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Outdoor Classroom Day is the perfect opportunity to rethink what learning outside can really look like. It’s no longer just about a grassy patch or a couple of benches — today’s outdoor spaces can be anything from modular buildings, tipis and shelters to log cabins and forest school areas. At Cosy, we believe that any outdoor space has the potential...

Request a free quote today Cosy understands how hard it is to find reliable suppliers that have access to all the furniture, fixtures and equipment you need whilst understanding what makes educational settings work. Cosy promote a natural, engaged and active childhood by manufacturing and supplying sustainable nursery and educational equipment – perfect for all settings. What is the School...

At the heart of Cosy Direct has always been nature, natural materials, and sustainability. We’ve been ahead of the curve with evoking and celebrating nature in all we do, so we’re thrilled to see a growth in the popularity of biophilic design in recent years.  In this blog post, we share the key concepts of biophilic design, and how we’re...

The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure™ list has been launched by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Cosy Direct among the list of organisations in the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure category. Through anonymous feedback, Cosy Direct’s employees reported that Cosy’s commitment to building a workplace where people feel, valued, trusted and proud to contribute makes the...

Wraparound childcare gives primary-aged children a safe, supportive place to spend time before and after the school day. In England, this usually means breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and extended provision during term time, often running until 6 pm or later. New government investment in wraparound childcare funding is helping more schools expand their before and after-school offer. This funding is...

The Department for Education has announced £3 million of new funding. It will support outdoor learning through the National Education Nature Park programme. This grant will run through the 2025–2026 academic year. It helps schools and nurseries bring nature into their outdoor spaces. Over 1,000 settings will be offered support. This includes nurseries, schools, and colleges. If your setting qualifies, you could get up to...

The Government is investing £740 million to create 10,000 new school places for children with SEND. The SEND funding aims to help more children learn and thrive at schools close to home. Schools can now apply for funding to adapt spaces or build new facilities. A Step Towards Better Local Support Fewer than one in ten mainstream schools have specialist...

Cosy was the proud host to the Rt Hon. Rachel Reeves, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer last week, as the Government launched the UK Trade strategy at Cosy HQ! During her morning-long visit, Ms Reeves was given a tour of Cosy’s premises, located on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border near Tutbury, for a behind-the-scenes look at its operations. The visit included a...

The CosyChild Bike & Hike 2025 brought together an incredible community of walkers, cyclists, volunteers, and supporters- all with one goal: to raise vital funds for Derby Kids Camp and Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre. And what a success it was! 🚴‍♀️ 200 Champions, One Cause This year, 200 participants took part in the challenge: 111 walkers hit the trails 106...

As summer creeps around the corner, it's the ideal time to rethink your outdoor space. Whether you're leading a nursery class within a primary school or managing early years provision on a school site, school-based nursery funding offers a valuable opportunity to invest in your outdoor learning environment and create a lasting impact for children now and in the future...