The education landscape is changing fast. Schools across the UK are under increasing pressure to modernise their teaching environments, often juggling tight budgets, varied pupil needs, and legacy infrastructure.
For many educators, the challenge isn’t whether to embrace digital learning—it’s how to do it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, the strengths of traditional teaching.
At Presentation Spaces, we believe the answer lies in integration, not substitution. Our flagship solution—the FlexiView 460er Height-Adjustable Column Board System—was designed to help schools move seamlessly from chalk to clicks. By combining classic dry-wipe wings with a central interactive display, this innovative board allows teachers to blend analogue and digital teaching methods in a way that supports attention, accessibility and inclusion.
Why Integration Matters in the Modern Classroom
There’s a reason why traditional boards have remained so popular in classrooms for decades. They’re simple, visible from anywhere in the room, and don’t rely on Wi-Fi, software updates or charging cables. Teachers can scribble, underline, draw diagrams and work through problems live with the class.
At the same time, interactive displays offer exciting possibilities—multimedia presentations, screen mirroring, annotation over video, and internet access at your fingertips. But without the right setup, they can feel like a bolt-on, creating clutter and distraction rather than a cohesive learning experience.
The FlexiView 460er bridges this divide. It places your interactive display front and centre, flanked by up to six dry-wipe board surfaces (three on each side) that open out like book pages. This gives educators complete flexibility to move between writing, displaying, and interacting—all within a single, user-friendly unit.
Designed for Schools, Built for the Future
The FlexiView 460er was developed to meet the real needs in UK schools. Every detail, from the durable build to the smooth-running height adjustment, has been designed with practicality, accessibility, and inclusion in mind:
- Interactive at the centre: A central VESA-mount panel holds your choice of interactive display (we tailor each unit to the screen you specify).
- Writable dry-wipe surfaces: Six high-quality dry-wipe panels (three on each side) open and close with ease, offering ample writing space.
- Effortless height adjustment: A 600 mm vertical range via a smooth, quiet pulley system ensures DDA compliance and pupil/teacher comfort.
- Made to measure: Configured for your display model, ensuring perfect integration and futureproof performance.
- Smart wall-mounting: Secure wall-fix solution that keeps teaching spaces clutter-free.
Ideal for All Ages and Abilities
One of the most exciting aspects of the 460er is how it enhances inclusivity. Many schools struggle to make interactive technology accessible to younger children, those with physical disabilities, or students with special educational needs. The 460er makes learning more approachable for everyone.
Teachers can write at the correct height for their pupils, use the wings to segment lessons visually, or keep parts of the board hidden to support structured learning. This flexibility supports visual learners, improves lesson flow, and can even reduce cognitive overload.
A Stylish, Durable Addition to the Classroom
We know that schools need furniture and fittings that can stand up to daily use. That’s why the FlexiView 460er is built from top-grade anodised aluminium and powder-coated steel. The internal counterweights are hidden within the column structure, gliding silently on ball-bearing pulleys.
Despite its robust performance, the design is sleek and minimal, with a fine-textured RAL 9005 black finish and a large aluminium tray for storing markers and accessories.
Blending Digital and Analogue for Better Learning Outcomes
Research shows that combining digital and traditional teaching tools can improve retention, engagement and learner outcomes. For instance, a teacher might:
- Use the digital screen to show a video or simulation
- Annotate live over the image using a stylus or finger
- Flip open the dry-wipe wings to write key words or equations
- Use side panels for pre-written content or visual prompts
This layered approach supports deeper understanding and encourages participation from all types of learners.
Planning and Installation Support for Schools
At Presentation Spaces, we don’t just supply products—we help you plan how to use them. Our free classroom design service is popular with headteachers and facilities managers who want to make the most of their space.
We’ll help you ensure DDA and BB93 compliance, recommend display mounts, and guide you through wall requirements. Our UK-wide installation service ensures everything arrives on time and is fitted properly—ready for teaching from day one.
FlexiView 460er in Action: Common Use Cases
1. Primary Classrooms
Switch seamlessly between whole-class whiteboard work and interactive activities. Ideal for phonics, group work or spelling drills.
2. Secondary Maths and Science Rooms
Perfect for solving complex equations, revealing steps in stages, or supporting group presentations and diagrams.
3. SEN Resource Bases
Supports structured learning with adjustable height and visual control. Helps pupils focus and engage with reduced distractions.
4. Training Rooms
Present digital slides while capturing feedback live on the writable surfaces—great for CPD or in-house teacher training.
Related Products
- Electric Dry Wipe Column Board – powered height adjustment at the touch of a button.
- Chalk Column Board – a modern solution for schools that still use traditional chalk.
- Mobile Acoustic Whiteboards – add visual and acoustic flexibility to open-plan or SEN classrooms.
Final Thoughts
The classroom of the future doesn’t have to mean throwing out the tools of the past. The most effective learning environments combine the best of both worlds—interactive displays alongside tried-and-tested teaching surfaces.
The FlexiView 460er is a practical, high-quality way to achieve this. Already used in schools across the UK, it’s helping teachers deliver more dynamic, inclusive lessons every day.
Next Steps:
- 👉 Browse the FlexiView 460er online
- 📩 Request a free quote or classroom layout plan
- 📞 Or call us to speak with one of our friendly advisors about your school’s requirements
