Nature Playground Design for Healthy Childhood Development
Summer is the perfect time to build your nature playground and bring nature to your school! Using nature as a tool for fun and creativity is a great playground idea…
The Importance of Risk-Taking in Safe Playground Design
BLOGS THE IMPORTANCE OF RISK-TAKING IN SAFE PLAYGROUND DESIGN It can be understandably difficult to allow children to take risks on the playground, but with an intuitive and safe playground…
Promoting Mindfulness through Sensory Playground Design
BLOGS PROMOTING MINDFULNESS THROUGH SENSORY PLAYGROUND DESIGN The school playground is a great space to play and develop important skills and an understanding of the world. Fostering mindfulness with sensory…
Trim Trails- the Perfect Equipment for any Children’s Play Area!
Timber trim trails have been a key piece of outdoor playground equipment in children’s play areas for over 30 years. Trim Trails are great playground items to encourage a range…
Our Top 3 Outdoor Gym Ideas to Meet UK Fitness Guidelines
Children’s physical development is essential in schools as part of the physical education national curriculum. However, schools should also consider fitness and exercise as core to children’s break times. Outdoor…
How Children Benefit from an Outdoor Play Education
BLOGS How Children Benefit from an Outdoor Play Education Outdoor play should be fun and engaging for all kids, and it can also have great health and wellbeing impacts. As…
Inspiring Playground Ideas for Schools for World Book Day
Explore your Imagination in the Great Outdoors for World Book Day! Reading and staying active and engaged outside have amazing impacts on childhood development. From improving social skills to attention…
Playground Health and Safety – Essential Design Tips
BLOGS Playground Health and Safety – Essential Design Tips Keeping our children healthy and happy on the school playground is at the forefront of the School Playground Company’s mission. Playground…
Creative Learning Playgrounds Ideas for National Storytelling Week
During National Storytelling Week 2023, students have an opportunity to explore fun, storytelling, and creativity! Creative learning playgrounds can inspire independence, collaboration and self-expression in a wide range of ways,…
Back to School Checklist for the Perfect School Playground
BLOGS Back to School Checklist for the Perfect School Playground Returning to the school playground in the New Year is a great opportunity to take stock of your school playground…