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Below
are a few comments from teachers who have had the Starbeck
sales van to visit them at school. We do appreciate
this feedback and welcome all contributions from any
of our customers.
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from teachers who have used the Starbeck Approval Box
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"The
van was very punctual & full of exciting things
to enhance our curriculum. I was particularly impressed
with the driver's knowledge of the stock, discussing
the origins of each piece & his ability to find
particular items. I am now looking forward to using
the resources in class."
J Van-Veggel, Longdean School, Hemel Hempstead
Mar 2010 V081 |
"Lots
of exciting resources. Good value. Easy to see &
pick."
Wendy Wheldon, Greengate Primary School, Sheffield
Mar 2010 V082 |
"An
excellent service. An Aladdin's Cave!! So many interesting
artefacts to buy which you never see in the shops or
catalogues. "
Juliet Levingstone, Burnwood Nursery, Stoke
on Trent
Nov 2009 V079 |
"There
are some amazing artefacts on sale which are very professionally
displayed. A great service.."
Creg McGill, Hawthorn Park School
Jan 2010 V080 |
"The
new D&T curriculum at both KS3 & 4 requires
us all to be far more aware of different cultures, much
more aware of sustainability issues & fair trade.
This amazing collection of artefacts is essential for
schools to be able to build up a wide range of products
that reflect different values. Creativity is high on
the national agenda & what better way of opening
students' eyes to a whole new world than to dip in to
the Starbeck van."
Brian Russell, Dixon's City Academy, Bradford
Oct 2009 V076 |
"A
Super selection. Will be looking at the website. Thanks
for coming to the school."
Ann Wheeler, Brimpton CE School, Hants
Oct 2009 V077 |
"We
found the Starbeck sales van to be well resourced &
fascinating. An excellent opportunity to purchase resources
for History, Geography, Music & 'Small World' plus
a fantastic range of drapes for display. We hope you
will visit us again next year."
Mrs Anne Walker, The Good Shepherd Catholic
Primary School, Northampton
Nov 2009 V078 |
"Great
service! Friendly staff with a great selection to choose
from."
Adele Whitehouse, Stirling High School
Aug 2009 V073 |
"The
sales van visited today & I was both delighted &
amazed by the variety of resources available. I have
made an initial purchase of several items to support
art work in the school but I will be looking to source
other curriculum areas later. Absolutely brilliant.
Many thanks for an excellent service."
Erica Archer, Low Morr Primary School, Bradford
Sep 2009 V074 |
"A
lovely selection."
J Hicklin, Parsons Down Infant School, Newbury
Oct 2009 V075 |
"Starbeck
has been a fantastic resource for not only art but cross-curricular
subject areas too. They are reasonably priced &
good quality. I would recommend them to anyone!"
M South, Byfleet Primary School, Byfleet
Jul 2009 V070 |
"Really
helpful, showed us exactly what we needed, very well
organised, will definitely order from again."
Stella Rezaei, Challney Girls' High School,
Luton
Jul 2009 V071 |
"It's
always exciting when Starbeck come to visit. Stewart's
van is crammed full of the most exciting & inspiring
things. When you can't get the students to the museum
they bring the museum to you."
Lisa Coyle, Sandhurst School, Berks
Jul 2009 V072 |
"An
absolute treasure-trove! You can find more multi-cultural
resources in this van than when you are travelling in
the countries! Not only that, but the 'man in the van'
gives great advice & knows his stock well. Keep
coming!"
Briony Smith, Jackie Peacock, Trudy Beech, Widcombe
Infant School, Bath
Jun 2009 V067 |
"Having
the van visiting the school was a quick & convenient
way to access great resources. We went shopping instead
of a staff meeting!"
Jessica Woods, Spofforth Primary School, Harrogate
Jun 2009 V068 |
"Amazing
resources, well presented, reasonably priced & a
wide range. Really easy to organise & the staff
are very friendly & knowledgeable. Would recommend
to anyone."
Claire Winn, Greenfields Primary School, Watford
Jul 2009 V069 |
"Starbeck
have provided us with some truly inspirational resources
over the last few years. The students benefit tremendously
from working directly from cultural artefacts rather
than using secondary resources. The company is very
helpful & can offer lots of helpful advice."
Paul Kenny, Highworth Grammar School, Ashford
Jun 2009 V064 |
"It
was wonderful to be able to see religious artefacts
& consider how they would be used to enhance the
learning for our children."
Julia Campbell, East Cowton Primary School,
Northallerton
Jun 2009 V065 |
"Appreciated
the fact that we could see artefacts etc. first hand.
Excellent range of materials to choose from which support
our creative curriculum."
Margaret Marsh, West Meadows School, Hoyland
Jun 2009 V066 |
"A
friendly & personal service offering inspirational
artefacts. Even our students want to buy things!"
Michael Bean, Ashford Christ Church School,
Ashford
Jun 2009 V061 |
"Very
pleased to have made contact again! Very useful to have
an opportunity to see & handle objects before buying.
Love the Fair Trade aspect."
A Sherwood, Orchard Primary School, Castle Donnington
Jun 2009 V062 |
"Starbeck
provides an Aladdin's Cave of exciting & unique
resources. The touch, sight, smell & sound of the
artefacts not only inspires my students, but staff also
want to buy these resources because 'that would look
great in my house!' Keep on truckin'!"
Jackie Bolton, Court Moor School, Fleet
Jun 2009 V063 |
"Sales
van like an Aladdin's cave. All items well prices &
very useable in our art dept. Stewart's a bit of a joker
though....."
Nicky Vowls, Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury
Jun 2009 V058 |
"A
fantastic idea! It is very user friendly & takes
away the hassle of ordering from a catalogue."
Jenny Leggett, St Mary's Primary School, Swanley
Jun 2009 V059 |
"Wow,
an Aladdin's cave! We found so many treasures, especially
the Aboriginal resources needed for our Globetrotters
Club. The whole service was very efficient & we
are so pleased with all the artefacts we selected. Such
good prices too. We'll be back for more!"
Penny Day, Preston Primary School, Canterbury
Jun 2009 V060 |
"We
were delighted with the range of resources available
& that we knew where the items were sourced from
due to the knowledge of Stewart."
Stephanie May, The Oaks Children's Centre, Gloucester
Jun 2009 V055 |
"I
was very impressed by the fantastic service & the
variety of goods you exhibited. There was so much choice
from a selection of quality resources. This was the
first time that the Starbeck van came to our school,
but it certainly won't be the last - Christmas arrived
early for us, if only I had a bigger budget! See you
again soon."
Gail Harvey, Lessness Heath Primary School,
Kent
Jun 2009 V056 |
"Fantastic
resources & service. We would have liked to buy
one of everything on offer & indeed nearly did!!
How inspirational these artefacts are for art, displays,
RE etc. We will definitely be booking another visit
from the van!"
Debbie Wheeler, Lansdowne Primary School, Sittingbourne
Jun 2009 V057 |
"This
is a fantastic resource worth a visit by all - amazing!."
Claire Bell, Kirkland High School, Methil
May 2009 V052 |
"Far
too tempting!! We always look forward to your visit
- extremely good value for money - & a huge variety
of goods. I have designed some schemes of work around
your artifacts!! Really helpful & friendly service."
K Rudge, Heywood Community School, Cinderford
Jun 2009 V053 |
"The
van is extremely well stocked with a fantastic range
of resources. It was great to be able to pick up &
look at close hand the artefacts. A very useful service."
Martin Bragg, Hardwicke Parochial School, Gloucester
Jun 2009 V054 |
"An
Aladdin's Cave of treasures! We could have spent our
whole budget. Thank you for really high quality, good
value resources & friendly, helpful staff."
Roz Smart, The Mill Primary School, Crawley
Apr 2005 V049 |
"Friendly,
approachable, knowledgeable assistant. Van on time &
well stocked. Staff were excited by the range, quality,
quantity of "hands on" stock. "Take away
on the day" with an invoice left for payment worked
very well. Range of prices, with some very reasonably
prices items. Altogether, a very well organised enterprise."
Sandy Everett, Wallands Primary School, Lewes
Apr 2005 V050 |
"It
is very useful to be able to look at resources rather
than choosing on the website. Stewart, sales rep, was
helpful & offered valuable advice."
Jane Watson, Greengables Nursery School, Edinburgh
May 2009 V051 |
"The
van has a superb selection of treasures, interesting
artefacts & beautiful items from around the world."
Mrs Debbie Mitchell, Clifton upon Terne Primary
School, Worcester
May 2009 V046 |
"Unfortunately
I was detained by about 40 minutes but Stewart was prepared
to wait & are we glad he did! When I & my deputy
finally got to Stewart & the van we were amazed!.
We explored the content of the van first & wanted
everything we saw. A liitle impractical, so we took
advice from Stewart & managed to select items that
would ensure that the diverse cultures of or children
were well represented. The value boxes meant that we
had received more for our money. Certain items straight
away & the following day, when the children saw
them, they created a great deal of interest. We now
eagerly await the other resources."
E Shannon, Highfields Primary School, Doncaster
May 2009 V047 |
"Starbeck
has a very good selection of materials. It's an Aladdin's
cave of goodies! Very helpful. Just would have liked
more notice to arrange a more convenient time."
Karen Morrow, St Columba's RC High School, Deunfermline
May 2009 V048 |
"What
a wonderful Aladdin's cave of delights! I could live
in there! The artefacts are truly amazing & will
enhance any lesson! Lovely freindly service too - come
again soon!"
Kat Johnston, The Arbours Primary School, Northampton
May 2009 V043 |
"Superb
resources at a very reasonable price. It is really useful
to see before you buy."
A Boardman, Cambridge Park School, Grimsby
May 2009 V044 |
"The
visit was extremely useful & a wide variety of resources!
Would recommend Starbeck for their range of resources
& the availability (as they came to us)."
Michelle Parker, Jubilee Primary School, Tipton
May 2009 V045 |
"Excellent
RE & Geography resources."
M S Brunton, Middle Rasen Primary School, Lincs
May 2009 V040 |
"An
excellent selection of artefacts on the van."
J Greensmith, Croyland Primary School, Wellingborough
May 2009 V041 |
"Excellent
sales pitch - very helpful. Excellent resources. Thank
you & come back our way soon."
Elaine Niblett, St Peter at Gowt's Primary School,
Lincoln
Apr 2009 V042 |
"It
was great to see such an amazing range of resources.
In fact, it was so hard to choose what to get, there
was so much to choose from."
Abigail Bennett, Mary Rose School, Southsea
Apr 2009 V037 |
"Amazing
- heaven in a van - great for art teacher & resources
- brilliant."
Emma Lynch, Wildern School, Southampton
Apr 2009 V038 |
"Super,
efficient service. A great selection of artefacts -
very helpful too."
Victoria Symes, Liphook Infant School
Apr 2009 V039 |
"A
wonderful selection. An Aladdin's cave. Reasonable prices
too."
Miss S Merryweather, Whitecliffe Primary School,
Saltburn
Mar 2009 V034 |
"Great
resources! Nice to see different things that are not
available in other places! Very helpful service to find
things & the knowledge about the pieces is good.
Look forward to the next visit!"
Maureen Good, St John's Infant School, Southampton
Apr 2009 V035 |
"Excellent
resources, great to have a good range of authentic resources.
Very reasonable prices. Please come again."
Lesley Jones, Manor Infants School, Portsmouth
Apr 2009 V036 |
"The
sales van was well stocked, a veritable treasure trove.
The staff were friendly & accomodating."
Beverley Walton, Town End Primary School, Sunderland
Mar 2009 V031 |
"The
resources are fantastic! It's so great to have the opportunity
to buy resources that genuinely meet the needs of young
children as well as older ones. Bright, colourful, multi
sensory - fantastic."
Amanda Kettell, Alfreton Nursery School, Derbyshire
Mar 2009 V032 |
"Great
choice of resources. Well organised. 'Man with van'
very efficient, knew his stock well. A pity some things
we wanted had been sold by the time he'd got to us.
Very pleased with service, would use again." [We'd
had a particularly busy time that week and normally
restock the van overnight - sorry about the missing
items - PW]
Sue Al-Muheb, St George's Primary School, Kidderminster
Mar 2009 V033 |
"There
is always a friendly welcome on the van. A superb range
of resources & we always find something that we
need to support school life & curricular development."
Jane Armstrong, Farnborough Grange Infant School
Mar 2009 V028 |
"Very
well stocked van of interesting resources to use in
a school setting. The van driver was very helpful in
helping staff to find resources they wanted to look
at. Well worth asking Starbeck to visit your establishment."
Dianne Joy Edinboro, Ashgate Croft School, Chesterfield
Mar 2009 V029 |
"Fantastic!
Fitted in with our availability. Arrived on time. Very
accommodating.Good advice."
Sarah Boyce, Pinvin First School, Pershore
Mar 2009 V030 |
"Thank
you again for such a wonderful service! Fair Trade goods
at fair prices means that there is something to suit
everyone's budget & with a van that opens out into
an 'Aladdin's cave' filled with sights & smells
textiles & trinkets, carvings & colours from
around the world then no-one can afford to miss out.
We will certainly keep spreading your name."
Carol Evans, Bilbrook Middle School, Wolverhampton
Feb 2009 V025 |
"Very
impressed.On time & full of great goodies."
Debbie Alderton, Reinwood Infant School, Huddersfield
Feb 2009 V026 |
"Absolutely
fantastic service. We are so pleased with the service
& the products which we have purchased. Your company
has allowed us to offer our students opportunities to
draw cultural artifacts & to experience the cultures
first hand. We will certainly be using the service again."
Cathryn Annett, New Brompton College, Medway
Mar 2009 V027 |
"Starbeck's
van is full of exciting & interesting artefacts.
It has a real wow factor, & is very easy to access
with a simple process for buying objects, drapes etc.
Ideal for RE, topics & brightening up your school."
Nicky Mamwell, Cross Flatts Primary School,
Leeds
Jan 2009 V022 |
"I
always look forward to the Starbeck visit, getting excited
about the huge variety of resources available. It's
like a giant Aladdin's cave. The resources are fantastic
& it's unbelievable how much can fit in to one van.
A great source for any school & the staff are the
friendliest & most helpful, with a great knowledge
about the artefacts & amazing memory for figures!
Many thanks."
Tracy Butler, Broadway School, Birmingham
Jan 2009 V023 |
"Very
helpful to me as a new RE co-ordinator. Great to see
things instead of a catalogue."
Mrs Sue Fletcher, Stoke Heath Primary School,
Coventry
Jan 2009 V024 |
"Van
was fantastic - an Aladdin's cave! Great African resources.
Mr Fletcher was extremely helpful, friendly & informative.
Aided me greatly in complimenting existing departmental
resources. Prices were reasonable. Only problem was
I wanted everything!"
Margaret Sandhu, Garston Manor School, Watford
Jul 2007 V019 |
"Fantastic
- very helpful - loads to see. Just what we need &
not too pricey. Next time we'll book a full afternoon."
P D'Roza, Blue Coat School, Oldham
Jan 2009 V020 |
"A
fantastic resource that all staff & children were
keen to explore. A convenient & accessible way to
purchase interesting, enthusing objects & materials
for teaching RE & cultural topics."
Ali Elvidge, Oakwood Pupil Support Centre, Leeds
Jan 2009 V021 |
"The
sales van was an amazing & interesting place. Beautiful
artefacts at very reasonable prices. The range of items
was amazing covering many areas of the curriculum, i.e.
History, Geography, PSHE, Art & RE. The fabrics
were very good quality & generous in size. Our school
would recommend anyone who wants to buy artefacts to
take a look at Starbeck. I guarantee you will buy something."
H Tatley, Kneesall Primary School, Newark
Jan 2006 V016 |
"A
fantastic array of resources. We've stocked up on RE,
Multiculture, Art, DT & Geography materials. Everyone
is really looking forward to using them in their lessons
next year."
Clare Gill, R.A. Butler School, Saffron Walden
Jul 2006 V017 |
"Great
service! On time, helpful & approachable. I think
it is an excellent idea for resources, it's just a shame
you're not closer! Lovely resources & lots of choice.
We will be coming back!"
Kelly Forbes, Stopsley High School,
Luton
Dec 2006 V018 |
"As
a staff we were thrilled by the visit of the sales van.
It was great to see such a vast range of different resources
which we would not normally be able to locate. We look
forward to its return next year."
Jane Armstrong, Farnborough Grange Nursery,
Infant & Early Years Centre, Farnborough
Jan 2006 V013 |
"Excellent
resources - such a wide variety brought to the door!
very good service, reasonable prices & Stewart is
very helpful! Please call again."
Jane Haggitt, Hanwell Fields School, Banbury
Dec 2005 V014 |
"Fantastic
range of resources which are clearly organised. Staff
are extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Prices are
reasonable."
Alison Watts, Widcombe Infant School, Bath
Jun 2006 V015 |
"The
sales van is an Aladdin's cave of excellent resources
to support the curriculum. The staff are extremely helpful
& friendly. We look forward immensely to the visits."
Elva Morgan, Wimbish Primary School, Essex
Apr 2005 V010 |
"I
really enjoyed visiting the van! Lots of things to buy
& very friendly atmosphere."
Julia Remington, Badsley Moor Infant School,
Rotherham
Oct 2005 V011 |
"Such
a good way to buy multicultural resources for school!
It's really good to be able to actually handle the things
before you buy rather than just flicking througn a catalogue.
Stewart was very helpful ( and patient! ) when we were
sorting out what to buy - thank you! The staff really
enjoyed it & I'm sure the children will enjoy using
the resources."
Laura Minns, Brookmans Park School, Hatfield
Oct 2005 V012 |
"The
staff were delighted to have the opportunity to view
& purchase from a super range of artefacts that
were very relevant to the primary curriculum. Having
these resources so compactly & cleverly displayed
was very helpful in the busy schedule of a school day.
We will definitely use Starbeck again!"
S M Kingston, St Nicholas 1st School, Codsall,
Staffs
May 2004 V007 |
"Lovely
selection - lots to choose from."
Helen Shepherd, St Francis Xavier School, Birmingham
May 2004 V008
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"What
a treasure chest of resources! Loads to choose from,
& very reasonably priced! Great for art, music,
technology & RE teachers."
Nicki Mansell, Catford Girls' School, London
Mar 2005 V009 |
"Starbeck
have been supplying our art dept with a range of superb
cultural objects / fabrics / resources for many years.
We have built up a wonderful collection which stimulates
& inspires students & has formed the basis of
key stage 3, 4 & 5 work. We are always excited when
"the man with van" arrives with his travelling
array of resources!"
Susan Welch, Highworth's School, Ashford
Mar 2004 V004 |
"I
wasn't sure what to expect, but I was very impressed
with the quality & variety of the items available.
We obtained some super multicultural artefacts &
art resources for the school. Worth having a look."
S Allan, Brindley Heath Junior School
May 2004 V005 |
"Excellent
selection of artefacts & the time saved in hunting
around various locations has been greatly appreciated.
Cultural themes are superbly catered for."
C Christeu, Maryhill High School, Kidsgrove
May 2004 V006 |
"Came
on time, kept appointment. Very helpful. Were able to
see everything we wanted. Good to deal with, would use
again. We are fairly specialised & need small items
that would fit into our project boxes."
Lynne Craigs, Tameside School Library Service
Feb 2004 V001 |
"An
Aladdin's Cave of all the things you'd love to have,
but can't find! Great original resources!"
L Symons, Cawston Grange Primary School, Rugby
Feb 2004 V002 |
"The
resources available through your company are really
fantastic, high quality & will provide a fantastic
stimuli for our children's learning. Having the facility
of your van visiting our site saved time & gave
us the opportunty to have a thorough browse. What an
Aladdin's cave! We hope to see you again in the not
too distant future."
Craig Tunstall, Kingswood Primary School, London SE27
Mar 2004 V003 |
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