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Outdoor learning pods for pupils and students

Outdoor learning pods for pupils and students

Education doesn’t just happen within four walls. And the advantages of learning outdoors are well documented. Indeed,...

How to create the perfect outdoor dining solution at your school

How to create the perfect outdoor dining solution at your school

You don’t need us to tell you that the lunch hour is a key part of the school day. And pupils who have a balanced,...

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

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

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

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

Providing canopies for schools in Bristol

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

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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...