Emily Robinson, Author at Playtime By Fawns

A wooden playground structure with climbing features and a ship design showcases the benefits of timber playground equipment, sitting on artificial grass bordered by a blue track, with houses and a cloudy sky in the background.

7 Benefits of Timber Playground Equipment

Wooden playground equipment has become a popular choice amongst schools, due to its standing ability to seamlessly integrate into outdoor...

Five children in school uniforms play on a wooden outdoor climbing frame, enjoying transition day activities in a playground surrounded by grass and trees.

5 transition day activities for teachers

You’ll be meeting your class-to-be this term for the first time, and whether you’re a seasoned teacher or an ECT,...

4 children in jumpers pouring and catching water down water chutes on a whiteboard water wall

15 Outdoor Water Play Activities for EYFS

Water play activities offer endless learning and sensory opportunities. How many other EYFS resources can be calming and stimulating simultaneously?...

Best Outdoor Play Equipment for the EYFS 7 Areas of Learning

As experts in the playground industry, we understand the importance of play in promoting the development of young children and...

How to spend your Early Years Pupil Premium Funding (EYPP)

If you’re an early years provider, you may be entitled to additional funding to support disadvantaged children’s progress in line...

Six children in school uniforms sit on a bench inside a wooden gazebo—an example of all-weather play solutions for schools—on a playground, with a fence and trees in the background.

Our Guide to Outdoor Classrooms

With evolving curriculum in schools and teachers are constantly exploring new ways to enhance learning experiences and outdoor learning spaces....

Outdoor play area with duralawn and various equipment

Guide to School Fundraising

With increasing need to enhance outdoor playgrounds and improving physical and mental health, schools are constantly seeking new strategies to...

Four children climb on a wooden playground structure with logs and ropes on a grassy area, enjoying outdoor play that can help improve pupil mental health. A slide is to the right and trees create a natural backdrop.

Nursery outdoor play equipment your EYFS children will love!

Whether you’re looking to refresh sections of your EYFS outdoor provision or want a total playground transformation, choosing the best...

Four children in blue uniforms draw geometric shapes with chalk on an outdoor pavement during a Term Time Installation, using rulers and measuring tools near a wooden fence and greenery.

Benefits of a Term Time Playground Installation

When a school or nursery reaches out to us with enquiries about a new playground, we often hear “Can we...

A group of girls play indoor football, with one player in a blue shirt dribbling the ball while others pursue on artificial turf, helping to increase girls’ participation in physical activity.

5 ways to increase girls’ participation of physical activity

Not only are boys more likely to be active than girls, comparatively they also have more positive attitudes to sports...

A group of young children in school uniforms assemble large foam puzzle pieces under a wooden gazebo in a fenced outdoor area.

Outdoor Mathematic Activities Using Playground Equipment

We all know that getting outside is so beneficial for our mental health and wellbeing and a crucial part of...

Children in school uniforms play on a colourful outdoor playground with climbing structures, artificial grass, and a gazebo, creating a cheerful atmosphere that feels like a home away from home next to the school building on a sunny day.

7 ways to improve pupil mental health through physical activity

In the UK, the mental health of children and young people is a growing concern. A staggering 1 in 6...

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