Outdoor Spaces

See what our experts have to say on subjects ranging from installing a new playground to creating an outdoor classroom. Make sure you maximise the learning potentional of your school grounds.

How To Plan Your Capital Expenditure
Site Management
- Capital spending can be hard to come by, tough to allocate and highly risky – so make sure you approach yours with the right mindset, says Sue Birchall...
10 Tips for Planning your School Landscaping
Outdoor Spaces
- If the time has come to make better use of your outdoor space, ensure that your aims are fully thought through before you start, says Mary Jackson...
How to Choose the Right Playground Surface
Outdoor Spaces
- Eleanor Wyborn explains why the most safety-conscious approach to playground surfacing isn’t necessarily always the most appropriate...
The Perfect Playground for Children with SEN
Playgrounds
- Design your school’s playground so that no child misses out on its benefits, says Joanne Talbot...
What Does a School Building Consultant Do?
Site Management
- In certain cases, a firm of chartered surveyors may be able to assist schools by acting as a school building consultant – here, Michael Harrison explains what that entails...
Why your School Needs a Dedicated Library
Site Management
- School libraries aren’t luxuries, says Samantha Pope – the most successful are far more than just a depository of books...
How to Choose your School’s Cleaning Provider
Site Management
- With schools increasingly able to choose their own cleaning provider, what should you be looking for in order to secure a good deal?
How to Lead Your ICT Staff
Site Management
- You’d expect the staff looking after your ICT to know their WPA2 from their HDCP – but can they apply that knowledge in the unpredictable environment of a primary...
10 Ways to Revamp Your School’s Reading Spaces
Site Management
- Appealing reading spaces can go a long way towards instilling a love of books. Alison Tarrant offers some tips on making yours the best they can be
How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Primary School
Site Management
- Carpets in primary schools are designed to be hard-wearing, but they’re not indestructible – here’s how to choose the right one for you...