Graeme Scott, Author at Playtime By Fawns

Outdoor playground with wooden climbing structures, slides, and artificial grass, surrounded by bare trees. Blue tarpaulins are spread across the ground on a sunny day, offering the perfect setting for fun outdoor activities for children of all ages.

School Playground Activities to Keep Children Active

A school playground is far more than a place for break and lunchtime; it can be a fantastic extension of...

Children play on long wooden slides at a playground in one of the local public parks, with a gazebo and swing set visible in the background on a grassy field.

The Evolution of British Public Parks

Public parks have been at the heart of British communities for generations. They’re where children make lifelong memories, families spend...

Children in green uniforms play on a wooden climbing frame in an outdoor school playground on a cloudy day, getting enough outdoor activity to support their health and development.

Outdoor Activities for Children: Why Being Active Matters

Children today have more opportunities than ever to stay entertained indoors. From television and tablets to video games and smartphones,...

Several children in school uniforms play and climb on a large wooden playground structure outdoors on a sunny, partly cloudy day, emphasising the importance of maintaining playground equipment for safety and fun.

How to Maintain Playground Equipment: A Complete Guide for Schools and Nurseries

Investing in high-quality playground equipment can be a big commitment for any school, nursery, or community organisation. To protect that...

Four children sit and play inside a small wooden triangular hut on a blue rubber surface in the outdoor area at Beardall Fields.

Playgrounds: Not Just for Summer!

For all schools, having a professionally designed, inspirational play space has now become an essential part of attracting new pupils...

Children play on a wooden climbing structure in a school playground, maximising outdoor spaces, with a modern building in the background under a clear sky.

How to Maximise School Outdoor Spaces

Finding ways to maximise school outdoor spaces is vitally important to every child’s health and individual development. Not only can...

All Weather Outdoor Play Solutions for Schools

It has never been more important to encourage children to get outdoors and play. Increased screen time and sedentary lifestyles...

Two young children draw with chalk on an outdoor blackboard, one standing in a purple top and the other kneeling in a white top, with brick walls in the background.

How to use outdoor play to support children with SLCN

Children and young people with SLCN (speech, language and communication needs) experience difficulty with communication. There can be varying levels...

Children in red school uniforms play on a wooden climbing frame at a playground with artificial grass and fencing, discovering how to use (and get the most from) sensory play equipment as they explore and have fun.

How to use (and get the most from) sensory play equipment.

Outdoor sensory play equipment is an invaluable piece of kit for mainstream and special schools. Helping children to build social...

A baby sits on grass outdoors, smiling and playing with colourful plastic building blocks, enjoying one of the 7 Benefits Of Outdoor Play amid lush green foliage in the background.

7 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children

Want to learn about 7 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children? Read our blog to find out more. Embrace the...

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.

The Benefits of Exercise to Children

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Ben Fletcher to the Playtime by Fawns office to discuss the the benefits...

Children play on various playground equipment, including a wooden train, a climbing mound, and a sandpit, in a grassy outdoor area near a school building that feels like a second home.

Improving Outdoor Spaces

Improving outdoor spaces an important factor for any school. Not only does this providechildren with an exciting setting for play,...

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