School Playground Equipment and Outdoor Classrooms

Physical activity in school playgrounds - the key to good health, better learning and attendance in schools

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) children need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity each day. But far too many children are no where near that.

School is mandatory for all children and the one place we know all children come to. This means, that school is our window of opportunity to make sure all children have access to being physically active which in return leads to happier and healthier children.

Corpus Christi School in Scotland created a school playground to promote physical activity amongst the children. Learn what they achieved in the below video.

KOMPAN Play Institute gives you 10 tips to designing active school playgrounds

Jeanette Fich Jespersen's, Head of KOMPAN Play Institute, gives her 10 tips to choosing playground equipment that promotes physical activity in school aged children in the video below.

Why school children love our KOMPAN school playgrounds

Well-designed play areas are like outdoor classrooms that help children’s social and physical development. This is why it’s important for playground equipment to inspire children’s imaginations through innovative and exciting designs.

We offer this through a wide range of products including climbing structures, trim trails, balancing equipment and sports equipment that guarantees safety at great value for money while being inclusive for all ages and abilities.

A KOMPAN school playground is a healthy investment in learning and child health and development and will help your school:

Increase pupil attendance

Enhance your outdoor space

Raise pupil attainment

Boost academic achievements

Improve student attention

Primary School

We have been working with primary schools to help boost attendance, attention and attainment by installing unique and engaging playground equipment. Our primary school playground solutions offer challenging and creative learning through play to boost curriculum outcomes.

Secondary school

At KOMPAN we have proven that the right outdoor opportunities, designed in the right way, are still a well-rounded way for secondary school children to hang out together and be active while being social. We offer unique play and sports solutions specifically aimed at this age group.

Colleges & Universities

Whether you are looking for a a great multi use games area, trendy parcour and street workout equipment or good quality fitness equipment for outdoor training, our product range for colleges and universities is sure to help you create a popular and functional area for being active and for learning.

50 years experience creating playground equipment for schools

After having helped thousands of schools get the most out of their outdoor space, we understand that every area has unique requirements. That's why we offer bespoke outdoor play equipment for schools that meet your needs while respecting your budget.

Our multifaceted team of play consultants, designers and other experts work together to follow a specially developed KOMPAN playground planning process that will leave you with a tailored plan that contains the best from multiple expert areas.

Our design principals take into account how the school playground equipment will support your students, curriculum, space, surroundings and activities.

The finished result is a completely original, custom-designed playground solution that provides the greatest possible value for the school and provides children with a safe environment to play and learn.

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Outdoor Classrooms

Outdoor classrooms help create more space for teaching and can help with social distancing of students.

Learn more in our 13 tips on how to create an outdoor classroom

1.The outdoor learning site should have a gathering space for students to listen to teachers (seating with whiteboards), as well as active learning stations for students to do hands-on activities (tables) these spaces can be thought of and designed as ‘rooms’ within the overall outdoor space, and should always be in clear sight of the teacher
2.The outdoor learning space should not look the same as the indoor learning space – instead of square or rectangular spaces, think circles and ovals
3.The outdoor learning site should be designed for access and inclusion for persons using assistive devices – make sure that seating areas and tables have pathways wide enough for students using wheelchairs or walking frames
4.The site of the outdoor learning should not be far from toilets and first aid stations
5.There should be clear boundaries to the outdoor learning site, and a designated whole group meeting point in case of emergency
6.Teachers and supervisors should have clear sightlines to supervise their groups at all times
7.The site of the outdoor learning should have electricity, wifi and phone access
8.The outdoor learning site should maximise opportunities for students to engage with natural elements and learn from nature (trees, plants, water, gardens)
9.Where students are working with tablets and computers, there will need to be protections from glare
10.Consider the thermal comfort of students and teachers – this will vary with climate and time of year, but could mean a need for shade or a need for heating/blankets
11.The outdoor learning site will need space for dry storage
12.The outdoor learning site will need space for display of work
13.The outdoor learning site will need a space for or access to sheltering from rain

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