The School Print Company delivers cohesive, high-quality print across seven schools in The Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust (REMAT)

At The School Print Company, we’ve been proudly supporting schools across the UK for over 25 years, producing expertly designed and printed materials that help raise standards, build identity, and simplify procurement. One of our latest projects involved designing and supplying a full suite of customised school exercise books for The Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust (REMAT)—a collaboration of seven schools working together under a shared vision.

This exciting initiative was not only about creating practical learning tools but also about delivering a cohesive brand identity across the trust and providing cost-effective solutions to all member schools. Here’s a closer look at how the project came together and why these new books are making such a positive impact.

A Unified Design for a Cohesive Identity

When working with multi-academy trusts, one of the key goals is brand consistency - bringing together different schools under a shared set of values, colours, and vision, while still respecting each school's individuality.

For REMAT, the challenge was to create a single set of exercise book designs that would reflect the trust's identity and school logo design, support classroom use across all year groups, and work effectively for different subjects. Our design team developed a bold and vibrant concept built around REMAT’s own rainbow branding, which symbolises diversity, inclusion, and unity.

Rainbow-Themed Covers

We created a custom set of rainbow-coloured covers, each colour representing a different subject area or key stage. This simple, effective approach makes it easy for pupils and teachers to identify books at a glance while maintaining a vibrant, engaging look across all schools in the trust.

Each cover also featured:

• The REMAT logo prominently displayed
• School name and details, customised for each individual site
• Clean, modern typography
• Durable layout and strong colour application
• A clear subject label area for teacher use

Designed for Learning – Rulings and Practicality

One of the most important aspects of any school exercise book is what’s inside. At The School Print Company, we offer a full range of ruling options to meet the needs of every classroom and key stage - and this project was no exception.

Writing Rulings

All books in the set were designed with appropriate lined ruling for handwriting, literacy, and general subjects, tailored by key stage and pupil age. This included:

• Wider spacing for early years and KS1
• Standard lines for KS2 and KS3
• Specialist handwriting rulings where needed

Maths Squared Pages

For maths and numeracy subjects, we provided books with square rulings, essential for accurate number work, diagrams, and graphs. These were aligned to specific classroom needs with different grid sizes depending on year group.

This attention to detail ensures that every book supports effective learning and makes it easier for pupils to present their work clearly and neatly—developing skills they’ll carry forward into future studies.

Quality That Stands Up to School Life

Let’s be honest - exercise books take a lot of wear and tear. That’s why quality is at the heart of everything we do. For REMAT’s books, we used:

Premium Print Paper

We selected high-grade white writing paper that is smooth, thick enough to prevent ink bleed, and suitable for all classroom activities. Whether pupils are writing in pencil, pen, or felt tip, the surface remains durable and legible.

Gloss Laminated Covers

Each book was finished with a gloss lamination, providing extra protection and ensuring that the colours stay vibrant, even after months of use. Gloss lamination also makes the covers more resistant to spills, scuffs and general handling—a must in busy classrooms.

Secure Binding

All books were produced using a multi-staple spine, offering enhanced durability over the standard two-staple finish. This ensures that pages stay secure even with daily use by enthusiastic young learners.

Economies of Scale for Smarter Budgets

One of the great benefits of a MAT-wide design is the opportunity to reduce costs for all schools involved. Rather than each school ordering separately with different artwork and specifications, REMAT chose to adopt a single, unified designacross all seven schools.

This approach enabled:

• Larger print volumes, reducing the cost per unit
• Simplified procurement, saving admin time and effort
• Consistent branding, reinforcing the trust’s identity
• Improved stock management, with books interchangeable between sites if needed

At The School Print Company, we managed the full print run centrally and split the deliveries according to each school’s class size and specific subject needs. This allowed each school to receive exactly what they required - without overordering or managing unnecessary stock.

A Smarter Way to Order

Once the final designs were approved, we coordinated production and distribution with REMAT’s central office. Each school provided pupil numbers, subject requirements, and ruling preferences, and we used this data to:

• Calculate the most cost-effective print quantity
• Organise subject allocation by colour and style
• Prepare each school’s individual order for delivery

This level of service not only made life easier for the MAT’s central team but also ensured a smooth handover at school level, with minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Supporting Schools for Over 25 Years

We’re proud that schools trust The School Print Company with their most important print materials - and with more than two decades of experience in the education sector, we know what works in the classroom.

From logo design and branding through to school certificates and leaflets, school prospectus brochures, signage and exercise books, our team delivers end-to-end support, creativity, and precision. Whether you’re a small primary school or a growing academy trust, we bring the same passion for quality and attention to detail to every project.

We’ve built our reputation on:

• Excellent customer service
• Customised design support
• High-quality materials
• Competitive pricing
• Quick and reliable UK delivery

What Schools Are Saying

Following the delivery of REMAT’s new exercise books, we’ve received some fantastic feedback from teachers and administrators. Many commented on the professional appearance, the strength of the binding, and how helpful the colour coding has been in streamlining classroom organisation.

It’s always a pleasure to hear how our work is supporting learning and enhancing the school experience for pupils and staff alike.

Could Your MAT Benefit from a Unified Print Approach?

Whether you’re part of a multi-academy trust, federation, or local authority cluster, adopting a cohesive print strategy can offer huge advantages in terms of:

• Brand visibility
• Quality control
• Cost savings
• Simpler procurement

And with The School Print Company, you’ll get a trusted partner who understands how to make it work for your schools.

Get in Touch

If you're looking to refresh your school’s exercise books, implement a MAT-wide print solution, or explore any aspect of school print and design, we’d love to help.

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Website: www.theschoolprintcompany.co.uk
Call: 01702 464150 or 07722 238832

Final Thoughts

The new exercise books for The Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust are a perfect example of how thoughtful design, clever logistics, and top-quality materials can come together to support learning and school identity.

At The School Print Company, we’re proud to be part of the journey and to help schools deliver excellence in every lesson - one page at a time.