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Lego-based therapy is transforming the way schools and educational settings support children who experience communication and social development challenges. Originally developed...

If you're a school, nursery or other educational setting that wants to support students and young people with SEN, SEND or SEMH, then having a specialised sensory room will make...

With pupil numbers on the rise and pressure mounting on existing facilities, many secondary schools are struggling to keep up. Overcrowded classrooms, ageing buildings, and a...

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) supports children with communication challenges, helping them to develop the skills they need to thrive in nursery, school and beyond. School is...

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is an increasingly popular and effective intervention, offering emotional, social, and psychological benefits. Many school leaders and SEN...

With the Government’s initiative to fund up to 300 school-based nurseries for 2025, schools face a familiar yet pressing challenge: where will the space come from? If you’ve been...

Engaging pupils with wildlife and the environment offers profound benefits for their education and wellbeing. The annual Big Schools’ Birdwatch, led by the RSPB, offers pupils the...

As the demand for wraparound childcare rises, providing a space where children can enjoy meaningful, fun activities before and after school is essential. Quality wraparound care...

We’ve seen an increase in schools introducing music therapy to support both their mainstream pupils and their pupils with SEND, and they are finding huge positive results. So why...

Exciting announcement! Introducing hydrotherapy pools for schools. Together with our sister company, we are offering a versatile and cost-effective aquatic solution that can...

Many Scouts, Brownies, Cubs, and other youth groups are lucky enough to have spaces where they meet, learn new skills, and forge lifelong friendships. However, as these groups...

Incorporating biophilic principles into your classroom or school setting can revolutionise the way students learn and interact. Studies have shown that a connection to nature can...

Read on to find out why 'hobbit houses' and 'hobbit huts' are the perfect way for primary schools, pre-schools and nurseries to create an enchanting learning and playtime...

For schools and academies with sixth form centres, retaining existing students or recruiting new students can be tough once students have a plethora of options post 16. It's...

We’re excited to announce that we will be at nasen Live 2024! nasen are the National Association for Special Educational Needs. They are a charitable organisation that exists to...

Following the government's planned expansion of funded childcare hours, nurseries and other childcare providers must now expand to offer additional places to two-year-olds. Find...

So... you've got a project which sets out to improve your educational institution. Now you just need that all-important funding! Writing a successful grant or funding bid can seem...

At Cabins for Schools, we are huge advocates for schools and nurseries taking learning and playing outdoors. We believe it’s particularly important and beneficial for pupils with...

We are hearing more and more about schools and other educational providers improving their support services by offering ELSA Intervention Sessions. But what is an ELSA? What is...

Outdoor learning is becoming increasingly popular among schools. More and more, Forest Schools are cropping up across the UK, and educators are discussing the benefits to children...

With modern day life becoming increasingly sedentary, it runs the risk of today’s early years children being less active at home. Schools and nurseries have the power to keep our...

While academic skills are undoubtedly paramount, soft skills are becoming increasingly regarded as equally critical in preparing students for the challenges and demands of the...

A new heart-breaking statistic: 1 in 7 Primary Schools lacks library provision...

‘Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.’ — John Muir

At Cabins For Schools, we regard an outdoor classroom as an investment. When a school’s business manager shared the reason they were considering our products, we began to see this...

When you think back to your school days, what are the good memories that fill your head? For me, it’s the lessons conducted outdoors in the sunshine, and the classrooms that were...

The benefits gained by taking learning out of the classroom are huge. It encourages creative thinking, accelerates understanding of subjects, boosts self-awareness, fosters...

Forest School is seen as a way of life in Scandinavia; a child-centred learning process that offers stimulating activities and holistic opportunities for growth through play,...

We've all heard the complaints: kids these days are too reliant on technology and are more likely to disappear behind a screen for hours at a time than explore the great outdoors....

Every teacher knows the importance of encouraging kids to read - but schools aren't always the best place to lose yourself in a book. The school library, while it may have a...

“The excitement of outdoor learning that I felt when I was at school comes back to me in floods whenever I head out with my class to our ‘Base Camp’ classroom,” says Bekah, a...

In years gone by, it was common for all kids to spend hours outdoors every day. But, as we all know only too well, things have changed. Playgrounds and parks are disappearing,...

So, quite rightly, you’ve taken a look at the timber buildings available from Cabins For Schools and decided that your school deserves one. Great choice! Having a Cabins For...

What youngster doesn't dream of a private hideaway, located out in nature and far away from grown-ups' prying eyes? An Arctic Cabin may not whisk children away to a forest...

Schools should be more than just a place for kids to sit at desks and memorise facts - but it's not always easy to balance sparking creativity with learning. So maybe it's time to...