Playforce news
Nursery ratios raised ‘to improve standards’
Education news, Headlines | January 2013
Nurseries and childminders in England are to be allowed to look after more children, in a package ministers say will improve quality and cut costs.
Enhancing what goes on in the classroom
Headlines, Playforce news | January 2013
Sam, head of our consultant team has been thinking about the benefits of using the outdoors for learning this week. “This week as we’ve all been struggling through the snow and ice to get to work, and being encouraged to stay inside and wrap up warm, and I’ve been thinking about how we too often [...]... Read more.
Developing key skills in outdoor spaces
Headlines, Playforce news | January 2013
The head of our consultant team, Sam, shared his thoughts with us this week about how to go about designing an outdoor space to incorporate having fun with all of the learning outcomes and key skills that give schools the best value from their investments. “Our consultants are full of passion! Passion for helping your [...]... Read more.
Designing play equipment? Imagination is the key!
Headlines, Playforce news | January 2013
Ben, our Product Design Manager shares his thoughts on what makes really great imaginative play equipment. “Our customers are always looking for innovative new ways to encourage children to play imaginatively. After all, there are numerous learning outcomes and the social skills which can be developed from open-ended, imaginative play. Every time I speak to [...]... Read more.
Ex-military personnel to drive up standards among disengaged pupils
Education news, Headlines | December 2012
Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced £1.9 million funding for four projects which employ former armed forces personnel to improve educational achievement among pupils disengaged with education.