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Star Academies: Streamlining Print Services and Inspiring Futures with CDS

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The challenge

Star Academies, a multi-academy trust with 36 schools serving diverse communities across England, aims to raise the aspirations of children and young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to improve their life chances and help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and professions. With ambitious growth plans, Star Academies needed a strategic print services partner to manage its diverse print needs whilst maintaining brand consistency, keeping things efficient, and securing value for money. 

The solution

After a careful selection process, Star Academies selected CDS to manage both its annual school orders and ad hoc print requests. The included everything from leaflets and reports to certificates, prospectuses, and even branded merchandise. CDS leveraged its printing expertise to recommend the best materials for each job, ensuring accurate colour matching that perfectly matched Star Academies' brand guidelines.

The result

By collaborating closely with Star Academies, CDS delivered over 737,000  printed items to more than 30 schools by the start of the academic year.

The partnership goes beyond print services. CDS are passionate about supporting Star Academies' mission by offering career talks at the schools and help students connect with apprenticeship programmes. These initiatives foster connections and inspire future generations.

At a glance...

Industry

  • Education.

Challenge

  • Manage diverse print needs across 36 schools and the central trust.
  • Maintain brand consistency, increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

Solution

  • CDS was contracted to handle annual and ad hoc print orders.
  • Comprehensive scope includes leaflets, reports, certificates, prospectuses, brochures, folders, stationery, and branded merchandise.
  • CDS expertise ensures optimal materials for colour matching and brand adherence to brand guidelines.

Results

  • 100% delivery of over 737,000  printed items to each school by the start of the academic term.
  • Cost savings of over £5.5k (at the time of publication).
  • CDS actively supports the Trust’s mission through, career talks, and apprenticeship support.
737k
printed items
£5.5k
cost savings to date
100%
delivery by deadline

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