Create the Perfect Student Planner with Penstripe’s Bespoke Service

As educators, we understand the importance of keeping students organised and on track. A well-designed student planner can be a powerful tool to help achieve this goal. While many pre-made options are available, creating a custom planner tailored to your school’s specific needs can be an excellent investment. 

That’s where Penstripe comes in.

Why Choose Penstripe’s Bespoke Student Planners?

With over 30 years of experience in designing student planners, Penstripe offers a fully customisable solution that allows you to:

• Reinforce your school’s identity and values by including your school’s colours, logo, and mission statement
• Meet the specific needs of your students through carefully curated content
• Enhance student engagement and ownership by involving them in the design process

Let’s explore the step-by-step process of creating the perfect student planner for your school with Penstripe.

Step 1: Choose Your Format and Size

Penstripe offers a range of options to suit your needs:

• Standard A5 (148 x 210mm): The most popular size, offering a good balance between portability and space
• Pocket A6 (105 x 148mm): Compact and portable, ideal for sixth form and college students
• Bespoke sizes: Custom sizes tailored to your specific requirements

Step 2: Select Your Binding Style

Penstripe offers three binding options:

• Spiral Bound: Robust yet flexible, the most popular choice
• Case Bound: Classic and distinctive, the premium option
• Tough Bound: An eco-friendly alternative available in standard and A6 pocket sizes

Step 3: Design Your Covers

Penstripe provides multiple cover design options:

• Fully Bespoke: Create your own design with printing on the front, inside, and back
• Use Penstripe’s Designs: Add your logo to their annually refreshed designs
• Year Group Covers: Create different planners for each year group

Step 4: Choose Your Content Layout

Penstripe offers various content options:

• Full Colour: Add vibrant, unique content specific to your school
• Black & White: A cost-effective standard option
• Coloured Paper: Support SEND students with specially coloured paper

Step 5: Select Your Diary Layout

Penstripe provides flexible diary options:

• Bespoke Designs: Create a unique diary layout tailored to your school’s needs
• Template Diaries: Choose from Penstripe’s pre-designed options
• Exciting Alternatives: Opt for alternative layouts like notes pages

Step 6: Add Extra Content

Enhance your planner with Penstripe’s additional content options:

• Student Wellbeing: Information and strategies to support mental health
• Study & Exam Preparation: Expert-written content to develop critical skills
• Reference Pages: Access Penstripe’s library of useful reference materials

Step 7: Include Extra Elements

Boost functionality with Penstripe’s additional features:

• Learning Signals: Coloured boards for communication of understanding in lessons
• Clear Wallets: For storing changeable information
• Further Options: Pen loops, page markers, clip-in rulers, and more

Creating Your Bespoke Student Planner with Penstripe

With Penstripe’s expertise and flexible options, you can create custom student planners that perfectly meets your school’s needs. Their team of experts will guide you through the process, ensuring that every aspect of your planner supports your students’ success.

Getting Started with Your Bespoke Planner

Ready to create a planner that truly reflects your school’s identity and meets your students’ needs? Here’s how to get started:

1. Browse our full catalogue: Check out our complete range of options in our 24/25 Student Planner catalogue
2. Contact our team: Reach out to us via phone, email, or our online form
3. Consult with our experts: Our team will guide you through the customisation process
4. Approve your design: We’ll create a proof for your approval before production
5. Receive your planners: We’ll deliver your high-quality, custom planners right on schedule

Ready to create your bespoke student planner? Contact Penstripe today to get started. Simply complete our online form, call 0113 231 0995 or email info@penstripe.co.uk.