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Choosing Outdoor Play Equipment For Vestibular Input
Outdoor Play Expert Andrea explains what vestibular input is, how different types of movement provide it, and what to look for when choosing playground equipment. Vestibular input plays an important role in how children experience movement, balance and their position...
Effective SEN Playground Design: Engagement, Regulation And Independent Play
Key Considerations Behind Effective SEN Playground Design Breaktimes are often where challenges become most visible for SEN pupils, with uneven engagement, pressure around movement and an increased demand in supervision. Where outdoor environments are well...
The Fundamentals Of School Playground Design
Where To Start When It Comes To A New Play Area? The Fundamentals Of School Playground DesignBefore selecting outdoor play equipment, it’s important to consider the core requirements of a school play space.Beyond being fun, it should support...
The ESSENTIAL Leisure And Tourism Playground Resource
Want To Design An Outdoor Play Area That Ticks All The Boxes?Not sure how to balance excitement with safety, or how to choose equipment that keeps families coming back?You’re in the right place.Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refresh an...
Local Authorities And Playgrounds | Value For Money
Community Playgrounds: Saving Money, Maximising ImpactWith budgets tighter than ever, many local authorities are facing tough decisions about outdoor play provision – especially when ageing equipment starts to pose risks and reputational concerns. But...
Local Authorities And Playgrounds | Part 4: Budget Saving Tips
10 Ways To Save THOUSANDS On A New Playground InstallationRemoving existing equipment. Choosing new pieces and designing the layout. Laying down modern safety surfacing. Burying timbers several feet into the ground. Raising timbers several feet into the...
Local Authorities And Playgrounds | Part 3: Inclusive Design
How To Deliver Inclusivity, Wellbeing And Accessibility On Any BudgetProviding the public with an inclusive play area, committed to accessibility for all with a focus on community wellbeing, is not strictly the purview of those with a bottomless budget. As...
Local Authorities And Playgrounds | Part 2: Longevity Tips
A Playground That Will Provide The Best Long-Term InvestmentPartnering with an outdoor play specialist to design a playground installation isn’t a frequent occurrence for most of us, which considering the high costs involved, is probably a good thing....
Local Authorities And Playgrounds | Part 1: Civic Pride
Local Authorities and Playgrounds – Maintaining Your Civic Pride Struggling with outdoor play equipment in a state of disrepair and fearing the potentially resultant bad press are just some of the challenges local authorities are facing due to harsh budget...
Incorporating Inclusivity Into School Playgrounds
Want To Create A Play Space For ALL Children?Incorporating Inclusivity Into School PlaygroundsWhen designing a new playground, it’s essential to consider how all children, regardless of their abilities, can fully participate in play.By engaging with teachers,...
How To Design Your Ideal School Playground
What Works Best For Your Space And Needs?How To Design Your Ideal School Playground Designing the ideal school playground is an exciting opportunity to create a space that inspires active play, learning, and development. In this section, you’ll find expert insights on...
Quick Step-By-Step Guide To EYFS Benefits Of Outdoor Play Equipment
This is a whistlestop tour of the benefits of an EYFS playground and considerations for installing one. For a more comprehensive view, read Early Years Foundation Stage Benefits Of Outdoor Play Equipment.OFSTED’S VIEW ON OUTDOOR LEARNINGOFSTED see it as ‘an essential...