Flexible additional space for learning, support and outdoor activities
Our Scandinavian-inspired log cabins give schools a flexible way to add dedicated space without extending the main building. Choose from three core sizes, then add storage, a side room or connect two cabins together to create the layout your educational setting needs.
From forest school and outdoor learning to SEND support, nurture, libraries and wraparound care, our log cabins can be designed around a wide range of school uses.
Choose Your Log Cabin Size
Our log cabins are available in three core sizes, giving you options for smaller focused sessions through to larger group activities.
10m² Log Cabin
Great for smaller groups and more focused activities. Ideal for one-to-one support, interventions, nurture, ELSA, reading and other dedicated sessions.
Seats up to 15
14m² Log Cabin
With more room for pupils, equipment and activities, the 14m² cabin works well for small group sessions, outdoor learning and flexible school use.
Seats up to 21
17m² Log Cabin
Our largest standard single cabin, providing more space for larger groups and multifunctional use. A popular choice for forest school and wraparound care.
Seats up to 28
Need More Space? Extend Your Cabin
Your log cabin doesn't have to be a single open room. Add an extension or connect two cabins to create more space, separate areas or dedicated storage.
Log Cabin with Storage Extension
Keep Forest School equipment, learning resources, coats, bags and other essentials in a dedicated storage area, leaving the main cabin clear for pupils and activities.
Log Cabin with Side Room
A side room creates an additional enclosed space alongside the main cabin. Use it as a breakout room, for one-to-one support, storage or a second activity running at the same time.
Connected Log Cabins
Connect two cabins together to create a larger, more flexible space. Use the rooms independently or combine them for larger group activities, outdoor learning and whole-class sessions.
Available as 2 × 10m², 2 × 14m² or 2 × 17m² combinations.
Choose Your School Cabin Features
Your log cabin can include either a solar dome or central BBQ grill, depending on how you want to use the space. You can then add optional features such as a covered porch or nature watch window to suit your school.
Solar Dome
Bring ample natural light into your cabin with a solar dome, helping create a bright and welcoming environment for learning, support sessions and outdoor activities.
Central BBQ Grill
For forest school and practical outdoor learning, a central BBQ grill can provide a dedicated space for outdoor cooking, fire-based bushcraft activities and hands-on learning.
Covered Porch
Add a covered area outside the main cabin for changing shoes, waiting, storing outdoor equipment or providing some shelter between indoor and outdoor activities.
Nature Window
An optional nature watch window can bring the surrounding outdoor environment into the cabin, making it particularly useful for wildlife observation and outdoor learning.
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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 every day. 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, part of The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust, 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.
Why Schools and Educational Settings Are Choosing Log Cabins
Flexible Teaching Spaces for Small or Large Groups
Log cabins provide schools with versatile learning environments that can accommodate both small groups and larger classes depending on cabin size. Whether used for targeted interventions, one-to-one tuition, or nurture and wellbeing sessions, these cabins give teachers the flexibility to adapt lessons to the needs of their pupils.
Ideal for Outdoor Learning and Forest Schools
Many schools are incorporating outdoor learning and forest school programmes into their curriculum. Log cabins act as the perfect base for these activities, offering a sheltered space for lesson preparation, storage of outdoor equipment, and instruction. Pupils benefit from a healthy balance of indoor and outdoor learning, which has been shown to improve engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
Boost Engagement & Creativity
The unique, inviting design of a log cabin encourages pupil engagement and creativity. Children respond well to a change of scenery, making reading, arts, science experiments, or project-based learning more enjoyable and effective.
Support Wraparound Care & Clubs
With increasing demand for breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, holiday clubs, and wraparound childcare, log cabins give schools extra space to run these sessions efficiently without interfering with regular classroom activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are school log cabins used for?
School log cabins can be used for a wide range of activities, including SEND and nurture provision, small group teaching, Forest School, outdoor learning, reading, wraparound care, interventions and other activities that benefit from dedicated space outside the main building.
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.
What are log cabins used for in schools?
Log cabins are used for a wide variety of uses in schools and nurseries. A few examples include small group learning, nurture support, SEND provision, forest school and outdoor learning sessions, EYFS outdoor play, reading groups and other focused activities that benefit from a dedicated space outside the main building.
Can we get funding for a log cabin?
Yes - many schools use grants and funding to make log cabins and forest school cabins a reality. Funding options include local authority grants, government education grants, forest school funding, and community or charitable schemes.
At Cabins for Schools, we’ve partnered with FundEd, a specialist funding service that helps schools identify and apply for grants for school buildings and outdoor learning spaces.
We also maintain a dedicated Funding for Schools page, where we regularly post the latest funding opportunities, tips for applying, and practical advice to make the process easier. Whether you’re exploring small grants or larger government schemes, our team can provide tailored support to maximise your chances of securing funding for your new school cabin.
Can we see a school cabin nearby?
More than likely, yes. We have installed cabins in hundreds of educational settings across the UK, and our interactive schools map shows completed installations by location. Many of our customers are happy to welcome prospective schools for a visit, and we can often help facilitate an introduction.
We also have a permanent showroom in Nottingham where you can see a full-size outdoor classroom and sensory room, fitted out and ready to walk around.
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.
Are log cabins for education suitable for all seasons?
Yes! At Cabins for Schools, our school cabins are built to be weather‑ready, warm and comfortable throughout the year. Our Scandinavian-inspired FSC-accredited timber school cabins ensure a usable space whether it’s summer or winter term.
How long does it take to build, and will we need a crane?
No, you will not need a crane. Our cabins are constructed on site by our own installation teams, and the process is designed to be fast and unobtrusive.
For our log cabins, installation is completed in 1-4 days in most cases, with plenty of our cabins being just a 1 day fit.
How long will the cabin last?
Our log cabins are made from slow-grown Scandinavian timber from sustainably managed forests, which is naturally highly durable. We have log cabins in schools across the UK that are over 20 years old and are still going strong!
Keeping on top of periodic retreatment of the timber will extend the life of the cabin considerably. We offer a 10 year guarantee as standard.
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