Quick answer: The FlexiView sliding board system combines a central interactive display with up to six dry-wipe writing surfaces, giving teachers a single unit that moves between traditional whiteboard work and digital lessons without any switching cost. It is height-adjustable for DDA compliance and is made to measure for your chosen screen.
Why classrooms still need a writing surface next to the screen
Interactive displays have become a fixture in UK schools, yet most teachers still reach for a marker pen when working through a problem live with the class. A whiteboard surface is immediate, visible from every seat, and requires no login. The screen, meanwhile, opens the lesson to video, annotation, internet resources and mirrored pupil devices.
The challenge is that most classrooms treat these as separate systems: a fixed display on one wall and a whiteboard on another. Teachers end up moving between them, breaking lesson flow and splitting pupil attention. The FlexiView sliding board solves this by bringing both surfaces into a single, cohesive unit.
What the FlexiView sliding board actually does
The FlexiView sliding board mounts to the wall on a column frame. A VESA-compatible panel at the centre holds your choice of interactive display. Flanking the screen are hinged dry-wipe wings, three per side, that open like book pages to reveal writing surfaces when you need them and fold back flush when you do not.
Key practical details:
- Up to six high-quality dry-wipe panels, each with a smooth, ghost-resistant finish
- 600 mm vertical travel via a counterbalanced pulley system, quiet and smooth to operate
- Height adjustment is fully DDA-compliant, covering comfortable reach for both teachers and pupils
- Built from anodised aluminium and powder-coated steel in a fine-textured RAL 9005 black finish
- An aluminium accessory tray runs the full width at the base
- Configured to your specific display model at the time of order
The result is that the interactive screen and the writing surface share the same sightline. Pupils do not need to shift their gaze or attention between different walls.
How teachers actually use it in lessons
The flexibility of the sliding board is most visible in the range of teaching sequences it supports without any physical rearrangement of the room:
- Introduce with the screen, reinforce on the board. Show a short video or simulation on the interactive display, then fold open the dry-wipe wings and work through the key points by hand.
- Pre-loaded reference panels. Write vocabulary, key formulas or success criteria on the wings before the lesson. Keep them covered, then reveal at the right moment.
- Live annotation over digital content. Use the stylus on the interactive display to annotate an image or diagram, then flip to the writing surface to build a pupil-facing summary.
- Stage-by-stage problem solving. Show each step on a separate wing panel, keeping earlier steps visible while the class works.
These patterns work in primary classrooms (phonics, shared reading, number work), secondary maths and science rooms, SEN resource bases and CPD or staff training settings.
Accessibility and inclusion
Height adjustment is not just a convenience feature. Many schools find fixed-height boards exclude shorter pupils, wheelchair users and younger children from the front-of-class writing surface entirely. The FlexiView's 600 mm range means the board comes to the user rather than the other way round.
The wing panels also give teachers a tool for managing cognitive load. Keeping some surfaces covered and revealing them progressively supports pupils who find a fully loaded board distracting, which is particularly helpful in SEN resource bases and mixed-ability settings.
Specification and installation
The FlexiView is made to order for your chosen interactive display. Before ordering, you will need the model number and VESA dimensions of your screen. Presentation Spaces configure the mount panel and column dimensions at the factory to fit your unit exactly.
Wall fixing is included in the design. The column anchors securely to a masonry or stud wall and the counterbalance mechanism is concealed inside the column, keeping the finished installation clean. A full accessory kit (fixings, tray, marker holders) is supplied.
The full range of FlexiView and sliding whiteboard systems includes column boards without an integrated display mount if you need a purely analogue sliding board, and electric height-adjustment variants for settings where manual operation is not practical.
If you are also specifying interactive displays for the same project, the interactive screens collection covers compatible options from leading manufacturers.
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FAQ
What sizes does the FlexiView sliding board come in?
The FlexiView is made to measure. Column height and wing panel dimensions are configured at the factory to suit your space and your chosen interactive display. Contact Presentation Spaces with your screen model and wall dimensions to receive a specification and price.
Can I fit my existing interactive display to a FlexiView?
Yes, provided it has a standard VESA mounting pattern. Supply the model number and VESA dimensions when you enquire and the team will confirm compatibility and configure the mount panel accordingly.
How does the height adjustment work?
A concealed counterbalance mechanism inside the column offsets the weight of the screen and panel assembly. The board travels 600 mm vertically on ball-bearing runners. One hand is sufficient to raise or lower it during a lesson.
Is the FlexiView suitable for primary school pupils?
Yes. The 600 mm height range covers comfortable use by young children through to adult height, and the DDA compliance means it is appropriate for pupils and staff with physical disabilities. The wing panels can be set low enough for seated or kneeling younger pupils to use independently.
How many dry-wipe panels does it include?
Up to six panels (three per side), each on hinges that open outward like book pages. Panels can be folded back flush when not in use, so the unit is compact when the interactive display is the focus.
Does Presentation Spaces offer installation?
Yes. A UK-wide installation service is available. The team can also help with classroom layout planning to ensure the board is positioned for optimal sightlines from every seat. Get in touch to discuss your project.
