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children’s play & the curriculum
Playing in shared space
S
PRINGSIDE with Hamer Learning sensory music panels. The shared area
Community is the result of a recent consisted of two low-level wooden
merger between mainstream adventure trails with rubber grass saver
primary Hamer, and Springside which tiles underneath.
caters for pupils with special needs. The second phase goes a step further
As it was a new school, there were no and Sovereign is providing four new areas
existing play facilities which provided a that include a sensory area shielded from
“blank canvas” for the two respective the sun by an eight-metre sail shade
headteachers, who wanted to create a canopy, adventure trail equipment, a
well constructed, interesting play area climbing tower and an outdoor classroom
that would not only cater for all the area protected by a waterproof
pupils, but encourage them to interact. octagonal gazebo. A primary objective for
The first phase designed and installed the school is that the finished play
by Sovereign last year included concept will contribute substantially to
playground markings for Hamer that the educational, emotional and physical
incorporated skipping zones, activity development of the children.
trails and traditional hopscotch
areas. For Springside there were
www.sovereignplayequipment.co.uk
colourful playground markings along with
Focused on
age needs
A
N ONLINE play supplier is targeting
the schools sector by focusing on
developmental themes that can run
alongside any early years, Key Stage 1 or
Key Stage 2 curriculum.
Play Direct UK.com, which is supported
by Record RSS, provides a range of
equipment that encourages the child’s
natural curiosity for social and
imaginative development whilst testing
physical ability, imagination and sense
of adventure.
The online service can address specific
needs and budgetary requirements whilst
simplifying the purchasing process.
Equipment includes timber trails, climbing
towers, playhouses and musical units
along with water products and outdoor
seating and shelters.
www.playdirectuk.com
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