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Who are Fawns?

We're the longest-established school playground equipment provider around - we know a thing or two about playground design.

With family-ran roots, schools, MATs, nurseries and parish councils trust us to create outdoor playgrounds with a purpose.

Our Guide to Outdoor Classrooms

With evolving curriculum in schools and teachers are constantly exploring new ways to enhance learning experiences and outdoor learning spaces. One exciting approach to outdoor learning involves our outdoor classrooms, which effortlessly blend indoor educational experiences with the great outdoors!

What is an Outdoor Classroom?

An Outdoor Classroom is a covered area which in essence provides an educational space, bringing learning outdoors while at the same time providing an area for socialisation and play.

The classrooms vary in size and can be modified to meet your schools’ specific requirements; whether they include seating, mark making boards or decking they are an excellent opportunity for children to get fresh air while learning.

Our Outdoor Classroom Structures

All Weather Canopies

Transform your school playground with our range of All Weather Canopies, designed to enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your outdoor space. Whether a shaded spot for playtime, a comfortable area for outdoor learning year round, our Canopies are the perfect solution.

Free Flow Shelters

Our Free Flow Shelters offer an innovative way to extend the learning environment beyond the classroom walls. Providing a covered area creates a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing children to explore and engage outside.

Whether stand alone or attached to a building, teachers can easily incorporate outdoor learning resources into their curriculum. This is then ensuring learning opportunities and play are not limited by the weather.

Outdoor Classrooms

Our range of Outdoor Classrooms create the perfect environment for outdoor learning making them excellent addition to any school. The outdoor classrooms utilise the space for learning including forest schools.

With the option of Mark Making Boards, Benches and Decking, these classrooms can have bespoke designs to provide a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor education.

Pergolas

Pergolas offer the shade needed for a comfortable playground experience, and with their stylish designs and durable construction, these shelters are the perfect addition to enhance the functionality of any outdoor space. Our shaded pergola comes with the addition of shade netting, reducing the sunlight by up to 75%.

Shade Canopies

Our Shade Sail Canopies offer UV protection as well as a safe and shaded environment for children to play and learn without the worry of harmful sun exposure; providing a safe and shaded environment adapted for educational facilities or for children to seek shelter during outdoor play.

Features & Benefits of Outdoor Classrooms

Engaging in learning outdoors adds a new dimension and amplifies the fun element of education. By taking classes outside with an outdoor classroom, a whole new world of immersive and enjoyable experiences opens, captivating learners of all ages.

From enhancing creativity, promoting physical activity to nurturing mental health and environmental awareness, an outdoor learning space enriches children in ways that indoor education simply cannot match.

Students can explore hands-on activities, and connect with the environment. Above all the classrooms furthers creativity and critical thinking which is an excellent skill for adult life and appreciation for the world around them.

How much does an outdoor classroom cost?

As each outdoor classroom vary in size, structure and design. We would recommend discussing your specific requirements with our helpful team, and provide a quote based on specific requirements.

Do they require planning permission?

Given the varying regulations in different regions and permitted development rights, it is important to note that while many of our classrooms are under the 4m threshold and may not require planning permission. However, it is always advisable to verify with your local authority.

Why is outdoor learning important?

By embracing outdoor learning, students engage their senses whilst participating in hands-on activities. They also have a chance to connect with nature as well as developing creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the world around them.

Outdoor play is equally as important, to find out more about the importance of outdoor play read out blog here.

Can the outdoor classrooms be utilised at breaktimes and lunchtimes?

Our modern outdoor classrooms offer more than just educational opportunities; they can also provide primary schools shade and shelter during breaktimes and lunchtimes, creating calming environments to socialise.