Month: September 2016

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Today’s Children the Least Active Generation in History

A recent report by UKActive ‘Generative Inactive’, has found that only half of 7 year olds are meeting the recommend physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes a day, remaining inactive for 6.4 hours or more.

It highlights the responsibility of schools in improving the overall health of children, who have been described as the first generation in existence to have shorter life expectancy than that of their parents. The report believes that his worrying statement can be reversed if head teachers are to adopt a whole day approach to physical activity, not just limited to PE lessons.

Incorporate physical activity into the school day with our thermoplastic markings. The huge range is great for both structured and unstructured play. So whilst children can develop social skills and create their own games at playtime, they can be used during lesson times to help develop cognitive thinking capabilities, whilst keeping them active!

A playground classic, children love hopscotch, it encourages them to get active, promoting the development of fundamental movement skills. Our multi court can enhance children’s playtimes, but be used during PE lessons to assist with team sports, too!

A trim trail is the perfect addition to any playground, providing children with a great way to safely get fit and have fun at the same time. Our challenging trim trails include items which have been designed to complement your existing equipment to assist in the compliance with Ofsted’s requirements for physical education, with many schools now using them for PE lessons.  We offer a number of trails created to challenge different age groups, so you’ll find the perfect pieces of equipment to get your pupils active, whilst having hours of fun.

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For more information on any products in our range, call us today on 01244 375627 where one of our friendly and helpful advisors can answer any questions you may have, or you can visit our website www.creativeplayuk.com. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected].

Source: UKActive

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Rushton Parish Council and Eaton Primary School Development

Eaton Primary School and Rushton Parish Council

Rushton Parish Council contacted Creative Play looking to put a project in place for the development of a large open grass area across Eaton Primary School and the local community field. We provided several different options for an exciting playground some of the equipment included the Woodlander and Jungle Climber towers systems, Swings (both flat and cradle), Lilliput and Zenith tower options, Spring riders and seating. There was also a mention of a MUGA (multi-use games area) for ball games with fencing and game lines.

When Rushton Parish Council and Creative Play got together to discuss the options available it was decided they would have both of the areas developed. The first area, the local community field, was to include the Heartwood Tower System, Lilliput Playtown Two, Spinner, swings including the Basket Swing which is hugely popular and seating around the area of development. The second area, Eaton Primary School, was to be the MUGA, with goals and game lines for ball games. Wetpour Safety Surfacing was provided on both areas for an all-weather safer surface.

We knew straight away this was going to be a huge and exciting project to work on as well as a challenge but we were looking forward to it. We worked closely with the Parish Council ensuring the whole project went smoothly, taking snaps along the process to show how the development was progressing. Half way through the process additional play equipment was added to fill the area, these included a Treadmill and Noughts and Crosses Playboard. The overall project would now promote physical play for a wide age range of children and provide hours of fun which was Rushton Parish Councils objective.

At long last the playground development was completed. The grand opening was a great success on Sunday 18th October and the children at Eaton Primary School and the wider community can now enjoy a playground full of exciting play opportunities.

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Winter Playground Advice

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Unfortunately, at Creative Play we cannot control the weather – we can however offer you a set of winter care guidelines to ensure that your equipment stands up to the bad weather this winter!

The continued safety of your playground is paramount, especially during the winter months when there are more potential hazards to take into consideration. With surfaces becoming icy, and bad weather causing possible structural damage, it is advised that you follow the recommended winter care tips to make sure that your playground remains an enjoyable place for children to play.

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  • It is important to ensure that you remove any snow built up on canopies – the additional weight that this gives can cause serious structural issues.
  • Remove any sail shades in high winds as they can be easily damaged if left.
  • In icy conditions, treat your safety surfacing with a non-abrasive de-icer such as Ice Melt which is available from Safety Shop. Do not use rock salt!

 

To ensure that your playground stands the test of time, we would recommend that you book our Annual Service and Inspection package.

 

At a cost of just £295 exc VAT, one of our own RPII (Register of Play Inspectors International) qualified installation inspectors will review your equipment and ensure that all loose fittings are tightened; all worn moving parts are replaced, and will provide you with certification that your playground continues to meet current British and European safety standards. A detailed report will also be issues including further information on any advisory work required.

 

For more information on winter care or on our maintenance services, please do not hesitate to call today on 01244 375627 or email us at [email protected]