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Burnley playground equipment specialist ESP Play enjoys record breaking 2023

ESP Play, the UK’s leading playground equipment specialist based in Burnley, is kicking off the year 2024 on a high note, celebrating a phenomenal 12 months that saw the company achieve a record-breaking turnover of £9.1 million. This remarkable figure represents an outstanding 40% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying ESP Play’s position as […]

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Beckley CofE Primary School, Oxfordshire

The multi academy trust got in contact with ESP and asked if we could quote for a larger trim trail project and new safety surface. The ESP team designed a bespoke trail that targeted the children’s upper body, lower body and core strength.

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Burnley playground equipment specialist ESP Play enjoys record breaking 2023

ESP Play, the UK’s leading playground equipment specialist based in Burnley, is kicking off the year 2024 on a high note, celebrating a phenomenal 12 months that saw the company achieve a record-breaking turnover of £9.1 million. This remarkable figure represents an outstanding 40% growth compared to the previous year, solidifying ESP Play’s position as […]

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Elizabeth Selby Infant School, London

At Elizabeth Selby Infant School, the existing EYFS provision was looking out of date and no longer provided the provision needed to challenge their children. ESP transformed the existing EYFS climbing area with a combination of varied height climbing elements which help develop balance, gross motor skills and upper body grip.

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How to Adapt a School Playground for PE

If your school is short on space for teaching PE, then the obvious solution is to use the school playground. Unfortunately, many school playgrounds aren’t ideal for the modern PE curriculum, however, with some adaptations and the installation of the right equipment, you could have a dual-purpose space fit for both play and PE lessons. […]

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Furze Down School, Winslow

Furze Down school initially contacted ESP to ask if we could supply and install a bespoke climbing structure that caters for all of their children and including wheelchair users. They wanted something that was a big ‘wow’ factor, inclusive for all and wanted to ensure it targeted all ages from 4 – 18 years old!

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Why Great Design Matters for Small School Playgrounds

Everywhere you look these days, school playgrounds seem to be getting kitted out with the latest, must-have outdoor equipment. The one thing many of these modern playgrounds have in common is that they are of a decent size. For schools with smaller playgrounds, it can be hard to find the right solution when there is […]

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The Benefits of Free Play in EYFS Settings

Modern childhood is increasingly regimented, especially in education where the demands of the statutory EYFS framework put increasing emphasis on more formal, structured types of learning. While the pros and cons of this approach are hotly debated, one thing remains clear: at a young age, free play is vital to child development. Here we look […]

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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 […]

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