Masham CE Primary School

Project Info:

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire

Age Range: 3 - 6 Year Olds

Budget: £22,000

Sector: Primary

Project Info:

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire

Age Range: 3 - 6 Year Olds

Budget: £22,000

Sector: Primary

Children and an adult are playing with water and sand in a clear plastic table outdoors, under the cozy embrace of a Free Flow Shelter. They are bundled up in winter clothing, with coats and hats adding warmth to their outdoor adventure.

At Masham Primary School, children are joyfully building with plastic blocks on the artificial grass outside, all under the watchful eye of a seated woman.

A group of adults and children stand under a wooden shelter on artificial grass at Masham Primary School, with toys scattered on the ground. In the background, a brick building towers over bare trees.

Key Outcomes

Key Stage 1 and EYFS children now have access to a covered area for outdoor learning, regardless of weather conditions.
The new area is aesthetically pleasing, in keeping with the surrounding area.
The space has positively impacted children’s behaviour during breaktimes due to the free flow layout of the area.
An exciting learning environment that children can access and enjoy all year round.

Customer Feedback

“We are very pleased with the project and have found the quality of service from Fawns to be very good. We would definitely recommend Fawns!”

J. Davies, Executive Headteacher

BACKGROUND

Masham CE Primary School is located in the vibrant, friendly market town of Masham in North Yorkshire. The school offers a warm and welcoming environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Priding itself on cherishing their core values; Kindness, Courage, Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.

PROJECT BRIEF

Masham CE Primary School identified that the current outdoor space for their Key Stage 1 and EYFS pupils did not provide the engaging and inspiring learning experience required to meet the National Curriculum.

The project brief was to create a covered free flow space, encouraging and developing the schools outdoor learning opportunities. In conjunction with the EYFS 7 areas of learning, it was important that new outdoor space was easily accessible for the children all year round, as well as offering a space for teachers to leave learning resources outside under a covered space, removing the need to pack everything away at the end of each day.

THE DESIGN PROCESS

Recognising the need for a new free flow shelter, the Leeds Diocese generously provided funding to the school for the enhancement of the outdoor learning area.

Having read similar case studies from other schools showcased on the Fawns website, the school decided to contact Fawns to assist with their project.

The Outdoor Play Consultant met with the Executive Headteacher and discussed ideas and plans, providing advice on how to optimise the outdoor learning environment. This collaborative process involved a survey of the existing space and exploring potential solutions that would best suit the needs of the staff and pupils.

Following this, a design proposal, complete with a quotation, was presented to the school.

Once the final designs were shared with the key stakeholders and approved, the school were keen to proceed quickly with their exciting new free flow outdoor learning area.

Photo Credit: North Yorkshire Council

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