School Playground Equipment

Being outside is great for kids, offering a huge range of health benefits both physical and mental. Our early years outdoor play equipment is second to none.

To support outdoor play, here at Edusentials, we offer a fantastic collection of early years playground equipment for schools. With a strong focus on creative play, every item is carefully designed to encourage development whilst building confidence and skills – but most of all, it’s created to bring fun!

Nurseries, pre-schools, primary schools – regardless of age or key stage, we have everything you need to engage and entertain outside. So, shop now or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the team.

Benefits of being outside

Spending time outside is good for everyone, but it’s particularly beneficial for children.

Break times help to clear the mind, relieving stress and pressure that may build up inside the classroom. Being outside also provides the perfect platform for children to run and play and use up their endless supply of energy.

Outdoor playground equipment can help:

• encourage exercise
• enhance development
• stimulate and rejuvenate the body and mind
• promote important downtime with friends
• enjoy fresh air
• develop an understanding and appreciation of nature

Outdoor play equipment for schools – everything you need!

Just by being outside children will thrive. Yet by offering them a wide range of outdoor resources their time spent outdoors can be varied, engaging and support classroom learning.

We have products which have been developed specifically to help children get close to nature, with mud kitchens, bug hotels, mini beast farms, and bird feeding stations. Not forgetting our range of children’s gardening equipment – perfectly sized for youngsters with gardening tools, planters, and trolleys.

For chill time with friends, reading, or creating an outdoor classroom, we have outdoor seating, picnic tables, benches, and even cushions perfect for outdoor use – ensuring children will always be comfortable when seated outside.

Or why not take a look at our tents, playhouses, and dens? Hugely popular outdoor play equipment for children, they are an outdoor resource which allow children the opportunity to engage in imaginative play either by themselves or with friends.

Plus, with everything from trikes, bikes and scooters to outdoor gyms, with our range of school play equipment you can provide the outdoor resources to encourage children to stay active – reinforcing the lessons learnt in the classroom about making healthy life choices.

We like to think we’ve got all bases covered – including playground signs, storage, and protective clothing but if you can’t find what you’re looking for,  please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to assist.

FAQs

What are the benefits of school playground equipment?

Outdoor play areas play a huge part in early years’ development.

Not only do they provide a crucial escape from the classroom and a way for many children to let off steam and burn energy, but they can also reinforce classroom learning.

With a fun and engaging outdoor space, children will benefit from physical development, improved mental health, social skills, and cognitive development – all of which go hand-in-hand with happier children and enhanced academic performance.

In short, harnessing the power of fresh air and play to support school activities can help each child to be – and achieve – their best.

To find out more about the advantages of investing in school playground equipment contact the team – we’d love to help.

What features should school playgrounds offer?

Ideally, a school playground should offer a range of well-equipped and focused areas.

Favourites include:

• A ‘nature zone’ with bug hotels and bird feeders
• A ‘music area’ where children can get creative with our outdoor instruments
• A ‘learning zone’ with colourful signs and rhymes, alongside physical or play-focused areas with outdoor gyms, adventure tunnels and dens

The more choices available to children, the more enriched their time spent outdoors will be.

When planning an outdoor space, it’s also important to consider seating. There’s nothing better than taking story time outside during the summer months. Mats, benches, or outdoor beanbags and cushions can make sure everyone is comfortable and remains engaged – they’re ideal for lunch and snack time too!

But it’s not just about the play equipment. You also need to think about maintaining a clean and tidy environment, too, which is why you’ll also find a range of bins, and storage solutions.

Want to chat through your outdoor play requirements in more detail? Then be sure to get in touch with the team on  01282 222 360 or email mail@edusentials.co.uk.

How do you decide what’s needed for outdoor learning environments?

School playground equipment doesn’t differ greatly from play parks. The focus needs to be on fun whilst developing social, physical, and cognitive skills in a safe and structured environment.

Here at Edusentials, we have years of expertise in the education industry and pride ourselves on offering a great range of playground equipment for schools.

With an experienced and friendly team on hand and ready to help, why not give us a call to discuss your project in more detail?

Tell us your budget, and the age range of the children in your care, and we will help to identify the best products for your needs.

And if we don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, we’ll always do our best to source it for you.