Alex Tate, Head of School, Grazebrook Primary School


“We have had the Playdale Shimmy installed for a year now and we wanted to say how fantastic it has been for our 60 Reception children in their outdoor space. It provided hours of enjoyment, stimulation and challenge. They can use the fireman pole with one hand and make shapes with their bodies. Our Year 1 children were very jealous.”

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