At Smirthwaite, we believe that the most effective pediatric equipment is shaped by those who use it every day. We are proud to highlight our ongoing commitment to specialist education through a collaborative partnership designed to empower students and support the frontline experts who care for them.
Transforming Lives Together
Our partnership program is more than just providing equipment; it is a reciprocal relationship built on shared knowledge and innovation. By bridging the gap between our designers and school teams, we ensure our products remain user-friendly, accessible, and clinically effective.
How We Support Your School Community
We offer a comprehensive support network tailored to the unique needs of specialist settings:
• A Voice in Innovation: Therapists and teachers help shape the future of adaptive equipment by providing real-world clinical feedback on new prototypes.
• Resource & Equipment Support: Partner schools receive priority access to the latest innovations and benefit from equipment donations and trial units.
• Professional Development: We provide expert-led training sessions to ensure staff are confident in best practices for equipment use.
• Financial & Event Sponsorship: Smirthwaite provides direct funding for school-wide initiatives, fayres, and conferences to boost community engagement.
• Profile Boosting: We highlight the incredible work of school staff through joint case studies and professional testimonials, increasing school visibility within the professional community.
Real-World Success Stories
Our collaborations with schools like Vranch House and Bidwell Brook demonstrate the tangible impact of this partnership.
Susanna Mitchell, Head of Therapies at Vranch House, noted that our involvement in their CPD days provided “particularly valuable” hands-on experience, helping therapists stay upskilled in assessing children for safe and effective equipment. Similarly, Bidwell Brook School has seen numerous successful product trials that ensure students receive sturdy, supportive, and vibrant equipment tailored to their needs.
Join Our Partnership
We are looking to welcome new schools into our network who share our commitment to improving the lives of children with additional educational needs. Interested in shaping the future of pediatric equipment with us? Contact us today at +44 (0)1626 835552 or email info@smirthwaite.co.uk to learn more.
Download our School Sponsorship Partnership Leaflet here.