Whilst we don't sell Sparx merchandise ourselves, we can provide some supplier and product suggestions to help you to create and order your own Sparx-branded merchandise based on our design files.
Our suggested supplier
Our suggested supplier
Please note that if you choose to use our suggested supplier, your relationship is directly with the supplier and Sparx Learning won't be able to provide support relating to any issues that you experience with the supplier nor any products that you order.
Whilst you can use the design files that we've provided with any print supplier, we suggest using VistaPrint, as:
They have a very wide range of products to choose from
They offer a good range of eco-friendly products, and most of their products are printed using eco-friendly inks
They offer low minimum order quantities (many suppliers require you to order 1,000s of units of a product in order to place an order, whereas Vistaprint offer a wide range of products with low or no minimums)
For most products, the more units you order, the cheaper the price per unit becomes
They offer a simple online interface for uploading and customising the designs that you want printing on to your products
They offer a good range of reliable shipping options, to suit your school's budget and desired delivery timeframes
How to create your products
How to create your products
VistaPrint offer a good range of support articles and tutorial videos which guide you through the process of creating and ordering your products. You may find the following useful:
Star Pupil Stickers
Star Pupil Stickers
Designs
Suggested VistaPrint products
Circle sticker sheets (various finishes, from £15.46 for 120 stickers)
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't Sparx Learning sell merchandise to schools directly?
Why doesn't Sparx Learning sell merchandise to schools directly?
It isn't feasible for us to hold a suitable product range and ship them to schools directly:
We don't have the space at our offices to hold the range and quantities of merchandise that we would need
Holding sufficient stock across a broad range of merchandise would require a significant up-front investment with no guarantee that the supply would be ordered by schools - we feel that these funds are better directed at improving our products and service to our schools
Processing and shipping orders is a labour intensive process - we feel that this time is better directed at maintaining a high level of service for our schools
We weren't able to identify a suitable supplier to handle the process on our behalf (see the question below for more information).
Weren't you going to pilot a merchandise store?
Weren't you going to pilot a merchandise store?
Yes, we explored the feasibility of piloting an online merchandise store with a small group of customers
It wasn't possible for us to identify a supplier that could fulfil all of our requirements:
Allowing us to pre-configure a suitable range of products that met our quality, environmental and ethical expectations
Providing an online storefront
Handling the entire ordering and shipping process on our behalf
Shipping directly to individual schools
What should I do if I have a problem with a product that I order?
What should I do if I have a problem with a product that I order?
It's important to note that Sparx Learning does not have a relationship with any supplier listed on this page
If you choose to place an order from a supplier, or for a product listed on this page, you're entering into a sales agreement directly with the supplier
If you experience any issues with your order, you'll need to contact the supplier directly to discuss the issue
Do I have to use VistaPrint to place my order?
Do I have to use VistaPrint to place my order?
Not at all. Our design files should be compatible with all online printing services.