The unique one-stop shop is the first of its kind in the UK, and aims to tap into a growing call for lockers in schools. Long seen as part and parcel of U.S. high schools, they are now on the increase in the UK as evidence mounts around the effects lugging heavy books around is having on the health of our youths’ backs.
According to the British Chiropractic Association, a third of parents have reported that their child has suffered from some sort of back or neck paini, a problem which has been widely linked to carrying overloaded backpacks. Research shows that up to 4 million children in the UK are carrying school bags that are too heavy for themii and that those carrying the heaviest backpacks have a 50% higher risk of back pain than those carrying the lightest.iii
Locker Days believes a locker should be a sanctuary, a slice of you, and following a decline in the mental health of girls, it hopes to provide an antidote to a tough day.
The Girl Guides Girls’ Attitude Survey 2018 revealed a 38% decrease in the number of girls aged 11-16 years who felt very happy and a 10% increase in those who actually said they were not happy compared to ten years ago!iv
The brand will give students a creative outlet for positive self-expression through a unique decorating experience while offering an opportunity to take a moment between classes to revitalise and helping those starting a new school feel at home.
Locker Days range of accessories are available from July 2019.
For further information and to design your own locker please visit www.lockerdays.com
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