What is the Ofsted Guidance for School Playgrounds?
What is the Ofsted Guidance for School Playgrounds? PlaySmart playgrounds are not just places for fun. They act as quasi-outdoor classrooms for child-led development – a learning playground for schools. So, what legislation and Ofsted guidance applies here? In England and Wales, the Department for Education sets out statutory guidance for an ‘Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)’ framework, updated […]
Transform your Playground with Outdoor Flooring
Transform your Playground with Outdoor Flooring Explore PlaySmart’s outdoor flooring solutions to discover new ways to transform your playground. From hybrid grass and rubber mulch to cork surfacing, turning your old run-down playgrounds into safe, attractive spaces for fun, play and socialisation is easier than ever! Revitalise Your Lawns with Quick Installation New playground projects […]
Your Guide for: Garden Design & Landscape Maintenance
Your Guide for: Garden Design & Landscape Maintenance With PlaySmart’s turnkey landscape services and garden design ideas, creating a unique outdoor area to attract your target demographic of buyer is simple. Kerbside appeal and first impressions of a housing development are a priority for developers. We recommend developers prioritise landscaping for bespoke sales area gardens, […]
Your Expert Guide to Rubber Playground Surface Repair
Your Expert Guide to Rubber Playground Surface Repair Does your wet pour have cracks, gaps, and potholes that cause hazards for users? It may seem simpler to close your site and replace the entire surface. Some methods of rubber playground surface repair can be costly, time-consuming, and impractical. But not with PlaySmart! We have introduced […]
How to Improve your Inclusive Playground with Accessible Surfacing
How to Improve your Inclusive Playground with Accessible Surfacing Outdoor spaces in public parks, housing developments, schools, and leisure sites should make space for everyone, and increasing accessibility for those with disabilities is essential. At PlaySmart we recognise the critical importance of outdoor areas also having accessible pathways and wheelchair accessible, inclusive playground surfacing. How […]
Garden Flooring Solutions with Hybrid Grass
Garden Flooring Solutions with Hybrid Grass Grass garden flooring is very popular in old and new developments. However, natural grass can pose issues for homeowners and housing developers looking to create reliable, consistent, and attractive lawns. Hybrid grass embraces what makes natural grass so popular, while also combining it with the benefits of artificial grass […]
How We Embrace Sustainable Development and Why You Should To
How We Embrace Sustainable Play Design and Why You Should To When planning your next outdoor development or playground project, sustainability may not be one of your first concerns, but it should be! Having worked with developers for over 20 years, we know that your top priorities are safety, cost, and lifespan. Luckily for you, […]
Benefits of Outdoor Play- Supporting Childhood Mental Health
Benefits of Outdoor Play- Supporting Childhood Mental Health Are you looking for new ways to promote children’s physical, mental, and emotional development in your local parks or school playgrounds? As experts in the outdoor play industry, we understand the critical role of outdoor play spaces in facilitating healthy childhood development. This Mental Health Awareness Week, […]
How to Find the Best Flooring for Uneven Surfaces
How to Find the Best Flooring for Uneven Surfaces Are you looking to develop an outdoor area with difficult terrain? Worried that hills, mounds, and bumps in your surfaces will mean increased costs and more lengthy installation and groundwork disruptions? As playground experts, we can assure you that this is not the case! PlaySmart can […]
Development Guide for Local Council Playgrounds
Development Guide for Local Council Playgrounds There are around 30,000 council playgrounds in the UK. Each one serves a unique community with different needs. However, there are some unifying requirements that local councils, from small Parishes to large Cities or County Councils, need to consider when designing or upgrading their playgrounds. These requirements are: Staying […]
