Author: Emily Robinson
Posts by Emily Robinson
How does play support social development?
Developing various skills such as social, cognitive, and gross/fine motor are an important part of a child’s early development. It...
16 playground games for primary schools
Playtime gives children and teachers valuable time away from the classroom. Although it is not a structured lesson, playground games...
Age-appropriate outdoor playground games
We all know that children have different milestones when it comes to their physical development. It starts with tummy time...
Getting active: Small playground ideas for schools
The number of children who regularly meet their physical activity suggested hours is less than 20%. Schools try to be...
Outdoor Play: Why is it Important?
Children can spend many hours looking at electronic screens such as computers, televisions and phones and will often choose to...
How to engage SEND children in outdoor play
Active play doesn’t always mean tearing around the playground in a ferocious game of tag. There are so many ways...
5 ways to improve SEND provision in mainstream schools
Following the Green Paper on SEND and Alternative Provision Plans in 2023, it has been highlighted that mainstream SEND provision...
Seven inclusive play activities to promote sharing and turn taking
Sharing and turn taking seem like basic skills, just part and parcel of growing up, right? But, for some children...
Inclusive play or children with Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
Teachers and school staff do their very best to support children across all 4 broad areas of need to achieve...
Who Wins? The top 10 inclusive playground equipment
Creating an inclusive playground is a top priority; for many, it is the highlight of the school day. When designing...
Inclusive playground audit for schools: How do you measure up?
Time on the playground is often the favourite part of the school day for many children. Engaging in outdoor play...
Sensory circuit ideas for schools: Outdoor edition
Sensory circuits help regulate children, giving them the sensory feedback they seek. When crisis is bubbling, taking time out to...