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Switch – Symmetry Board
Children can use the Symmetry Board to experiment using shapes they discover in the outdoor environment, then using the board they can practically show how…
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How to Make a School Playground Inclusive
How to Make a School Playground Inclusive There are children with disabilities in almost every school across the UK and many find themselves isolated during break times because they are unable to access the facilities and equipment that their friends like to play on. While this doesn’t necessarily mean schools aren’t complying with the Equalities […]
Guide to Creating an Inclusive School Playground
Five percent of children in the UK are disabled and many of these find themselves excluded from outdoor play activities because school playgrounds are not designed with inclusion in mind. In this post, we’ll discuss what practical steps schools need to take to create a truly inclusive playground for all pupils.
Top Tips for Creating a Sensory School Playground
A playground that stimulates all the senses can play an important role in child development. It enhances sensory awareness, encourages social interaction and supports cognitive and emotional growth through play. In this post, we provide some important tips for schools that are looking to create a sensory school playground or sensory play zone. Incorporate different […]
Bringing Maths to the School Playground
From EYFS all the way to GCSE, maths is a fixture of the curriculum. However, the way the subject is delivered doesn’t need to be confined to the classroom. There are plenty of opportunities to learn in the playground, both through outdoor lessons and through play. And with the many outdoor curriculum resources now available, […]
How to Create a Stimulating EYFS Playground
As EYFS children learn through play, the playground is just as valuable a learning environment as the classroom. This means that to facilitate good learning experiences, it is important to create a stimulating outdoor area where education and personal development can thrive. For inspiration, this post will examine some of the things EYFS providers can […]
EYFS Playground for Westbourne Primary School
School: Westbourne Primary School Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Westbourne Primary is a larger than average-sized, two-form entry primary school in Bradford, West Yorkshire, catering for around 475 pupils from nursery age through to year 6. The school had recently appointed a new headteacher who immediately identified that improvements needed to be made to the quality […]
5 Ways Your Playground Can Improve Critical Thinking
Critical thinking ranks high amongst the list of skills children need to learn for life in today’s complex and ever-changing world. Teaching critical thinking, however, is a challenging process and this is best achieved when the children are engaged in activities that are both stimulating and fun to do. Taking this approach helps them develop […]
Solutions for the Ideal Nursery Playground
An ideal nursery playground is one that best suits the needs of the young children that use it and, as every nursery is unique, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Indeed, as older children move on and younger ones join, those needs may change over time. To help you find a solution which works for you, […]
Popular Early Years Outdoor Play Resources
A well-resourced early years outdoor play area is essential for today’s early years providers, as it gives children the opportunity to participate in fun outdoor activities that help them to learn while being active. When choosing your outdoor learning equipment, it is important that it meets the needs of the children in your care and […]
How to Design an EYFS Playground
Giving children the opportunity to participate in free play has been shown to accelerate their development, helping them learn important new skills and widening their understanding of the world. For nurseries and EYFS providers, one way you can facilitate and encourage free play is to design your outdoor spaces in a way that motivates children […]
How to Improve Early Years Provision Through Outdoor Play Equipment
Ofsted loves a good playground. Many outstanding primary schools, pre-schools and nurseries are often praised for creating well-resourced playgrounds that enable high-quality learning to take place outside of the classroom. In this post, we’ll explain what Ofsted sees as important for school playgrounds and show you how you can improve early years provision through your […]