Best SEND Playground Equipment for Schools
Creating a playground where children of all abilities can play and learn together is vital for schools that want to be inclusive. When looking to make improvements to your outdoor spaces, it's [...]
Benefits of Choosing an Expert End-to-End Playground Provider
Creating a playground that captivates pupils’ minds, promotes physical development and ensures safety is a challenge for any school. However, opting for an end-to-end playground provider who has the expertise and capability [...]
Ultimate Christmas Gifts for School Playgrounds
At ESP Play, we believe that Christmas is all about bringing joy to our children, and what better way to sprinkle that joy than by enhancing their playtime? So, with the end [...]
How to Create an Accessible School Playground
Today, every school wants to have an accessible playground. Headteachers know that by creating such a space they can give every pupil, regardless of their abilities, the opportunity to fully benefit from [...]
Top Tips for Creating a Sensory School Playground
A playground that stimulates all the senses can play an important role in child development. It enhances sensory awareness, encourages social interaction and supports cognitive and emotional growth through play. In this [...]
10 Things to Consider When Choosing School Playground Equipment
Choosing the right playground equipment is an important decision that can impact not just the visual appeal of your outdoor space but also the safety, wellbeing and development of your pupils. With [...]
The Benefits of Roleplay for EYFS Pupils
Engaging in imaginative play, story creation and taking on various characters is something that comes naturally to children. For those in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), roleplay is not just a [...]
Why Your School Needs Adventure Play Equipment
School playgrounds are more than just open spaces where children get to run around and burn off steam during break times. They're theatres for the imagination, arenas for physical growth and platforms [...]
The Benefits of Outdoor Classrooms on the Learning Experience
One education trend that has gained significant momentum in primary schools over the last few years is the creation of outdoor classrooms or learning areas. Although this might sound unconventional, outdoor classrooms [...]
6 Colourful Playground Flooring Solutions for Schools
Playgrounds are the hub of every school, offering a place of fun, relaxation and learning for pupils. However, with various activities taking place, from energetic games to quiet reading corners, the demand [...]
Your School Playground Equipment Questions Answered
As a leading provider of outdoor play equipment in the UK, we often receive an array of inquiries from schools considering playground installations. From costs and equipment types to safety and maintenance, [...]
How to Facilitate Play-Based Learning in Nursery Playgrounds
Play is not only fun; it’s also a powerful and natural way for children to learn and develop essential skills. Play-based learning is an approach that puts play at the heart of [...]
Multi-Purpose Spaces: How School Playgrounds Are Changing
School playgrounds have undergone significant transformations over the years, evolving from simple recreational areas to versatile spaces that accommodate a range of activities. With careful planning and innovative designs, modern school playgrounds [...]
How to Make a School Playground Suitable for Pupils with ADHD
Creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all pupils is of utmost importance, particularly when considering those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to data from the Lancet and NICE, referred [...]
How Schools Can Make Effective Use of Outdoor Play Space
Outdoor play is an integral part of a child's development, fostering physical, cognitive and social skills. Primary schools play a crucial role in providing children with a well-rounded education and one aspect [...]
How Schools Can Teach Humanities in the Playground
While classrooms are essential for academic learning, outdoor spaces like playgrounds offer unique opportunities to engage students in a different kind of education—one that is ideal for humanities. In this article, we [...]
How to Deliver Character Education Through Outdoor Play
In both primary and secondary schools, character education has become a key focus. Its aim is to teach children the positive values, ethical behaviour and social skills that are essential for personal [...]
The Benefits of Using Wooden Playground Equipment
Wooden playground equipment has become an increasingly popular choice for schools and pre-schools. The natural look and feel of wood blends well with outdoor environments and there are many benefits to using [...]
8 Things To Consider When Renovating a School Playground
All school playgrounds eventually need to undergo renovation. However, when they do, it is important to think carefully about the changes you want to make. A good playground will provide children with [...]
7 Reasons EYFS Playgrounds Need a Climbing Frame
Climbing frames have been a favourite among pre-schoolers for generations. These frames not only provide children with endless fun and entertainment but also provide a range of developmental benefits that are essential [...]
The Importance of Unstructured Play in EYFS
Young children today get far less opportunity to play than their parents or grandparents did. With both parents usually at work, there are fewer opportunities to play out and socialise with other [...]
How to Create an Autism-Friendly School Playground
According to the National Autism Centre, there are currently around 160,000 pupils with autism in England and 71% of these attend mainstream schools. Like all children, pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) [...]
Essential Features of a School Playground
The wide variety of outdoor equipment now available for schools can make it extremely difficult when it comes to choosing what apparatus to buy. It doesn’t make it easier that modern school [...]
Low-Cost Playground Improvement Ideas for Schools
Being outdoors and heavily used, all playgrounds eventually need to be upgraded. Surfacing gets worn, play equipment can get damaged and everything can begin to become a little tired and uninviting. While [...]
