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Build A CHILDREN'S OBSTACLE COURSE with Free Standing Trim Trails

Free standing trim trail used by an EYFS child

EYFS children need a playground designed for them. This includes active play equipment that challenges your students and develops independence and physical skills. Free Standing Trim Trail equipment can create the ideal children’s obstacle course to help kids learn and develop through fun!

Why Choose Freestanding Trim Trials?

Freestanding equipment does not require any installation; simply position and reposition the trim trail elements as needed. The versatile play equipment is easy to set up, move around and put away. This is a great benefit for smaller playgrounds, as staff can quickly clear away the equipment to create open space for other activities.

This adaptability can also help create varied children’s obstacle courses, offering a fun and challenging experience with both physical and cognitive elements. Staff can reordering and incorporate different elements of climbing, jumping, and balancing obstacles in the trail. This allows children to engage in problem-solving activities involving teamwork and cooperation as they support each other to traverse the trail.

What does Active Play Look Like for EYFS children?

All elements of play and the equipment schools provide need to be designed to suit the ability and size of the EYFS children using it. This includes a consideration for the physical limitations of small children and any safety requirements, but also needs to accommodate their psychological and social development.

Safety for the Smallest

Specially designed for smaller users, our range of mini trim trail equipment and our freestanding trim trail bundles include all the fun of larger active play equipment, scaled down to suit EYFS children. With lower fall heights and soft play surfacing where required, our trim trails are perfect for nurseries and primary schools looking to develop an EYFS playground.

Creative Exploration

Obstacle courses give children the opportunity to think outside of the box, playing creatively and developing problem-solving skills. Whether using the equipment independently or alongside peers, children learn new things through practically exploring their limitations and challenging themselves.

Staying Active

Younger children need to develop their gross motor skills in a variety of ways. This involves organised PE lessons, but also includes independent active play. Trim trails promote active, energetic play, helping children improve their fitness and agility in a safe and stimulating environment.

Our Free Standing Bundles:

EYFS child using A Frame Climbing Wall from School Playground Company's Trim Trail Range.

Choose the right combination of trim trail components for your EYFS obstacle course by mixing and matching your own or selecting a trim trail bundle. Complete with tunnels, balance beams, and ladder climbing, each budget-friendly trim trail is the perfect place for young students to become healthier, more resilient, and more focused learners.

The Complete Bundle includes:
  • Balance Beam
  • Step Post Beam
  • Incline Balance Beam
  • Double Sloping Balance Beam
  • Balance Weaver
  • A Frame Climb Wall
  • A Frame Ladder
  • Tunnel

The Starter Bundle 1 includes:

  • Double Sloping Balance Beam
  • A Frame Ladder
  • Balance Weaver
  • Inclined Balance Beam
The Starter Bundle 2 includes:
  • Balance Beam
  • A Frame Climb Wall
  • Step Post Beam
  • Tunnel

Add Play Blocks:

Add fully movable block sets to create a variety of challenges for changing play needs. These freestanding blocks are topped with artificial grass and ‘button’ textures to improve grip and therefore safety when using ramped equipment and jumping between components.

The Complete Free Standing Block Bundle includes:

  • Low Step Cube Grass
  • Low Step Cube Button
  • High Step Cube Grass
  • High Step Cube Button
  • Grass Ramp
  • Balance Platform Button
  • Platform Ramp
  • Steps

The School Playground Company Gives You Many Options for Your Children’s Obstacle Course and Active Play Areas

EYFS child on Trim Trail balance beam from School Playground Company's Active Play range, available from the playground equipment shop.

Our freestanding trim trail range is available to purchase today in our new playground equipment shop, with an exclusive offer of 10% off your first order and free delivery (excluding specified postcodes). However, if your school is looking for a more permanent or larger installation, explore our active play equipment including trim trails, and climbing frames suitable for all ages.

For your quote, get in touch with our team by booking an appointment on our contact page.