Requirements for the Best Playground Surfaces for Schools
Are you looking to create a safe play environment for school children? Over the last 20 years, PlaySmart has helped UK nurseries, EYFS settings, infant schools, primary schools, and high schools achieve their playground goals. We resurface, refurbish, and install new playground surfaces as an experienced and API-certified surface installation company.
Read on to have your top questions about school playground installations answered. If you would like some more information or a tailored quote for your project, get in touch with our team.
Safety Standards for School Playground Surfaces
Safety is always paramount on the school playground. Children should be safe and free to explore and play independently or in social groups. A huge part of this play provision is installing and maintaining safe surfaces. This limits the risk of injury, allowing kids to have free range across the playground.
Critical Fall Height Protection
School playground surfaces must provide adequate protection from the highest point of fall from any play equipment. British Standard EN 1177 (2018) requires all equipment with a Critical Fall Height value above 0.6m to have an appropriate surface.PlaySmart UK provide a range of safety surfacing options to meet these requirements. For example our SmartPlay system, which is installed under our EcoSmart Grass Mats, provides up to 3m CFH value. Please see image below of this in action!
Design Tips in Playground Surfaces for Schools
Exciting, Engaging Surface Designs
School Sports Markings
Sports are crucial to encourage physical health, but also facilitate socialisation and friendship. PlaySmart UK offer a range of surfacing options that can be utilised for sports play. Perfect Pitch, with the clue in its name, is a perfect solution for any pitches and MUGA requirements. Available with inlaid lines to create a variety of sports uses like football, hockey and basketball. It offers a high-quality, low-maintenance solution that is guaranteed for 5 years.
Upgrade your Playground Surfaces for Schools
Do you need groundwork, resurfacing, or maintenance for your school playground surfaces? PlaySmart is here for you. Our team is experienced in working to specifications to build bespoke school playgrounds for any requirements.
Get in touch with our team with our Contact Form today. There, you can claim your Free Playground Quote or request a call to discuss your options.
