Danny Kinahan – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Education

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Danny Kinahan on 2016-02-19.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of using adjustable furniture in schools to improve the classroom learning environment.

Nick Gibb

The Department has not undertaken its own assessment of the potential benefits of using adjustable furniture in schools.

The Department recognises the advantages and disadvantages of using adjustable height furniture detailed in research carried out by appropriate professionals and through working jointly with organisations such as the Furniture Industry Research Association.

Our jointly produced website on ergonomics highlights the option of using adjustable chairs and tables for effective management of the classroom environment.