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NQTManager–OnlineNQT
Inductionmanagementfor
schoolsandlocalauthorities
Yorkshire school goes Super-Sized
with Digital Plus graphics walls
School has just got a lot more colourful for students in Pudsey, Leeds,
as its interiors have been given a high impact new look with super-
sized graphic wall coverings. These full colour wall murals have been
created by large format printers Digital Plus Ltd.
The Leeds-based firm gave 300 square meters of wall the bespoke
NQT Manager is a new, simple way for local authorities to manage their NQTs’
treatment, using cleverly adapted artwork to create maximum
induction. It is a secure, online solution that conforms to the latest standards of
impact. The resultant inspirational images give a wow factor
the TDA and GTC. It was originally developed for two of the country’s largest LAs,
throughout the school, stimulating thought and discussion, and very
Kent and Hertfordshire County Council. The system has many time-saving
positive feedback from students and teachers.
features, including automatic chasing for late assessments, automatically
Digital Plus was the first in the UK to invest in a printer capable of
generated GTC exports, and easily searchable historic data. Schools input all of
quality, super-sized printing, of outputs up to 3050 x 2500mm in a
the information online – registration of NQTs, completing assessments and adding
single panel. This outclasses any other available, producing high
of tutors, saving the LA hours of time. NQT Manager is a secure system. Data is
quality, pinpoint accuracy. The company now prints directly onto
protected and backed up regularly and a rolling 10 day backup is kept. The
virtually any surface, including, aluminium, acrylics, PVC, glass, plastic
system includes comprehensive support from our experienced team, who’ve been
MDF and sheet metal, soft furnishings, blinds, furniture and doors.
dealing with schools and NQTs for over seven years. There is no annual contract
and pricing starts at just £200 per month.
trianglertwww.digitalplus.co.uk
trianglertwww.nqtmanager.co.uk
Gopak awarded
environmental
management
system
certification
P
roudoftheirlatestaccolade,Gopakhasrecently System certification is
achievedcertificationtoISO14001:2004the physical evidence of this
standardforEnvironmentalManagement.Thishas commitment.
beenachievedthroughthecompany’sdedication For clients, it offers peace
toeco-friendlymanufactureanddistributionofits of mind that specifying
marketleadinglightweightfurniture. Gopak products will have no
The company’s was first assessed in February effect on their green
2009 by the national standards body BSI, and was credentials. It also means new piece of furniture is even finished being
recognised as meeting the requirements of the local authorities, that require certification as designed, the environmental impact is
standard by May 2009. In the first six months it standard, can see instantly that Gopak’s range of considered, preventing any unnecessary harm
has reduced waste previously destined for landfill solutions adhere to the highest standards. coming to the environment.
by five tonnes through a meticulous recycling To ensure green credentials run throughout the With every aspect of the business assessed,
strategy. business, all Gopak employees are trained to thecompanycancontinuetopushtheboundaries
It has also cut carbon emissions significantly comply fully with all environmental laws and intheenvironmentalconsciousdesign,manufacture
through a new energy management system, regulations. This means every member of the team and supply of its folding and stacking furniture
which includes intelligent technology that turns off takes a personal responsibility in achieving the solutions, including chairs, tables and staging.
heating if a door’s left open. company’s high eco-friendly goals.
The company has always ensured all levels of ISO 14001:2004 is a benchmark that shows
trianglertwww.gopak.co.uk
the business have a minimal impact on the Gopak’s willingness to go further than simply trianglert+44(0) 1303 265 751
environment. The Environmental Management complying with environmental legislation. Before a
trianglertinfo@gopak.co.uk
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