Larkhall Primary School | Clapham, London Borough of Lambeth

Upgrading Playground Provision Across the Main Playground and EYFS Area

Larkhall Primary School in London has redeveloped its main playground and EYFS outdoor area, introducing new surfacing, climbing equipment and a range of games and sensory features. The improvements provide pupils with more opportunities for physical activity, imaginative play and sensory exploration, creating a more engaging outdoor environment for different ages and stages of development.

Project Highlights:

Redeveloped main playground with new surfacing and varied climbing equipment.
Upgraded EYFS area providing age-appropriate opportunities for movement and exploration.
Gross motor play equipment encouraging balance, coordination, strength and confidence.
Interactive playboards and games supporting problem-solving, creativity and social interaction.
Sensory play features introducing sound, movement and tactile experiences.
Themed spring riders adding imaginative play opportunities for younger pupils.

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Customer Objective:

Larkhall Primary School’s main aim was to upgrade both the main playground and EYFS area, improving the outdoor environment with new surfacing and a wider variety of play opportunities. The additions were designed to support physical development, sensory exploration and interactive play across different age groups.

Playground Development Challenges & Solutions:

The redevelopment focused on creating more engaging outdoor spaces for pupils of different ages, combining physical challenges with interactive and sensory activities. Climbing features such as the Jungle Climber Micro, Rope Bridge and Zigzag Beam introduce opportunities to develop balance, coordination and confidence, while the Rope Walk and Leap Frog encourage children to move, negotiate obstacles and test their abilities.

Alongside these physical challenges, interactive playboards and sensory equipment bring another dimension to the playground. Cogs, the Busy Board and Maze encourage hands-on exploration and problem-solving, while the Noughts and Crosses and Shapes boards provide opportunities for shared games. Sensory features such as the Rainwheel Playboard and Bells add sound, movement and curiosity to the outdoor experience.

The EYFS area also benefits from playful finishing touches, including a blue horse spring rider and red dragon spring rider, offering younger children imaginative experiences within their upgraded space.

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Results: Bringing New Play Opportunities to Larkhall Primary School

The improvements have created more varied and engaging outdoor spaces, giving pupils opportunities to climb, balance, explore, solve problems and play together. With physical challenges complemented by sensory and interactive features, both playgrounds offer a wider range of experiences throughout the school day.

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