GAINSBOROUGH ADVENTURE
PLAYGROUND, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire; Both long-term storage and
local, accessible storage need to be provided to keep main spaces
clutter-free.
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CATERHATCH INFANT
SCHOOL, London; Personal belongings need to be kept clear of classroom
activity. |
| TANBRIDGE
HOUSE SCHOOL, Horsham, West Sussex; Lockers are positioned in
purpose-designed recesses in circulation areas throughout the
school. |
Storage
Schools need to store teaching materials and equipment as well
as personal belongings and storage needs are changing. There
are fewer books but more equipment, including that for those
with special needs. An increase in community use in the future
will necessitate additional and separate storage, for example
to store equipment used only by adults. The location of storage
areas is important (see planning, Section
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Teaching
storage is often neglected but it is essential to provide for it adequately
in order to ensure learning spaces are kept clear and are more flexible
in use. Providing adequate storage space also reduces the risk of
unsafe areas such as plant rooms being used for storage. The quantity
and type of storage will need assessment in conjunction with users.
Both long term storage and local accessible storage need to be considered.
If laptop computers are used they will need to be stored securely
in a place where they can be recharged, unless pupils take them home.
Pupils with special needs may have specialist ICT or other equipment
which will need to be stored when not in use.
Pupils personal belongings need to be kept clear of classroom activity
and circulation spaces. In primary schools coats and bags are normally
kept close to pupils' class bases. In secondary schools there may
be central storage (whether in lockers off circulation areas or racks
in cloakrooms) or local storage in learning spaces. The former avoids
pupils carrying heavy bags between classes. Whatever system is used,
coats and bags should be secure and accessible without causing disruption
to classes or congestion. Physically disabled pupils may have wheelchairs
or other mobility aids that need storing when not in use.
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