Our Log Cabins offer a versatile solution for schools seeking to create additional space while introducing an enriching outdoor learning environment for students. Our Scandinavian-style Log Cabins are perfect for Forest School Learning, an educational approach that is gaining popularity among parents. Families are increasingly looking for schools that provide a wide range of learning opportunities, including outdoor experiences that promote hands-on learning and connection with nature.
Many schools are now transforming their outdoor areas into year-round learning spaces, and our log cabins are an ideal investment to support this. Designed for durability and comfort in all seasons, these cabins offer a practical and inviting environment where students can learn, explore, and grow in the natural world.
Benefits The Benefits of Log Cabins
Gain Extra Space
For many schools and other educational providers, learning and support space is at a premium. With a Log Cabin, you can create the extra space you require without costly and inconvenient renovations to your main build.
Connection to Nature
Getting out of the classroom and into nature brings a huge range of benefits to both pupils and staff. Help boost serotonin levels by spending time outside everyday. Adding one of our Log Cabins will make that easy.
Multifunctional
Our Log Cabins are designed to be versatile. Whether you require space for Forest Learning, SEN Support or creative subjects, your Log Cabin will provide that all-important additional inspirational space.
Unique Environment
A Log Cabin offers a unique learning environment that's unlike the traditional classroom. Give pupils a space where they will thrive and want to learn.
Cutnall Green C of E Primary School's Forest School Log Cabin Case Study
Cutnall Green Church of England Primary School in Worcestershire took their Forest School experience to the next level with a Cabins for Schools Log Cabin. Not just a log cabin but two 14m² cabins connected for the ULTIMATE outdoor learning space! One cabin has a BBQ Grill which offers opportunities for learning about fire, while the other cabin features a solar pipe dome which lets the natural light flood in. Now, their 'Forest Fun' has truly reached new heights, to be appreciated for years, not just by the students but the staff and the community too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of learning in a log cabin?
There are so many! When students get outside, it is known to enhance their critical social and emotional learning skills, such as empathy. Also, it has been shown to enhance self-control, having care for others, and independent, self-directed learning. Moreover, spending time in nature helps to develop problem-solving abilities, focus, attention span, and executive function skills. It can bring abstract theories to life and emphasises learning by doing. Importantly, nature-led learning has been shown to result in higher academic achievement, as well as contributing to improved social skills.
Children are more active outdoors, and outdoor play reduces sedentary time, improving health outcomes. Step outside and get fresh air! Not just for the health benefit, but for improving attention levels too. Outdoor learning supports mental, physical, nutritional, and emotional health across all age groups and educational needs. Furthermore, nature-based outdoor environments can reduce stress and increase relaxation.
Green school grounds provide a connection to nature and areas for children in urban communities where these may be less accessible. They lead to better social-emotional outcomes and enhance long-term health.
How do you set up a log cabin for schools?
Setting up a log cabin for your school couldn’t be easier with Cabins for Schools. From design to installation, our team of experts have your school covered.
We are proud to offer a design and build system for facilities for use in education. When you order your new school build, we will arrange a convenient delivery and installation schedule, with an affordable quote tailored to your needs. The cost of delivery and fitting depends on the size of your building, where you live, transportation distance and how many people you need to set up your school building. We install many of the smaller buildings, 14m & 17m log cabins, in just 1-2 days.
Do you need planning permission for a log cabin?
Planning permission requirements for log cabins and outdoor eco classrooms vary depending on the size, location, and specific regulations in your area. It’s essential to consult your local planning authority to determine whether planning permission is needed for your project. In most cases, log cabins fall under permitted development rights, which do not require planning permission.
What makes a great log cabin?
This depends on how your school intends to use your outdoor classroom or log cabin. We can design and fit great log cabins to suit the needs of your school. Whether you want a spacious cabin which accommodates a class of 30 or a smaller cabin perfect for smaller group work, our team of experts will work with you to create a fantastic educational space. Some schools create cosy reading nooks with beanbags and blankets, while other schools create music rooms and kit them out with drumkits and keyboards. You can check out some further popular uses here
Here are some general tips for creating a great log cabin for learning:
- Comfortable seating and work surfaces.
- Weather-resistant, durable materials to withstand outdoor conditions.
- Shade structures or canopy to protect from sun and rain.
- Storage solutions for educational materials and supplies.
- Accessibility features to ensure all students can participate.
- Nature-inspired elements, such as plants, gardens, or water features, to enhance the learning environment.
- Interactive elements, like whiteboards or chalkboards, for group activities.
Testimonials Hear from our customers
'The Eco School room is quality beyond belief, we were struck at how beautiful it was on the outside and then we went inside and it went to a whole new level! Can't thank Cabins for Schools enough, absolutely amazing to work with, very professional and amenable to our needs and the needs of our children, would highly recommend.'
'We can’t praise enough the whole team at Cabins for Schools. From the planning and designing of our cabin that is bespoke for our school requirements, to the efficient, polite and experienced teams of fitters (completed in less than a week), to the aftercare and attention to detail. Highly recommended.'
'I cannot praise Cabins for Schools enough. They offered a personalised design service suited to our school needs, amazing value for money and installed the cabin in just a matter of days working around us and without any fuss.
It has already had such a huge impact on our school and the children accessing the cabin. We can’t thank you enough!'
'We had a fantastic experience with Cabins for Schools and would highly recommend!'
'Anne-Marie was fantastic at showing us all the available styles of cabins which could suit our school and the needs of our pupils. We had secured a Local Government grant to enable us to create more room for outdoor learning and the whole experience with Cabins for Schools has been problem free, which is rare in this day & age. The communication levels have been great from signing our forms, through to installation. The children adore their new cabin which we have called The Hut. We often have reading time in there and it's lovely that all the children can sit around the edge of the cabin on the built-in benches.'
'We have recently had our beautiful cabin installed at Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove. We are absolutely delighted with the service we have received as well as the end product.'
'What an incredible build! We wanted this cabin specifically to help our children celebrate reading, and this helps to create that snug, warm, fairy-tale, idyllic environment where our children can get cosy with a book and weave in and out of different worlds as they please. Cabins for Schools were an absolute pleasure and delight to work with, and we can't recommend them enough! Very professional and polite, a great project for us all!'
'Excellent service and support from start to finish. Anne- Marie was very helpful with excellent customer care and patience as we went through the process of getting planning permission (!) and the cabin builders were skilled, professional and impressively weatherproof building our cabin in soggy conditions! The cabin itself is awesome, very impressed. Thank you to the whole team, this cabin will be loved and enjoyed for many years to come. 🛖❤️'
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