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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 […]
The British Children’s Play Survey, 2020, found that children aged 5 to 11 across the UK had limited opportunity to play outdoors and that the average age at which they were allowed to do so independently, without parents, was 10.74 years. The survey’s authors also noted that while all kinds of play are beneficial for […]
May to September is the ideal time for kids to enjoy the outdoors. The weather is warmer, the skies are bluer, and children can’t wait to make the most of their playtimes. What makes a school playground perfect for summer play? It’s a combination of creating the right atmosphere and providing opportunities to do activities […]
As the most used area in a school, no playground should be without seating and shelter. Today, we are lucky to have a wide choice of playground furniture to choose from, so if you are finding it difficult to make a decision about which pieces are right for your school, here are some suggestions we […]
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 […]
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 […]
When teachers think about teaching STEM subjects, (science, technology, engineering and maths) the playground is perhaps the last place they imagine delivering those lessons. However, STEM is about integrating those subjects and thinking out of the box, so perhaps it’s time to reconsider the outdoor space as somewhere where children can get value from those […]
With only a few weeks left of the school year, minds will be focussed on the much-needed holiday and in making plans for September. The summer break, however, is the ideal time to work on the school playground. With no children around for weeks on end, there is plenty of opportunity to carry out essential […]
Summer is here, the temperature is rising and everyone wants to get out into the playground. While this is great for our wellbeing and vitamin D levels, there are times when the heat can be overbearing and the UV levels too high for young skin. So, aside from sunscreen and hats, how do we ensure […]
While traditional wooden benches and picnic tables will always have a role to play in furnishing a school playground, today they are joined by a growing collection of other playground furniture that provides a range of practical uses for a variety of different purposes. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the more ingenious […]
