Outdoor classrooms Archives • The Hideout House Company https://www.hideouthouse.com/category/outdoor-classrooms/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:24:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 199193118 Introducing the Sensory Hub: A Space to Pause, Explore and Connect at School https://www.hideouthouse.com/introducing-the-sensory-hub-a-space-to-pause-explore-and-connect-at-school/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:24:17 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=7267 A pupil who needs a break from a busy playground. A small group enjoying a story together. A child discovering a new texture or watching sunlight change colour through a window. These are the everyday moments we have designed the Sensory Hub around. Our new outdoor sensory space brings together colour, sound, texture and planting […]

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]]> 7267 Outdoor Classroom, Gazebo, Canopy or Enclosed Building? https://www.hideouthouse.com/outdoor-classroom-gazebo-canopy-or-enclosed-building/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:36:15 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=7113 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 […]

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]]> 7113 Why Roof Construction (and Timber Quality) Matters in Outdoor Classrooms https://www.hideouthouse.com/why-roof-construction-and-timber-quality-matters-in-outdoor-classrooms/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:49:03 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=6702 When investing in an outdoor classroom, most schools focus on size, layout, and price. But there are two critical elements that determine whether your structure lasts 5 years… or 25+ years: 👉 The roof system👉 The quality and treatment of the timber These are rarely visible at first glance—but they make all the difference over […]

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]]> 6702 Sustainability In UK Primary Schools: How Outdoor Learning Can Make A Real Difference https://www.hideouthouse.com/sustainable-playground-equipment-eco-outdoor-classrooms-hideouthouse/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:52:07 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=6603 Sustainable Playground Equipment and Outdoor Classrooms for UK Primary Schools Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ in UK primary education. Schools are increasingly required to demonstrate sustainability and environmentally friendly policies within both their curriculum and day-to-day operations. From curriculum delivery to procurement decisions, sustainability now plays a key role in inspections, funding […]

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]]> 6603 Libraries for Primary Schools https://www.hideouthouse.com/libraries-for-primary-schools/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:14:49 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=6526 The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has just announced at the Labour Party Conference that she wants to see all primary schools have a library by 2029. There are currently 1,700 schools in the UK without a library provision with an estimated 1 in 4 schools without one in economically deprived areas. £132m of […]

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]]> 6526 Why Eco Outdoor Classrooms Are Becoming So Popular with Schools https://www.hideouthouse.com/why-eco-outdoor-classrooms-are-becoming-so-popular-with-schools/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:32:24 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=6313 I am noticing more and more that when we get enquiries from schools, they are referring to an eco outdoor classroom or eco classroom rather than just outdoor classroom. And I believe that there are good reasons for this – the main one being is that quite rightly we should all be concerned about the […]

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]]> 6313 Outdoor Classroom at Dolphin House https://www.hideouthouse.com/outdoor-classroom-at-dolphin-house/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:58:59 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=6254 We  have recently completed a project for Dolphin House in South Ayrshire. This job was a fully enclosed 5m octagonal outdoor classroom with hardwood Sapele French doors and a cedar shingle tile roof. It is also featured our unique educational renewable energy equipment to teach children all about how renewable energy is created from the […]

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]]> 6254 How To Get A Quotation For An Outdoor Classroom https://www.hideouthouse.com/how-to-get-a-quotation-for-an-outdoor-classroom/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:09:24 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=5982 We are very fortunate to get a lot of schools contacting us to say that they are interested in an outdoor classroom or shelter for their school and their outdoor learning programme. Quite rightly a lot of them ask how much are they? Whilst we would love to publish a set price list, it is […]

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]]> 5982 Sensory Outdoor Classroom Design https://www.hideouthouse.com/sensory-outdoor-classroom-design/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:36:28 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=5765 We were recently approached by a school who are looking to improve their outdoor learning activities in their grounds but with a special emphasis on making the whole environment sensory centric for their special needs children. They also wanted to make sure that it could be used all year round and provided adequate shelter from […]

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]]> 5765 The Roof System On An Outdoor Classroom https://www.hideouthouse.com/the-roof-system-on-an-outdoor-classroom/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:34:10 +0000 https://www.hideouthouse.com/?p=5756 Schools want the outdoor classrooms they buy to last them a long time obviously and this is one of the main tenets of assessing value for money when evaluating between suppliers. One of the main issues to look at however from a school’s perspective is obviously the quality of build and the materials used etc […]

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