Heathlands School Given a £12,000 Grant for an Outdoor PE Classroom
HertfordshireOutdoor PE Classroom at Heathlands School for the Deaf, a Playground & Outdoor Activities project featuring an Outdoor PE Classroom, in Hertfordshire, has been awarded a grant of £12,000.
This project, designed to provide deaf pupils with enhanced opportunities for outdoor learning and physical activity, is set to have a significant impact on the school community. It builds on Heathlands School’s reputation as the largest deaf school in the UK, offering a Total Communication approach to education that incorporates British Sign Language, Sign Supported English and spoken English. Based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Heathlands provides an outstanding education to deaf children aged 3–16, both for local day pupils and those attending its residential provision.
This new Outdoor PE Classroom, opened on the 26th November 2025, provides a safe, engaging and inclusive space designed to help pupils develop confidence, physical skills and teamwork in an outdoor environment.
The Outdoor PE Classroom was generously funded by a Wooden Spoon Charity grant. Wooden Spoon supports Heathland’s commitment to creating inclusive spaces that foster wellbeing, growth and learning.
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create opportunities for children and young people. With a proven track record of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon aims to improve lives through physical, educational and social projects. Through collaborations like this, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to make positive, lasting change in communities.
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