Ysgol Cedewain

The project was designed to create an environment where vulnerable children could thrive, providing them with an inclusive and supportive space to grow and learn.

The design of the outdoor areas was integral to the concept, enhancing the school’s ability to offer rich outdoor learning opportunities. Sheltered spaces offer cover from the elements, while sensory experiences engage the children’s senses and encourage exploration.

Raised beds and a Forest School area promote hands-on learning and a deeper connection to nature.
A key element of the design is the integration of secure internal fencing, ensuring safety while contributing to placemaking within the community.

We also designed a sustainable drainage system for the new £22 million Welsh school, being built by Wynne Construction. The system for the whole school site includes rain gardens, or swales, which wrap around play areas, catch surface water and lead it off into designated planting beds.

These will be filled with wildflowers and ornamental grasses which adapt to drought or wet conditions and help prevent playgrounds from flooding or becoming muddy when it rains. The car park also has permeable paving.