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INDUSTRY NEWS
A look at the latest news including a key study from the reform Group on
the findings of a recent study on academic levels in the UK compared to
other countries plus a disturbing report on how millions of pounds should
be refunded to schools.
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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES NEWS
Information on new products and services available from new play garden
products to an environmental awareness campaign for 5 – 11 year olds.
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BUILDING MAINTENANCE REFURBISHMENT
AND GROUNDS
The feature includes an education landscape manifesto plus insulation
products and how to achieve the best acoustics on a tight budget
BETT SUPPLEMENT
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CATERING AND NUTRITION
Ideas for healthy eating with the “Lunchbox Challenge” including
Innovative catering equipment.
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ICT NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS
A look at how new systems in ICT can bring down costs.
26 DESIGN BUILD AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Education is under-prepared for its role in Carbon Reduction Commitment
– a look at ways in which schools can ready themselves for this in order to
conform to recent legislation.
30 HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Our editor reports on issues surrounding swine flu, cervical cancer injec-
tions and the on-going fight against obesity plus a look at a new vacuum
cleaner designed to remove dirt, dust and allergens which integrates into
new build or refurbished properties.
33 COMPETITION
Don’t forget our Competition on page 33 designed to help you sleep easier
at night!
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December 2009
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