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Education Show
Specialist Home Access
assistive technology package
A
t The Education Show 2010, Texthelp Systems (stand F68) will be
showcasing Schools Access Software Suite; a specially developed
assistive technology package designed to provide continuity of support and
access for learning for students. Already supporting over 270,000 students
with special educational needs (SEN) through the Government‚s Home
Access scheme, Texthelp is now extending this provision to schools and local
authorities to help all students become motivated, independent learners. The
bundle includes Texthelp‚s award-winning Read&Write GOLD for Schools
software, MindView mind-mapping and iZoom screen magnification tools.
Visitors can also check out Texthelp‚s (www.texthelp.com) Fluency
Tutor tool - new online software to improve oral reading skills in early
learners, and the latest version of Read&Write GOLD for Schools.
u028 9442 8105
uwww.texthelp.com/fluencytutor
uTEXTHELP SYSTEMS - STAND: F68
KI - STRIVE
T
he Strive seating collection from KI is a family of simple, elegant,
comfortable chair designs. KI and Giancarlo Piretti, the world famous
Italian furniture designer, have applied a consistent design language
throughout the collection of stacking chairs, café stools, nesting chairs, task
chairs, task stools and fixed seating available in a choice of 19 polypropylene
colours. All have a unique, flexible back with a wire rod inserted into the
polypropylene to encourage movement and relaxation. The back curve
provides lateral support and the contoured seat dissipates pressure points.
Strive has a ten year warranty, is GREENGUARD certified for LEED
accreditation and is ideal for providing solutions for business, education and
healthcare sectors.
KI and Giancarlo Piretti have been working together on designs, focusing
on bringing comfort to the widest possible audience at an affordable cost.
u020 7404 7441
uwww.kieurope.com
Aye Aye Captain! Sovereign’s
Play Galleon Sets Sail
Supplying maximum play value, the new product contains all of the
popular components that assist in creating the perfect set for an adventure
story on the seas. The slide, ladder climber, scramble net, bow deck, raised
bridge complete with captain’s wheel and flag pole lends itself to fun-filled
physical education that will encourage simple balancing, stretching and
twisting exercises to keep kids of all ages active and occupied for hours.
Darran Hine, Sales Director for Sovereign commented ‘I am pleased at
S
overeign Play Equipment has sailed into 2010 at full speed and the amount of interest our new Play Galleon has received. Our R&D team is
completed the first installation of its newest addition to its play always looking ahead at new ideas that will keep our customers satisfied,
equipment range, the Play Galleon. and it’s a pat on the back when valued customers show an interest in our
Not yet advertised in Sovereign’s online or hard-copy catalogue, the Play new products at such an early stage.’
Galleon has already been a hit. St Dominic Savio School in Reading Whether users want to brace the main sail, keep all hands on deck, or
approached Sovereign to assist them in completing a major outdoor make- scramble up to the look out, all they need is a little imagination.
over of its grounds during the winter term and were keen to install the
equipment. u01702 291129
uwww.sovereignplayequipment.co.uk
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