Category Archives: Canopies for Schools

Canopies for schools supplied and installed by the canopy experts – Able Canopies Ltd.

Able Canopies Ltd. design, manufacture and install high strength, long lasting school canopies that provide effective shade and shelter to schools across the UK all year round. They enable you to create the perfect outdoor classrooms, covered outdoor dining seating areas, sheltered playgrounds, classroom canopies and sports shelters. Our product range includes aluminium canopies, steel canopies and timber canopies to provide you with a choice without compromising on quality or longevity when it comes to your school canopy.

Our canopies for schools are installed within minimal disruption to your site and we can install in the school holidays if you prefer.

We have been installing school canopies for over 18 years and have thousands of happy customers including headteachers, teachers and school caretakers.

Outdoor Pets Can Be A Great Classroom Assistant

Posted on 13/01/2021 by David Lowbridge

When it comes to teaching children outdoors there can be lots of great assets and tools that you can use and a classroom pet is a great addition. Classroom pets can range from pet guinea pigs to chickens and more. And there are lots of benefits of a pet joining your classroom. Here are some of them. 1. Can Teach Children About Routines And Responsibility The first is that it can teach children about routines and responsibilities. You can create … Continue reading →

New: Modular Outdoor Classrooms

Posted on 02/12/2020 by Christine

Have you spotted the new range we’ve added to our website? We’ve noticed a huge increase in demand for canopies with all the bells and whistles, so we have therefore added a whole new category for Modular Outdoor Classrooms to show the potential our canopies have when it comes to transforming your outside area and expanding your teaching space. Our modular outdoor classrooms consist of a selection of our most popular canopy systems with upgrades which include polycarbonate side and … Continue reading →

Why Time Outside Should Not Be Discouraged During The Pandemic

Posted on 24/11/2020 by David Lowbridge

While there is much concern over the spread of the Covid-19 virus, there are reasons why outside time should not be discouraged this winter. In fact, time outside, whether for fun and games or lessons should be encouraged this winter more than ever, here is why. Why Is The Outside A Worry? For some, more time outside this time of year is a worry. Colder weather is linked to the spread of the virus and more like it. However, there … Continue reading →

School Drop Off and Pick Up Canopies

Posted on 15/10/2020 by Christine

Many parents across the UK (and most of the world) have been very patient and accepted the rules and regulations that have been put in place in schools to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As requested, they are happy to collect and drop their children off at the designated points, and the systems appear to be working great. Until recently… The month of October seems to have brought a bucket load of rain with it each day, I can only … Continue reading →

Eastbrook Secondary School Increase their Dining Capacity into the Outdoors

Posted on 27/07/2020 by Christine

Eastbrook Primary School who are an existing customer of ours, having installed two Coniston Wall Mounted Canopies at the school last year, required another canopy at their secondary school which is on the same site. The Director from Living Architects who we have also worked with in the past, contacted us asking for a quotation for a large timber canopy to provide a covered dining area at the school in Dagenham, Essex. The canopy the architect chose for the project … Continue reading →

Tips For Holding Classes Outside

Posted on 15/05/2020 by David Lowbridge

Social distancing and schools sound like a challenge that is hard to solve. Especially as classes are being told to be limited to just 15 students in each. However, utilising outdoor spaces effectively can be a simple solution that allows more children to return to your setting and social distancing to be observed. So, here are some tips for holding classes outside. 1. Tailor The Learning Outdoor teaching isn’t going to be the same as learning inside a classroom. You’re … Continue reading →

Extending Dining Space with Canopies for Social Distancing

Posted on 05/05/2020 by Christine

With the prospect of children gradually being introduced back into schools, Headteachers are looking for ways to extend specific spaces such as those where children will gather. One of those places is the school dining hall. You may think the most obvious option to achieve this would be to extend your school building however, that would be extremely costly, and the timeframe would too slow. A much more cost-effective option that will work perfectly with your time frame is a … Continue reading →

Hand Sanitation Canopies for Schools, Colleges, Universities and Nurseries

Posted on 04/05/2020 by Christine

The general public’s hygiene has improved significantly since the beginning of the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak which can only be a good thing. However, encouraging, or reminding others to wash their hands is still necessary, particularly in educational environments with children from a young age right up to their teens. That’s where our hand sanitation canopies come in; if you’re having outdoor hand washing stations installed to ensure all students, teachers and visitors wash their hands before entering the school building, … Continue reading →

Forget Tasting the Rainbow, You Can Build a Rainbow

Posted on 18/11/2019 by Christine

As we supply many of our structures to schools and nurseries, we therefore offer a range of colourful canopy upgrades to make the outdoor areas bright, cheerful and fun. One of our favourite upgrades for schools most definitely has to be coloured polycarbonate. These roof sheets completely transform canopies, even with a standard white frame, they brighten the structure immensely. However, my most favourite feature is not only do they brighten the structure, but they brighten the area underneath too; … Continue reading →

Children No Longer Need To Be Crammed

Posted on 15/11/2019 by David Lowbridge

As schools expand, there is a premium in space. One school in the South-West of England has even taken to putting some children into 63-strong classes. As a result, many feel that children are getting crammed into them. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, many schools are aware of the need to provide space for children to play and learn. The learning environment is vital for the success of education. If children feel too crowded or … Continue reading →