Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit

The Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit is a high-capacity classroom storage solution designed to keep frequently used resources organised, visible and ready for learning. Supplied with 12 shallow trays, it gives schools, nurseries, universities, offices and healthcare environments a practical way to separate smaller materials without relying on loose boxes or overfilled cupboards.

A robust metal frame supports everyday use, while the broad choice of tray colours allows buyers to coordinate storage with a room, subject area or colour-coded resource system. The Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit is particularly useful where many categories of equipment need their own defined space and staff want to identify or return items quickly.

Shallow trays place contents within easy reach and prevent smaller resources from disappearing beneath deep piles. This makes the unit well suited to stationery, creative materials, construction pieces, activity resources, paperwork and other appropriately sized supplies.

What makes this tray storage unit special

The main strength of the Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit is the combination of 12 separate trays and a durable professional frame. Each tray can be assigned to a particular group, activity, subject or resource type, giving staff a clear structure for managing materials across the day. Labels can be added by the setting if required, helping users understand where items belong.

The extensive colour choice can support practical organisation as well as room design. Different colours may represent subjects, year groups or types of provision, while a single colour can create a consistent appearance. Tray colours are supplied according to the option selected when ordering, not at random.

Key features

• Includes 12 shallow storage trays
• Robust metal frame for regular use in professional environments
• Wide choice of tray colours to suit the setting or organisation system
• Shallow format keeps smaller resources accessible and easier to review
• Suitable for classrooms, nurseries, universities, offices and healthcare settings
• Easy-clean, practical design for busy shared spaces
• Supplied with castors for easier relocation
• Backed by a 5-year guarantee

Organised classroom resources

The Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit helps educators create a consistent home for the materials used in lessons and continuous provision. Instead of collecting unrelated resources in one container, teachers can divide items across 12 trays and arrange them in a sequence that makes sense for the room. This can reduce preparation time and make stock levels easier to check.

Trays can be removed when appropriate and taken to a table or activity area, allowing the required resources to move together. After the session, materials can be collected and returned to the correct position. This simple routine supports a more orderly classroom and encourages shared responsibility for equipment.

Supporting independence and efficient routines

Clear, predictable storage can help children and learners understand where resources are kept and where they should be returned. The Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit provides distinct spaces that adults can organise with colour, position or added labels. This supports age-appropriate independence while staff retain control over which materials are made accessible.

For teaching teams, defined tray positions make handovers and room resets easier. Colleagues can locate supplies without needing to search through several cupboards, and missing or depleted materials are more noticeable. The result is a storage system that contributes directly to smoother learning routines.

Flexible use across learning areas

The 12-tray capacity is useful across many areas of provision. Art teams can separate papers, tools and collage materials; early years practitioners can organise activity sets; primary classrooms can allocate trays to groups or subjects; and offices can manage stationery and documents. The storage unit adapts to the contents chosen by the setting rather than limiting the unit to one curriculum area.

Colour options also make it easier to plan the furniture around existing décor or a wider colour-coded system. Schools can select a bright tray colour for an engaging learning space or choose a neutral tone for understated professional storage.

Built for busy educational environments

A metal frame gives the unit the robust foundation needed for repeated access. The Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit is designed for environments where storage furniture forms part of everyday teaching, preparation and tidying. Its surfaces and removable trays can be incorporated into the setting’s established cleaning routine.

Before ordering, buyers should compare the verified dimensions and tray capacity with the available floor space, doorways and intended location. They should also select the required colour option carefully so the supplied configuration matches the planned room.

Why choose the Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit

The Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit delivers genuine organisational value through 12 individually accessible shallow trays. It helps staff separate resources, prepare activities more efficiently and maintain a consistent classroom layout. The colour range adds useful choice, while the robust frame makes this a considered long-term furniture option for high-use settings.

Compared with open shelves or mixed storage boxes, the tray format gives each category a defined position and allows selected resources to be moved to the point of use. This supports both efficient adult preparation and well-managed learner access.

Perfect for

• Nurseries and early years resource areas
• Primary and secondary classrooms
• Art, craft and practical-learning materials
• Colour-coded subject or group storage
• University, office and healthcare supplies
• Busy settings needing high-capacity shallow-tray organisation

Specifications

• Product name: Monarch 12 Shallow Tray Unit
• Product range: Monarch
• Product code: Varies according to the selected tray colour
• Contents: One metal storage frame with 12 shallow trays
• Dimensions: 710 mm wide × 430 mm deep × 685 mm high
• Frame material: Metal
• Tray quantity: 12 shallow trays
• Tray colours: Clear, white, lime, kiwi jelly, grape, lemon, charcoal grey, black, light grey, blueberry jelly, strawberry jelly, tangerine, cyan, pink, purple, yellow, green, blue or red, according to selection
• Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor use
• Mobility: Supplied with castors for easier relocation
• Batteries: Not required
• Learning setting: Nurseries, schools, universities and other organised professional environments
• Primary benefit: Accessible, colour-coded organisation of classroom and workplace resources
• Guarantee: 5-year guarantee