school playgrounds a better future for generations
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School Playgrounds
A better future for generations .....
Building Better School Playgrounds
1. A brief reminder why
2. Some thoughts & provocations.
3. Further support.
A reminder why ….
behaviourconnecting with nature
creativityattention restoration
social skillsconfidence
risk managementemotional wellbeing
physical healthcurriculumcommunity
Highlighted in key policy docs
Scottish education is waking up to play
Topography
Topography
In secondary too ….
In secondary too ….
water
water
water
boulders
boulders
trees and logs
trees and logs
trees and logs
big bespoke sand
big bespoke sand
nature
nature
nature
designing in risk
You can't teach young people about risk from a text book - they need some practical experience. That's why cosseting children and seeking to remove all risk from their experiences ultimately leaves them ill equipped for adult and working life.
Judith Hackitt. Chair HSE
designing in risk
designing in risk
designing in risk
designing in risk
designing in risk
designing in risk
messy is usually good
messy is usually good
messy is usually good
varied surfaces
varied surfaces
varied surfaces
play v sport?
play v sport?
play v sport?
the value of bespoke ...
the value of bespoke ...
the value of bespoke ...
the value of bespoke ...
the value of bespoke ...
community use
community use
community use
boundary opportunities
boundary opportunities
boundary opportunities
boundary opportunities
design for children, play and learning
design for children, play and learning
design for children, play and learning
design for children, play and learning
design for children, play and learning
we can help
briefing
user workshops
design review
staff training
Inspiring Case Studies
films
regular ideas and updates
join our tour
Thur 30th Aug
visit 3 schools
“You’re not running a playground right if no one ever gets hurt”
What’s your vision?