Imagine a school playground where children can independently choose a story, listen to a poem, play music or start a calming birdsong recording—all without needing a teacher to find a phone, open an app or connect a portable speaker. The Sound Mixer is a waterproof, renewable-energy-powered outdoor sound system designed specifically for schools. Pupils can […]
What if pupils could see renewable energy being generated in their own school grounds—and then use that electricity to power everyday equipment? The Power Mixer is a working, off-grid renewable energy system developed specifically for schools. Combining wind and solar power with battery storage, live visual displays and usable electrical outputs, it transforms renewable energy […]
Outdoor Classroom, Gazebo, Canopy or Enclosed Building: Which Does Your School Need? Schools looking to create additional outdoor teaching or play space are often faced with several apparently similar options. Should you choose an outdoor classroom, an open-sided gazebo, a school canopy or a fully enclosed building? The best choice depends on how the space […]
The Government’s new Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) represents an important step towards helping mainstream schools strengthen inclusive practice and ensure that every child can thrive in their learning environment. The fund has been introduced to support schools in developing more inclusive approaches for children with additional needs, enabling earlier intervention, reducing barriers to learning and […]
When schools invest in an outdoor classroom, the expectation is often simple: create additional teaching space outdoors. But what if the building itself became the lesson? At Hideout House, that thinking is exactly what led us to develop our Eco Hub Outdoor Classroom concept — a space designed not just to shelter learning, but to […]