With warmer weather upon us, schools should review
their outdoor play facilities and upgrade those that are worn or fail to excite children
The Association of Play Industries, whose members provide
outdoor play facilities for children, has uncovered an alarming decline in playground provision across England.
The scheme includes new school buildings to the front of the Simon Balle school site offering accommodation for the primary aged pupils along with
outdoor play facilities, improved on - site car parking with a revised in and out scheme and an on - site drop off area.
The group called on local authorities to provide better
outdoor play facilities so children don't spend all day in front of computers.
Based on this research, Sudocrem has teamed up with PlayMore to offer 10 nurseries across the country the chance to win # 500 towards improving
their outdoor play facilities, in an effort to get pre-school aged kids outside more.
Not exact matches
The
facilities at this expansive Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa All Inclusive include access to a private white - sand beach, 9
outdoor pools, onsite shopping, 3 children's clubs with age - appropriate indoor and
outdoor activities and
play areas, a coffee shop, 3 beach bars, a sports center, and a conference center.
Park District Commissioner Mary Wallace, long an advocate of a fenced - in,
outdoor park
facility where dogs can run and
play unleashed, proposed the park to the district's board earlier this month.
Its new Schools Get Active online hub is packed with helpful tips and information about planning improvements to
play and
outdoor facilities, fundraising, design and risk, plus inspiring school case studies designed and installed by our members.
API members have
played an important part in delivering Sport England's Primary Spaces initiative which has seen
outdoor facilities improved in hundreds of primary schools to provide new spaces for games, PE, sport,
outdoor learning and
play.
As the number of pupils in schools increases, it is important to provide sufficient
facilities to offer opportunities for
outdoor learning and
play.
In fact, children can learn through
play so it is important to ensure that
facilities such as a playground canopy or
outdoor classroom is available for children to engage in
play, no matter what the weather.
Pupils benefit from the latest
facilities and resources to include modern and well equipped classrooms and suitable
outdoor areas for
play and learning.
API member companies are experienced
play experts and it's a measure of their professionalism that so many are involved in improving schools»
outdoor facilities through the Primary Spaces
Facilities Funding initiative.»
They said that schools want to help children be as active as possible — the top three objectives for school customers to improve their
outdoor facilities are to increase opportunities for active
outdoor play (85.7 per cent), physical activity (68.5 per cent) and
outdoor learning (62.8 per cent).
Planning an
outdoor play space for children with SEN requires care, consideration, expertise and experience, but when it comes to creating inclusive
play facilities, we believe there are no limitations.
One in twenty UK children has a disability or special education needs (SEN), yet many have no access to an
outdoor space with
play facilities.
Emily Northin is Director of Marketing for Playforce, the UK's leading supplier of
outdoor play and sports
facilities to schools and nurseries.
In yet another indication of the growing recognition of the value of
play, the organisers of SALTEX, the UK's biggest event for those who manage and maintain
outdoor facilities, invited the API to bring PlayFair to its event for the first time as a standalone destination show.
The top three objectives for school customers to improve their
outdoor facilities are to increase opportunities for active
outdoor play (85.7 per cent), physical activity (68.5 per cent) and
outdoor learning (62.8 per cent).
Whether transforming an unused spot into a hub for
outdoor learning or designing brand new
play and sports
facilities, you'll get great advice and customer service from the UK's leading
play companies.
Encouraging children to make the most of
play facilities and the benefits of
outdoor socialising will help their development and prevent
This would provide the financial support head teachers need to take a holistic approach, for instance, to improve
outdoor facilities for
play and physical activity before, during and after the school day, and protect break times for
play.
Well - designed, high - quality
outdoor facilities for
play, learning, sport, PE and physical activity make a huge impact on school life and children's educational experiences.
Outside, a treehouse platform and bridge connects the main childcare
facility to a ground level playground, while doubling as additional
outdoor play space.
They also offer modern
facilities including an activity studio, dining hall,
outdoor play and learning areas and access to the Wixams Academy campus, with Sports Hall, science labs and other specialist
facilities.
The
facility will feature a 30 - car showroom, food court, gourmet coffee and snack bar,
outdoor entertainment and event space, children's
play area, car wash
facility for all Baker clients, and multiple client lounges.
There are three different ponds in the community, numerous parks and
play areas and many of the
outdoor fields and recreation
facilities are connected by walking paths.
The
facility includes a well - stocked pharmacy, in - hospital surgery suite with laser capability, in - house digital x-ray and ultrasound, dental care area with digital radiography, a closely supervised hospitalization area, indoor /
outdoor boarding kennels with
outdoor play areas, and a professional grooming staff.
Our
facility has 6000 sq / ft of indoor and
outdoor play space.
With over 10,000 of playground space in downtown Toronto, our dog daycare and dog boarding
facility includes indoor and
outdoor space for your dog to run and
play all day!
A recently constructed 65 - by - 25 grassy,
outdoor play area, complete with shady trees, is an amenity that differentiates Odyssey Pets from many urban day care and boarding
facilities.
This 5,700 - square - foot, fun - filled
facility has
play rooms with skylights and
outdoor splash pools for the water enthusiasts.
Our
facility has two large, temperature controlled indoor
play areas and four
outdoor fenced
play
We are different from every other doggie day care in Orlando because we are centrally located in Winter Park, have air conditioned indoor /
outdoor center with multiple outside
play yards, and are inside a veterinary
facility allowing for immediate veterinary care should any problems arise during dog playtime.
Does the
facility have the features you are looking for such as opportunities for your dog to interact with other dogs, quality of the
facility itself, the availability of indoor or
outdoor play areas
Facility improvements — a new
outdoor exercise and
play yard for the dogs to burn off energy and work on obedience.
From comfortable bedding, fun treats, to indoor and
outdoor play, at our Dalton dog boarding
facility, your pet may enjoy his time away more than you do!
Canine Cabana provides award - winning, superior care and a state of the art
facility including more than a half - acre of beautiful
outdoor play yards.
The Weaverville
facility has individual kennels, along with «real - life rooms,» designed to help dogs get used to life in home environments,
outdoor play areas, and a large indoor training area where our behaviorists and trainers work with dogs in the program.
Our dog groooming and boarding
facilities offer 10,000 square feet of indoor and
outdoor play areas, providing your pet with the perfect place to fun off some energy and make some new friends.
Our
facilities offer over 5,000 square feet of indoor
play space with multiple locations offering safe and secure
outdoor play areas.
Our 200 - kennel boarding
facility features spacious climate - controlled indoor suites with access to
outdoor patios,
play yards, a beach club activity area with swimming pool, treats, a grooming and spa salon, therapeutic canine massage, and more.
Our location at 1020 NW 67th Street offers a climate controlled indoor
play facility and a large 1/3 acre
outdoor play - yard.
The
facility has over 15,500 square feet of indoor and
outdoor area for dogs to run and
play every day.
Lift / elevator - Access for disabled - Credit card accepted - Free parking - Children's
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play area -
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outdoor -
Play Area - Children's mini club - Internet / Email services - TV Room - Discotheque - Music - Entertainment program - Entertainment - Snack bar - Bar - Lounge bar - Restaurants - Laundry room - Front desk - 24 hour - Newspapers - Conference room - Outdoor swimming pool - Indoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Mini golf - Tennis court - Table tennis - Billiards / Snooker - Gym - Fitness room - Sauna - Solarium - Massages - Hydromassage Jacuzzi - Air conditioning - Baby cots / cribs available - Terrace / Balcony - Safe - Non-smoking rooms available upon request - Mini bar - Direct dial phone - Satellite TV - Facilities for disabled people - Groups welcome - Congress faciliti
Play Area - Children's mini club - Internet / Email services - TV Room - Discotheque - Music - Entertainment program - Entertainment - Snack bar - Bar - Lounge bar - Restaurants - Laundry room - Front desk - 24 hour - Newspapers - Conference room -
Outdoor swimming pool - Indoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Mini golf - Tennis court - Table tennis - Billiards / Snooker - Gym - Fitness room - Sauna - Solarium - Massages - Hydromassage Jacuzzi - Air conditioning - Baby cots / cribs available - Terrace / Balcony - Safe - Non-smoking rooms available upon request - Mini bar - Direct dial phone - Satellite TV - Facilities for disabled people - Groups welcome - Congress facil
Outdoor swimming pool - Indoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Mini golf - Tennis court - Table tennis - Billiards / Snooker - Gym - Fitness room - Sauna - Solarium - Massages - Hydromassage Jacuzzi - Air conditioning - Baby cots / cribs available - Terrace / Balcony - Safe - Non-smoking rooms available upon request - Mini bar - Direct dial phone - Satellite TV -
Facilities for disabled people - Groups welcome - Congress
facilities -
Air conditioning - Entire property is air conditioned - Access for disabled - Credit card accepted - Park - Garden - Private parking - Garage - Limousine service - Shuttle service from and / or to the airport - Rent a car in the hotel - Children's
play area -
outdoor - Baby sitter - Children's mini club - Satellite TV - Bar - Lounge bar - Pool bar - Restaurants - Laundry service - Shops in the hotel - Beach umbrellas and deck loungers - Room service - 24 hour - Front desk - 24 hour - Concierge - City tour - Newspapers - City maps - Tourist information - Luggage room - Multilingual staff - Conference room - Meeting Room - Business Center - Banqueting service - Outdoor swimming pool - Indoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Golf course - Tennis court - Gym - Fitness Center - Sauna - Massages - Hydromassage Jacuzzi - Spa / Wellness Centre - Health center - Medical service - Air conditioning - Individually controlled air conditioning - Rooms with view available - Ironing facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Safe - Non-smoking rooms - Mini bar - Direct dial phone - Telephone - Dial - up Internet access - High speed Internet access - Radio - Satellite TV - Desk - Meals for groups - Wireless Internet access - Valet service - Wireless Internet connection in the entire pro
outdoor - Baby sitter - Children's mini club - Satellite TV - Bar - Lounge bar - Pool bar - Restaurants - Laundry service - Shops in the hotel - Beach umbrellas and deck loungers - Room service - 24 hour - Front desk - 24 hour - Concierge - City tour - Newspapers - City maps - Tourist information - Luggage room - Multilingual staff - Conference room - Meeting Room - Business Center - Banqueting service -
Outdoor swimming pool - Indoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Golf course - Tennis court - Gym - Fitness Center - Sauna - Massages - Hydromassage Jacuzzi - Spa / Wellness Centre - Health center - Medical service - Air conditioning - Individually controlled air conditioning - Rooms with view available - Ironing facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Safe - Non-smoking rooms - Mini bar - Direct dial phone - Telephone - Dial - up Internet access - High speed Internet access - Radio - Satellite TV - Desk - Meals for groups - Wireless Internet access - Valet service - Wireless Internet connection in the entire pro
Outdoor swimming pool - Indoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Golf course - Tennis court - Gym - Fitness Center - Sauna - Massages - Hydromassage Jacuzzi - Spa / Wellness Centre - Health center - Medical service - Air conditioning - Individually controlled air conditioning - Rooms with view available - Ironing
facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Safe - Non-smoking rooms - Mini bar - Direct dial phone - Telephone - Dial - up Internet access - High speed Internet access - Radio - Satellite TV - Desk - Meals for groups - Wireless Internet access - Valet service - Wireless Internet connection in the entire property -
Club Mac All Inclusive in Majorca is composed of three hotels, Jupiter, Marte and Saturno, all of which share the same
facilities, including 9
outdoor swimming pools, children
play areas and a fun entertainment team, cinema, nightclub, tennis court, football pitch, water polo, mini golf, badminton, table tennis, fitness center with a Pilates and Tai Chi instructor, and several bars and restaurants.
Air conditioning - Recently renovated - Lift / elevator - Credit card accepted - Garden - Shuttle service from and / or to the airport - Rent a car in the hotel - Children's
play area -
outdoor - Children's mini club - Entertainment - Snack bar - Pool bar - Restaurant / Dining - Laundry room - Currency exchange - Front desk - 24 hour - Front desk - fax service - Newspapers - City maps - Tourist information - Luggage room - Multilingual staff - Outdoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Air conditioning - Baby cots / cribs available - Rooms with view available - Ironing facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Safe - Mini fridge - Cooking corner - Satellite TV - Groups welcome - Meals for groups - Wireless Internet access - Wireless Internet connection in the entire pro
outdoor - Children's mini club - Entertainment - Snack bar - Pool bar - Restaurant / Dining - Laundry room - Currency exchange - Front desk - 24 hour - Front desk - fax service - Newspapers - City maps - Tourist information - Luggage room - Multilingual staff -
Outdoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Air conditioning - Baby cots / cribs available - Rooms with view available - Ironing facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Safe - Mini fridge - Cooking corner - Satellite TV - Groups welcome - Meals for groups - Wireless Internet access - Wireless Internet connection in the entire pro
Outdoor swimming pool - Heated swimming pool - Children swimming pool - Air conditioning - Baby cots / cribs available - Rooms with view available - Ironing
facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Safe - Mini fridge - Cooking corner - Satellite TV - Groups welcome - Meals for groups - Wireless Internet access - Wireless Internet connection in the entire property -
Air conditioning - Lift / elevator - Access for disabled - Credit card accepted - Garage - Rent a car in the hotel -
Play Area - Children's mini club - Satellite TV - TV Lounge - Reading lounge - Music - Entertainment - Bar - Cafeteria - Restaurant / Dining - Room service - limited hour - Front desk - 24 hour - Front desk - fax service - City maps - Tourist information - Luggage room - Multilingual staff - Conference room - Meeting Room - Meeting lounge - Banqueting service -
Outdoor swimming pool - Table tennis - Billiards / Snooker - Air conditioning - Heating - Baby cots / cribs available - Hairdryer in each room - Safe - Mini bar - Telephone - TV -
Facilities for disabled people - Desk - Groups welcome - Congress
facilities - Meals for groups - Bike rental - Cable TV - Wireless Internet access - Extra beds -
Air conditioning - Lift / elevator - Access for disabled - Pets accepted - Credit card accepted - Free parking - Garage - Children's
play area -
outdoor - Satellite TV - Internet / Email services - Cafeteria - Restaurant / Dining - Front desk - 24 hour - Multilingual staff - Conference room - Meeting Room - Individually controlled air conditioning - Heating - Soundproof rooms - Baby cots / cribs available - Terrace / Balcony - Ironing
facilities on request - Hairdryer in each room - Non-smoking rooms available upon request - Direct dial phone - TV - Satellite TV -
Facilities for disabled people - Desk - Groups welcome - Congress
facilities - Wireless Internet access -