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Maintenance tips for shade sails

Maintenance tips for shade sails A shade sail creates a covered outdoor space based on the textile technology of a...

How to Choose a Canopy for Outdoor Learning in a Primary School

Did you know that 97% of teachers don’t believe that children can reach their full potential without outdoor play? What...

Answers to the most common school canopy FAQs

We’re a leading supplier of school canopies here at Kensington Systems. And although we love dealing with queries and...

Saving energy in schools with solar PV canopies

So times are tough for schools, as they are for all of us. But not only are energy (and water) among the biggest...

Providing canopies for schools in Bristol

The city of Bristol has nearly 130 infant, junior and primary schools, alongside three secondaries plus three...

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?

Learn if you need planning permission for a school canopy and how Kensington Systems can help streamline the process...

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?

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