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Outdoor learning ideas for spring

We all love to see the hours of daylight lengthen and flowers pop up as the temperature starts to drop, heralding the...

Do we need planning permission to install a school canopy?

Do we need planning permission to install a school canopy?

One of the very first questions customers often ask us is whether they need to apply for planning permission to erect a...

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Outdoor classroom ideas

While some children learn best in a traditional indoor classroom setting, many others need to experience lessons in a...

Which funding sources could help pay for my school canopy?

Which funding sources could help pay for my school canopy?

Schools across England are facing a ‘significant squeeze’ on their budgets despite additional government funding,...

Guide To School Canopies, Shelters & Awnings

Guide To School Canopies, Shelters & Awnings

Maintaining safe and protective environments for students is not just a nice to have but a vital component of the...

How school canopies can keep children safe outside during extreme weather

How school canopies can keep children safe outside during extreme weather

As the planet warms up under the influence of greenhouse gases, we are experiencing more weather extremes. Climate...

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How shelters in schools can make better use of outdoor space

Outdoor education has a long and popular history in this country, with the benefits to learning outcomes now formally...

Bike shelters- encouraging children to cycle to school

Bike shelters- encouraging children to cycle to school

The charity Sustrans reported towards the end of last year that, according to its 2021 Bike to School Week survey, just...

Comparing different canopy roof types

Comparing Different Canopy Roof Types

Discover the pros and cons of different canopy roof types for schools, including polycarbonate, glass, GRP, metal, and...