Tuesday, 27th April 2021 4:00 pm
After what seems like an interminable period of lockdown, things in the UK are beginning to return to normal. Schools and workplaces are reopening, and things are gradually starting to happen again. While children are back at school, they are also still being kept in control groups. Unavoidably, it’s likely that children’s activity levels have […]
Read moreOur NEW PlayClean Lite is a fantastic addition to our playground sanitisation range. We now have two automatic, outdoor hand sanitiser stations to suit your playground needs and budgets. With hand sanitiser stations becoming the new norm in public outdoor spaces, many temporary stations have seen damage and vandalism, leading to significant cost implications for […]
Read moreWorking from home can be a challenge to both your physical and mental health. While some treat it a normal day in the office, for others, it can be a struggle to stay focused and productive. Below are some helpful hints to help you stay positive and productive whilst working from home. Whether it’s […]
Read moreFollowing Government guidelines primary and secondary schools are currently closed to help stop the outbreak of coronavirus. Schools are still providing pupils with work to help them keep on top of their education. There are also plenty of online and downloadable resources to help children keep learning whilst being at home. Here are six resources […]
Read morePhil Jackson once said ‘The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.’ Teams made up of Playdale staff took part in a fun-filled afternoon full of tactical mind games, physical challenges and lots of laughs! The aim of this event was to bring all Playdale staff […]
Read moreProud to be part of Playdale As a family run business, Playdale Playgrounds Ltd prides itself on creating exciting, innovative and challenging outdoor play equipment. This makes children smile all over the world. This year marks Playdale’s 40th birthday and we’d like to take this opportunity to show you why our employees are proud to […]
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 moreBeing active is absolutely vital for our children’s mental and physical health now more than ever. With the PE and Sport Premium funding stream continuing in 2021 and any unspent funds from 2020 being carried over there has never been a better time to consider the best ways to utilise this funding. How can this funding help schools? 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 […]
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