Case study: Meet me in the middle! – Creating a haven in the high octane playground
Designing sensory and social spaces to complement physical activities creates a rich play experience
Space to play for Herefordshire village
New sustainable playground becomes the beating heart of a Hertfordshire village as families and children gather to play in an idyllic location
Action-packed adventure trail for Herefordshire primary school
Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School wanted to rejuvenate an underused area adjacent to the playground by installing a new adventure play trail made from durable recycled plastics as they were very keen to future proof the play area for years to come…
Shoot, score, repeat – goal ends transform playtime in Cornwall, Plymouth and London primary schools
When it comes to encouraging sports, goal ends provide a great facility for pupils to practice their football, netball and hockey skills….
Revisiting robust play equipment at a Cornwall primary school
Four years on from the installation of a sustainable play trail at Altarnun Primary School, the Proper Playgrounds team revisited the school to check how the recycled plastic equipment was performing
Adventure awaits as much-loved community play park gets an upgrade
Sustainable play equipment was chosen as part of an exciting new infant playground upgrade for Yelverton Community Play Park
Bright bold play equipment for Plymouth primary school playground
The Proper Playgrounds team replaced a popular quadruple play tower that had deteriorated beyond repair with a new high quality climbing frame manufactured using eco-friendly recycled plastics
Unstoppable play: new play equipment that will stand the test of time
As part of their commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, Beaford Primary School wanted to install durable play equipment to provide fun and exciting physical challenges during break times
Government set to invest £18 million into playgrounds from April 26
Government to pump millions into improving playgrounds The Government has announced an £18 million investment over the next two years (starting in April 2026) to
£150 million ‘Pride in Place Impact Fund’ to revitalise high streets and community spaces
A new £150 million government fund has been launched to deliver quick, visible improvements to high streets, parks and community facilities across the UK. The
New report raises concerns over outdoor play in primary schools
A new report from the Association of Play Industries (API) has revealed worrying trends in the state of outdoor play across primary schools in England.
Free National Education Nature Park programme for schools is proving a huge success
Over a quarter of schools in England are transforming their sites for nature More than 7,500 schools, nurseries and colleges across England are now taking