Nursery Children Enjoy Playground Shade Sail at School in Loughton

The children in the nursery area at Thomas Willingale School really enjoy playing outside but the one thing that limited them was the lack of shade. Their nursery area was crying out for a shaded area to protect them from UV rays. If they had a covered space they could use it for outdoor learning as well as play.

Project Specification

Product: Maxima Sail®
Size: 5500mm x 3500mm
Steelwork:
- Signal Yellow - RAL NO. 1003
Fabric:
- Cherry Red
Post Pads:
- Mid Blue

Thomas Willingale School looked into the many design options for school canopies and came to A&S Landscape for some help. We can install steel and polycarbonate canopies from our Motiva range as well as fabric roofed canopies from our Maxima range. We can also create bespoke designs if you have something specific in mind. No matter what kind of canopy you are thinking of we are sure that we can help.

How to keep your school playground safe and why this is so crucial

It’s predicted that in the UK alone, around 40,000 children are hurt by playground accidents. Copious amounts of these even end up in the hospital or A&E, making it crucial that schools do everything they can to carry out proper playground safety. UK schools across the country face difficulties with making their playgrounds as safe as possible – luckily, a lot of these accidents can be avoided with diligent supervision.

By following safety suggestions and testing surfaces and equipment, you can do a lot to prevent potential accidents that your pupils may have – making it a space that can be safe and fun to play around in with fewer hazards.

Find more advice on how to keep your play area safe by reading the rest of our article here.

The school decided on a Maxima Sail which measured 5500mm x 3500mm. It looked really smart with Yellow (RAL 1003) steelwork and Cherry Red roofing. We also installed a shade sail at Oughtibridge Primary School in Sheffield.

The nursery children are delighted with the bright new shade sail. It completes the nursery area design beautifully. What better way to spend a sunny afternoon than learning or having a story or just chatting under the shade sail in the garden. Outside time is so beneficial for children, as well as running off steam it helps them to enjoy a different environment and allows them to focus when they return to the indoor classroom.

To see images of our projects you can take a look at our gallery for some inspiration.

Look at some of more of the canopies we have fitted across Essex

Robert Clack School of Science Add Shade Sail to Site

In combination with our building contractor client A&S produced a sail structure for Robert Clack School Of Science, 73-75 Whale Bone Lane, Dagenham, Essex. The job involved one 6000mm X 6000mm Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric sail structure comprising of one square sail on four uprights including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

Straight Roof Playground Canopy Designed for George Mitchell All Through School

In collaboration with the building contractor we constructed a straight polycarbonate roof canopy at George Mitchell All Through School, Farmer Road, Leyton, Essex. The job involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 6480mm X mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

White Straight Roof Entrance Canopy Fitted at Whybridge Infants School

Working alongside our building contractor client our engineers constructed a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in Whybridge Infants Schools, Rainham, Essex. The full contract involved one Motiva™ Cantilever straight roof canopy measuring 5000mm X 1500mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Somers Heath Primary School Add Playground Shelter

Working alongside our building contractor client our team built a playground umbrella and a cycle store for Somers Heath Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex. The contract included two Maxima™ waterproof Umbrella structures supported on a single upright measuring 8000mm X 8000mm and one Cyclo ‘City’ cycle store unit measuring 4160mm x 2000mm to allow for 5 cycle racks to accommodate 10 cycles.

Thameside Primary School Add Two Fabric Canopies to Playground

In collaboration with our building contractor client our team constructed two umbrellas in Thameside Primary School, Manor Road, Grays, Essex. The job involved two Maxima™ waterproof Umbrella structures supported on a single upright measuring 8000mm X 8000mm.

Curved Roof School Shelter Designed for Marsh Green Primary School

Working for our building contractor client we constructed a curved roof canopy for Marsh Green Primary School, Dagenham, Essex. The job involved one Motiva™ Entro curved roof canopy measuring 3780mm X 2200mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Large Outside Dining Area Shelter Designed for The Gilberd School

In collaboration with the specialist building contractor our team created a curved roof canopy for The Gilberd School, Colchester, Essex. The job involved one Motiva™ Duo duopitch curved roof canopy measuring 23990mm X 15000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish, also included were glazed panels to side elevation.

Parsonage Farm Primary School Add Shade Sail to Site

Working alongside our building contractor client our engineers produced a sail structure in Parsonage Farm Primary School, 12 Farm Road, Rainham, Essex. The job involved one 5000mm X 5000mm Maxima™ tensile waterproof fabric sail structure comprising of one square sail on four uprights including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings and 4 post protection pads.