In line with these new rules, Fire Officers, during routine fire safety inspections in schools, are increasingly picking up on the fact that coats and bags cluttered on the floor could cause problems in an emergency situation. As a result there has been an increased demand from primary schools for Link Lockers’ metal locker and storage solutions.
Cathryn Downing, Headteacher at Stamford Park Junior School, in Altrincham, Greater Manchester confirms and said that the recent installation of lockers has had a dramatic effect on health and safety, making a “real difference” to the environment.
“The lockers have been a real hit with the pupils and staff,” she said. “The result has been dramatic, with no trip hazards from coats and bags on the floor and there has already been a reduction in lost property.”
Stamford Park secured funding from the Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) for its lockers, a three-year pot of money from the DfE, which closes in August 2011.
In addition to the option of using DFC funding, we also offer an innovative Locker Leasing Programme which allows schools to provide pupil lockers with no initial capital outlay.
To find out more about Link Lockers range of primary school lockers and Locker Leasing Programmes please visit www.linklockers.co.uk or call the free helpline on 08000 733 300.
