Emily Robinson, Author at Playtime By Fawns

How to Choose the Right Playground Flooring for Your Outdoor Space

When you’re planning a new playground or refreshing an existing one, the equipment tends to be the exciting part. Climbing...

Three young children interact with an outdoor science activity board mounted on a brick wall. The board features dials, levers, and labelled scientific elements.

STEM Playground Equipment: Turning Playtime into Learning

STEM playground equipment is transforming the way children learn and play during the school day. Primary school is where curiosity...

Children play on a wooden climbing frame with ropes in an outdoor playground surrounded by grass and trees, with a pavilion visible in the background.

Emotional regulation strategies for schools

Outdoor space, however small, is one of the most underused SEND tools a school has. Most playgrounds work hard only...

Children in school uniforms play on a wooden climbing frame and rope structure at a playground, surrounded by trees and outdoor buildings.

How to choose a climbing frame for your school

Choosing a climbing frame for your school is one of those decisions that feels straightforward on the surface and quickly...

12 PTA fundraising ideas for playground equipment: A guide for UK schools

Every school has a vision for what their outdoor spaces could be. Purposeful, engaging outdoor play equipment that supports development,...

A fenced outdoor Community Playgrounds area features slides, climbing frames, swings, and a roundabout on a grassy area, with a few people nearby.

How Councils Can Add Play Value to Community Playgrounds

Creating successful community playgrounds goes far beyond installing standard equipment. For parish and town councils, well-designed play spaces are long-term...

Several young children in school uniforms play and balance on artificial grass blocks in a fenced outdoor play area.

DfE Education Estates Strategy 2026: What Schools Need to Know

In February 2026, the Department for Education published the Education Estates Strategy: A Decade of National Renewal. The strategy sets out a...

Children walk across a wooden Link Mini Balance Beam obstacle course on a school field, with other pupils playing in the background.

How to Choose the Best Trim Trail for Your Playground

Trim trails are one of the most popular additions to playgrounds across the UK, and it’s easy to see why....

A wooden playground structure with slides, ladders, and a bridge stands on a rubber safety surface next to a swing set with a large blue disc swing, surrounded by grass and trees.

The Quiet Season Checklist: Is Your Site Ready to Win Bookings?

In this blog, we share the 2026 preparation checklist you’ll need to secure bookings to your site now. Now’s the...

Five schoolchildren in uniform play with interactive wall panels mounted outdoors against a brick wall.

Using Your Playground As Evidence For Ofsted Inspections In 2026

From November 2025, Ofsted inspections aim to answer a simple question: what do leaders’ decisions mean for pupils’ day-to-day experience? Inspectors...