Severndale Special School – Shade Sails

Severndale Special School in Shrewsbury was established in September 1995 following the reorganisation of provision for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. In September 2008, a large scale development was completed at the site on the Monkmoor Campus. The children and young people are aged 3 to 19 and have a range of learning difficulties.

Project Specification

Product: Maxima Sail™
Size: 6000mm x 5000mm
Steelwork:
- White
Roof:
- Lagoon Blue
- Buttercup
- Violet
- Boulder
- Tennis Green
- Poppy
- Mandarin

A&S Landscape has carried out many other schemes including cycle storage at Severndale school over the past few years so we were the preferred choice when it came to designing a solution for one of the play areas. The unusual shape of the area was no problem to the bespoke Maxima Sails which can be manufactured to suit any configuration. A mixture of independent uprights and wall brackets all in galvanised and PPC white finish and fitted with high-quality stainless steel tension fittings were used to support the sails. The staff at Severndale School were involved in choosing the colours for the sails which complement the area perfectly. Posts pads were considered essential and in navy blue are a smart contrast to the white steelwork.

How young people with SEBD needs can benefit from spending time outside and how we can enable this to happen more regularly

It is key to acknowledge the wider needs of every pupil whether they are in a mainstream school or a special school, but it is so crucial to identify the personal and emotional needs of a young person. As educators, we are accountable for preparing children for their next step, be that further education, apprenticeships or work. We have to teach equality and diversity not just for the changing community that we live in, but to help our students identify that no matter what barriers they may have conquered in their lives, they have the same opportunities and the same capability as everyone else.

Read our blog to learn more about how young people with SEBD needs are effected by open space.

Take a look at some of the other shelters we have installed across Shropshire

St George’s Junior School Add Freestanding Blue Curved Roof Shelter

A&S produced a curved roof canopy for St George’s Junior School Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The job involved one Motiva™ Duo duopitch curved roof canopy measuring 6000mm X 5000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Curved Roof Playground Canopy Installed at Idsall School

We made a mono canopy in Idsall School Shifnal, Telford, Shropshire. The job involved one Motiva™ Mono monopitch curved roof canopy measuring 10000mm X 4000mm.

Shelter with Polycarbonate Roof Manufactured for Stokesay Primary School

Our team erected a canopy at Stokesay Primary School Market Street, Craven Arms, Shropshire. The contract included relocation of existing canopy to new location and provide new polycarbonate sheets.

Newtown C Of E Primary School Add Curved Roof Playground Canopy

Our engineers designed a curved roof canopy in Newtown C Of E Primary School Newtown, Wem, Shropshire. The full contract involved one Motiva™ Mono curved roof canopy measuring 6000mm X 4800mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish and four post pads.

Umbrella Canopy Installed at Ludlow Junior School

Our engineers produced a playground umbrella at Ludlow Junior School Clee View, Ludlow, Shropshire. The full contract involved the supply and fitting of one Maxima™ waterproof Umbrella structure supported on a single upright measuring 5000mm X 5000mm.

Meole Brace School Science College Add Dining Area Shelter

We erected a straight polycarbonate roof canopy at Meole Brace School Science College Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The job involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 15000mm X 4000mm.

Blue Shelter Added to Playground at Captain Webb Primary School

We designed a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in Captain Webb Primary School Dawley, Telford, Shropshire. The contract included the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 18500mm X 3000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish. Supply and installation of 57 sqm of dark blue rubber surfacing underneath the canopy and installation of kerb lines.

William Reynolds Junior School Add Waterproof Sail Shade to Play Area

Our engineers erected a waterproof sail in William Reynolds Junior School Westbourne, Telford, Shropshire. The contract included removal of the existing sail from umbrella and the installation of a new sail with fixtures and fittings.