IMPROVING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
WITH THE WINTERBOURNE
FREESTANDING SHELTER
Victoria Education Centre is a non- The school, comprised of several improving the experience of students,
maintained, Ofsted-Outstanding buildings connected by open staff and visitors when traversing
special school in Poole, Dorset that walkways, was facing issues due to between buildings, which was
offers specialised high-quality changeable UK weather conditions, particularly difficult in treacherous
education, therapy and care for young when transporting students from their weather conditions.
people aged 3-19 from around the main school building to Victorian- UK. Students who attend Victoria built Carmel House where the post-16 Education Centre have physical education takes place. Shelters, an established and trusted
Launching a successful “Canopy furniture and facilities management
Appeal”, the charity-based school products, who after conducting
raised enough funds to install an a full site survey suggested their
80m covered walkway between both Winterbourne Freestanding Shelter as
buildings, ensuring an integrated feel the most appropriate option.
disabilities or complex medical/
neurological conditions and many
have additional needs including
communication difficulties, learning
difficulties and sensory impairments.
across the site and more importantly
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The chosen supplier was NBB Outdoor
manufacturer of outdoor shelters,