Certain types of school equipment run out faster than others, depending on the age groups you’re teaching. Teachers can often end up wasting time waiting in lines to use particularly popular equipment which means lost opportunities for other tasks such as marking, safeguarding, training, or assessments. There’s always a dedicated stock cupboard, usually categories by subject then organised into type of equipment. No doubt, this is locked and the official office staff hold the key. These gate keepers often barricade access to ensure stock levels remain ample.