Downsway Primary School, Reading

Downsway Primary School in Reading was looking for a way to use their large outdoor area more effectively for active play. Consultant Ben Shears worked with Headteacher Mrs Ayres to develop a scheme that would allow them to take PE lessons outdoors, as well as offering more fun for playtimes.
Why did they want to develop their playground?
Lucky enough to have a large outdoor play area, the school wanted to provide a wider variety of playtime activities for children. In particular, they were keen to install equipment that would engage KS2 pupils in more active play and PE lessons.
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Playforce offered a really large and varied choice of equipment at a reasonable cost and excellent quality. The consultant, Ben, was extremely helpful and listened carefully to our requirements.

How are they using the space to deliver outdoor learning and educational play?
The new scheme involved the installation of eight pieces of external gym equipment, for their KS2 pupils to use. Not only are these fun, they support them in developing their health and fitness as well as physical literacy and social skills, like turn-taking.

 

Why did they use Playforce?
Mrs K Hobbs answered this question:
“Playforce offered a really large and varied choice of equipment at a reasonable cost and excellent quality. The consultant, Ben, was extremely helpful and listened carefully to our requirements. As a result we’ve been able to install a range of equipment that the children really enjoy. It’s used at playtimes as well as during PE lessons and has become a social area,where children are happy to gather and work out. Even the less sporty children are comfortable joining in with this new play area.”

How was your experience of working with Playforce?
Mrs Hobbs continued:
“We couldn’t be happier. Not only was Ben great at helping us develop ideas but the delivery and installation stages were excellent, too. Everything was carried out on time and efficiently. Playforce was very helpful and professional from start to end of the project.”
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