Ash Manor School – Food Technology Refurbishment

Food Technology Classroom Designed to Inspire Future “Bake Off ” Stars

Ash Manor School, located in Surrey, is a highly sought-after and successful comprehensive school with a clear vision and a strong commitment to achievement. The school is built on a firm belief that every child deserves the best education and the chance to pursue their aspirations.

In addition to academic excellence, Ash Manor offers a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities, including clubs, workshops, guest speakers, educational visits, and residential trips. These diverse opportunities enable students to grow both academically and personally.
To enhance their commitment to providing the best education, and with plans to introduce their own ‘Ash Manor Bake Off’ competition, the school sought to renovate one of their existing food technology rooms.

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The brief

With a growing student population, Ash Manor’s existing food technology room had become outdated and overcrowded. The school needed a modern, functional, and engaging classroom space that would meet current demands and be adaptable for the future.
Their vision was to create a versatile facility that maximised the available space, incorporating practical cooking areas, a dedicated teacher’s demonstration zone, and spaces for theory and written work.
Additionally, Ash Manor aimed to integrate the latest technology, such as cooking demonstration cameras and interactive whiteboards, ensuring that teachers had access to cutting-edge resources to inspire and enhance student learning.
The new technology room enhances learning by offering an interactive, organised space with modern equipment. It encourages collaboration, hands-on learning, and creativity, while equipping students with essential digital skills.

The solution

Innova provided a full turnkey solution including  design, manufacture and installation of all furniture as well as M&E works, plumbing, flooring, decoration and minor build works. The inspirational new food technology room was designed with a peninsular layout with discreet kitchen areas to give teachers the flexibility to divide their classes into small groups for practical sessions.
Holding students’ concentration can be a challenge for any teacher, and the design of a central demonstration area which offers staff and students greater visibility across the room helps to shorten lines of communication and ensure the teacher is the focus of the pupils’ attention.
.A key priority was cutting clutter, and this was addressed by incorporating lockable storage units into the room, providing organised spaces for equipment and ingredients. Additionally, perimeter bag storage was installed to ensure students’ bags could be safely stowed away during practical lessons, keeping the workspace clear and safe.

Turnkey services

  • Demolition & Strip Out
  • Minor Building Works
  • New Flooring Installation
  • Plumbing Services
  • Electrical Works
  • Decoration
State-of-the-art cameras and interactive whiteboards allow students to watch demonstrations in real time whilst working on their own creations.
The choice of durable, easy to maintain materials such a Trespa Toplab Base provides an environment that’s hygienic and ready to face the generations of young cooks to come.

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