today

Issue 53, pp 14-16

The furniture found throughout today's schools, in classrooms, libraries, ICT suites and dining rooms must serve a number of purposes. Not only must the children using it be comfortable and safe, but its functionality must make the teacher's role in dispensing learning (or the catering staff's role in dispensing lunch) easy and efficient. Flexibility will bring scope to break away from traditional classroom layouts and find more effective means of engagement, while shiny new tables and chairs will impress prospective pupils and their parents. Schools looking to replace outdated furniture are advised to do their homework. Indeed, according to Kevin Geeves, KI Europe education sales director, classroom furniture which is fit for purpose is no longer just about ergonomics...

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