Testimonials

Testimonials

“The customer care and high standards provided throughout the project have been second to none.”

Wendy Farnham
Director of Business & Finance
Hele’s School

“We are delighted with the single source procurement arrangement that we have set up for a second year with Westcare Supply Zone following the annual tendering process. All our procurement supplies are price matched and this has delivered consistency and value for money for all departments. The streamlined ordering process has enabled staff to choose product codes from any supplier and have them automatically converted, matched and supplied by Westcare Supply Zone. We have saved time for hard pressed teachers and money from the budget with no compromise on quality – Fantastic!”

Lindsey James
School Business Manager
Coombe Dean School

“Westcare have been fantastic when ordering furniture for the school. Always delivered promptly and built on site when required. They come to the school to measure up and advise on furniture to choose. It is always delivered promptly and built on site when required.”

Allison Bradbury
Business Manager
Salisbury Road Primary School

“We have used the services of Westcare for many years. Originally just for paper supplies as they offer a wonderful store and call off system, allowing the small school to take advantage of bulk buying. In recent years they have compiled a schools catalogue providing all a school could need at reasonable prices. If it’s not in the catalogue they will go the extra mile to find a solution.”

Denise Rogers
Business Manager
Brook Green Centre for Learning

“We have always had an excellent personal service from Westcare and have found them to be highly competitive.”

Christine Simpson
Senior Administrator
Montpelier Primary School

“Westcare has supplied both the central office and our schools with a range of products over the last 12 months. Their products are consistently the lowest priced compared to other suppliers whilst not compromising on quality. We’d happily recommend Westcare to other academies and schools as good all round suppliers with a great team.”

Nicola Gordon
Business Manager
St Piran’s Cross C of E Multi-Academy Trust

“The project management, communication and installation was excellent.”

John McConnell
Estate Manager
Devonport High School for Boys

“We have worked with Westcare for over a year now and are delighted with the work carried out so far. Resourcing and creating a school environment, from scratch, has been an interesting and exciting journey and Westcare have supported us to create the vision. Westcare were chosen because of the service they provide, their pricing policy and the fact that we wanted to support a local company. They have sourced resources, manufactured bespoke furniture and provided advice and guidance on room layouts. We will continue to work closely with Westcare as our school grows. I would highly recommend them.”

Andrea Smith
Headteacher
St Matthews Primary & Nursery Academy

“As a school we like to work with competitive and efficient local suppliers and Westcare more than meets this need.”

Caroline Biggs
School Business Manager
Leigham Primary School

“Westcare were invited to quote for the refurbishment of one of our science laboratories and one of our rooms that needed to be converted into a teaching area. After handling a completed furniture refit of our humanities block of 14 classrooms we have come to know the Westcare team well and indeed we now contact them for a quote or just advice for much of our procurement. It is always a pleasure to deal with such a friendly, professional and efficient local company and would not hesitate to recommend them. Westcare carried out full site surveys and produced plans and layouts which enabled staff to make decisions regarding outcomes. The refurbishment works were undertaken during the summer holidays and were completed in time for the new term. The rooms were fitted out with a high standard of bespoke furniture. It is always a pleasure to deal with such a friendly, professional and efficient local company and I would not hesitate to recommend them.”

Julia Crookson
Business Manager
Plymstock School, Specialist Sports College, Plymouth

“Westcare’s ‘one stop shop’ approach and attention to detail has been amazing and I know guests will love the new decor and fittings. We look forward to working with Westcare on future projects and thank them for their wonderful service.”

Patrick Jenkins
Commerical Lead
Dame Hannah Rogers Trust

“The team are always helpful and happy to send over revised quotes no matter how many times we change our plans. We’d happily recommend Westcare to other academies and schools as good all round suppliers with a great team.”

Nicola Gordon
Business Manager
St Piran’s Cross C of E Multi-Academy Trust

“Having invited Westcare to carry out refurbishment works for us several times and being extremely happy with then end results they provided, we were glad to invite them back for refurbishment of two classrooms, the ladies WC and the creation of three new intervention rooms. The project was completed on time for the children to return to school, and as always we were very happy with the attention paid to the job and the communication provided between ourselves and the builders via Westcare. We were delighted that the project was completed on time and within budget while particularly impressed with attention to detail.”

Kay Dicken
Business Manager
Manadon Vale Primary School

“We found the service from Westcare second to none, their hardworking, dedicated team were efficient, organised and provided us with support, through the process. They planned, sourced, delivered, unwrapped and distributed all the furniture over the 3 floors, they even took the rubbish away! As a growing school we would be delighted to work with Westcare in the future. We have found Westcare helpful and always at the end of a phone or email for advice or if we need anything. We love that they are local and would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone.”

Megan Mitchell
Treasurer
Egloskerry Nursery, Cornwall

“We approached Westcare with a view to purchasing a teaching wall for a new classroom. Not only was the price competitive but the service felt incredibly personal with clear attention to detail and the utmost commitment to making sure we received a high quality product to suit our exact needs. The staff came across as very conscientious and dedicated to the job in hand as if we were their only customer!”

Lisa Michell
Head Teacher
Ladock School

“Westcare and their partners provided a first rate service from initial contact to the completion of the work. At all times they listened to our requirements, accommodated our needs and the work was professionally carried out to a high standard and a very competitive cost. Having had previous experience of site work we as a school couldn’t recommend the service that Westcare provided more highly.”

Brian Lee
Head Teacher
Ham Drive Nursery School

“As a local supplier, they will always go that extra mile to ensure you get the best service possible and products at the right price. They continue to be our ‘go to’ supplier.”

Shaun Nicholls
Head Teacher
Widey Court Primary School

“Westcare completed a Science Laboratory refurbishment for me last year and the service and quality of the work was so good that I used them again to refurbish another lab this year. The project management, communication and installation was excellent on both projects which were completed on time and produced two high quality, modern labs. I would certainly use Westcare again as part of my Science Laboratory refurbishment programme in the future.”

John McConnell
Estate Manager
Devonport High School for Boys

“Brook Green Centre for learning have used the services of Westcare for many years. Originally just for paper supplies as they offer a wonderful store and all off system, allowing the small school to take advantage of bulk buying. We have used their services for everything from cleaning products to furniture and equipment; from office supplies to curriculum needs.”

Denise Rogers
Business Manager
Brook Green Centre for Learning

“Westcare has just completed a Library refurbishment for us and the service and quality of the work has been supurb. The project management, communication and installation was excellent throughout and resulted in a high quality, modern working space for students. Of note our evolving ideas that Westcare produced. We will certainly use Westcare again for our furniture projects as well as routing classroom resources.”

Lindsey James
School Business Manager
Coombe Dean School

“We have used Westcare as our main supplier for, basically everything, for the last four years. The customer service is second to none, nothing is too much trouble, they are personable, patient and go the extra mile to help. We have our own Customer Service Manager who is simply amazing. We found the service from Westcare second to none, their hardworking, dedicated team were efficient, organised and provided us with support throughout the process. They planned, sourced, delivered, unwrapped and distributed all the furniture over the three floors, they even took the rubbish away! As a growing school we would be delighted to work with Westcare in the future. Westcare often surprise us with how versatile the items are they can get, anything from the basics to some of the more specialist items. I would, and do recommend Westcare to other schools and businesses.”

Sandi Butler
Resource and Quality Assurance Manager
Plymouth School of Creative Arts

“We have used Westcare for our printing and stationery supplies for many years. Their reliability, response times and willingness to help source specific products are excellent. They remain competitive on cost and overall provide a great service. I would recommend to any business or school.”

Caroline Humphries
Senior Financial Manager
WSL

“A great team, with great ethics, and an honest approach who we have come to trust.”

Christine Simpson
Senior Administrator
Montpelier Primary School

“PAPH, now PHP, has used Westcare as our preferred supplier for a number of years now. As a local provider, they understand our needs, respect our values and also believe in quality service, competitive pricing and our desire to contribute to the wider community. Their range of products and services is growing each year always worth a call before placing orders elsewhere!”

David Maddison
CEO
Plymouth Learning Partnership CIC

“A joy to deal with and very professional. Fantastic service even when things don’t go to plan and highly competitive. Wouldn’t think twice about picking up the phone and using Westcare or advising others. Wouldn’t think twice about picking up the phone and using Westcare or advising others.”

Alison Howard
Exams Coordinator
Open Doors International Language

“Westcare has been our number one choice as we have always found their service, range of products and pricing second to none.”

Shaun Nicholls
Head Teacher
Widey Court Primary School

“I have dealt with Westcare for many years. I have nothing but praise for this company. They will go out their way to source items, reduce prices, provide quotes and offer excellent service. The staff are always polite and helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending them to other establishments, schools or otherwise.”

Jacqueline Stamp
School Business Manager
St Leonard’s C of E Primary School, Exeter

“As partners of PLP in Plymouth, CAPH in Cornwall and now ExCo in Exeter, Westcare has been working with schools for many years and established its position as a leading specialist education supplier for the South West. By choosing Westcare over other national and local suppliers, we can ensure that we are also benefiting from competitive pricing for our schools, stretching those ever decreasing budgets.”

Mark Drew
Business Development Manager
Exeter Consortium and Teaching School Alliance

“They are our preferred supplier for everything – school supplies and equipment, furniture and refurbishment works, general stationery.
Would we recommend them? Yes, absolutely!”

Caroline Biggs
School Business Manager
Leigham Primary School

“Westcare is a specialist provider of furniture, full fit-outs and classroom resources. Debbie and her team provide first-class services to Cornwall schools and are very supportive of CAPH initiatives. They have proved themselves trustworthy and reliable and willing to go that extra mile to give schools what they need.”

Katie Chandler
Commercial Lead
Cornwall Association of Primary Heads

“Westcare is a specialist provider of furniture, full fit-outs and classroom resources. The team provides first class services to Cornwall schools and are very supportive of CAPH initiatives. They have proved themselves trustworthy and reliable, and willing to go that extra mile to give schools what they need. We have been delighted with our partnership with Westcare and are hoping to see a local provider really flourish this year. Many Cornish schools have started to use their services and have been really pleased with the response and quality of products. We cannot recommend Westcare highly enough. A fantastic local company who offers a great service for all our schools. They continue to offer comprehensive prices and are constantly looking for ways to support their customers and CAPH further. Would we recommend them – the answer is yes and you won’t be disappointed.”

Ian Bruce
Executive Lead
Cornwall Association of Primary Heads

“We started to use Westcare for general educational supplies some time ago and we have found them helpful and always at the end of a phone or email for advice or if we need anything. We love that they are local and would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone.”

Megan Mitchell
Treasurer
Egloskerry Nursery

“We find the sales team very helpful and are happy to assist with any procurement problems we may have. Westcare are professional and easy to work with.”

Sarah Hyatt
Facilities Manager
Plymouth College of Art

“We are extremely pleased with the excellent service and high quality products Westcare supply to our pre-school. They provide value for money yet do not compromise on quality and offer a wide range of resources. The staff are always friendly and available to address any queries effectively and efficiently. We order resources every term for the pre-school and we will continue to do so for the future. A pleasure to do business with.”

Jo Steward
Manager
Eddy’s Pre-School