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Green Scheme recycled
playground equipment Green Scheme offers a wide range of play equipment and outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics. Using recycled plastics diverts waste from landfill and pupils love hearing how their new climbing frame started life as a milk carton, or how their safety matting is made from old forklift truck tyres. Many schools are keen to have their green credentials recognised and are pleased that their new equipment made from recycled materials can contribute to achieving ‘Eco- Schools’ status – the national sustainability award. As well as being turned into traditional play equipment, recycled plastic planks can be used to construct bespoke designs and generic features such as bridges, balance beams, mounds and tunnels to encourage children to play imaginatively.
greenschemeltd.co.uk ‘Our school wanted to create an exciting play area that delivers the outdoor curriculum. After brainstorming ideas, the Green Scheme team designed a stimulating bespoke play trail for our school, providing fun and challenge at every turn. Rather than a traditional linear design, we opted for a spiral layout, which the pupils love. Based in the West Country, where it is often wet, we didn’t want to use wood that is prone to rotting so we opted to use tough recycled plastics. As well as being good for the planet, there are no maintenance headaches for busy school staff!’ Tracey Jones, headteacher, Mary Dean’s CofE Primary School, Plymouth (371 pupils)
From £550* (+ VAT)
Youth Sport Trust From
£9,000 (+VAT) for a play trail
athlete mentor visits There is no better way to motivate children in athletics than having an athlete visit their school. Since 2003, national children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust (YST) has been using elite athletes to inspire school children all over the country. The YST’s team of athlete mentors includes Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship and Commonwealth medallists, who can share their experiences with children, telling personal stories of struggle and success. These stories can empower young people to improve their resilience, confidence and self-esteem – key attributes for their personal development, academic achievement and aspirations. Athlete mentors can visit your school to deliver assemblies, workshops and masterclasses, working with targeted pupil groups. They can also deliver motivational speeches, and host awards ceremonies, events and sports days.
youthsporttrust.org/athletementorvisits ‘It’s been amazing. Jenna Downing (pictured) is inspirational and she has taught us how to motivate ourselves. There has been a lot of team building, which has brought us closer together. She has taught us to look after our bodies and to be able to find solutions to problems. I admire everything Jenna has achieved.’ Pupil, Holy Cross Catholic High School, Chorley, Lancashire (818 pupils)
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*Schools who are YST Premium or Plus members have a visit from an athlete mentor included in their membership package
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