Our waterproof Shade Sails provide the perfect all-weather protection from both the sun and rain, and are available in a wide range of colours. However, as if that wasn’t enough…we can also print onto them offering a completely personalised solution for your school/setting. Whether you would like your school logo, a welcome message in different languages or a picture of the sun, we can help! Contact us to find out more.
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010Solar Control Window Film
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Keep your classroom shaded too!
Our Solar Control Window Film provides a more comfortable, effective and safe classroom environment. No more blinds or drapes, Solar Control Window Film is a maintenance-free, stylish alternative. It rejects solar heat gain and helps to keep the classroom temperature to a more comfortable level – great for improving pupils’ concentration and productivity.
With our Shade Sails you’ve got the outside covered, now protect the inside!
For further information please visit our Solar Control Window Film page or contact us!
UV Index – Be Safe in the Sun
Monday, June 7th, 2010
Increasingly announced in weather forecasts, the UV Index provides us with an indication of the day’s risk to UV Rays. The UV Index is based on the UV intensity expected when the sun is at its highest point, between 11am – 3pm.
Make sure you know you and your family’s skin types and keep an eye on the UV Index. That way you are prepared and can still enjoy yourself in the sun! Follow our sun safety tips - sun protection cream, hats, sunglasses and of course shade!
- Low risk – no protection is needed.
- Medium risk – take care around midday and do not spend too long in the sun unprotected.
- High risk – cover up and spend time in the shade between 11 and 3. Use least factor 15 sunscreen on exposed skin.
- Very high risk – be sure to cover up and in the shade between 11 and 3. And use at least factor 15 sunscreen.
UV Index chart information sourced from the Sun Smart website^
Sun Safety Tips!
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Protect Children in the Sun
The following tips are from Cancer Research UK.
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Teach children good sun habits – lead by example
Don’t just think of sun safety when you’re abroad, protect you & your family when at home here in the UK
Cover up, wear loose fitting clothes, wide brim hats & sunglasses
Sunscreen, apply regularly & generously
At school, make sure schools/nurseries have a shaded area as children are out playing at the hottest times of day
Have fun in the sun, but most of all be safe in the sun.
Hello Sunshine!
Friday, May 21st, 2010
At last some sunny weather for us to enjoy…are you prepared though? Hat, sunscreen, lots of fluids to hydrate and of course some shades?
Our Shade Sails provide the perfect shade solution, available in many different designs and colours. Have a look at our gallery and give us a call if you require any further information.
Now…stop surfing the net and get yourself outside and enjoy this weather as who knows how long we’ll have it for!
Ambleside Primary Vote for Shade Sails!
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Just as important as the General Election, Ambleside Primary School’s Shade Sail election!
Ambleside Primary School’s children voted for their favourite design and colours for the Shade Sails being installed into their Nottingham playground. The children all coloured in blank Shade Sail design sheets to get involved and put their own stamp on their playground. The final design voted by the children was by ‘DJ Rice and Famous’ and stage one of the installation is now happening.
‘It’s been a good experience and it’s fun to choose ourselves what goes up around the school’ – DJ Rice and Famous of Ambleside Primary School, Nottingham.
For more information, comments from the children and photos about the Ambleside Primary School project please click here.
Get your outdoor space ready for the good weather with Shade Sails!
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Spring is finally here…phew. The weather is more pleasant, the days are longer, we all feel a little happier and of course want to spend more time enjoying the great outdoors.
Our Shade Sails provide the perfect shade solution, and are completely bespoke. Shade Sails are a stunning feature in your outdoor space, and allow you to still enjoy being outside without the worry of over exposure to harmful UV rays.
Our design team tailor the Shade Sails to suit both your shade requirements and budget. We have two fabrics, one is showerproof, the other is waterproof – both importantly filter UV rays. Available in a wide range of colours for shade fabric, support posts and safety padding - a great way to brighten up your outdoor space!
National School Grounds Week
Friday, April 9th, 2010
Every year Learning Through Landscapes (LTL) arrange the
National School Grounds Week. A week long event that focusses on different themes to encourage schools to make the most of their outdoor spaces for both learning and play. This year the theme is ‘Exhibition Mission’. The aim is to get as many UK schools as possible to turn their playgrounds into art galleries, showcasing their work and projects – we think it’s a great idea! LTL are encouraging schools to open their ‘Grounds into Galleries’ to parents and the community. To find out more about this event and the great work that LTL do please click here.
Think outside the classroom!
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
At Safe Shade we believe the design of an outdoor space is just as important as the inside. Unfortunately playgrounds are often over looked when it comes to upgrading or even the design of a new school. Having the right equipment in place is key in order to transform the outdoor environment into a more practical, usable space.
Very soon (fingers crossed) the nicer weather will be here, let’s make the most of it! Think of as many activities/lessons as you can that can be enjoyed outside the classroom. It adds more to the experience, especially after we’ve all been couped up inside for so long! And, who cares if it’s raining, with weatherproof Shade Sails for shelter! Enjoy the outdoors!
Outdoor Challenge 2010
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Congratulations to Clare Schmieder and her team at Old Town Children’s Centre in Poole, Dorset, who are the very worthy winners of Nursery World’s Outdoor Challenge 2010, run in association with Learning Through Landscapes.
Safe Shade are members of Learning Through Landscapes and were more than happy to provide the top prize for the Outdoor Challenge 2010! Clare’s in-depth entry impressed the judges so much with her plans to maximise the Old Town Children’s Centre’s outdoor area into ‘…an attractive & adventurous space…providing free-flow access for all children’.
The Safe Shade team are looking forward to heading down to Poole to meet Clare and discuss her many prizes!!! Which include, a Safe Shade Shade Sail worth £6,ooo, Safe Shade graphics, Learning Through Landscapes site visit, a year’s subscription to Nursery World and Learning Through Landscapes Play Out Toolkit!!!
We’ll keep you posted on the progress of the project and look forward to installing the Shade Sails!
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