Author: Emily Robinson
Posts by Emily Robinson
8 Creative Playground Ideas for Schools
Creating engaging and creative playground ideas for schools is about supporting children’s physical, social, and cognitive development. With thoughtful planning,...
What children learn from unstructured outdoor play in EYFS
When children are given opportunities to play with no ceiling and planned outcome, they begin to figure things out for...
EYFS outdoor area checklist: What every nursery needs
If you’re reviewing your EYFS outdoor provision this term, you’re not alone. Whether you’re setting up a brand-new school-based nursery...
Primary School Playground Safety Standards Explained
Understanding playground safety standards requirements is essential for protecting children, ensuring compliance, and meeting standards. Creating a safe, engaging outdoor...
How to choose the best outdoor fitness equipment for your school
Accountability for pupil physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is higher than ever. Increasing government strategies, a refreshed Ofsted inspection framework...
How to spend your sports premium funding in 2026
Sports premium funding is a valuable grant for primary schools in England, helping to increase the least active pupils and...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
