How to reduce student laptop breakages without adding more admin

A practical guide for school IT teams – why student laptop breakage prevention beats paperwork

Every term, school IT teams spend hours chasing repairs, managing insurance claims, and fielding questions from staff, students and parents. And as BYOD programs grow, so do the risks – more devices, more movement, more breakages.

But here's the good news: you don’t need to spend more time managing damage.
You just need the right protection in place — from the start.

Why most breakages happen outside the classroom

We’ve spoken to school IT managers across Australia, and the pattern is clear: most student device damage doesn’t happen during class. It happens on the way there.

A laptop bag falls out of a locker and hits the floor
A student drops their backpack running for the bus
A water bottle leaks inside a school bag
A soft sleeve does nothing when a laptop hits the ground

Despite best efforts, the real issue isn’t just student carelessness — it’s that most tech accessories weren’t designed for school life.

The solution: Generation Earth Tough

That’s exactly why we created the Tough Series — a range of sleeves, bags and backpacks built to withstand daily wear and tear in real school settings. Designed school IT teams in mind, the Tough range helps schools prevent damage before it happens, while keeping admin overhead low.

Why schools are switching to Tough

1. Drop-tested protection that works

Multi-layer foam padding, reinforced corners and structured frames shield laptops from bumps and locker drops.

2. Water-resistant and ready for daily use

The Tough Series is built with water-repellent materials, durable zippers and weather-safe seams — perfect for the school-home commute.

3. Sizes that fit most devices

Whether students are using 13–14" Chromebooks or 15–16" MacBooks, there’s a Tough option designed to fit.

4. Ready to roll out

Tough products are available to order in bulk, making it easy to standardise protection across your year levels — and reduce variation that leads to errors or damage.

5. Optional school branding

Add your school logo to bags and sleeves to reduce lost items, increase student responsibility, and support your uniform policy (MOQ 500).

Popular products in the Tough range:

All are made from recycled plastic bottles — helping your school meet sustainability goals without compromising performance.

Less admin. Fewer claims. No extra effort.

Schools that invest in prevention see real returns:

Lower damage rates
Fewer claims to manage
Fewer parent complaints
Less pressure on IT and admin teams

It’s not about adding another layer to your BYOD process — it’s about choosing gear that makes your job easier down the track.

Want to trial it at your school?

We offer free samples, product spec sheets, and ordering guides to help you choose the right solution.

Learn more about Generation Earth for Education sector >>

Prefer a hard case solution?

MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1, M2 & M3) Protective Case – Black – (A2442 / A2779 / A2918 / A2992) Evol

In addition to the Generation Earth range, we also offer alternatives like EVOL Protect — a sleek, lightweight hard-shell option ideal for MacBook Airs, iPads, and other tablets. Perfect for schools looking for slimline protection without the bulk of a full bag.