Tuesday, 3rd July 2018 2:23 pm
As a family run business, Playdale Playgrounds Ltd prides itself on creating exciting, innovative and educational outdoor play equipment that makes children smile all over the world. 2018 marks Playdale’s 40th birthday and we’d like to take this opportunity to show you why our employees are proud to be part of the Playdale Family!
Read moreOne of the ways to effectively utilise your PE & Sport Premium is to install outdoor play and sports equipment that will encourage pupils to be more physically active. The Government’s guidance to schools on spending the newly increased funding states that ‘Schools must use the funding to make additional and sustainable improvements to the […]
Read moreOutdoor fitness equipment provides the same benefits of going to the gym without having to pay a penny. Councils strategically place outdoor gym equipment where people can come across it easily. This is to allow everyone to have access to outdoor fitness equipment and improve the health of the local people. Regular exercise has been […]
Read moreYou only have to read interviews with head teachers to realise how important trim trails for schools are. When head teachers are describing all of the positive aspects of their schools they mention teaching, reward systems, circle time, forest areas and that they have a trim trail in the playground. Having playground equipment that encourages […]
Read moreTo the untrained adult eye trim trails for schools appear to be a collection of wooden logs and bridges laid out to look like an obstacle course. Children on the other hand see challenges, adventures and hours of entertainment. Trim trails help children to develop physically, emotionally, socially and imaginatively. All children enjoy playing on […]
Read moreThe emphasis on academic achievement at school and access to numerous gadgets at home encourage children to spend a lot of time inside. Children who don’t get the opportunity to play outside, miss out on many surprising health benefits and learning opportunities. School playground equipment allows children to participate in free play activities during break […]
Read moreEarlier on this year, in conjunction with Clare Tonkin, Fitness Coordinator at North Country Leisure’s Ulverston Leisure Centre, we launched our very first ‘Be Active, Be Healthy’ campaign. The idea behind it was to motivate and encourage the workforce to be healthy and active. With a healthier staff, there’s no doubt that any business can […]
Read moreCouncils are increasingly aware of the need to encourage people in their areas to exercise. Some are installing outdoor gym equipment to help combat obesity. Often gym membership costs and lack of motivation prevents individuals from getting regular exercise. The Cost Of Obesity Outdoor gym equipment won’t only allow you to wear summer clothes confidently […]
Read moreCreativity can often look and sound a little bit like chaos to the observer but to the creator they are painting the most beautiful picture or composing the most bewitching piece of music you will ever hear. Music lessons are renowned for being a conflict between achieving learning objectives and keeping a sensible sound level […]
Read moreInclusive playground designs for children of all ages and abilities is vital for; physical, social, emotional and imaginative development. The Centre for Universal Design at North Carolina State University have identified seven main principles of inclusive playground design; be fair, be smart, be independent, be safe, be active and be comfortable. Popular playgrounds […]
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