Dean Trust Ardwick School in Manchester Add Straight Roof Canopies

We thoroughly enjoyed working on this project with such a great team of teachers and staff. It’s great knowing the students will be able to spend more outside because of our canopies.

Project Specification

Product: Motiva Linear™
Size: 16550mm X 3700mm | 6526mm X 5600mm
Steelwork:
- Anthracite Grey - RAL NO. 7016
Roof:
- Opal

What was the project brief?

Dean Trust Ardwick in Manchester recognised how much the students enjoyed spending their breaks outside, in the fresh air. To make the outdoor space accessible and usable throughout the year, the team decided to install two all-weather canopies at the campus to make covered space. A&S Landscape was bought on-board to help the school create some covered space for the students.

What was our shelter solution?

Dean Trust Ardwick We suggested using our straight roof Motiva Linear canopy, which features a monopitch (asymmetric) roof design. The school were thrilled with the proposal we sent to them, and we started work on manufacturing and then installing the shelter.

The steelwork of the two canopies was finished in a subtle and modern Anthracite Grey colour, which works perfectly with the school buildings. Opal polycarbonate sheeting was used on the shelters too, providing essential protection from harmful UV rays.

What was the result of their new outdoor classroom?

During break and lunchtimes, the students of Dean Trust Ardwick love to socialise and spend time with their friends under the shelters. Come rain or shine, they can now spend some quality time during the school outdoors. This allows them to refresh and relax properly before their next lessons, helping them to stay motivated and ready to learn.

The shelter can also be used during lessons, allowing the teachers to take their classes in an alternative learning environment. This will create an engaging and memorable lesson, as the students get to learn outside of the four walls of a classroom.

Testimonial

“We were happy with A&S Landscape throughout the project. The installation team worked in some appalling weather, but they just cracked on.”

– Dean Trust Ardwick

How playing outdoors can help children to sleep better and stay healthy and how we can encourage them to do so

Health is harmfully impacted by not getting ample exercise, leading to increasing rates of obesity in children and adolescents. Children are not playing outside as much as they used to, limiting their contact with sunlight and thus the development of Vitamin D which helps to tackle infection and keeps skin healthy. Sunlight also helps to control the creation of melatonin which regulates sleep. Smartphones emit harmful blue light, which can cause headaches and eye strain. Blue light in the evenings can even restrict the production of melatonin, which in turn can make falling asleep very tough for some children.

Find out how schools can help their pupils spend more time outside here.

About the client

Dean Trust Ardwick first opened in 2015, and now takes in students from Year 7 to 11 in Manchester. As part of the Dean Trust, it forms part of a group of high-achieving schools and it’s clear that every member of the team is enthusiastic about providing the highest level of education.

We thoroughly enjoyed working on this project with such a great team of teachers and staff. It’s great knowing the students will be able to spend more outside because of our canopies. Now when even when the weather is poor, the students can still enjoy some fresh air during their busy day of learning.

Why should senior schools invest in a canopy?

We have over 44 years of experience in working with secondary schools across the nation, building strong relationships with Site Managers, Governors and Headteachers. We know that senior school canopies need to be long-lasting, robust and sturdy. That’s why we use unbreakable polycarbonate roofing sheets and aluminium rainwater goods to create a structure which will last for many years.

Senior school canopies can be used for a host of applications around the campus, including covers for walkways, all-weather multi-use games areas, standalone outdoor dining areas, shaded seating areas or covered social spaces; the options really are endless. Our products are a great cost-effective way of adding value and functionality to your under-utilised spaces.

A&S Landscape works with schools to transform areas of their site all over the country. Our products are robust and stylish and are available in many designs to make sure you can choose something to suit your situation. Our Motiva range offers steel and polycarbonate canopies and our Maxima range offers steel and fabric shades. Can’t see the perfect design? Thanks to our manufacturing process, we’re able to create bespoke designs to your exact specification.

Why should you choose A&S Landscape?

We’re passionate about helping schools get better use out of their outdoor space, allowing children across the UK to spend more time outside. Our canopies have become a great solution to many issues faced by schools with restricted budgets. Often planning permission isn’t required to install one of our shelters, which saves you time, stress and money.

Our friendly team will help to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. Whether you already know exactly what you want, or you need advice and guidance, we’re here to help. Once your design has been agreed, our manufacturing team will start to produce your canopy with the latest technology and processes. Then we’ll install your canopy when it’s convenient for you, working around your site restrictions seamlessly.

You can see just some of our many reviews and testimonials from our clients to find out more about our service. We’d love to add you to our ever-growing list of successful projects. Get in touch with us today by emailing [email protected] or call 01743 444100.

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