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Perhaps you've noticed the children in your care struggling with school bags full of equipment? Or maybe you're concerned about staff bearing heavy loads on outings? BackCare is a national charity dedicated to educating people on how to avoid preventable back pain, and to supporting those living with back pain. The charity has developed a range of Active BackCare School Bags available from Caring Touch. Research indicates that 50 per cent of all children may be suffering back discomfort by the age of 14 and BackCare bags have been designed to counteract this. The bags come in four different styles to suit a wide age range. The Infant style has a two-way zip top with a single compartment inside and one front and two side pockets. The bag measures 36(h) x 27(w) x 13(d)cm and is priced 16.50. The Junior style features a drawstring closure, single compartment interior under a covering flap, and also has one front and two side pockets. The bag measures the same as the Infant style and is priced as above. The two Senior styles are either divided into front and rear compartments inside with a two-way zip top, or have a covering flap and a single interior compartment, priced 22. All the bags come in black or navy, with reflective strips, and include detachable kit bags. There is a postage and packing charge of 4.25 for one bag, 5 for two or three and 7 for four or more.