Emily Robinson, Author at Playtime By Fawns

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...

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Playtime by Fawns Celebrates Chancellor’s Visit

Playtime by Fawns Celebrates Chancellor’s Visit to Wicksteed Group Manufacturing Base and Renewed National Investment in Play Playtime by...

Outdoor playground with green and yellow equipment, picnic benches, and a small playhouse on grassy black safety flooring—maintained by Kintbury Parish Council—located near a road and brick buildings.

2025 National Youth Strategy summary for outdoor youth spaces and councils

On the 10th of December, the 2025 Youth Matters, Your National Youth Strategy was published. This is the first national...

Three children climb on a wooden and rope playground structure outdoors under a blue sky, with more people and playground equipment in the background.

Playground Funding 2025: The 2025 Budget summary for local councils and parish councils

What does the 2025 Budget say about play park funding for local authorities? The government has confirmed £18 million of...

Outdoor playground area with artificial turf and blue path at Downsview Primary & Nursery, featuring wooden play structures and a brick building in the background. Trees and equipment line the fenced perimeter.

Outdoor play statutory requirements for schools

School leaders use outdoor play to support development, well-being and ambitious outcomes for every pupil. It is more than...

Aerial view of a playground with artificial grass, swings, a climbing structure, and a winding brown path, surrounded by trees and a building.

Playground Ideas for Primary Schools: Design Ideas That Solve Real School Challenges

A well-designed playground does far more than keep children busy between lessons. It’s a space where confidence grows, friendships form,...

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School-Based Nursery Capital Grant (Phase 2): Your Key Questions Answered

Updated October 2025 to include Phase 2 of the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant (2025 to 2026) and the latest Ofsted...

Children enjoy outdoor play for children with autism in a sandbox and on playground equipment, including a wooden playhouse and swings, all set in a grassy area with a path and trees in the background.

How Can Outdoor Play Support Children with Autism?

In this article we will explore the range of benefits for outdoor play for children with autism. We will explore...

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