If you’re considering ordering a school canopy for your establishment, you’re probably wondering just what design to choose. Choosing the right school canopy provides lots of benefits, but taking time to reflect on your objectives beforehand could increase use and value even more. You’ve probably already seen school canopies that are primarily used for the storage of outdoor play equipment, but there are so many other ways to use these valuable covered areas.

Some of the most important considerations for preschools and primaries are discussed below.

What kind of canopy is best for primary schools and preschools?

Any school shelter needs to be robust and durable, but the best shelter layouts for young kids will also offer substantial play or learning advantages. Young children enjoy outdoor activities, so incorporating a play table with bench seating into your shelter design will pay dividends throughout the entire year. The table and seating will also work well for kids wanting to eat their snacks or lunch outside.

Although it’s important for shelters to remain dry in any weather conditions, it’s also vital to protect kids from the harsh rays of the sun. The use of UV stable roofing is the perfect year-round solution. Before making any decision on the best site for your school shelter, you need to look at the playground in rainy conditions. There’s absolutely no point fitting any shelter at the bottom of a slope because when it rains the hard surfaces of all playgrounds can create flood scenarios within minutes!

Finally, fixing a canopy directly to your existing classroom and building walls will effectively and successfully increase the amount of available teaching space. What’s more, you may only need to worry about fitting uprights and suitable roofing! If you decide to enclose a school canopy of this nature, you’re effectively creating workable classrooms that will enable learning and play throughout the entire year.

There are loads of different canopy layouts that work well, but all schools are designed differently. Using a bespoke design, manufacture and supply company like Shelter Solutions will increase your available options, and ensure your school canopy is used throughout the entire year. Get in touch to find out more.