Sport
What is a MUGA Pitch? Multi-Use Games Areas Explained
A MUGA is a multi-use games area that lets one space host football, netball, basketball and more. Here is what a MUGA is, and how to plan one for your school.
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Playground insights & advice
Practical guidance on designing, funding, surfacing and maintaining outdoor play and sports spaces, written for the people who plan and run them.
Playground Design
Playground Design Ideas for Schools
Great playground design starts with zoning your space for active, quiet and imaginative play. Here are practical design ideas for schools, by area and age.
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Funding
How to Fund a New School Playground: UK Funding Routes
A practical guide to funding a new UK school playground, from capital budgets and the PE & Sport Premium to grants, fundraising and phasing.
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Playground Design
Curriculum Playground Markings: Ideas by Subject Area
Discover thermoplastic playground marking ideas grouped by subject that turn plain tarmac into a durable, everyday resource for learning and active play.
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Funding
Using the PE and Sport Premium to Improve Your Playground
How primary schools can use the PE and Sport Premium to boost daily activity outdoors, what is eligible, the capital limits, and the evidence to keep.
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Inclusive Play
Creating an Inclusive Playground for SEN & Special Schools
How to design an inclusive playground for SEN and special schools, covering accessible surfacing, wheelchair-friendly equipment, sensory zones and clear layouts.
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Playground Design
How to Plan a School Playground: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical step-by-step guide to planning a school playground, from auditing your space and setting aims through design, zoning, surfacing and installation.
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Early Years
Why Learning Through Play Matters for Children
Learning through play develops the whole child. Here is why it matters and how outdoor, active and imaginative play build different skills.
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Safety
Playground Safety Surfacing Explained: How to Choose
Choosing safe playground surfacing means matching it to equipment fall height under BS EN 1177. Compare wet pour, rubber mulch, grass mats and bark.
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Safety
Nursery Playground Hazards: 7 Risks and How to Fix Them
The seven most common nursery playground hazards, from unsafe surfacing to gate safety, with the practical fix for each and the standards that apply.
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