Sheltered Play Space at Woodside School Oswestry

It was a real pleasure seeing the difference we made at Woodside School in Oswestry when we created a 6300mm by 5000mm Motiva Mono Canopy in a playful red (RAL 3020), in the outdoor area. We also added a smart, multi-coloured fence and rubber play surfacing.

Project Specification

Product: Motiva Mono™
Size: 6300mm x 5000mm
Steelwork:
- Traffic Red - RAL NO. 3020
Roof:
- Opal

Woodside School were understandably delighted with the work that we carried out and the Motiva Mono means they have a new play space, sheltered from the elements.

“Having used A&S Landscape previously I had no concerns about giving them the contract to install the latest canopy over our KS1 outdoor area. They worked with us to design the right canopy for the area in question, and have a good choice of colours and finishes to fit in with existing surroundings. The area has really benefited from having the canopy installed as the children can now access the exterior area even in wet weather. The whole project only took a few days from start to finish, and as usual, the installers carried out the work in a professional manner keeping the area clean and tidy as they worked. The staff at A&S Landscape are always polite, helpful and efficient. I will be using them again in the very near future for another canopy over our Nursery area.”

Business Manager – Woodside Primary School

Why is outdoor play so beneficial to school children and how we can encourage children to spend more time outside?

Multiple studies recognise that children’s outdoor play is fundamental for their healthy development and academic performance. This topic raises the benefits of outdoor play in early childhood on physical health, mental well-being, and social and cognitive development. It also spotlights the need to change the trends so that children can have regular access to outdoor play. The long-term interventions required to reduce parents’ fears require practitioners’ training, policy changes and improved urban planning for safer environments and natural play spaces. That is a massive objective that will take multiple years to realise. Yet, there are ways that schools can intervene, to help children in attaining their vital repeated experience with high quality unstructured outdoor play opportunities, which will support their development and academic performance.

Carry on reading to learn why outdoor play is so important for child development, why it is disappearing and how schools can intervene.

The Motiva Mono Canopy is part of our Motiva range. It is asymmetric, meaning one side is higher than the other. This makes it the perfect choice when dealing with areas adjacent to building elevations. It can be created in practically any size you could require and you also have a wide selection of colours. Download the Motiva Mono Brochure here to see more photos of this curved roof canopy.

Take a look here for our full range out playground shelters.

We’ve worked with many schools and businesses across Shropshire

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