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Education Lockers in the UK

Education Lockers for schools see more traffic than any other lockers out there. Millions of pupils up and down the country use lockers daily. The maintenance of school lockers is higher than that of an office locker. We crunch the numbers and look at the potential impact your old, shoddy lockers might have!

1. Make an Impression To New Students

With just an overview of how many schools and pupils there are in the UK alone, we can see the importance of lockers for schools. They cater for millions of pupils’ needs. Schools naturally instil confidence in the parents of pupils when good, quality lockers make a statement during inductions over the summer holidays. They contribute to the overall ”feel” and ”look” of a school and can either deter or encourage parents to enlist their children there. First Impressions are key when parents decide which school their children will attend.

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2. Keep It Fresh for Existing Students

Pupils spend an average of 5 years at each of their primary and secondary schools. It’s important during this time that their environment changes somewhat. We don’t feel drastic changes are necessary. However, a new set of lockers is just one example of what could give school pupils a lift when returning for the new term. According to ‘Education Advanced’, school maintenance is 1 of the 14 top tips to help improve schools and overall student performance.

3. Are Your Lockers Fit for Purpose?

So, your lockers store personal goods, but do they secure them safely? Are they easy to use? Have they rusted? Does the colour still match your school colour scheme? If not, it’s time to update your range of lockers. Or, at the very least your locking mechanisms. It’s important that doors aren’t hanging off hinges, and holes aren’t visible where old locks used to be. Each locker has to function correctly. This links to first impressions too. Ensuring your lockers are as good as new shows that there is good attention to small details in the establishment.

4. Locker Scent – Is This a Cause For Concern?

Let’s imagine your lockers haven’t been changed for a decade. If maintenance on your lockers isn’t a priority, you can imagine it my not be very pleasant for new students to use lockers dating back a generation of other students. This could also be made obvious by scents that are left in corridors or changing rooms, wherever your lockers are situated. Have you thoroughly cleaned your existing lockers? Has this solved the problem of bad odours in your school corridors and classrooms? If not, it could be time for us to pay you a site visit! Look into our School Lockers here.

5. Students come first

There should be a considerable amount of care, planning and consideration that goes into your choice of school lockers. However, students may not give them much thought at all. This will be the case if your lockers are functional. They form a part of a students’ daily routine and accessing their lockers should be seamless. Students have a lot to take in during their school years and securely storing their belongings should be the last thing they worry about. Again, this will be the case if it’s done well. Get in touch with Direct2U today and get the perfect storage solution mapped out by one of our design specialists free of charge.

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If you’re unsure where to start with your idea of potentially having new lockers installed, get in touch with us today. We recommend that you have a look through Lockers Direct2U. Our specialist website is designed to help you navigate with ease and choose the lockers that fit your requirements. Choose from school lockers, charging lockers, mesh lockers, budget lockers, gym lockers, express lockers and much more!

It’s that time of year! Whilst Schools close over the summer months, many use this time to update and replace existing storage and equipment. Lockers are very effective in schools. They allow students to store personal belongings securely.

Our most recent School Lockers Installation is complete, and we can’t wait to show it off! We will soon be adding this project to our most recent installs. You can view our most recent projects here.

TUFF Education School Lockers

Our popular TUFF Education Lockers in blue were the preffered the choice on this occassion. These low-height school lockers sit comfortably under each window. Our customers can choose from many colours and locking upgrades.

TUFF EDUCATION LOCKERS – H1235MM

• High quality design with lower height for easy access
• Fitted with standard mastered cam lock with 2,000 differs as standard
• 1 Door lockers come with a top shelf
• UK Manufactured

Specifications:

• Height: 1235mm
• Depths: 300 / 380 / 450mm
• Material: 0.7mm mild steel

Other sizes in this range are also available: Explore our 955mm , 1380mm and our 1800mm high TUFF Education Lockers.

School Lockers Project

This Primary School made contact with us via our ‘Request a Quote‘ page. This way, we understand what the requirements are. How many lockers / compartments? What colour? What locking options? We will then arrange a site visit. This allows us to get a much clearer idea of what our client is looking for. We can then start building a vision together whilst being able to advise on delivery times and installation.

Take a look below at the finished project.

More School Locker Projects

Like what you see? We have more lockers projects available for you to view here. This includes projects from Norland Primary School and Old Mill Primary School. Arrange a free site survey today and speak to one of our specialists about your options.

At Direct2U, we are often asked whether we would recommend Lockers or Pegs for School Pupils’ storage. We will look into why both Lockers and Pegs can be a practical storage solution. We will also consider situations where they may not be the most practical option.

Are Coat Hooks a cost-cutting solution for children? Should their belongings be more secure and better organised? Can Lockers provide a better solution than Coat Hooks? We will investigate making a comparison between the two storage options. This way, Schools and Nurseries alike can make an informed decision on which is best suited for them.

Why Go For Pegs over Lockers?

First, you can expect to save on cost and space with coat hooks. A single panel of wood with several hooks can cater for many students, most of which will be colour coded. Installation is quick and easy and results are immediate. You can use our Armour Junior Wall Mounted Coat Rails as a great example of what to expect from this method of storage.

However, it’s important to look at how these may become problematic over time. When you are deciding to buy coat hooks, are you buying with the worst-case scenario in mind? Do you cater for the winter months when pupils may want to use more than a single hook for extra wear brought in? There have been instances where pupils’ coats and bags have fallen, causing hazards to teachers and pupils alike.

So, at a glance, why go for Pegs over Lockers:

• Cost-effective solution
• Practical and efficient
• Convenient and Versatile
• Reliable

And why Lockers could be the better choice:

• Coats and bags could get mixed up
• Belongings can fall on to the floor – creating hazards
• Not secure from

Why Go For Lockers over Pegs?

At Direct 2U, we provide School storage with various heights. This is so that we can accomodate for pupils of all ages throughout their education. Browse our TUFF range of School Lockers – This is a great place to start.

Giving each pupil a Locker means as soon as they walk into their classroom, there is a compartment specifically for them. Here, they can store their coat, bag, books, and lunch. In turn, this helps maintain a more organised and tidier classroom. There will be no risk of coats of bags falling from hooks, thus, less risk of potential hazards.

So, at a glance, why go for Lockers over Pegs:

• Individual compartments for pupils
• Tidy and Practical
• Secure Storage
• Long-lasting

So, why go for Pegs over Lockers?

• Spend less on Pegs
• Lockers will take up more space
• Less convenient – chance of keys being lost

Explore our TUFF Range of School Lockers below:

Other sizes are available too, suitable for secondary school and beyond in our TUFF Education Lockers – H1380mm & TUFF Lockers

Metal Lockers and Coat Hooks at Direct2U

For any more information regarding the availability and options of other storage solutions, please contact us via online chat, email or telephone.

Purchasing new equipment for your workplace is exciting. Giving your business, your school, or your offices the makeover it’s been shouting for is what it’s all about. Before you start browsing the web or catalogues to hand, it’s time to draw up your plans. This will save you a lot of time when deciding which lockers, you want. Metal lockers come in various sizes, styles, and combinations so it’s important you know what can fit before delving in!

Let’s look at what you’ll need to measure up beforehand!

Your Measurement Checklist

Grab your pen, paper and measuring tape and let’s get started.

1. Measure the overall size of the room
2. Note the ceiling height (and any slopes in the ceiling) and wall partitions
3. Take note of radiators, skirting boards, pipes, light switches, all sockets, and other electrical fittings.
4. Window and Door positions (along with their frames)

Now you have the foundations down, you should be able to assess the ideal location (s) for your Lockers. Great stuff. Let’s look at some other essentials before you explore your options:

1. Allow for 4mm extra each side of the locker (this allows for doors to open fully and for a bit of breathing space)
2. Ensure there is at the very least 1000mm between the front of the locker and the adjacent wall (or opposite locker if you’re having them on both sides) – this ensures wheelchair access along with ample space for someone to be stood in front of the locker whilst it’s open.

Metal Lockers Installation Essentials

Fortunately, lockers with Direct2U are incredibly easy to install. As a result, will save you a day of piecing together your lockers. Our fully built lockers can be nested on top of one another and side by side. This ensures you can create a unique look, but more importantly, one that is practical and ideal for what you need them for.

Fixings, bolts, and nesting nuts will always be provided by us. However, let’s tick off some of the essentials you will need to get these lockers up and running!

1. Spirit level, spanner, drill, and handling equipment
2. Ensure 2 people are present (if nesting is required) – this is due to the weight of lockers (laminate)
3. PPE equipment for safety reasons

How Do Your New Lockers Look?

Ensure the lockers are fixed to one another (or walls if 1800mm high). This is a great way to ensure the safety of your employees or students. This will prevent units from toppling over or falling over, potentially causing serious injury.

Hopefully now you have an idea of what you want and where you want it! We have arranged a selection of lockers below for you to start with. Please feel free to get in touch with us via our telephone or web chat here for more information!

Browse our range of Lockers right here!

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