Log Cabins

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.