Fulfilling potential
Two into one does go! Ben Berry celebrates his innovative StudyBeds StudyBeds have proved a success with the Sixth Formers at Holyport College. The beds were initially installed at the college, a co-educational day and boarding school in Berkshire, in 2017 and two years down the line they are still as popular as ever, with over 80 beds now in use in their four boarding houses. The relatively new school, which opened in September 2014, required a workable twinning solution for their upcoming intake of Sixth Form boarders. As an expanding school they were looking for a practical solution that allowed them to accommodate two students in relatively small bedrooms without compromising on the high standard of modern and well-appointed boarding accommodation they provided. Space-saving StudyBeds, the clever design that combines a large desk and full-sized bed all in the same footprint, proved to be the perfect solution! The initial installation of 48 beds went ahead in the summer of 2017 ready for the start of the 2017/18 academic year. As well as the beds, the college also had The StudyBed Company’s matching top box storage units and wardrobes fitted. These items combined meant that each student had a large desk, comfortable bed and lots of storage – all the vital components of a student bedroom - in a very compact space. It was also possible to create a clear division of personal space within the rooms whilst still allowing each student plenty of space to work and sleep. The large amount of storage space provided encouraged the students to keep their rooms neat and tidy too. At the time Holyport College commented, ‘The StudyBeds have been extremely well received by both students and school staff alike, and the robust quality, backed by a 5-year warranty is very reassuring. The StudyBed Company have been thoroughly
professional and efficient throughout the entire ordering and installation process and are a delight to deal with. We are looking ahead already to our next phase of expansion where we hope StudyBeds will provide part of the solution to our continuing successful growth as a C ollege.’ Following on from a positive year, Holyport College were true to their word and chose StudyBeds again for the next stage of their boarding expansion. In August 2018, The StudyBed Company’s installation team returned to fit another 34 beds complete with top boxes and wardrobes ready for the 2018/19 Sixth Form intake. On request from the school the new StudyBeds came with lockable storage boxes to give the students that extra security and peace of mind that their valuables and personal items were safe at all times, helping to uphold the caring and secure environment that Holyport College strives to achieve for all its boarders. As the 2019/20 academic year gets going and two years on from the first installation, StudyBeds continue to provide the Sixth Form boarders at Holyport College with everything they need from their bedrooms in a neat and compact footprint; a fantastic solution that allowed the college to successfully convert their rather small bedrooms to comfortable and practical twin rooms. Could StudyBeds work for your school? As well as twin rooms, StudyBeds are a great choice for transforming small rooms into functional and desirable spaces. Deploying them hugely increases the usable floor space in a room and can even allow an en suite shower room to be included if desired. StudyBeds are also well suited to dormitories. They provide the necessary work and sleep facilities plus storage, whilst allowing for a clear division of personal space within the room.
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