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are a few comments from teachers who have used the Starbeck
Approval Box Service. We do appreciate this feedback
and welcome all contributions from any of our customers.
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"I
was extremely impressed with the fast response I had
when I requested an approval box. The quality &
range of resources are excellent."
Nadine Lacey, Norbridge Primary School, Worksop
Mar 2010 227 |
"This
was a fantastic box of artefacts & the collection/delivery
service was very efficient!"
Cathy Offer, Hawthorns First School, Worthing
Mar 2010 228 |
"Beautiful
artefacts of a very high quality. Lovely for the pupils
to see real objects from another country."
Julie Brand, Pitcheroak School, Redditch
Mar 2010 229 |
"When
we opened the box we were so excited to see such an
authentic & colourfulo range of artefacts. Thank
you for being so accomodating, we really appreciate
it & we are looking forward to when we are next
fortunate enough to make our next order."
Siobhan Lovelock, Wrotham School, Tonbridge
Feb 2010 224 |
"A
fabulous collection!"
Judith James, Laurels First School, Worthing
Feb 2010 225 |
"The
resources that we received from Starbeck were absolutely
superb & these allowed us to give our GCSE students
a really flying start to their exams. The quality of
the masks & seashells was superb & the variety
was astonishing. I am sure we will get a great deal
of pleasure & use out of the resources for many
years to come."
Debra Inman, King's School, Macclesfield Gosforth
Feb 2010 226 |
"I
am so pleased to have found this website. I have recommended
it to all of my colleagues & will definitely use
it again. The artefacts arrived in perfect condition
& were exactly what I needed. Thank you so much
Starbeck!"
Kirstie Middleditch, Sawbridgeworth, Herts
Dec 2009 221 |
"Great
service, extremely useful!"
Wootton Bassett School, Swindon
Dec 2009 222 |
"Wonderful,
wonderful resources that bring my art lessons to life.
Art is all about inspiration & these top quality
resources certainly do that. As Arnie said: "I'll
be back!" "
Paul Carney, Gosforth East Middle School, Gosforth
Dec 2009 223 |
"We
think Starbeck is fantastic!! The boxes that get sent
are great & there is always stuff that we can purchase
& use for the nursery!"
Helen Giles, Teddie's Nursery, Godalming
Nov 2009 218 |
"Super
resources & very helpful staff."
Kate McEvoy, St Peter's Brafferton Primary School,
York
Nov 2009 219 |
"Many
thanks - excellent service."
Joanna Coulson, Cardiff High School
Dec 2009 220 |
"We
love Starbeck! What a fantastic educational resource
- a real treasure trove. Whenever I need a bit of inspiration
for art projects - it is the first
place I look! Whether it is Aboriginal didgeridoos,
Native American Indian headdresses, giant seed pods,
fantastic African masks or beautiful sea shells, the
children's response to Starbeck's resources is incredible.
Thanks for all the inspiration you have given me for
over four years. Don't forget to look at their creepy-crawlies!"
Claire Bolton, Old Buckenham Hall School, Ipswich
Sep 2009 215 |
"Inspiring
resources, efficient & friendly service, as always!"
Moira Lucas, Tonbridge
Sep 2009 216 |
"An
Excellent range of first hand stimuli! An easy &
friendly service!"
Siobhan Campbell, Dartford Girl's Grammar School
Oct 2009 217 |
"Very
good service!"
Emma Bloomfield, Westcliffe on Sea
Jun 2009 212 |
"Prompt
& efficient service. Comprehensive range sent for
'sea' & 'natural' topics. Clear instructions for
returning goods - would definitely use Starbeck again
when I have more funds available."
Dave Farlow, Mary Webb School, Pontesbury
Jul 2009 213 |
"Thank
you for such an interesting approval box containing
things from the sea & natural items. There is so
much to choose from it has been difficult to decide
especially when you have a budget to keep to. Your approval
box service is an excellent idea & arrived when
expected. I shall certainly recommend your company to
my other playgroup colleagues."
Mrs D Williams, Horley Playgroup
Aug 2009 214 |
"Good
value & excellent service!"
Frances Walsh, Swinton Brookfield Primary School,
Mexborough
Jun 2009 209 |
"Great
service, great goods!"
Naomi Ali, Brenzett CE School, Romney Marsh
Jun 2009 210 |
"Wish
I could have spent more!"
Jill Harnden, Albert Village Primary School,
Swadlincote
Jun 2009 211 |
"I
am always impressed by the service Starbeck offers -
helpful, friendly & efficient, with a wealth of
inspiring artefacts."
Pauline Chidlaw, Stonehouse, Glos
Apr 2009 206 |
"We
needed items for a floor sculpture & the approval
box you sent was perfect & great value."
Elizabeth Crane, Marion Richardson Primary School,
London E1
May 2009 207 |
"Fantastic
Service. One telephone call, the boxes arrived as promised,
& were excellent quality. Well packaged. Ordering
system easy to use. Lovely variety of artefacts."
Alison Buckley, Northants Co Council, Learning
Achievement & School Improvement
May 2009 208 |
"A
good selection for drawing & 3D work."
Elspeth Law, Foresthill School, London SE23
Jan 2009 203 |
"Fantastic
African masks, the children are producing lovely drawings
from them!"
Juliet King, Old Buckenham Hall School, Ipswich
Feb 2009 204 |
"A
wonderful selection!"
Woodcroft First School, Leek
Feb 2009 205 |
"Thanks
again for a brilliant, quality service."
Natalie Clarke, Bluecoat School, Oldham
Dec 2008 200 |
"Fantastic
quality, variety & price - love it! Love it! Love
it!"
Beverley Smith, St Luke's School, Redbourn
Jan 2009 201 |
"Fantastic
service not only in idea but in ease of process &
ordering. Will certainly be using Starbeck again."
Natalie Beaumont, Great Dunmow Primary School,
Essex
Jan 2009 202 |
"What
an easy way to sort out good teaching resources for
the department!"
Helen Thomas, Southend High School for Girls
Oct 2008 194 |
"I
love Starbeck, what an amazing resource!"
Tonia Jones, Christopher Whitehead Language
College, Worcester
Oct 2008 196 |
"A
fantastic & exciting opportunity to enliven art
rooms & inspire young minds."
Lucy Tabberer, Sandroyd School, Salisbury
Oct 2008 199 |
"Lovely
things - many thanks. Excellent service."
Susan Ison, Risedale Community College, Catterick
Garrison
Oct 2008 195 |
"We
absolutely love the huge range of materials, the quality
of the products & all of it comes with a smile &
a great professional body! If you need extra helpers
to collect shells from foreign beaches - we'd help!!
Peter, Stewart & everyone involved - thank you so
much! Our art department has risen from the ashes of
photocopies & we are now flying on all cylinders.
Our pupils have been inspired by your products! Thank
you just doesn't cover it!
Andrea Bovee, Marsh Academy, New Romney
Oct 2008 197 |
"Fantastic
selection, I wanted it all!!"
Ellen Dennett, Kingsclere Primary school, Newbury
Oct 2008 198 |
"What
an exciting collection of natural objects. I wish I
could kept all of them!"
Ali White, Hangleton Junior School, Hove
Sep 2008 189 |
"A
fantastic service, the artefacts are wonderful. The
children were very excited to have such interesting
things to look at."
Caroline Hider, St Saviour's Nursery & Infants
School, Bath
Sep 2008 192 |
"Starbeck
is a great company, excellent choice, unique items &
great service - what more do you want!"
Sara Luke, Preston Hall Museum, Stockton on
Tees
Oct 2008 193 |
"The
resources are brilliant & have really enriched our
projects."
Siobhan Campbell, Dartford Grammar School
Jul 2008 188 |
"Fantastic
Service!"
Jenny Carlton, Great Baddow High School, Chelmsford
Sep 2008 190 |
"Brilliant
service! So much choice from a selection of quality
resources that are normally impossible to source."
Natalie Clark, Bluecoats School, Oldham
Sep 2008 191 |
"Thank
you so much for your efficient service! Staff &
children are inspired to sketch your lovely objects."
Jane Joshi, St Margaret's CE School, Rottingdean
Jun 2008 187 |
"This
was the first time our school had used this scheme -
we had so many compliments! Everyone was amazed at the
variety of the objects."
Mary Dodd, Eckington First School, Pershore
Jun 2008 184 |
"We
were delighted with the service & the contents of
the boxes & will certainly be using the service
again!"
Chris Bristow, Milton Manor Primary School,
Tewkesbury
Jul 2008 186 |
"What
a fantastic range of items, we were hard pressed to
choose which to keep & which to return."
Colleen Shaw, Hereford Technology College, Grimsby
Mar 2008 182 |
"Excellent
resources - very useful & informative."
Emily Kay, Kirkby & Great Broughton Primary
School, Stokesley
May 2008 183 |
"Starbeck
has revolutionised the way our children can explore
a project through hands on access to beautiful resources
which they would otherwise not have had the chance to
experience."
Mrs Chrissie Sharp, Fishbourne Primary School,
Chichester
Jun 2008 185 |
"Excellent
service!"
Austen O'Hanlon, Archway School, Stroud
Feb 2008 178 |
"Excellent
service - thank you. Such a shame I couldn't afford
it all! I shall be in touch shortly to hopefully organise
a sale at our school"
Peter Beare, St Mark's Junior School, Southampton
Feb 2008 180 |
"A
superb service - hadn't had the sale or return service
before - but it was really useful for the whole dept.
to be able to pick & choose their own resources.
Fab!"
Jane Kay, Fair Oak College, Rugeley
Mar 2008 181 |
"Wow
- I was really impressed by the quality & range
of artefacts available!"
Belinda Latimer, Sir Graham Balfour School,
Stafford
Jan 2008 175 |
"Very
friendly welcoming service.You can speak to someone
directly - refreshing in the age of e-mail! The system
for approval is simple & means you do not buy anything
you have not seen & chosen."
Mrs Caroline Bebington, Westwood College, Leek
Jan 2008 177 |
"The
India approval box was full of amazing treasures. So
much inspiration for our Arts Week."
Mrs Anona Greening, Woodmancote Primary School,
Cheltenham
Feb 2008 179 |
"Artefacts
were of good quality & excellent value for money."
Mrs Wileen Guy, Much Woolton Catholic Primary
School, Liverpool
Nov 2007 173 |
"The
box arrived promptly & I was really pleased with
the range of items sent."
Tonya Jones, Christopher Whitehead High School,
Worcester
Jan 2008 176 |
"Fabulous!"
Sarah Bradley, Newton Ferrers CE School, Plymouth
Jan 2008 174 |
"We
set up various tableaux as part of a 'Culture' project
for our AS Level students. The objects and artefacts
provided by Starbeck are crucial for pupil appreciation
of a wide range of art and crafts from different continents
around the world. The Introduction of the International
Baccalaureate for pupils post 16 in 2008 means that
Starbeck, with it's emphasis on celebrating internationalism
and fair trade, is an absolute asset for Art departments."
Laurence
Hedges, Director of Art, Wellington College, Berks.
Sep 2007 167 |
"We
were so excited about the approval boxes. It's been
exactly right for us. I have recommended it to other
schools. It's really perfect to get to select the objects
from what's in front of you rather than selecting from
a website."
Art Dept, Eltham College, London SE9 Oct
2007 171 |
"Thank
you Peter - a truly wonderful service! Don't go to school
without it!"
Claire Bolton, Old Beckenham Hall School, Ipswich
Oct 2007 172 |
"Thank
you for this impressive service! Our children have really
enjoyed, feeling, wearing, banging, playing & discussing
all the artefacts in the 2 boxes we have had. Your items
have greatly added to our themes. We only wished we
had ordered more."
Wendy Thickett, The Grange Partnership, Harrogate
Aug 2007 166 |
"Thank
you for such a great variety of Judaism artefacts. It
will greatly improve our teaching & give our children
real hands on experience of artefacts they would otherwise
never handle or only see on a dvd."
Steven Fidler, St Joseph's RC School, Sheffield
Sep 2007 164 |
"Excellent
service, it was Christmas in the Art Dept come early.
A wealth of resources - pity I didn't have a large capitation
as I wanted to buy everything."
Michelle Spillett, Grange School, Shrewsbury
Sep 2007 165 |
"The
service is fine. Nice things & efficient, certainly
friendly & helpful."
Mike Webster, Anglo-European School, Ingatestone
Jul 2007 162 |
"Absolutely
brilliant. I can't thank you enough for your quick service
& for the lovely choice of artefacts. The staff
& children were delighted."
Imelda Simons, Shirley Infant School, Southampton
Jul 2007 163 |
"Prompt
service for delivery. Excellent range of interesting
artefacts. Helpful service."
Julie Bush, Hardenhuish School, Chippenham
Jul 2007 168 |
"Excellent
range, both in quality & price."
Suzette Gillman, Westwood School, Coventry
Jun 2007 159 |
"An
excellent efficient service with excellent
resources."
Siobhan Campbell, Dartford Grammar School, Kent
Jul 2007 160 |
"Good
quality products. Efficient & easy to use service.
Would recommend & use again."
Yvonne Meredith, St Nicholas School, Canterbury
Jul 2007 161 |
"Well
priced items. Efficient, friendly service."
Georgina Mulhall, Solent Junior School, Portsmouth
May 2007 156 |
"A
fabulous & unique service. Unbeatable in terms of
quality & diversity. We will be using you again!"
Louise Hilland, Derby Museum & Art Gallery
May 2007 157 |
"Always
a pleasure to receive your boxes - I get as excited
as the children!!! Great service - thank you again!"
Rebecca Mirza, Hindlip First School, Worcester
Jun 2007 158 |
"Love
your prompt service. Opening your boxes is always so
exciting!"
Aly Ward, Hawkinge Primary School, Folkestone
Mar 2007 154 |
"I
am writing to express our delight with the items supplied.
They were of such variety & relevance to our project
that we found it difficult to choose just a few &
have decided therefore to keep them all"
Lynda Paterson, Living History, Sunderland
Mar 2007 169 |
"An
excellent service, very helpful & lovely products."
Catherine Wickham, Hunton Primary School, Maidstone
Apr 2007 155 |
"Fantastic,
inspiring resources. A wonderful service which was easy
to use & also very professional & efficient!
We will definately be using Starbeck again & we
have spread the word."
Mrs Tracy Bowden, St Wilfred's Primary School,
Warrington
Mar 2007 151 |
"Wonderful
to be able to look at & choose objects!"
Julia Mansfield, Knowles Hill School, Newton
Abbott
Mar 2007 152 |
"Lots
of interesting & stimulating resources - great for
sensory education."
Scott Thomson, Carrongrange School Stenhousemuir
Mar 2007 153 |
"I
think your service has been excellent! I only found
out about you by accident!"
Jodie Thompson, Thorntree Primary School, Glasgow
Mar 2007 148 |
"Quick
& efficient service, interesting objects."
Joanne Cory, Norton School, Stockton
Mar 2007 149 |
"The
boxes sent contained such an interesting mix of items.
We thoroughly enjoyed looking through & choosing
what we needed. A super efficient service, we will definitely
be trying new boxes next term!"
Marijke Fletcher, Hither Green Primary School,
London
Mar 2007 150 |
"Super!"
Melanie Clark, Windlesham House School, Pulborough
Jan 2007 145 |
"An
excellent service! Very prompt & high quality resources."
Sally Engledow, Weald Primary School, Dorking
Feb 2007 146 |
"Starbeck
have enabled us to bring the world into the classroom.
Our theme & cultural weeks wouldn't be the same
without them!"
Mandy Stokes, Kelly College, Tavistock
Feb 2007 147 |
"Excellent
service."
Amanda Wright, St Dominic's Priory School, Stone
Dec 2006 142 |
"As
usual, the resources are of great quality. The children
really benefit from having the resources used for displays
around schools. Using Starbeck so often, I feel I have
made a very important link as the staff are so friendly
& the company is so trusting with their artefacts.
I will keep using their service!"
Karen Whitter, Clifton Junior School, Birmingham
Jan 2007 143 |
"I
was absolutely amazed at the range & quantity. My
colleagues were delighted & thought Christmas had
come again. If all goes well, we'll be buying some more."
Anthony Yarwood, Ellen Wilkinson Primary School, London
Jan 2007 144 |
"The
resources were a real inspiration for both the students
& teachers alike. If we had a larger budget we would
have purchased more than we did. Thanks for the use
& we will consider further resources in the future."
Miss Carole Connolly, Jubilee High School, Addlestone
Nov 2006 139 |
"Superb
selection, something to suit all abilities."
Debby Orange, Ash Field School, Leicester
Dec 2006 140 |
"I
would recommend the approval box service. Very helpful
to be able to select appropriate items."
K E Hewitt, King's High School for Girls, Warwick
Dec 2006 141 |
"What
a fantastic resource box. Friendly, knowledgeable &
efficient service."
Steven Dixon, Cherryfield Primary School, Kirby
Nov 2006 136 |
"Never
disappointed! An excellent range of resources - always
inspiring."
Mrs Judith James, Laurels First School, Worthing
Nov 2006 137 |
"Our
music box captivated the imaginations of our children
brilliantly. The range of instruments & the way
they had been made helped to entertain them for ages!
They then had to decide which ones to keep whilst working
to a budget they had been given - their faces were a
picture, but they did it! "
Dawn Smith, Action House After School Club,
Dorking
Nov 2006 138 |
"I
found the resources really good & inspiring for
the children."
Rebecca Mann, Windale Primary School, Oxford
Oct 2006 133 |
"An
excellent resource, for difficult to find items - enlivening
& enriching any art lesson - brilliant."
Mervyn Wilson, Sherburn High School, Leeds
Oct 2006 134 |
"I
am using these products with 7 teachers who are going
to hold workshops with teachers across Hampshire."
Jayne Stillman, HIAS, Southampton
Nov 2006 135 |
"Thank
you for sending us the Aboriginal Art approval box.
It was exciting to unpack & look at the colourful
range of objects. They have proved to be very popular
with the students."
Colleen Shaw, Hereford Technology School, Grimsby
Sep 2006 130 |
"Excellent
service, fast, friendly delivery & Brilliant
resources - will use you again."
D Worrall, New Delaval First School, Blyth
Oct 2006 131 |
"We
were all excited by the arrival of the boxes. Great
anticipation followed by lots of exciting discussions,
great questions and a high sense of curiosity! Will
definitely use Starbeck again for future topics."
Liz Douglas, Thornton House School, Worcester
Oct 2006 132 |
"Where else can you get such a variety of artefacts
in a box - without travelling the world?"
Julie Rush, Glasgow
July 2006 127
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"Fantastic,
rich resources. They played a valuable starting point
in our Africa themed week."
Miss S Campbell, Dartford Grammar School
July 2006 128
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"Excellent
service & good quality resources at excellent prices.
Great Value!"
Lisa Hill, Grasslot Infant School, Maryport
Oct 2006 129 |
"I think the Starbeck's system is the simplest
& most enjoyable way of ordering resources."
Andrea Snow, Mount Gilbert School, Telford
June 2006 124 |
"A
wonderful range of artefacts, textiles & musical
instruments. The staff were in awe. A fantastic service
- please do not change anything, just keep doing what
you are doing. We found your service to be helpful &
efficient."
Mrs Gail Matter, Milton Infant School, Weston-super-Mare
July 2006 125 |
"Excellent
selection of instruments sent on approval. We'd love
them all if the music budget was larger! Very efficient
service - great idea."
Julie Bull, Milldene Primary School, Tiptree
June 2006 126 |
"The
Kenyan artefacts help bring our topic to life. The children
enjoyed being able to handle original Kenyan crafts."
Mrs Viv Kyte, Manor House School, Leatherhead
June 2006 121 |
"Wow!
Everything we needed to raise our art profile in school.
Fantastic inexpensive, exciting goodies that got the
staff room, governers & parents talking. The children
have been inspired by our new artefacts. Truly Magical.
Thank you for such a friendly service. WONDERFUL. Escapism
& exotic travel without needing my passport!"
Rachel Brotherton, Peasedown St John Primary
School, Bath
May 2006 122 |
"Excellent
resources at prices a small group can afford."
Hilary Allen, New Road Playgroup, Over
June 2006 123 |
"Great
range of artefacts & very prompt service."
W A Tebbutt, Lyng Primary School, Norwich
May 2006 118 |
"We
are thoroughly impressed with the fast & efficient
delivery service. It was just like Christmas opening
our box of resources. The choice & selection of
resources sent for approval was fantastic & has
saved hours of work browsing through catalogues &
processing orders. A life saver - thank you!"
Mrs G Wild, Egglescliffe Primary School, Egglescliffe
May 2006 119
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"Brilliant
service. Boxes were here within the next day. Lots of
great inspiration for art & cross-curricular work."
Georgina Lees, St Matthew's Primary School,
Telford
May 2006 120 |
"What a super service - a great selection that
will help our topic enormously."
K A Tutty, Bluecoat School, Wootton-under-Edge
May 2006 115
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"The
service is fantastic & we will continue to use it.
We wish we'd known about you before."
Keely Reed, St James School, Exeter
March 2006 116
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"I wish I had the budget to keep all of it! Hopefully
I will be able to order more things from you in the
future years. A beautiful collection of objects &
artefacts."
Mrs Nina Wheatle, Holy Trinity Primary School,
London SE23
May 2006 117 |
"Great
service, huge selection of products."
Paul Morrow, College Park School, London W2
Jan 2006 112
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"Good
service. All objects intact & well presented &
labelled. Pleasing selection to view."
Jackie Michel, St Peter's Catholic Primary School,
Winchester
March 2006 113
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"Lovely
items, very impressed & reasonably priced. Quick
delivery & collection."
Mrs Reekie, Tankersley St Peter's Primary School,
Barnsley
March 2006
114
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"We
have found Starbeck Educational Resources to be a friendly
& efficient company, supplying an excellent range
of resources at a reasonable price."
Andrea Garfitt, Meadowhall Junior School, Rotherham
Dec 2005 109
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"Brilliant
range at incredible prices. We'll use again."
Ian Cleary, Harcourt Arboretum, Oxford
Dec 2005 110
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"Superb
resources delivered very promptly - an excellent service!"
Simon Wright, Neatherd School, Dereham
March 2006 111
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"Brilliant."
Jo Gold, Y Pant Comprehensive School, Rhondda
Nov 2005 106 |
"Excellent
range of inspiring resources & artefacts that prompted
lots of interest."
Kate Evans, Advice & Inspection, London
Borough of Sutton
Dec 2005 107
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"It
took steely discipline not to purchase everything! It
was a total delight."
Pat Schlechter, West End Children's Unit, Hull
Dec 2005 108 |
"I wish I had heard about this site years ago.
What a fantastic resource. Excellent artefacts &
surprisingly fast delivery. We can't wait to teach
world religions this year."
Mrs Carol Gregson, St Mary's Catholic College,
Blackpool
Oct
2005 103
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"Beautifully
packed! Exciting! Inspiring! An excellent service!"
Peter Watson, Manningtree High School, Colchester
Nov 2005 104 |
"The
treasures of Starbeck put a little bit of sparkle into
a damp November day."
Helen Beck, Knockhall Primary School, Greenhithe
Nov 2005 105 |
"Excellent, excellent excellent ! What a brilliant
service. It's my first year as an art teacher &
I'm sure these amazing resources will prove invaluable.
I will definitely be bending my head of department's
ear to order a lot more!"
Sarah Deasy, Caerleon Comprehensive School,
Newport
Aug 2005 100 |
"An unusual & interesting selection of resources.
Our teachers enjoyed looking through the sample boxes
& found some super stimuli for their lessons. The
range of textiles was particularly popular. These will
be used to enhance classroom displays & to provide
excellent contexts for discussion & stimuli for
art lessons."
Ann Warren, Newhills Primary School, Aberdeen
Oct 2005 101
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"Found service very useful & resources extremely
good quality."
Lesley Thomas, Hindlip First School, Worcester
Oct 2005 102 |
"The
approval box was great ! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
to other teachers. Friendly & efficient service,
affordable prices & delivery & collection of
artefacts free of charge was "the icing on the
cake."
Kay Chapman, E Lothian
Aug 2005 097
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"A great selection of musical instruments at reasonable
prices. We were very excited when we opened the box
& saw the unusual contents. We wanted them all!
"
Jacqui Tate, W Bowling Nursery School, Bradford
Aug 2005 098
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"Prompt
& friendly service. The Islam box was excellent."
Sarah Maccallum, North Rigton Primary School,
Leeds
Sep 2005 099
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"We have been very impressed by the service in
terms of range & variety of resources & ease
of use. It is so much better to see what is on offer,
than choose from catalogues."
Judith Stirk, Peases West Primary School, Crook
Jun 2005 094 |
"Starbeck
Educational Resources are exciting, informative &
varied. Congratulations on such a useful & efficient
service!"
Helen Keenan, Manor Park Special School, Worcester
Jul 2005 095 |
"Very
good system."
David Mumby, Latymer Upper School, London W6
Jul 2005 096 |
"Excellent choice, you make it so easy to resource
things which are so hard to come by."
Katherine Burrows, Wildern Secondary School,
Southampton
Jun 2005 091 |
"A
great learning experience for the whole school."
Helen Fletcher, St Joseph's Catholic Primary
School, Harrogate
Jun 2005 092
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"The materials & artefacts Peter identified
for us have made a tremendous contribution to our production
of Macbeth. Not only was the help I received with my
ideas friendly & helpful, the awareness & creativity
with which those ideas were extended in new directions
was invaluable: worth much more than a credit in the
programme!"
Jim Reynolds, Preston Manor High School, Wembley
Jun 2005 093 |
"Starbeck
has been an invaluable resource for cultural based projects.
I recommend them to anyone."
Davina Bell, Southampton
Jun 2005 088 |
"Starbeck
provides an excellent service - allowing quick, easy
& affordable access to quality resources for all
k/stages & exam groups."
Mr E Joyce, Langley Park School for Girls, Beckenham
Jun 2005 089
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"Excellent
service & stunning resources."
Una Mee, EMTRAS, Newcastle u Tyne
Jun 2005 090
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"It's
really exciting when the box arrives & the children
help open it & unwrap the objects!"
Ursula Prosser, N Westminster School, London
W9
Jun 2005 085 |
"A
lovely selection of good quality instruments at very
reasonable prices. Excellent service."
Mrs S Bonner, St Anne's Primary School, Banstead
Jun 2005 086 |
"A
fast efficient service with fantastic resources."
Michelle Comporte, King Copse Primary School,
Southampton
Jun 2005 087 |
"This
is a brilliant idea. I wish I could have bought more,
I will recommend it to other schools. It is so easy
to use."
Rebecca Tilley, Oaktree School, London N14
Apr 2005 082
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"Amazing
variety - such fun to choose items. Lots of lovely ideas
for cross-curricular links and artefacts to stimulate
art & craft work. The approval box system is a great
new idea. I shall be using it again!"
Suzanne Nye, Patcham Junior School, Brighton
May 2005 083
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"Great
service, very convenient."
Lucy Wheeler, De Stafford College, Caterham
Apr 2005 084
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"The
Starbeck company allows you to buy items you wouldn't
normally find in classrooms. Their resources are interesting
& original."
Emma Coffin, The Clere School, Newbury
Mar 2005 079 |
"High
quality artifacts at sensible prices & efficiently
dispatched."
Rev Edward Hulme, Bath
Mar 2005 080 |
"It
has been like Xmas for a couple of days!"
Rebecca Woodward, Meadow Lane Primary School,
Cardiff
Mar 2005 081
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"Being
able to touch the artefacts brought our study of an
Indian village to life."
Kate Barmby-King, St Andrew's Primary School,
Taunton
Feb 2005 076 |
"As
a first time customer I am delighted; user friendly
web site, easy instructions, prompt delivery & great
fun opening up the boxes when they arrived! A fantastic
service for all Arts & Humanities subject teachers."
Camilla Kirkpatrick, Bishopsgate School, Englefield
Green
Mar 2005 077
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"Excellent speedy service. Very helpful & informative
when I phoned. Artefacts etc are wonderful for Aboriginal,
Islamic & Indian textile projects."
D Kelly, Spring Grove Junior School, Huddersfield
Mar 2005 078 |
"What
a wonderful resource. I wish we could have bought everything
you sent. It was difficult to select!"
Rachel Phillips, Briarfield Centre, Bristol
Jan 2005 073
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"We
were thrilled with the contents of the China box. Far
exceeded our expectations - & so quick."
Mrs B Orr, Broughton Infant School, Brigg
Feb 2005 074
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"Brilliant
- the students were really excited & even wanted
to buy some themselves."
Kath Mackenzie, Bedale High School
Feb 2005 075
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"This
has been a very quick & efficient way of selecting
resources that are matched to both our needs & budget!"
Abbi Evans, Grove Junior School, Nailsea
Dec 2004 070
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"I
am delighted with this service. I requested 4 approval
boxes - cultural & natural resources. The range
& quantity of materials that arrived was far greater
than I had expected. I would definitely use this again."
Pauline Cumming, Drummond High School, Edinburgh
Jan 2005 071
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"Fantastic
service & excellent resources."
Mrs K Ali, Marsden Junior School, Huddersfield
Jan 2005 072
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"This
is a fantastic service that we have now used on a number
of occasions."
Amanda Williamson, Stopsley High School, Luton
Dec 2004 067
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"An
excellent range of objects."
Liz Evans, Brookfield School, Southampton
Dec 2004 068
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"Having
these artefacts improved the quality of the lessons
- they helped to bring the lessons to life. Very pleased
with the service - quick & efficient."
Margaret Wilkinson, Warley Town School, Halifax
Dec 2004 069
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"Opening
the boxes was like having Christmas early ! An excellent
service for schools."
Jo Smith-Hashim, Oathill College, Haywards Heath
Nov 2004 064
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"As
a resource centre, we were delighted to find such a
flexible service as your approval boxes. The pieces
were reasonably priced & it made the task of setting
up artefact boxes for schools to borrow all the easier."
Mrs Ruth Norris, Windsor
Nov 2004 065 |
"We
only had a budget of £85 but as
your resources are so wonderful & exciting we made
sure we found extra money from somewhere. We will continue
to buy resources until the well runs dry !! The service
is great!"
Karen Whitter, Clifton Infant School, Birmingham
Nov 2004 066 |
"What
an amazing service ! Fantastic artefacts, such variety,
reasonable prices, very prompt delivery - we are absolutely
delighted ! We can't wait to use them with our kids."
Jenny O'Leary, Corbet School, Baschurch
Oct 2004 061 |
"A
very useful resource."
Louisa Morris, Warwick School
Oct 2004 062
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"We brought the world into our school through Starbeck."
D J Law, St Luke's Primary School, Stoke on
Trent
Oct 2004 063
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"Very
efficient service!"
Clare Anderson, Blessed Thomas Holford College,
Altrincham
Sep 2004 058 |
"Reasonable
prices. Really interesting for schools & present
a really good service all schools should take a look!"
Karen Whitter, Clifton Infant School, Birmingham
Oct 2004 059 |
"What
a fantastic & much needed service - we love it!
"
Asma Hafeez, Park Hill Primary School, Birmingham
Oct 2004 060 |
"Wonderful
source of artefacts for children who would otherwise
have no first-hand experience of the wonders of the
world!"
Sarah Long, Flying Bull Primary School, Portsmouth
Jul 2004 055 |
"An
excellent service, well recommended."
Jo Gold, Y Pant Comprehensive School, Rhondda
Sep 2004 056 |
"Really
really impressed. Wish we had sent off for a box years
ago. (We've been spending £30+ a year borrowing
items.) Quality was great as was the range. This was
matched by the ease of the whole procedure. A great
resource."
Louise Mortimer, Ilkley Grammar School
Sep 2004 057 |
"Starbeck
gives a good service with really attractive & interesting
resources."
Gill Norris, Gordonbrook School, London SE4
Jul 2004 052 |
"Very
professional, very prompt & really good quality
artefacts. I like the fact you recycle the packaging
too, I'll definitely pass your information on to colleagues."
Amber Cole, Goldbeater's Primary School, Edgware
Jul 2004 053 |
"A
valuable resource. I wish I had known about you earlier.
We would love a visit from you sometime. Living in "leafy
Wiltshire" there are not many places you can find
ethnic, religious & art based artefacts."
Lindsay Lucas, Zouch Primary School, Tidworth
Jul 2004 054 |
"Great
service - will use you again, super resources."
Jo Hemmings, Whitegreave Primary School, Wolverhampton
Jun 2004 049 |
"Headteacher
very impressed with items - a very useful resource."
Langtons Infants School, Hornchurch Junior School
Jul 2004 050 |
"Excellent
resource, thank you!"
Pat Bateman, Mytchett Primary School, Surrey
Jul 2004 051 |
"Fantastic
Service!"
Scott Stuart, Charles Burrell High School, Thetford
Jun 2004 046 |
"An
excellent service. I found this system easy to use,
a good range of artefacts were sent & the prices
were reasonable. I would definitely recommend this service
to any other teacher."
Helen Bishop, St Woolos Primary School, Newport
Jun 2004 047 |
"The
boxes were great fun to look through & I'm sure
our children will love the artefacts we have kept."
Julie Brookes, Milford Primary School, Nottingham
Jun 2004 048 |
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"What
a fantastic Service - I ordered the Jewish box after 5pm
Monday - it was here before school ended on Tuesday! The
quality & price of the resources is excellent."
Caroline Crummack, Oatlands Infant School, Harrogate
May 2004 043 |
"Excellent
range of artefacts. These will be very useful for our art
projects & to display around the school. It really adds
the wow factor to some lessons."
Mervyn Wilson, Sherburn High School, Leeds
May 2004 044 |
"Excellent
- it was wonderful. It was like Christmas."
Rachel Josebury, Carterhatch Infant School, Enfield
May 2004 045 |
"Delighted with the wide variety of unusual resources
you provide."
Emma Neville, Bishops Stortford College Junior School
Apr 2004 040 |
"We
wish to express our thanks to you for such an excellent service
with the recent Indian Artefacts approval box you sent to
us. On a very tight budget we were able to choose a wide range
of artefacts to help us with our teaching, especially during
this years Arts week. We look forward to using your approval
box service again."
Tracy Haycocks, Oxon Primary School, Shrewsbury
May 2004 041 |
"An excellent service, especially for schools away from
the large towns. We had a thoroughly brilliant time looking
through the box - like children at Christmas! "
Liz Gill, Wearhead Primary School, Co Durham
May 2004 042 |
"The
box was full of the most wonderful things and I would have
loved to have bought everything."
Lyndsey Bell, William of York Primary School, London
SE23
Apr 2004 037 |
"I
found the Starbeck approval box service extremely easy to
use. Delivery was prompt & I was supplied with a wide
range of affordable items based on a very vague request from
myself!"
Karen Boswell, Walmley Junior School, Sutton Coldfield
Apr 2004 038 |
"An
excellent range of products. Wish we could afford more! A
super stimuli."
Lucy Fricker, Royal Latin School, Buckingham
Apr 2004 039 |
"A
great service, I wish we could afford to buy more!"
Adrian Wilson, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School,
Bristol
Apr 2004 034 |
"A
great service, it has been invaluable during our International
weeks & for cross curricular work. Such a variety of good
artefacts available."
Tina Christie, Southwold School, Bicester
Apr 2004 035 |
"Really
useful service and having the boxes to peruse over for a week
is helpful when we can't find the time to look together."
Michelle South, Byfleet Primary School Apr
2004 036 |
"The
boxes were fantastic, so many interesting items which enhanced
my teaching!"
Sarah Monahan, Ingham Primary School, Lincoln
Mar 2004 031 |
"A
great selection of items and plenty of time to consider what
to spend limited budgets on. A marvelous service."
James Bradley, Seaview Primary School, Ballymena
Mar 2004 032 |
"We
are so impressed with your service, the second time of using
you. Fantastic, reasonably priced resources that will bring
topics to life."
Julie Davies, The Raleigh School, West Horsley
Mar 2004 033 |
"An
excellent variety of genuine hand-crafted artefacts."
Emily Warren, Kirkby in Cleveland Primary School,
Middlesbrough
Jan 2004 028 |
"Lovely
selection, you make it so easy to choose resources."
Nicky Delamore, Waverley School, Enfield
Feb 2004 029 |
"A
very convenient helpful service - I won't hesitate to recommend
you to my colleagues."
Claire McBride, Hawks Farm School, Hailsham
Feb 2004 030 |
"The
boxes are very colourful & give the buyers the opportunity
of choosing products from a good range of prices."
Mrs S Parker, Baycroft School, Stubbington, Hants
Jan 2004 025 |
"I
found the contents in the boxes wide-ranging & good value
for money. I particularly like the textiles featured especially
in the India box."
Glynis Geeson, Ely St John's School, Ely Jan
2004 026 |
"Fantastic
variety of artefacts giving children a wonderful visual experience."
Sarah Yates, Claverley Primary School, Shropshire
Jan 2004 027 |
"Service
was excellent. Delivery & collection was easy."
Jayne Jones, Belbroughton 1st School, Stourbridge
Dec 2003 022 |
"Friendly,
helpful service - prompt, efficient delivery & pick-up.
Great resources!"
Alison Jenkins, South Grove Primary School, London
E17
Jan 2004 023 |
"An
amazing prompt service, with a fascinating wide selection
of items, not found anywhere else, such as in educational
catalogues etc. A unique service."
Jean Elkes, Noah's Ark Pre-school, Farnham
Jan 2004 024 |
"Thank
you very much for the African, Islamic & Moroccan artefacts.
They have been in constant use, in conjunction with an African
culture week & later with a visit from a Ugandan artist
to do a 3 day workshop here. The masks have been a real source
of inspiration. We shall be using your services again!"
Lavinia Kilsby, Manor Prep School, Abingdon
Dec 2003 019 |
"Prompt
service & good quality artefacts."
Mary Bryceland, Multicultural Resource Centre, Leicester
Dec 2003 020 |
"A
broad range of high quality artefacts & objects from different
cultures. A cry of delight went up from the teachers when
they saw them. The quality of the stimulus affects the quality
of the art work produced. As an art adviser I recommend schools
to use them to support their art & design schemes of work."
Rosemary Bignell, Art Consultant, London
Dec 2003 021 |
"This
is a very efficient service which provides a choice of artefacts
unavailable from most educational suppliers."
Rebecca Flanagan, Parkland Junior School, Eastbourne
Dec 2003 016 |
"Extremely
prompt service & great customer service. Would recommend
to anyone & have done so."
RE Dept, Portsmouth Grammar School
Dec 2003 017 |
"Marvelous
generous service."
Brenda Muller, Excellence in Liverpool Teacher Resource
Centre.
Dec 2003 018 |
"Christmas
came early to Manley School ! We all enjoyed opening the boxes
& the selection of artefacts was inspirational."
Lyn McNamara, Manley School, Cheshire
Dec 2003 013 |
"Loved
the natural & sea forms. Just keep doing the same!"
Janet Moncrieff, Nonsuch High School, Cheam
Dec 2003 014 |
"A
simple efficient service, Just what a busy art & design
co-ordinator needs ! Being able to inspect the actual artefacts
has been a real bonus. I look forward to adding to our multicultural
artefacts annually."
Mrs F Laurie, Birkbeck Primary School, Sidcup
Dec 2003 015 |
"Prompt
& efficient service - thanks. It was like opening a box
of Christmas presents! Excellent quality instruments &
artefacts all at a good range of prices. I'll definitely use
Starbeck again - a great resource for all schools!"
Judith Royle, Adviser, Surrey
Nov 2003 010 |
"Very
efficient & easy to use service. Really good to be able
to see, touch & hear artefacts before purchasing - especially
important when working with pupils with special needs."
Susan Miles, Russett School, Northwich Dec
2003 011 |
"The
box genuinely inspired interest & curiosity from our reception
class right through to year 6."
Adrian Willson, St Bernard's Catholic Primary School,
Shirehampton
Nov 2003 012 |
"An
excellent range of artefacts & material objects - very
stimulating to spend time perusing the approval boxes. We
appreciated the opportunity & will definitely use the
service again."
Jean Williams, Northfield Technology College, Dunstable
Nov 2003 007 |
"A
super service. Friendly & helpful. Thanks."
David Rees, St Cedd's Primary School, Essex
Nov 2003 008 |
"Wonderful!
I am so impressed with Starbeck Educational Resources. My
approval boxes arrived quickly at school, & were filled
with fantastic, affordable artefacts. I will definitely
be using Starbeck again, to build up the resources
for my art & design dept."
Elizabeth Connell, Alameda Middle School, Bedford
Nov 2003 009 |
"Thank
you for this fantastic service. I have told every art, music,
RE teacher I know !"
Gill Middlewick, Thomas Telford School, Telford
Nov 2003 004 |
"If
my dept. had the funds, I'd keep it all!"
T Antoine, The Challenge College, Bradford
Nov 2003 005 |
"An
excellent range of unusual artefacts at very affordable prices."
Emily Warren, Kirkby & Great Broughton Primary
School, Stokesley
Nov 2003 006 |
"I
was very impressed by the approval box service & shall
use you again. Very efficient."
Andrea Hazlehurst, The Castle School, Bristol
Nov 2003 001 |
"I
have used Starbeck for 8 years & have stocked 3 different
schools with a variety of artefacts from African masks to
Hindu wedding outfits. The children love touching the items
& Ofsted love the diversity of cultural artefacts. All
areas of the curriculum can benefit from Starbeck's items."
Heather Lazzeri, Gordon Infant School, Rochester
Nov 2003 002 |
"A
lovely selection of artefacts. It was really good to be able
to look at them before buying, rather than have to guess from
a picture."
Clare Langford, Priorswood Primary School, Taunton
Nov 2003
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