Behaviour, specifically at lunch time, has significantly improved. This really gives the playground a ‘wow’ factor that the children are proud of and feel they have ownership of. Our outdoor space has now become a focal point of our school community.
The solution
First, we removed the bark and replaced it with Play Lawn artificial grass to create access all year round. Then we installed two Tipis and a Lookout Lodge which provide opportunities for social interaction, imaginative play and space for more structured learning like reading, circle time and small group work.
Then we developed a sports area with a rubberised Wetpour Surface and Timber Goal Ends. This provides the perfect zone for external sports coaches to run lessons and also ensures that football doesn’t take over the entire play space during break times.
The result
The new outdoor space has had a really positive impact. Headteacher Suzanne Oakes-Smith says: “Behaviour, specifically at lunch time, has significantly improved. The Tipis and seating areas are especially popular for those seeking quiet time. This really gives the playground a ‘wow’ factor that the children are proud of and feel they have ownership of. Our outdoor space has now become a focal point of our school community.”
The school were impressed by our professional approach and really appreciated the way we went the extra mile.