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Our new square shaped, straight-walled log cabin is designed specifically for schools and educational settings that need extra space without extending the main building. With a smaller footprint of just 3m × 3m, this compact cabin fits neatly into playgrounds, outdoor learning areas, or school gardens, offering a safe and versatile space for pupils.

Unlike our sloping-walled Scandinavian-inspired cabins, these cabins feature straight walls and a square internal layout, making it easy for schools and nurseries to use every inch of space. Shelving, bookcases and display materials can be positioned neatly against the walls, making these school cabins ideal for reading corners, library huts, and focused learning spaces.

 

Affordable, practical, and fast to install

ONLY £9,950 +VAT  (includes delivery & installation)

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Why Choose a Small Square School Cabin?

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  • Small footprint: At only 3m x 3m, this smaller school cabin is ideal for schools and nurseries with limited outdoor space.

  • Flexible use: Perfect for creating reading nooks and playground libraries, small group learning spaces, nurture spaces, or facilitating sheltered outdoor play.

  • Natural light: The solar dome floods the cabin with natural daylight and ensures the space feels open and inviting. 

  • Easy integration: Straight walls provide space for shelving, display boards, book cases, or storage.

  • 1 day installation: Installed all year round in a single day, ensuring minimal disruption to school routines. (Half term and holidays available!)

School Playground Cabin Popular Uses

  • A reading hut or playground library
  • An intervention or nurture space
  • A sheltered base for forest school or outdoor learning 
  • A quiet, separate wellbeing area
  • Playground shelter for outdoor play
  • EYFS outdoor learning room
  • 1-1 or small group SEND support area
  • Calm, private space for mental health support
  • Additional space for supporting transitions for morning anxiety or school avoidance

Why Schools Choose This Square Timber Cabin

Designed for schools and childcare settings with limited space, our small square school cabins maximise usability while staying compact.

Its straight walls and square layout allow for flexible furniture arrangements, natural light from the solar dome, and clear sightlines - making supervision and small-group learning simple.

Built from durable timber and weatherproof materials, it provides a year-round solution that integrates seamlessly with playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, or quiet garden areas.

Our small cabins also support wellbeing, giving pupils a calm, inviting environment for 1‑to‑1 interventions, reading, or creative activities.

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Trusted by Schools & Educational Settings Across the UK

We’ve designed and installed school cabins, forest school huts, reading nooks, outdoor classrooms and SEND support spaces for schools, nurseries and other educational settings nationwide. 

Our recent projects include work for MATs such as: Oasis Community Learning, The Elliot Foundation, Archway Learning Trust, Acorn Education Trust, Laidlaw Schools Trust, The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust, and Waterton Academy Trust.

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While the small square school cabin is ideal for smaller sites, schools with larger outdoor areas may prefer our hexagonal Scandinavian-inspired log cabins, available in a range of sizes to accommodate group learning, SEN provision, or wraparound care spaces.

For even more flexibility, our bespoke outdoor classrooms offer purpose-built solutions for teaching, nurture, and inclusion. Whatever your space or requirements, we have a timber building to suit every educational setting.

Frequently Asked Questions Small Playground Cabins

How long does it take to install a Cabins for Schools square shaped log cabin?

Our square timber cabins can be installed by our experienced DBS checked fitting teams in just 1 day, meaning very minimal disruption to the school day. 

How much space do we need for this building?

The cabin only requires a 3m x 3m footprint, making it ideal for schools, nurseries and other educational settings with limited outdoor space. 


Is this suitable for use all year round?

Yes. Unlike open playground shelters or school canopies, this is an enclosed, robust timber building designed for everyday school use in all seasons. It provides shelter from wind and rain and creates a comfortable, usable space throughout the whole school year.

How much does a school cabin cost?

Our Cabins for Schools straight-walled, square shaped school cabins cost just £9,950 +vat, which includes delivery and installation by our expert DBS checked fitting teams. 

You can discover our full range of school buildings with costs and example projects in our pricing guide.

How does a small school cabin support outdoor learning?

A log cabin like this provides a dedicated indoor space within your outdoor area for structured learning, small-group work, and teacher-led activities, supporting a blended indoor/outdoor curriculum. 

Can we use this as a reading hut or small library?

Yes, this is one of the most popular uses. The straight internal walls make it easy to add shelving or bookcases, and the built in bench seating layout works perfectly for small reading groups or quiet independent reading.

Can this be used for nurture or SEMH support?

Absolutely. Many schools use this type of space as a nurture room, wellbeing space, or intervention room, particularly for pupils who benefit from learning in a calmer, separate environment.

Is funding available for small school cabins?

Yes. Many schools fund cabins like this through grants, SEND or wellbeing budgets, or fundraising. We also work with FundEd, who can help schools identify funding opportunities and support applications.

Do we need planning permission?

In many cases, school cabins may fall under permitted development rights, which do not require planning permission.

Planning permission requirements for school cabins can 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. 

Can this log cabin be used as a forest school base?

Yes, many schools choose small log cabins as secure, dry bases for their forest school programmes, offering shelter, learning materials storage, and group meeting space all year round and through all weather types. 

Why schools need small log cabins

Small outdoor buildings designed specifically for schools provide additional space for small group learning, interventions, nurture and SEMH support, reading corners, and outdoor activities. Modular outdoor classrooms or large log cabins can be oversized for some sites - but a compact cabin on a small footprint transforms unused corners of playgrounds and outdoor areas into valuable educational space. Log cabins also offer weather-resistant, all-season indoor environments for pupils without the cost or disruption of extending the main school or nursery building. 

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