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21.10202621st October 2026

Designing a Special Outdoor Play Environment for Children with SEND

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest NewsTags Accessible play, Accessible playgrounds, calm outdoor spaces, Child-led play, inclusive education, inclusive outdoor play, inclusive play, Inclusive Playground Design, Inclusive playgrounds, nursery outdoor play, Outdoor lerning, Outdoor Play, school playgrounds, SEND, SEND outdoor learning, SEND outdoor spaces, SEND play areas, SEND schools, sensory gardens, Sensory play, Special educational needs

Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the freedom, challenge, creativity and enjoyment that outdoor play can provide. For children with special educational needs and...

11.09202611th September 2026

Developing a Playful Outdoor Learning Environment in KS1 and Beyond

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest NewsTags Balancing, bird watching in school, Building, Classroom, Climbing, Creativity, den play in school, Discover, Exploration, fire pit in school, Forest school area, Forest school design, Forest school in school, Imagination, inspiring outdoors, inspiring outdoors in school, Investigation, Jumping, Key Stage 1, ks1, Loose Parts, Maths, natural play, nature activities in school, nature based learning in school, nature play in school, Outdoor Classroom, outdoor creativity in school, outdoor education in school, outdoor learning in school, Outdoor Play, planting in schools, Play based Learning, pond area nursery, pond area school, Reading, risky play, Teachers, Teamwork, water play, Wild Birds, Wildlife, wildlife in schools

Developing a Playful Outdoor Learning Environment in KS1 and Beyond The transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1 should not mean leaving play-based learning behind....

27.04202627th April 2026

5 Ideas to Spring Forward into Forest School

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest NewsTags bird watching in nursery, bird watching in school, den play in nursery, den play in school, eyfs outdoor play, fire pit in nursery, fire pit in school, Forest school area, Forest school design, forest school in nursery, Forest school in school, inspiring outdoors, inspiring outdoors in nursery, inspiring outdoors in school, natural play, nature activities in nursery, nature activities in school, nature based learning in nursery, nature based learning in school, nature play in nursery, nature play in school, Nursery, nursery garden, nursery playground design, outdoor creativity in school, outdoor creativity nursery, outdoor education in nursery, outdoor education in school, outdoor learning in nursery, outdoor learning in school, Outdoor Play, planting in nurserys, planting in schools, pond area nursery, pond area school, risky play, Wild Birds, Wildlife, wildlife in nursery, wildlife in nurserys, wildlife in school, wildlife in schools

Playgarden are experts at the design and build of Forest School Areas, Allotment Areas and Wildlife Spaces. Our use of Landscape Architects to develop all...

10.09202412th September 2024

Discover the Mini Beast Zoo in your Outdoors!

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest NewsTags Bug Hotels, creative thinking, Exploring, imaginative play, Insects, inspiring outdoors, Mini Beast Zoo, Natural Garden, Outdoor Play, Social Interaction

Identifying invertebrates under stones and logs is an exciting way for children to explore the hidden world of nature. This simple activity opens up any...

19.08202421st August 2024

Sowing the Seeds of Science (Pt.2)

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest NewsTags Black-eyed Susans, Cornflowers, Daisies, Marigolds, Outdoor Gardens, Outdoor Play, planting in schools, play garden, Poppies, Sunflowers, Wildflowers, Zinnias

Wildflower Garden Growing plants and exploring seeds from early childhood inevitably means that the power of science is brought to life. When children engage with...

15.08202429th August 2024

Sowing the Seeds of Science (Pt.1)

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest NewsTags Basil, Chives, Herbs, Lemon Balm, Mint, Oregano, Outdoor Gardens, Outdoor Play, Parsley, planting in schools, play garden, Thyme

Herb Garden Growing plants and exploring seeds from early childhood inevitably means that the power of science is brought to life. When children engage with...

15.05202415th May 2024

Movement Rich Outdoor Play

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest News

Movement Rich Outdoor Play Physical play is crucial for a child’s development. It’s not just about keeping them active; it’s also about fostering their motor...

23.04202420th August 2024

Inclined to Play

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest News

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves” Sir Edmund Hilary Here at Playgarden we are big fans of slopes and uneven ground. A steep...

15.02202416th February 2024

Delightful Dens!

By Playgarden AdminIn Latest NewsTags Natural Garden, natural play, nursery garden, Outdoor Play, play garden

Research in Scandinavia, the USA and Great Britain has highlighted the importance of the den-building experience in children’s, social and emotional development. Unfortunately, it also...

Playgarden

Playgarden are passionate about outdoor play and reconnecting children with nature.

Our ethos is very much child-focused and by stepping into the mind of a child, through their imagination, we can transform the outdoor area in your school or nursery into an outdoor play space that will stimulate, teach and excite all that use it.