School Locker purchasing can be a laborious and tedious task. Our 9 Tips will help you select the best school locker for your students and teachers. We answer these locker questions: * What material – plastic, laminate or metal? * What size – cube, low or high lockers? * How many compartments should they have? * Do we need flat tops or sloping tops? * Are 1 or 2-person lockers best? * What’s the difference between inset and overlay doors? * What’s the benefit of laptop lockers? * What colour lockers can we get? * Which type of locks would be best? If you're purchasing for an infant, primary school, or mixed, we have you covered. If you require gym lockers or lockers for teachers, we have you covered. Useful articles about lockers: * http://www.safeoptions.co.uk/blog/schools-lockers-9-step-buyers-guide/ * http://www.safeoptions.co.uk/blog/much-lockers-cost/

1. HOW TO CHOOSE
A LOCKER
FOR MY
SCHOOL
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2. HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN...
PLASTIC, LAMINATE
OR METAL?1
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3. HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN...
PLASTIC, LAMINATE
OR METAL?
PLASTIC
THE PROS:
Water resistant
option ideal for
damp areas
Waterproof option
ideal for outdoor Use
THE CONS:
More expensive
Less size options
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4. HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN...
PLASTIC, LAMINATE
OR METAL?
PLASTIC LAMINATE
THE PROS:
Solid grade
laminate doors
Heavy duty
Scratch resistant
Inlay or overlay
door options
THE CONS:
More expensive
Indoor use only
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THE PROS:
Water resistant
option ideal for
damp areas
Waterproof option
ideal for outdoor Use
THE CONS:
More expensive
Less size options
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5. HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN...
PLASTIC, LAMINATE
OR METAL?
PLASTIC LAMINATE METAL
THE PROS:
Economical
Colour options
Size options
Anti-bacterial Finish
Lock options
THE CONS:
Medium duty
Indoor use only
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THE PROS:
Water resistant
option ideal for
damp areas
Waterproof option
ideal for outdoor Use
THE CONS:
More expensive
Less size options
THE PROS:
Solid grade
laminate doors
Heavy duty
Scratch resistant
Inlay or overlay
door options
THE CONS:
More expensive
Indoor use only
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6. HIGH
2
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS...
CUBE, LOW OR
HIGH LOCKERS?
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7. CUBE
2
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS...
CUBE, LOW OR
HIGH LOCKERS?
THE PROS:
Economical
Colour options
3 Size options
Connect together
as required
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
Medium duty
Not spacious
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8. CUBE
LOW
2
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS...
CUBE, LOW OR
HIGH LOCKERS?
THE PROS:
Economical
Colour options
Ideal height for
under 8 years
3 sizes -1,2 or 3 doors
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
Medium duty
No hanging space in
2 or 3 door
THE PROS:
Economical
Colour options
3 Size options
Connect together
as required
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
Medium duty
Not spacious
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9. HIGH
CUBE
LOW
2
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS...
CUBE, LOW OR
HIGH LOCKERS?
THE PROS:
Economical
Colour options
Ideal height for
9 years upwards
8 options - 1-16 door
Anti-bacterial finish
Coat hooks in
1/2 door versions
THE CONS:
Medium duty
Too high for
under 9 years
No hanging space in
3 door upwards
THE PROS:
Economical
Colour options
Ideal height for
under 8 years
3 sizes -1,2 or 3 doors
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
Medium duty
No hanging space in
2 or 3 door
THE PROS:
Economical
Colour options
3 Size options
Connect together
as required
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
Medium duty
Not spacious
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10. 3
HOW MANY...
COMPARTMENTS
SHOULD I HAVE?
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11. 1
2
SINGLE DOOR
3
HOW MANY...
COMPARTMENTS
SHOULD I HAVE?
THE PROS:
Hanging space - 2 coat hooks
Top shelf fitted
Economical
Colour options
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
Medium duty
Only one Student per locker
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12. 1
2
3
4
1
2
MULTI-DOORS
THE PROS:
Space efficient
Sizes to fit small valuables -
phones etc
Sizes to fit large backpacks -
3 and 4 door
Colour options
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
No hanging space
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HOW MANY...
COMPARTMENTS
SHOULD I HAVE?
THE PROS:
Hanging space - 2 coat hooks
Top shelf fitted
Economical
Colour options
Anti-bacterial finish
THE CONS:
Medium duty
Only one Student per locker
SINGLE DOOR
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13. 4
SHOULD I GO WITH A...
FLAT TOP OR A
SLOPING TOP LOCKER?
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14. FLAT-TOP
THE PROS:
Allows storage on top of Locker
THE CONS:
Clutter on top can be unsightly
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SHOULD I GO WITH A...
FLAT TOP OR A
SLOPING TOP LOCKER?
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15. FLAT-TOP SLOPING-TOP
THE PROS:
Prevents clutter on top of Locker
THE CONS:
Adds extra cost
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SHOULD I GO WITH A...
FLAT TOP OR A
SLOPING TOP LOCKER?
THE PROS:
Allows storage on top of Locker
THE CONS:
Clutter on top can be unsightly
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16. 5
SHOULD I GO FOR A...
1 PERSON LOCKER
OR 2 PERSON LOCKER?
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17. SINGLE DOOR LOCKER
= 1 PERSON LOCKER
THE PROS:
A wider model gives user
more capacity
Good size for school bags
THE CONS:
Uses more physical space in school
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SHOULD I GO FOR A...
1 PERSON LOCKER
OR 2 PERSON LOCKER?
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18. SINGLE DOOR LOCKER
= 1 PERSON LOCKER
THE PROS:
A wider model gives user
more capacity
Good size for school bags
THE CONS:
Uses more physical space in school
MULTI-DOOR LOCKER
= 2 PERSON LOCKER
THE PROS:
2 Students occupy space
of one standard locker
Cost effective solution
THE CONS:
Less storage space
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SHOULD I GO FOR A...
1 PERSON LOCKER
OR 2 PERSON LOCKER?
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19. 6
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN...
INSET DOORS OR
OVERLAY DOORS?
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20. OVERLAY
DOORS
6
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN...
INSET DOORS OR
OVERLAY DOORS?
THE PROS:
Smart appearance
No metal frame visible
Furniture “look”
THE CONS:
Less robust
Less secure
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21. OVERLAY
DOORS
THE PROS:
Vandal resistant
Heavy duty doors
and hinges
Durable
THE CONS:
Less attractive
Steel frame visible
INSET
DOORS
6
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN...
INSET DOORS OR
OVERLAY DOORS?
THE PROS:
Smart appearance
No metal frame visible
Furniture “look”
THE CONS:
Less robust
Less secure
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22. 7
SHOULD I GO WITH...
LAPTOP CHARGING
OR LAPTOP STORAGE
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23. LAPTOP CHARGING
THE PROS:
Charges and secures laptops
PAT tested electricals
THE CONS:
More expensive
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SHOULD I GO WITH...
LAPTOP CHARGING
OR LAPTOP STORAGE
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24. LAPTOP CHARGING STORAGE ONLY
THE PROS:
Only secures laptops
Less expensive
THE CONS:
No charging facility
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SHOULD I GO WITH...
LAPTOP CHARGING
OR LAPTOP STORAGE
THE PROS:
Charges and secures laptops
PAT tested electricals
THE CONS:
More expensive
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25. White
White
Silver Grey
Silver Grey
Black
Black
Silver Grey
Red
Red
Pearly White
Blue
Blue
Dust
Silver
Yellow
Red
White
Grey
Blue
DOORBODY
STEEL:
PLASTIC:
LAMINATE:
For illustration purposes only. Colour swatches can be provided on request
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WHAT SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MY...
LOCKER BODY AND
DOOR COLOURS?
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26. 9
WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS...
LOCK TYPES
FOR LOCKERS?
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27. KEY
THE PROS:
Highly secure
Two keys for each lock
Master keys give emergency access
Keys easily replaced
THE CONS:
Students can lose their keys
Ongoing cost of replacing keys
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WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS...
LOCK TYPES
FOR LOCKERS?
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28. KEY PADLOCK HASP
THE PROS:
Highly secure
Two keys for each lock
Master keys give emergency access
Keys easily replaced
THE CONS:
Students can lose their keys
Ongoing cost of replacing keys
THE PROS:
Can be used as a latch lock without
padlock
Choice of padlock, key,
code or master key option
No need to have a designated locker
THE CONS:
Extra cost for padlocks
Security depends of quality of padlock
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WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS...
LOCK TYPES
FOR LOCKERS?
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29. £1
KEY PADLOCK HASP
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WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS...
LOCK TYPES
FOR LOCKERS?
COIN RETURN
THE PROS:
Keys less likely to be lost
Accepts £1 or tokens
Multi-user operation
No need for specific lockers
for each student
THE CONS:
More expensive up front
THE PROS:
Highly secure
Two keys for each lock
Master keys give emergency access
Keys easily replaced
THE CONS:
Students can lose their keys
Ongoing cost of replacing keys
THE PROS:
Can be used as a latch lock without
padlock
Choice of padlock, key,
code or master key option
No need to have a designated locker
THE CONS:
Extra cost for padlocks
Security depends of quality of padlock
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30. £1
33 3 3
22 2 2
44 4 4
KEY
COIN RETURN
PADLOCK HASP
COMBINATION
THE PROS:
Highly secure
Two keys for each lock
Master keys give emergency access
Keys easily replaced
THE CONS:
Students can lose their keys
Ongoing cost of replacing keys
THE PROS:
Can be used as a latch lock without
padlock
Choice of padlock, key,
code or master key option
No need to have a designated locker
THE CONS:
Extra cost for padlocks
Security depends of quality of padlock
THE PROS:
No keys to lose and buy
Lower running cost
Emergency teacher access
Reprogrammable
THE CONS:
More expensive up front
Forgotten codes
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WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS...
LOCK TYPES
FOR LOCKERS?
THE PROS:
Keys less likely to be lost
Accepts £1 or tokens
Multi-user operation
No need for specific lockers
for each student
THE CONS:
More expensive up front
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LOCKER SPARES OR NEW SCHOOL LOCKERS
BY USING THE FOLLOWING CODE AT THE CHECKOUT
LOCKER123
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