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ESP Play Limited – Terms and Conditions of Sale
1. Interpretation 1.1. Definitions 1.1.1. In these Conditions, the following definitions apply: Business Day a day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in England); Conditions the terms and conditions set out in this document, including the Guarantee Schedule, together with any special terms agreed in writing between the Customer and ESP; Confidential Information […]
Why Your School Needs Adventure Play Equipment
School playgrounds are more than just open spaces where children get to run around and burn off steam during break times. They’re theatres for the imagination, arenas for physical growth and platforms for developing essential life skills. What’s more, as society becomes increasingly aware of the importance of young people’s physical fitness and wellbeing, many […]
How Schools Can Make Effective Use of Outdoor Play Space
Outdoor play is an integral part of a child’s development, fostering physical, cognitive and social skills. Primary schools play a crucial role in providing children with a well-rounded education and one aspect that should not be overlooked is the effective use of outdoor play space. In this article, we will explore the benefits of outdoor […]
Popular Playground Equipment for Nurseries
If you run a children’s nursery, a well-equipped outdoor play area is essential. It is a place where children can have lots of fun, play freely and learn new skills while having the daily dose of physical activity their young bodies need. When it comes to deciding which playground equipment to install, it is important […]
Outdoor Play Equipment for the EYFS Framework
According to the UK Government, the seven areas of learning in the EYFS framework should mostly be delivered through games and play. This makes the playground not just somewhere children have fun, but also an arena in which learning can take place. To make this possible, it is important to choose outdoor play equipment that […]
How Outdoor Play Helps Meet NHS Activity Guidelines
According to the NHS, children of nursery and pre-school age, between one and five years old, should have three hours of physical activity every day, combining both light and more energetic activity. Here, we discuss the NHS advice in more detail and look at how you can help children meet NHS guidelines in your playground. […]
The Importance of Outdoor Play for Key Worker and Vulnerable Children
The latest lockdown means that for the first few months of 2021, the only pupils attending school are vulnerable children and the children of key workers. While schools must maintain effective social distancing measures to reduce the risk of infection from the new variant of COVID-19, ensuring that those children get the chance for outdoor […]
School Playground Covid-19 Guidance for New Academic Year
The Covid-19 pandemic means significant changes for schools and nurseries reopening in September. Not only will this affect what goes on in the building but it will also impact the use of the playground, particularly where shared playground equipment, like climbing frames, play towers and sand pits are installed. Here, we’ll look at the latest […]
How to Keep Pupils Safe in the Playground During Winter
The risk of injury in the schoolyard increases dramatically during the winter months when snow, ice and frost create hazardous conditions. Winter weather can make playground surfaces and outdoor play equipment very slippery and cause damage which needs to be quickly repaired. At the same time, children need to learn to behave and dress appropriately […]
Best Outdoor Nursery Equipment for Active Kids
Active kids are full of beans and can’t wait to get outside to play. But where do nurseries and pre-schools start when it comes to choosing outdoor nursery equipment that will satisfy their hunger for action while ensuring they stay safe? Luckily, there is some fantastic apparatus available and here, we’ll look at different types […]
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 EYFS Outdoor Play Improves Wellbeing
Looking after the wellbeing of young children and helping them foster healthy lifestyles is critical if we are to tackle the growing crisis in child mental health. With hundreds of thousands of school-aged children referred for treatment every year, the practice of improving wellbeing should begin right from the outset of their education, during EYFS. […]
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 […]