Solway Early Years Shelving 3 Tray

The Solway Early Years Shelving 3 Tray combines three stacked Gratnells Cubby Trays with three open shelf spaces in one accessible classroom unit. The tray column contains smaller resources, while the wider shelves organise books, games, baskets or larger learning materials that benefit from open storage.

Measuring 620 mm high, 860 mm wide and 360 mm deep, the unit is made from MDF and supplied flat packed. Three clear or magnolia trays are included according to the selected option, each measuring 150 mm high × 260 mm wide × 310 mm deep. Connecting bolts and a ten-year warranty are also specified.

Three trays and three open shelf spaces

The balanced layout gives practitioners six clearly defined storage areas. Small pieces can be separated between the three trays, while books and wider resources remain visible on the adjacent shelves.

Compared with the two-tray model, this unit provides an additional tray and open shelf level within a taller 620 mm format. Buyers should choose according to the quantity of resources, preferred access height and available wall space.

Clear or magnolia Gratnells trays

Clear trays allow users to see the contents directly, which can help with quick selection and stock checks. Magnolia trays present a consistent opaque front for settings that prefer more concealed storage.

Exactly three trays are supplied in the selected colour. A specific combination of mixed tray colours is not included.

Organise resources by purpose

Practitioners can assign each tray and shelf to a curriculum area, activity or resource type. Picture labels can help younger children recognise the correct return point, while word labels add relevant classroom vocabulary.

The opportunity comes from the furniture’s genuine structure: remove an item, use it and return it to one of six defined spaces. This can make transitions and tidy-up routines clearer without claiming that furniture alone guarantees learning progress.

Useful classroom applications

• Creative station: separate drawing, collage and modelling tools in trays with paper and examples on shelves.
• Early maths: organise counters, shapes and measuring items while storing activity boards alongside.
• Construction area: contain smaller components and keep larger blocks or guide cards visible.
• Reading resources: store puppets and props in trays with books in the open sections.

Displayed resources, baskets and accessories are not included unless separately stated.

Connect with the Solway range

The unit can stand alone or be joined to compatible Solway furniture using the included connecting bolts. This supports coordinated low-level storage layouts that can be adapted to the room.

Why choose the Solway Early Years Shelving 3 Tray?

This model is suited to settings that need more capacity than the two-tray version while retaining open shelf space. The specified 860 × 360 mm footprint and 620 mm height make planning straightforward, and the ten-year warranty adds reassurance for longer-term furniture investment.

Perfect for...

• Nurseries, preschools and EYFS classrooms
• Reception and KS1 resource areas
• Creative, maths, construction and reading zones
• Books, toys and small learning resources
• Modular Solway furniture layouts

Solway Early Years Shelving 3 Tray features

• Exactly three Gratnells Cubby Trays
• Exactly three open shelf spaces
• Clear or magnolia tray choice
• MDF construction
• Connecting bolts supplied
• Flat-packed assembly
• Ten-year warranty

Specifications

• Product name: Solway Early Years Shelving 3 Tray
• Unit dimensions: 620 mm high × 860 mm wide × 360 mm deep
• Tray quantity: Three
• Tray dimensions: 150 mm high × 260 mm wide × 310 mm deep
• Tray options: Clear or Magnolia
• Material: MDF
• Assembly: Supplied flat packed
• Warranty: Ten years

Positioning and care

Complete assembly according to the supplied instructions and place the unit indoors on a level floor. Use connection bolts only with compatible products. Prevent climbing or sitting on the furniture and distribute stored resources sensibly. Clean with a soft, lightly damp cloth and dry promptly.