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In-depth resources on specifying, funding and procuring outdoor structures. Written from 30 years of manufacturing and installation experience across the UK.

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Schools18 min readUpdated May 2026

How Schools Fund a Covered Walkway: DfE Grants, SCA and All Your Options Explained

The complete guide to funding a covered walkway for your school. School Condition Allocations, Condition Improvement Fund, finance leasing, the Renewal and Retrofit Programme and more.

DfE FundingSCACIFFinance Leasing

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