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Witley Jones complete 3 Science Laboratory Projects – Pipers Corner School, Lichfield Cathedral School & Derby High School

We are delighted to have successfully completed three unique Science Laboratory furniture projects at Pipers Corner School, Lichfield Cathedral School and Derby High School. Each… Read more
Witley Direct Sponsor Boxing Day Tractor Run 2018

Witley Direct were delighted to sponsor the 2018 Boxing Day Tractor Run in Bewdley, in aid of local charities which raised over £2000. Witley Direct,… Read more
Importance of Colour in Learning Environments

In the past the main focus for classroom furniture was functionality, but now colours and design are considered of equal importance for schools when they… Read more
Jim Turner: Inspiration behind Kings Hawford Library Bus

Jim Turner, Head Teacher at Kings Hawford School in Worcester, talks to us about the inspiration behind this Summer’s innovative project – converting a double… Read more
Kings Hawford celebrate opening of double decker bus library

Kings Hawford, Worcester, celebrated the opening of their converted double decker bus library at the beginning of the school year. The school had partnered with… Read more
Technology, the learning environment and getting ready for the jobs of tomorrow

Antony Gatley, Regional Sales Manager – Education, KI Europe shares insight into how technology is changing the learning environment Why do we go to school? We… Read more
Teaching Walls are a staple of the modernisation programme at Hollymount School

Emma Pritchard, Headteacher at Hollymount School in Worcester, spoke to us about the benefits of teaching walls in her classrooms and why they are now… Read more
Witley Jones donate lockers to Cotswold RDA

Earlier this month, we were delighted to donate much needed storage to the Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association. The riding school, based at Cheltenham… Read more
From Design to Installation – Bespoke School Furniture

Witley Jones has proudly designed, manufactured and installed school furniture for over 20 years; we understand the unique demands within the education environment and across… Read more
Witley Jones complete 3 Music Department Projects

We have recently completed three unique music department projects for The Hall School, Greshams and Bromsgrove School. The schools all required bespoke furniture to address… Read more
Epsom College Classroom Furniture and Teaching Wall Testimonial

During the summer of 2017 we supplied bespoke furniture for the latest phase of the refurbishment of the boarding and day houses at Epsom College… Read more
Creating a Dynamic Learning Environment

Classrooms are now required to be engaging and practical spaces that create the desired environment that students thrive in. When designing a classroom there are… Read more
What is a Teaching Wall?

A teaching wall combines both storage and technology through innovative design. Often comprising of taller storage units with shelving and cupboard space, they provide excellent… Read more
Designing Boarding Furniture for the 21st Century

One of the main aims of boarding schools is to create a home away from home for their students with accommodation that is comfortable, secure… Read more
Summer 2018: A season full of exciting education events to add to your diary

Education events, conferences and exhibitions provide an excellent opportunity for those involved in this sector to build relationships and to discuss key industry topics. There… Read more
Putting safety first with AkzoNobel – Going Formaldehyde Free one School at a time

Keeping children safe in school and providing fit for purpose, sustainable furniture is a mantra that schools we work with adhere to. Gone are the… Read more
Mark Garnier MP opens Witley Jones Furniture Manufacturing Unit

Wyre Forest MP, Mark Garnier, officially opened Witley Jones Furniture’s new factory unit on Friday 16th February marking a vital milestone in the next stage of… Read more
Wycliffe College Increase Boarding House Provision

Wycliffe College embarked on a project to increase their boarding house provision, providing a wider and flexible offering to boarding and day pupils. Wards’ Boys… Read more
Epsom College complete next stage of Refurbishment Programme

During the summer of 2017 we supplied bespoke furniture for the latest phase of the refurbishment of the boarding and day houses at Epsom College… Read more
Dave Manser appointed as new Business Development Manager

Dave Manser has been appointed as Business Development Manager to support the next stage of our growth. Dave will be working alongside Simon Downes and… Read more
Giving back to the Community: Witley Jones donate services to local charity

Last year we were delighted to give back to our local community by donating our services to West Mercia based charity YSS. YSS is a… Read more
Witley Jones Furniture plan for the future appointing new Chairman and Managing Director

Chris Jones has recently moved into his new role as Chairman of Witley Jones Furniture with Simon Downes being appointed as Managing Director. After celebrating 20… Read more
Swanbourne House Case Study

Established in 1920, Swanbourne House is an independent, co-educational preparatory boarding and day school for children aged three to thirteen years of age, located on… Read more
Witley Jones assist Prior’s Field School with their largest capital project

Prior’s Field School is a vibrant and successful independent girls boarding and day school, set in 42 acres of stunning Surrey countryside located south of… Read more