St Paul’s CE Primary School in London Cover Playground Area

A Maxima StarSail was added to the playground, measuring 5000mm X 5000mm. The subtle squirrel grey coloured steelwork contrasts perfectly with the Brunswick green fabric. The overall effect is very striking, and everyone at the school loves the new addition.

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

Multiple studies state that children’s outdoor play is vital for their healthy development and academic performance. This subject raises the benefits of outdoor play in early childhood on physical health, mental well-being, and social and cognitive development. It also shows the need to change the trends so that children can have regular access to outdoor play. The long-term interventions needed to reduce parents’ fears need practitioners’ training, policy changes and improved urban planning for safer environments and natural play spaces.

Carry on reading to discover why outdoor play is so crucial for child development, why it is declining and how schools can respond.

Because St Paul’s Church of England Primary School is located in London, outdoor space is incredibly valuable. A&S Landscape suggested using the StarSail design, as the canopy was fixed on one post so the design would be less intrusive. It’s safe to say the sail has been a huge success, and the finished product fits in well with the surroundings.

Now more playtimes can be spent outside, and the pupils can get some fresh air during the school day. This helps them to unwind and refresh before their afternoon lessons, leaving them motivated to learn. Parents could also stand underneath the canopy, while they wait for their children covered from the elements.

A&S Landscape has installed many canopies at schools in London and across the rest of the UK, including Haberdashers Askes Knights Academy. From dining area shelters to covered multi use games areas, we have a versatile range of products. Why not talk to our friendly team to discuss your next project and see how we can help? Call us today on 01743 444100.

Have a look at some of the other projects we have completed across London

Nursery Play Area Canopy Designed for Tulse Hill Early Years Hub

In collaboration with our building contractor client our team produced a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in Tulse Hill Early Years Hub Tulse Hill, London, Greater London. The contract included the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 10400mm X 3850mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Bexleyheath Academy Add Fabric Tepee Canopy

Working with a business partner our engineers constructed a tensile fabric roof Tepee in Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Rd, Bexleyheath, Greater London. The job involved the supply and fitting of one Maxima™ Tepee tensile waterproof fabric roof structure measuring 7000mm X 7000mm.

Isle Of Dogs Add Fabric Sail Shade to Site

Working for a business partner our team designed a shade sail structure for Isle Of Dogs Stewart Street, London, Greater London. The job involved one 5000mm x 5000mm Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric sail structure comprising of one square sail on four uprights including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

Tensile Shade Sail Structure Installed at Morningside Primary School

Working with a business partner our team created a sail structure at Morningside Primary School Hackney, London. The full contract involved one 5000mm X 5000mm Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric sail structure comprising of one square sail on four uprights including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

Secure Cycle Store Fitted at Hercules House

Working with our trade partner we designed a cycle store in Hercules House Lambeth, London. The full contract involved one Cyclo ‘City’ cycle store unit measuring 12320mm x 2000mm and to include for 15 cycle racks to accommodate 30 cycles.

Fabric Umbrella Canopies Designed for John Perryn Primary School

Working with our trade partner A&S made two umbrellas for John Perryn Primary School Long Drive, London. The job involved two Maxima™ waterproof Umbrella structure supported on a single upright measuring 4000mm X 4000mm and two post protection pads.

Barrio East Limited add Polycarbonate Canopy

Working with this valued client our engineers produced a canopy at Barrio East Limited Shoreditch High Street, Hackney, London . The full contract involved System 60 polycarbonate sheets measuring 11900mm X 3000mm including the bars and trims.

Studio Xag Ltd Install Shelter with Polycarbonate Roofing

In collaboration with this valued client A&S constructed a canopy in Studio Xag Ltd London, Greater London. The full contract involved 114m System 60 polycarbonate sheets.

Repairs Made to Canopy at David Livingstone Academy

A&S produced a canopy for David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, London. The job involved repairs to canopy due to wind damage including for all replacement roofing and guttering parts.

School Shelter Installed at Little Learners Day Nursery Play Area

Our engineers erected a straight polycarbonate roof canopy at Little Learners Day Nursery Purley, Croydon, London. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight pitched roof canopy measuring 12150mm X 3000mm and 10150mm x 3000mm and post protector pads.

Straight Roof Shelter Made for Sheringham Primary School

We designed a straight polycarbonate roof canopy for Sheringham Primary School Manor Park, London. The job involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 4500mm X 2500mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Wooden Planter Sail Installed at Durants School

Our team constructed a planter sail structure in Durants School Enfield, London, Greater London. The job involved 5m x 5m planter sail, monotec fabric, games board covered planters and installation.