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Longdendale High School – Lab Reburbishment
Refurbishment of Longdendale’s Labs
Longdendale High School is proud member of the Stamford Park Trust. As a vibrant 11-16 community school, the staff are dedicated to strong values and high expectations that shape every aspect of their work.
The school is committed to inclusivity and has recently been recognised as a national Flagship School for Inclusion, maintaining the Inclusion Quality Mark for several years.
At Longdendale, high standards are upheld to ensure that every member of the community is both supported and challenged to realise their full potential and achieve their goals. The school is dedicated to transforming education for students in Tameside. With improving results and a committed leadership team focused on ongoing progress, the school recognized the need to modernize two science labs that had not seen significant updates since the 1970s.
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The brief
After securing the required funding, Longdendale High School aimed to transform two outdated science labs into flexible, 21st-century classrooms that would inspire students and instill pride in teachers.
The school wanted to create open, adaptable spaces that could be easily reconfigured, allowing teachers to swiftly transition between theory and practical lessons.
With tight timelines, Longdendale’s business manager, Natalie Harris, was determined to ensure that all work was completed and signed off before the start of the September term.
Throughout the process we collaborated with Innova to refine and develop our vision. As a result this two labs – built entirely around the needs of our pupils and teachers – were delivered smoothly and efficiently.
NATALIE HARRIS , BUSINESS MANAGER
The solution
The layout of the labs has now been completely overhauled and reconfigured for maximum flexibility. The teacher is now located on the long wall of the classroom to shorten lines of communication and improve room management.
A long-fixed bench at the back of the room keeps experiments and services-such as gas, water and electricity-out of the way, whilst also providing ample space for theory-based work.
Loose tables at the front of the long bench can be rearranged for teacher-led lessons, individual tasks or group work, allowing the room to be adapted to suit different teaching needs, making the space highly versatile.
Turnkey services
- Minor Building Works
- New Flooring Installation
- Electrical Works
- Plumbing Services
- Gas installations
- Decoration
Minor Building Works
New Flooring Installation
Electrical Works
Plumbing Services
Gas installations
Decoration
The labs now include significantly more storage, reducing clutter and creating a more spacious, open feel.
This comprehensive turnkey project, where Innova managed the design, manufacture and install the lab, was completed on budget two weeks ahead of schedule, with all work officially signed off before the start of the September term.
Spotlight on interiors
Education
Art & Design Practical and stimulating Arts and Craft interiors with harmonious and clutter free environments
Multi-sector
Breakout Spaces Flexible, multi-functional work or social spaces which can be reconfigured quickly and easily
Education
Staffrooms Comfortable, practical staffrooms designed for educators to work, meet and take a break.
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