Spotlight on Playsmart’s EcoSmart Development
Playground Mats – Spotlight on EcoSmart Development As carbon neutrality and a greener future is on the horizon, innovation is key. Playsmart is effectively contributing to this change of direction with our playground mats. Introducing EcoSmart as the best surface for children play area products. But First, What is EcoSmart? EcoSmart are high-quality rubber grass […]
Playground Surfaces for Home With PlaySmart
Playground Surfaces for Home With PlaySmart PlaySmart, or just safety surfacing in general, you’ve probably heard about the many different options we have available. There are plenty of safety surfacings to choose from, and the options may seem endless for your home playground development. However, we don’t just stop at playgrounds! PlaySmart’s range of safety […]
Safe Play with PlaySmart
Safe Play with PlaySmart and API Everybody knows just how important safety is when it comes to play. But do you know what you need to do in order to ensure your playground and play surfacing meets industry standards? Luckily, PlaySmart is a committed member of the Association of Play Industries (API). This means that […]
Social Inclusion, Its Importance, and How to Encourage It
Social Inclusion, Its Importance, and How to Encourage It As we may all know, social exclusion can be extremely harmful to those it affects. If children don’t feel included at playtime and in social settings, this can lead to lack of self-confidence. It can also cause stunted socialisation and negatively affect their mental health. The […]
Evaluating your Playground for SEN Play
Evaluating your Playground for SEN Play One of the most important things you can do with a playground is ensure its suitability for children with special educational needs (SEN). Without ensuring that a playground is fully accessible, this runs the risk of alienating children that need extra support or specialised equipment in order to play. […]
PlaySmart’s Favourite Things About EPDM Mulch
EPDM Mulch – Why Should You Choose It? If you’ve kept up with our socials lately, you may have noticed our lovely EPDM Mulch! PlaySmart UK are its proud sole UK suppliers. Today we’re focusing on our top reasons for making EPDM your next safety surface. We might be a tiny bit biased, but we […]
PlaySmart’s 5 Top Tips for Summer Playground Maintenance
PlaySmart’s 5 Top Tips for Summer Playground Maintenance Summer is one of the best times to focus on your playground and ensure it ticks every necessary box. Whilst you have an empty playground, this means you have the time and space to carry out inspections, repairs, and any replacements needed. In this week’s blog, PlaySmart […]
Structured vs. Free Play: Which is Better?
Structured vs. Free Play: Which is Better? As we know, children love to play. It comes with a heap of mental, physical, social and emotional benefits. Therefore we consider it key to children living active and happier lives. Play is often categorised into two sections, structured and free play. In this article, PlaySmart will explore […]
Bringing Playground Surfaces to Your Home with Playsmart
Garden Surfaces – Flooring for Housing Developments Did you know that safety surfacing doesn’t just need to be for playgrounds? There are plenty of areas in your home that could benefit from a makeover! PlaySmart can work with domestic customers to transform their homes and outdoor spaces through our varied range of garden surfaces. Have […]
Get Creative with your Playground: PlaySmart’s inventive ideas for your Play Space
Get Creative! Inventive Ideas for your Play Space Everybody knows the importance of a good playground. After all, children are naturally creative and inquisitive, and any playground worth its salt will dedicate itself to including lots of features that spark the imagination. However, some playgrounds’ surfaces could do with a breath of fresh air, or […]
