Activity And Play Equipment

Metalliform Activity and Play Equipment fantastic for creating stimulating learning zones

2012 has already been an exciting year for Metalliform with the launch of a new range of fantastic early year’s resources to go alongside their successful classroom tables and chairs. Metalliform are constantly evolving ranges of contemporary products, keeping up to date with the latest developments and providing innovative classroom furniture to enhance every learning environment.

The Education Show 2012 provided the perfect platform to launch the new range, with an overwhelming response from head-teachers and key players within the education market.

The wide range of resources has been carefully selected to include educational learning aids to help children get the maximum stimulation and development in Numeracy, Literacy, logic and reasoning.

Products such as Number and Alphabet Cubes provide a stimulus for learning through interaction and engagement. Interactive Floor Mazes allow children to develop both dexterity and reasoning skills through teamwork to reach an end goal. Wooden Mini Hurdles, Balancing Boards and Stilts all allow children to practice their balancing skills, develop core strength, agility and self confidence.

If its a quiet reading corner or an exciting break out zone that’s required, then Metalliform offers everything and more at an a fantastic price!

For more information please call our sales team on 01226 350555 or to view our full range of products visit the Metalliform Online Shop.

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Start Right classroom furniture range a big success!

Our fantastic Start Right Tables have proved to be a huge success since their launch in 2011, so much so that due to the overwhelming demand for these tables our stocks of frames ran short earlier in the year. The good news is we are now able to supply these tables once again!

Semi Circular Table With ST Chairs

Kent Primary School chooses Start Right range as first choice for all classroom furniture:

The Start Right Range has been a bit hit in Primary schools throughout the UK, with many choosing to role the range out across the whole school, alongside our best selling ST Chair.

Metalliform recently completed an order for all Start Right Tables and ST chairs to be used across a school in a mixture of red, plum and soft blue. The modern oval frame and vibrant colours really do bring the classroom to life, creating an exciting learning environment for all. The primary school were delighted with the high levels of service they received and were pleased with their new and inspiring classrooms.

Key Benefits of Start Right Classroom Furniture:

• Vibrant laminates and frame choices with a variety of shapes to chose from
• Extra thick 25mm top
• Duraform edging – extremely hardwearing and durable
• Height adjustable between 5 key positions with Allen key adjustment
• Oval shaped legs with metal inserts, allowing you to chose the correct height
• Robust fully welded frame

For further information on our Start Right Tables and chairs please visit (link to shop)

ST Chairs

Metalliform’s School Chairs Range

Comfort in the classroom is as important as style, our range of school chairs delivers both. All of our chairs comply to the latest European standards to ensure every child sits with the correct posture, in a seat that is the right dimensions for their stature.

Strength, durability and stack-a-bility are essential features. Our range of school chairs encompasses all of this and more. Whether its the longstanding NP, our best selling ST chair, or our natural Ply chairs, theres a product thats perfect for every classroom!

ST Plus New School Chairs For 2012!

ST Plus Chair

Introducing the new and enhanced addition to the ST chair range, the innovative ST Plus is set to be a fantastic hit for 2012.

This versatile and attractive chair has all the benefits of a steel framed chair combined with aesthetics and durability of an all plastic design. The ST Plus has a unique stell reinforced structure for maximum strength and stability.

The addition of moulded plastic legs to our already popular ST Chair provided the perfect solution for avoiding scratched floors and replacing worn feet. We believe the ST Plus provides an innovative solution to everyday classroom needs, ensuring a balance between style and functionality.

If its durability and comfort that you’re looking for, then the ST Plus is the way forward!

Choosing the right school chairs for your classroom

When selecting your school chairs the starting point is ensuring you select the correct sizes of chairs to meet the European standard for school furniture, to see our guidence on this visit our school furniture section. Once you have got the correct sizes you require, you can makes choices for shell colours and frame colours and really bring your classroom to life with our fantastic colour palet. Finally add any accessories such as linking devices, writing tablets or upholstery, which are available on certain sizes and chair ranges.

To view our full range of school chairs visit the Metalliform Shop.

For more information please call 01226 350555 to speak to one of our technical advisors.

Classroom Tables

Classroom Tables – What Do You Look For When Purchasing?

There are many variables you may look for when purchasing new classroom tables, such as:

• Innovative designs
• Classroom functionality
• Durability and stability
• Classroom versatility
• An exciting learning environment
• Wide colour ranges

At Metalliform we continuously strive to develop table solutions that can adapt to the ever changing needs of every learning environment by taking into account all of these factors.

Introducing a Fantastic Selection of Modular Classroom Tables

Whilst standard classroom tables are as popular as ever, more and more there is increased need for exciting and modern school tables. The modular classroom tables provide wide scope for different learning styles, and Metalliform is continuously developing innovative and exciting ways of meeting these new requirements with great feature packed ranges.

Our ever expanding range really can bring increased flexibility and integration into the classroom. Our well established Blogger Table (pictured above) and Wedge Table provide maximum versatility with their ability to be wheeled away when not in use, at the same time as being great for bringing students together in an interactive environment.

We have recently added the new Petal Table and Tri Table which can also be placed together to create various shape combinations to suit any classroom situation.

Modular Classroom Tables For Increased Learning

The introduction of modular tables into the modern classroom is having an increasingly positive reaction. These modern twist on the basic classroom table is not just helping to rejuvenate the traditional classroom but is also getting teachers and practitioners to think about teaching methods and ways to enhance students learning experience.

These premium classroom tables allow students to integrate and communicate effectively, encouraging teamwork and interaction; whist also allowing the flexibility for individual working. The vibrant colours and unique shapes bring a classroom alive whilst encouraging movement and new ways of learning , all of which lead to a greater learning experience and improved classroom environment.

Metalliform’s Newest Addition to The Premium Range of Classroom Tables

Leaf Table

The brand new and exciting Leaf Table adds another dimension to the range. Not only can this work brilliantly as a set of four to create a circular shaped table that brings students together, but the tables can be separated to allow individual or small group work.

The Leaf can also be arranged in a set of 4 giving a fanned out effect which allows more students to sit round the table but still disperse into smaller groups. This stunning classroom table really does combine style, functionality and versatility.

Follow this link to view our full range of exciting classroom tables or for more information call 01226 350555 to talk direct with one of our technical advisors.

School Desks And Chairs

How do I choose the right School Desks for me?

Choosing the right School Desk will depend on how you intend to use them.

• Will you need to stack the school desks to one side?
• Will you want to regularly change your classroom layout?
• Or will the school desks stay in one place most of the time?
• Have you considered whether you might need more than one size of school desk in the same room to suit the different heights and sizes of your students?
• The Metaliform range of school desks suits all of these different needs and here we explain the different features and what to look out for when choosing what to buy.

School Desks that meet the British Standard for Strength, Stability and Ergonomics

The first starting point is to make sure that you choose school desks which meet the current standard for school furniture. This is called BSEN1729 and meeting this standard ensures that your school desks are the right size for students and can stand up to the rigours of school use. All Metalliform School Desks are certified (link to product certs) to BSEN1729 so you can buy with confidence.

Making sure your School Desks are the right size

You will have noticed that in recent years children are getting bigger. Because of this School Desks are now made bigger too! What you may not realise is that at any given age there is also a much bigger range of heights and sizes of students. This means that a one size fits all approach to kitting out a classroom may not suit the needs of your students. The best place for guidance is www.schoolfurniture.uk.com

School Desks for flexible learning environments

Many new school buildings provide learning spaces which can be easily re-configured to suit different teaching styles; but for buildings old and new our School Desk range includes exciting modular designs which can easily adapt to how you teach each day.

• Blogger and Wedge school desks can be wheeled away.
• Arc Desks give a stunning new look to group or whole class lessons

Simple, practical School Desks for every-day use

If you just want to confidently buy the best replacement tables in traditional styles then Metalliform are the UK’s leading supplier.

Crush Bent Stacking School Desks are the best choice if you want

• Flexible space
• Easy stacking
• Smaller, compact storage space

Fully Welded School Desks  are the best choice if you want

• Snug, tight fit when pushed together
• Flexibility to mix and match table shapes neatly
• Spiral stacking

For more information on  our full range of exciting School Desks design options or to talk to a Technical Advisor call 01226 350555

Aalborg Chairs – Part of the Metalliform Ergonomic Furniture Range

Ergonomic furniture

Now available to buy online

Many of us spend a significant part of our lives sitting down, whether at school, college, in the office, working in a shop or a whole range of other seated activities. Most of us, however, spend our seated time sitting in a way that can lead to stiffness, a sore neck and, in some cases – especially those of young children – back problems that can stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Many of these problems can be linked to poor posture in the form of rounded shoulders, cramped stomach and constant twisting of the trunk. In fact while reading this you are probably hunched over with your spine curved, leading you to constantly shift position because you are uncomfortable. Correctly designed ergonomic furniture can address all of these problems.

Experts collaborate to make Aalborg ergonomic furniture

From its inception, the Aalborg ergonomic furniture range has been designed to promote good posture. The design has been developed through a series of prototypes and field trials in the UK and in Scandinavia. The design principles have been endorsed by leading surgeons, educationalists and ergonomists from around the world.

Aalborg is the result of many years of research and collaboration between furniture designers, educationalists, teachers, ergonomists and manufacturers from the UK, Europe and the USA.

Through exhaustive prototyping, testing and field trials we can now bring the products to market through significant manufacturing and distribution organizations in Europe and the UK and with distributors covering Europe, USA, Africa and the Middle and Far East.

Ergonomic furniture – comfort equals concentration

A balanced and upright posture has been shown to contribute to “significantly improved student grades” when compared to the posture promoted by regular chairs and desks. New schools with new interior spaces demand a new approach to equipment, especially furniture.

Aalborg brings innovation into school ergonomic furniture. Inspired by Danish principles of excellence in learning and by improved balance, breathing, digestion and comfort, student’s concentration and learning are all enhanced. Huge investment in research, design and the very latest manufacturing technology has resulted in an effective and developing range of ergonomic furniture to serve the needs of healthy learning.

Aalborg ergonomic furniture is available now

With Danish inspiration, British Design and manufacture , Aalborg provides a robust, fully certified, affordable and adaptable range of ergonomic furniture.

Visit our online shop to buy Aalborg Furniture.