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September is here—time to outfit your classrooms with dependable school equipment that meets real-world needs. From robust shelving to secure lockers, we’ve selected five products we carry now that deliver on durability, organisation, and compliance. Plus, learn how government grants can help cover the cost of your upgrades.
Funding Your School Equipment: Government Grants
Many schools tap into central funding pots to refresh furniture, storage, and workshop areas. Key programmes include:
Condition Improvement Fund (CIF): Covers major capital works and high-value equipment. The deadline for proposals is typically late autumn.
Devolved Formula Capital (DFC): An annual allocation for minor works and equipment under £20k per single item. Schools receive a fixed sum, usable any time in the academic year.
Tips for success: prepare a clear project plan with costings for each of the five products below, include compliance and health-and-safety specs, and submit early in September to meet CIF timelines.
#1 Mammoth Shelving (Shelving Systems)
Why it works for schools:
Heavy-duty capacity: Each shelf holds up to 265 kg UDL, ideal for stacks of textbooks, reference volumes, and AV equipment.
Tool-free assembly: The boltless design of Mammoth Shelving snaps together in minutes - perfect for busy site teams.
Space-maximiser: Uses classroom alcoves or stockrooms to their fullest vertical potential.
Use case: Store library collections or department resources in a neat, accessible layout. Teachers can quickly locate educational supplies, project kits, science apparatus, and extra stationery without rummaging through boxes.
Why it works for schools:
Antibacterial finish: NSF-accredited epoxy coating resists germs—crucial for science labs and food tech prep areas.
Fully adjustable: Shelf heights shift in 25 mm increments to accommodate beakers, models, or cleaning chemicals.
Durable steel construction: Eclipse Shelving withstands repeated wipe-downs and heavy-duty use.
Use case: Equip lab prep rooms with spill-resistant shelving. Store chemical reagents, glassware, and PPE in clearly labelled zones to maintain health-and-safety compliance and speed up lesson setups.
#3 Shelf Units with Robust Bins
Why it works for schools:
Integrated bin storage: Durable plastic bins (multiple colours, two sizes) nest into steel frames.
60 kg UDL per shelf: Holds craft supplies, toys, and manipulatives without sagging.
Visual organisation: Colour-coded bins streamline infant storage, helping young learners identify their own cubby.
Use case: Early-years classrooms using robust shelving with bins benefit from systematised storage of paints, play-dough tubs, counting beads, and snack trays—so children access materials independently while staff keep floors clear.
#4 Standard Lockers
Why it works for schools:
Secure personal storage: Powder-coated steel doors with vents for airflow, plus padlock options.
Multiple configurations: Single-tier, two-tier, and four-tier designs suit corridors, changing rooms, or staff rooms.
GDPR-friendly: Safeguards student data (e.g., exam papers, digital devices) and meets privacy standards.
Use case: Install standard lockers along main corridors for pupils to store PE kits, lunchboxes, and laptops securely between lessons. Optional numbering and nameplates ensure every student has a dedicated space.
#5 Heavy-Duty Workbench
Why it works for schools:
360 kg UDL capacity: Solid MDF top on a steel frame handles power tools, pottery wheels, and engineering projects.
Quick-assembly: Boltless design means teachers and technicians can set up prep areas without waiting on contractors.
Customisable height and accessories: Add drawers, tool racks, or pegboards for bespoke workshop storage.
Use case: Art and design-tech departments gain a stable, spacious surface for sculpting, painting, and circuitry work. The heavy duty workbench doubles as an exam station for hands-on assessments, keeping tools organised and at hand.
Conclusion
These five pieces of school equipment - from Mammoth Shelving to Heavy-Duty Workbenches - are ready to revolutionise your September start. With the right funding from CIF or DFC, you can cover much of the cost and deliver durable, compliant solutions across school furniture, infant storage, and general educational supplies.
Get back to school ready - contact us for a bespoke school fit-out quote!
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