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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...

Children play on a wooden climbing frame and rope bridge in a colourful outdoor playground on a sunny day, creating a lively scene that could be featured in local news.
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...

Children in red jumpers play outdoor playground games, climbing on a wooden and rope structure on a grassy playground.
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...

Children in red uniforms play on climbing equipment and grassy areas, showcasing small playground ideas with wooden structures and a fenced school playground in the background.
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...

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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...

Children in school uniforms play on wooden outdoor exercise equipment in a grassy field on a sunny day, highlighting efforts to improve SEND provision and create an inclusive environment for all pupils.
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...

Children in red shirts play on large rope swings in a playground with wooden frames, artificial grass, and nearby houses in the background.
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...

Two young boys in school uniforms play noughts and crosses on an outdoor interactive board with rotating blocks, fostering social development as they engage with X and O symbols.
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...

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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...

A young girl in a blue outfit holds onto a yellow and green play structure at a playground, smiling with her eyes closed. Grass, wood chippings, and other playground features are visible.
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...

Children walk and balance on a wooden playground obstacle course with ropes in an outdoor grassy area, as part of an inclusive playground audit.
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...

Three children in a playground, two on a roundabout swing and one standing nearby, enjoying sensory circuit ideas amidst grassy areas and buildings in the background.
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...

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