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Home » Case Studies » Enhancing Outdoor Learning at Godmanchester Community Academy
Godmanchester Community Academy in Cambridgeshire recently reconfigured its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision to better support child-led exploration and modern teaching methods. The school relocated both EYFS classes into the former music hall, enabling children to move freely between indoor and outdoor areas.
To fully realise this new layout and ensure year-round access to outdoor space, the school required a high-quality, durable canopy solution that supported safe, flexible and engaging learning environments.
Working in partnership with Andy Knott Construction, Twinfix designed, manufactured and installed a bespoke Fabricated Lean-To Canopy. Measuring 2.4m × 15m, the canopy was engineered to create a seamless transition between classroom and outdoor learning space.
The structure incorporated Twinfix’s Multi-Link-Panel Non-Fragile (NF) roofing system, glazed with 16mm opal polycarbonate. This solution provides diffused daylight while reducing glare and solar gain, making it particularly well-suited to young children’s eyes and play-based learning.
The robust aluminium frame was powder coated in RAL 6005 Moss Green, delivering both long-term weather protection and a finish that complements the surrounding landscape.
Fabricated Lean-To Canopy measuring 2.4m × 15m
Multi-Link-Panel NF system with 16mm opal polycarbonate glazing
Provides diffused daylight, UV protection, glare reduction
Powder-coated aluminium frame in RAL 6005 Moss Green
Seamless indoor-to-outdoor flow for EYFS pupils
An EYFS Lead at the school commented:“We are absolutely thrilled with our new canopy. It has completely transformed how our EYFS pupils use the outdoor space. They now have the freedom to move between inside and outside regardless of the weather – it’s made a huge difference to how we deliver our provision.”
