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Why Is Play So Important In Early Education?

Search Department - September 30, 2021

There are numerous benefits to play during early education, in fact, there are so many that you may be surprised to learn just how important play actually is for a young child’s development. Playing is essential to a child’s growth and to help you understand just how important, here are just a few benefits.

How To Create Fun In Early Years Settings

Search Department - August 03, 2021

Play is one of the main ways that a child in an early years setting learns and develops. It helps a child to build their own self worth, by teaching them about their own abilities, what they can and can’t do and what they need to do in order to learn and grow. Play can help build a child’s confidence and because it’s fun, children can learn, grow and develop without even realising it.

5 Ways to get kids active in the playground?

Search Department - June 30, 2021

Government guidelines state that children aged between 5 and 18 years of age should be participating in at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. With classroom work and of course, regular family routine, this can often be difficult to fit in, in one solid 60 minute period. With the help of break times throughout the school day however, and of course the right playground equipment, schools are now helping to keep children active far more than they ever have been.

Playground Safety - Why Use An Expert?

Search Department - May 26, 2021

Playgrounds play a very big role when it comes to a child’s development as well as the memories they recall when they’re older - they’re often the most remembered ones. Not only do children play and explore in parks but they learn to socialise and create lasting memories that they treasure throughout their lives. But what happens to our parks and playgrounds when the risk becomes too much.

What areas are suitable for playgrounds?

Search Department - May 07, 2021

Playgrounds are a vital part of any community, whether that’s a public playground or a private one in an educational setting. They offer families and young ones an incredible place to play and socialise. More importantly, they can provide children with a great place to let off steam.

EYFS Outdoor Area on a Budget

Search Department - March 08, 2021

Are you hoping to create an outdoor Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) playground on a budget? Then we have the ultimate guide for you. Here are just a few different ways to improve your outdoor area without spending too much money.

How Playground Design Has Changed Over The Years To Help Child Development

Search Department - October 01, 2020

If you take a look at earlier day playgrounds, you’d see a very crude example of what we know today. As could be expected, health and safety requirements weren’t top of the leader board when it came to design. Playgrounds of yesteryear were simply a place to let off steam.

The Best Way To Keep Your Playgrounds Germ Free

Search Department - September 15, 2020

Whether your little one loves swinging on monkey bars, whizzing down slides or even swinging round on merry-go-rounds, it’s safe to say they’ve been exposed to sweat, mucus, saliva and even blood and urine.

How Playground Layouts May Change Due To COVID-19

Search Department - August 04, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the nation. People have been under enforced lockdown for months, with restrictions on travel everywhere. During lockdown however, we’ve all had one form of escape, one form of fresh air and that’s been the open spaces right there in our parks and forests.

Preparing Playgrounds For The Return Of Children/Students

Search Department - June 28, 2020

Select year groups have begun returning to school. These include Reception, Year One and Year Six. Whether more will follow before the scheduled ‘summer holidays’ remains to be seen however it’s likely that all will return this coming September. Despite all children likely returning to school this autumn, social distancing measures will still very much be in place.