5 Festive Playground Ideas for Primary Schools
Who says December has to be dull? As the festive season approaches students start to dream of their holidays. This can cause them to disengage from learning, becoming even more…
School Playground Ideas for Different Age Groups
In recent years outdoor learning has been increasingly promoted by OFSTED as highly beneficial for young people’s personal and educational growth! School playgrounds should therefore, provide a wide range of…
Musical Play: A Guide to its Benefits and Uses
Musical Play is a vital part of sensory play. This focuses on how children develop their creativity by playing with and exploring the art of noise making. Experience with musical…
5 Amazing Adventure Playgrounds to Inspire You
Need inspiration for your next play area? At the School Playground Company, we are always keeping up with the latest innovations in educational play and adventure playgrounds to deliver top-quality…
Top 5 Reasons to Invest In Outdoor Classrooms
At The School Playground Company, we know the importance of outdoor classrooms and the play benefits that come with them. We have a large range of outdoor classroom play features…
Back to School: Playground Prep Masterclass
Are you ready for back-to-school season? Whilst it might feel a long way away in the midst of a beautiful August heatwave, the reality is that kids will be back…
Focusing on Inclusive Playground Equipment
One of the most important things you can do to ensure your playground is a welcoming and inviting space for all is to include inclusive playground equipment. Inclusivity means that…
5 Top Tips for Safe Summer Outdoor Play
If, like us, you’ve been enjoying this beautiful heatwave, you might have been searching to stay cool or hydrated. But have you considered how children can stay safe in this…
Guide to Making the Most out of Your School Trim Trails
What is a Trim Trail? A trim trail is an outdoor fitness circuit, typically consisting of a series of simple obstacles or stations that challenge balance, strength, and coordination. School…
How Does Play Help in Childhood Development?
First, let us look at experts’ concerns regarding the lack of play opportunities for the under tens. There are links between play deprivation and poor childhood development, depression, isolation, poor…