It is important to make sure that you have all the right
furniture for your students at school and any spending budget for furniture
considers the wellbeing of your students. But it is important that you also consider
the school furniture you provide in your staffroom and reception as it is
important you keep everyone involved with the school happy. It is important
that your staff have somewhere to relax and get away from their desk. It can be
difficult to know what different types of staffroom furniture you need for
schools though. We have put together a list of the different types of staffroom
furniture that you should consider having for your school.
Sofas
An important aspect for any staffroom is to make sure you
include some sofa seating so that your staff have somewhere to get away from
their desk and take a break. This provides some time for your staff to relax
and refresh in between lessons, which can make a massive difference and help
them provide the best standard of teaching for their students. There are a wide
range of different sofas available for your staffroom with different price
points starting at around £135. You should make sure that you have enough
seating for everyone who will be using the staffroom.
Metro
Modular Sofa - £135.00
Tub Chairs
Another great piece of furniture that you should think about
having in your staffroom is comfortable tub chairs to provide an alternative to
sofas. It can also help you to provide more seating without buying large sofas
that take up a lot of room. Tub chairs can also give your staff a bit of
personal space if they just want to take a bit of a break on their own and read
a book for example. You can find tub seating in both one and two seater chairs
and the price varies but often starts from around £150. It is a great
alternative to sofas and provides a stylish and comfortable place for your
staff to relax.
Epsom
Tub and 2 Seater Tub - £149.00
Coffee Tables
You should also make sure that you provide some coffee
tables in the staffroom to complete the look and provide a relaxed atmosphere
for your staff. It also provides a space for them to put down their coffee,
drink or food while they chat to their colleagues. It can also provide
somewhere to rest papers or a laptop while you take a break. This is a small
detail that often gets overlooked but is something that really completes the
look of your staffroom. Coffee tables are also available from around £79 too so
it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Low
Coffee Tables - £79.00
Meeting Tables
It is important that you have a meeting table and chairs in
your school, either in the staffroom or in a separate meeting room. Adding a
meeting table in the staffroom can mean that it becomes a dual purpose table
and can be used for other things, such as a place for staff to sit and eat
their lunch. If you don’t have a dedicated meeting table then it can make
meetings feel somewhat unformal and your staff might not take them as seriously
or keep focus. If you don’t have a great deal of room then why not consider a
folding table so you can push the table to one side when you are not having a
meeting.
Folding
TX Rectangular Table - £120.00
Reception Seating
Thinking about appearances of your school, you should also
consider what kind of reception seating you are providing for both parents and
staff. Creating a good first impression is important to make sure that parents
are happy to send their children to a well presentable school and you also make
a good impression to trustees and other external visitors. You should consider
how many visitors you may have at any one point and make sure that you have
provided enough seating for them to sit down under normal circumstances.
Waiting
Room Chairs - £89.95