The importance of playtime in school cannot be overstated. Play serves as a catalyst for developing vital life skills, and it should be crafted to be both enriching and captivating. As educators and parents, we recognise the significance of dedicating time and creating a conducive environment for play. For children, this period cultivates skills that will accompany them into adulthood—teaching them how to lead, follow, adapt, and share. It serves as a wellspring of creativity and potential, offering a means to comprehend and articulate emotions.
Our Vision
Play structures are the vibrant heart of your school, a place where children come together to ignite their imagination and create lasting memories.
We aim to help you create those moments, whether designing a charming garden area, a peaceful space for reflection and storytelling with a comfortable reading nook, or larger play structures that encourage interaction, physical activity, and, most importantly, fun.
The playground is a magical realm of discovery and adventure, serving as an extension of the classroom. It provides a versatile space that should be utilised year-round, creating an environment where children can thrive and develop.
How Can We Help
By actively collaborating with you, we embrace your ideas and value the children's perspectives who will engage with the space. This collaborative approach allows us to leverage our expertise and conceptualise various options that align with your requirements while adhering to your budget.
Our approach to designing play areas is unique. We don't just focus on the structures but strategically integrate the landscape. This creates an environment that encourages children to explore and interact and fosters a connection with nature, enhancing the overall play experience. Our design is not just a play area but a space that inspires and educates.
We install playground equipment and provide hard and soft landscaping and safety surfacing to enhance your play areas. Our in-house installers are fully CRB-checked, receive regular health and safety training, and are qualified to conduct operational inspections of your playground equipment.
Key Stages
We focus on providing and installing outdoor play equipment tailored to nurture children's growth and development at every stage, from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stages 3 & 4. Here are some examples of what we offer:
Early Years Foundation (EYFS) Stage
Interactive Storytelling Corners: Sparking imagination and creativity.
Sand and Water Play Stations: Durable equipment for tactile exploration.
Sensory Gardens: Stimulating senses with tactile pathways and fragrant plants.
Theatre Areas: Intimate stages for dramatic plays and performances.
Mud Kitchens: Encouraging immersive sensory play.
Key stage 1- (KS1)
Nature Trails: Paths with educational markers for outdoor exploration.
Imaginative Play Structures: Pirate ships, castles, and themed adventures.
Balance Beams and Low Climbing Structures: For physical coordination.
Outdoor Musical Instruments: For musical and creative expression.
Underground Tunnels: Exciting passages for imaginative play.
Themed Play Zones: Custom-designed areas inspired by various themes.
Activity Panels: Captivating sensory experiences with eco-friendly wind-up mechanisms.
Key Stage 2- (KS2)
Adventure Playgrounds: Thrilling zip lines, rope bridges, and climbing nets.
Goal Ends and Basketball Set-ups: Versatile sports equipment for skill development.
Gardening and Planting Areas: Raised beds for hands-on gardening experiences.
Obstacle Courses and Agility Trails: Promoting agility and coordination.
Play Towers: Multi-level structures fostering social interaction.
Key Stages 3 & 4 (KS3) (KS4)
Fitness Circuits: Comprehensive stations for fitness training.
Tailored play equipment for all age groups, addressing developmental needs.
Unstructured play options promoting free-choice activities for holistic development.
Curriculum-aligned outdoor learning experiences connecting classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
Innovative adventure trails with ropes and climbing elements to enhance physical, social, and cognitive abilities.
Sport-related activities for older students, including outdoor fitness equipment.
Multi-use games areas, calisthenics units, and specialised sports surfacing.
Landscaping and structures designed to engage through texturing and surprise elements.
Inclusion of risk-controlled elements for enriching play experiences.
Open invitation for project discussions to understand and cater to specific needs.
Expertise in developing creative and customised solutions for various educational settings.
"We are absolutely delighted with the garden. Lee, Lisa and their team were determined to do a high-quality job and deliver exactly what they had promised in the timescale agreed. They achieved all of this effortlessly. They were very professional, polite, and tidy with attention to detail there right from the start.
The children now have a fantastic area they can enjoy and play in."
- Devizes Opportunity Centre
If you would like to discuss developing your school play area, then please give us a call. We'd be happy to chat
