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Wire Binding vs Plastic Binding for Student Planners – why wire wins every time.


Mastering the Art of Student Planner Creation: A Teacher’s Guide to Pain-Free Planning


Penstripe’s Exceptional Service Shines Through Positive Customer Feedback in 2023


How to Make the Most of Summer with a Teacher Planner


5 Ways Lesson Planners Can Help Ease Teacher Burnout


How to Plan the Perfect Lesson


What to Do When a Lesson Doesn’t Go to Plan


Is a Teacher Planner the Same Thing As a Lesson Planner?


Why Are Teaching Planners Vital for First Year Teachers?


Why Choose a Personalised Teacher Planner?


How Teacher Planners Can Help You Through an OFSTED Inspection


Accessibility in UK Schools: The Importance of Inclusive Signage


10 Reasons Why Quality Signage is a Worthwhile Investment for Schools


Creating a Welcoming Environment: The Importance of Entrance Signage for Schools


The Role of Signage in School Branding and Professionalism


How Do Student Planners Improve Home-School Communication?


How to Encourage Students to Use a Planner


What Are the Benefits of Bespoke Student Planners?


What to Include in a Custom Student Planner


How Useful Are Student Agendas in International Schools?


Do Children Need Student Planners for Secondary School?


Do children need student planners for primary school?


How Can Student Planners Help with Time Management?


How can student planners help with exam prep?


Why are physical student planners still needed in 2023?


How to help your students get the most out of their planners


How to teach organisation in the classroom


5 Ways to Improve Wellbeing in the Classroom


An introduction to school signage for headteachers


The rise of bespoke diaries


How to use a Student Planner


How to Organise Your Classroom for Success


How to Get Ready for a New School Term


3 ‘MUST-BUY’ Back To School Essentials


Can Oftsed Check Teacher’s Planners?


Why Signage for Schools Should Be a Priority


How do School Planners Help Students? Top 5 Benefits to Pupils


What is a Homework Planner?


How to write an email to a teacher


What Makes A Good Teacher Great?


Do I Need a Teacher Planner – How Can it Help?


What to get a teacher for a gift in 2022


When Should I Buy a Teacher Planner?


Top 5 Apps for Teachers in 2022


What to write in a teacher thank you card


Teacher Appreciation Day 2022


The Importance of Welcome Displays for Schools


Inspiring Students with School Wall Graphics


How to Use a Teacher Planner


What to Include in a Teacher Planner


How to Save Time Lesson Planning


What is Wayfinding? Ultimate School Wayfinding Guide


An Introduction to Signage for School Buildings


Why are Lockers Important in Schools?


How to Improve Organisational Skills for Students


Should CPR Be Taught In Schools?


How To Teach A Growth Mindset In The Classroom


Paper-based planners | A sustainable choice


Restart a Heart Day 2021


School Map Design – Guide TO SITE MAPS (UPDATED FOR 2022)


What is the Growth Mindset?


Communicate Positive Messages with Confidence


5 Top Trends in Student Planners You Can Use Now


Why Teaching CPR & Defib in Schools is so Important


National Careers Week and 21/22 Student Planner


Great Feedback From Our 2020 Customer Service Review


National Careers Week content for 21/22 student planners


CPR & Defib info in all 21/22 student planners


Greenfield Community College – Case Study


Five Planner Procurement Tips for Business Managers


Managing Your Student Planner Design Project


Five New Content Ideas for Post Corona Student Planners


Five Ways Schools are Adapting Student Planners for a Post-Corona Classroom


What is a Student Planner?


Where to Buy a Student Planner


Teaching Students to Use a Planner


Managing Teacher Wellbeing – How to Stay Tip Top!


Creative Ways of Ensuring a Plastic-Free Classroom


Organising for the New Year of Teaching


Flexibility for Teachers with Penstripe Planners


Student Wellbeing is more important than you think


The Benefits of B5 Planners


Our straightforward response to Brexit


Learn Commonly Misspelled Words and Don’t Rely on Spellcheck!


Help your Students Track Learning Goals and Plan Their Revision Timetable


Why our Student Planner reference sections are better than Google


Why Writing Notes in Meetings Helps you Remember Things


8 Ways to Improve Home and School Communication


Making Transition to Secondary School That Little Bit Easier


Teach Your Students To Be Better Planners


Managing Student Behaviour in the Classroom


Keeping Parents in the Picture


10 Habits of an Organised Teacher


8 Fool-Proof Ways to Help a Disorganised Student


Reducing stress and creating the right environment for young people to learn


The Importance of Reading Records as a Communication Tool


How to Support a Student’s Mental Wellbeing


The Life-Long Lesson of Key Stage 2 Planners


Why Use a To-do List?


5 Reasons to Keep a Business Diary