Schools, nurseries and academies
Canopies, Walkways and Shelters for Schools
Canopies, covered walkways, cycle shelters and buggy stores for primary schools, secondary schools, nurseries and academy trusts.
- DBS-checked installers
- Free site survey
- Clear 3D drawings
- Help with funding questions
Outdoor Structures for Schools
Covered space for outdoor learning, safer routes between buildings and dry storage for bikes and buggies.
School & Business Canopies
Covered outdoor learning and play areas for schools and businesses
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Covered Walkways
Weather-protected walkways connecting buildings
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Cycle Shelters
Secure and weatherproof cycle storage solutions
From£750View details
Buggy Shelters
Weather-protected buggy and pushchair storage
From£1,255View details
Sunlight Rooms
Bright, enclosed outdoor learning spaces
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Entrance Canopies
Professional entrance solutions for businesses
From£945View details
Why Schools Choose Alotek
We know how school sites work, from safeguarding to budgets.
DBS-Checked Team
All our installers are DBS checked and experienced working in school environments
Funding Support
We provide documentation to help with funding applications and grant submissions
Flexible Installation Scheduling
We install during school holidays (preferred by most schools) or work around your schedule with minimal disruption during term time
Educational Design
Vibrant colours, UV protection, and child-safe designs for learning environments
Funding your school project
Most schools fund outdoor structures through School Condition Allocations (SCA), the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) or finance leasing. Since September 2024, schools can arrange finance leases without Secretary of State approval. Our guide explains each option.
What Our Customers Say
“We are over the moon with our canopies! They are beyond our expectations and look absolutely brilliant. The children and staff are so excited to use these areas and now we can let them work and play outside in all weathers.”
“Many thanks for your work. The shelter looks brilliant and the installers were very good, flexible and genuinely nice people.”
“We are very pleased with the canopy, but moreover I wanted to say that the team that installed the canopy were a credit to your company. Probably the best site team we have ever had.”
Guides and advice
- GuideHow Schools Fund a Covered Walkway: SCA vs CIF ExplainedFunding routes for school outdoor structures, and how to use them.
- ArticleHow Much Does a School Canopy Cost in the UK?Realistic budget bands for different types of school canopy.
- ArticleCycle Shelters for Schools: Capacity, Security and What to SpecifyHow to size and specify a school cycle shelter.
- Case studySchool case studiesCanopies, walkways and shelters we have installed at schools.
Ready to Transform Your School?
Request a free site survey and discover how we can create inspiring outdoor learning spaces for your pupils.