Six ways a shelter can completely transform outdoor space at a school

Shelters are often found in education settings providing safe and dry outdoor classroom space.
But a canopy from Broxap Street Furniture can transform a school’s grounds in more ways than one.
From clever storage solutions to open air performance space, our teams can come up with a shelter, canopy or walkway for a dynamic learning environment.

Meal times are a logistical challenge in most schools. An outdoor dining area is often an effective answer to ensuring large groups of students enjoy a meaningful break.
Our range of dining canopies for schools includes large span shelters as well as attractive clusters of tensile fabric structures.
Whatever the weather, there will always be a table free for lunch with a well-designed outdoor dining area.

The school run is a busy time for teachers and parents. A pick up and drop off shelter helps to ensure everyone is in the right place at the right time.
As well as setting out clear waiting zones, a pick up and drop off shelter helps to keep drivers and pedestrians safe.
How big to go depends on the need – from simple overhead cover to side panels, barriers, seating and bollards, we can provide it all.

“If you build it, they will come.” Access to high quality infrastructure and facilities will encourage increasing numbers of students and staff to cycle to school rather than jump in the car.
There is growing evidence that making space for cyclists, such as with secure cycle parking, encourages commuting by bike.
And with a dedicated cycle compound or hub, or a shelter with cycle racks, stands and tiers, riders can be confident of being able to easily and securely store their bike during the day.

With more school sites making the best use of their grounds and maximising the potential of their outdoor space, a walkway is ideal for linking facilities.
As well as making movements around school more comfortable, a covered walkway acts as a guide for visitors as well as students to keep everyone on the right track.
Our extensive experience in shelter design and build means our engineers can offer walkway solutions to cover areas of any size, stretch or shape.

Perfect for events such as awards presentations, or providing flexible breakout areas, social shade canopies can support the ethos and culture of a school.
Sufficient shade should also be provided by schools for the wellbeing of students.
Whatever the design brief, we can work with existing buildings, structures and landscaping to deliver a sustainable and creative canopy that can serve a variety of uses.
Our range includes tensile fabric structures to suit all educations settings – from early years to higher education.

Architecture can shape the way we interact with a space. An entrance canopy stands for protection – and there’s no more appropriate message for a school to send out.
It gives visitors a sense of direction, helping to mark out the entrance as well as provide shelter from the elements.
An entrance canopy also helps to instil a sense of pride, upgrading the visual appeal of a school building.
To discuss a shelter design for your school, get in touch today.