ForwardPass school smart lockers keep learning moving by giving students instant, independent access to working devices. From forgotten Chromebooks to broken tablets, our smart locker system for schools turns device interruptions into quick, tracked handoffs.
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Here’s what IT leaders in education told us:
lack a plan to address device management challenges.
of schools manage up to ten broken devices every week.
spend up to four hours a day on device management tasks.
express concerns about sustaining their 1:1 programs long-term.
IT leaders in education told us how much time they lose to the everyday — a cracked screen, a broken keyboard, a laptop left at home. Devices fail, and classrooms stall. ForwardPass turns those moments into quick, self-serve handoffs. Students keep learning, teachers keep teaching, and IT teams keep programs running at scale.
Students instantly swap a broken, forgotten, or dead device for a working one — using school lockers for students that get them back to class within minutes instead of waiting for IT.
Every student has reliable access to on-demand charging or a working device — powered by charging lockers for schools — even if theirs is lost, left at home, or fails during an exam.
Staff members pick up pre-assigned devices from lockers on day one, avoiding bottlenecks at the start of term.
Low-friction, color-coded shelving and a simple touchscreen make ForwardPass lockers easy for younger students to use — ideal lockers for primary schools and K-12 campuses alike.
ForwardPass ties every device to a student ID, reducing losses and strengthening locker management — making 1:1 programs more financially sustainable.
ForwardPass handles device swaps and charging during lessons — so teachers don’t have to.
Not all lockers are created equal. Download our free guide to learn what to look for when evaluating smart locker solutions.
It depends on the type. In Australia, off-the-shelf metal school lockers are commonly priced in the hundreds of dollars per unit. For smart lockers, pricing is typically quote-based because cost varies by layout, compartments, electronics, and software.
In Australia, installation is usually quoted based on site conditions and scope, but many suppliers provide installation as part of the project offering
For traditional lockers, common repairs are straightforward hardware swaps — handles, latches/locks, hooks, hinges — using replacement parts. For smart locker systems, repair coverage depends on the vendor’s warranty/support terms; post-warranty repairs and replacement parts may be additional.
If your priority is keeping learning moving, intelligent lockers for schools add value by supporting secure device swaps and a clear accountability trail — especially in 1:1 programs.