Hindley Junior and Infant School
We created a Peace and Quiet Garden in the playground so the children have a place to socialise and reflect.
About the Project
As much as physical play is important for children to develop the fundamental skills needed for a healthy lifestyle, a much needed place to reflect and release stress is just as important.
Hindley Junior and Infant School came to us asking for a calming outdoor environment which could cater to all of their pupils and even teachers.
We made sure the Peace and Quiet area was inviting for the children by offering enough space for groups to sit alongside each other, next to the flourishing flower beds. It’s not only a place to relax, but a cool hang out area to build relationships with their fellow peers. This type of positive environment can benefit behaviour, communication and emotional regulation.
Along with new equipment, we have also worked closely with the caretaker at Hindley Junior and Infants School to upkeep the existing equipment and surfacing. The heavy use of equipment by students daily means that the equipment and surfacing will deteriorate over time and will require maintenance. We have carried out numerous repairs to the existing trail and surfacing below to keep the are safe and usable.
The school also have an outdoor classroom which can be used for taking the class outdoors by seating up to 30 children or used during break times as another social seating space. With a full height panel on one side for storage and a dry wipe board and the surrounding sides clad half way up, this provides shelter for its users and the ability to take learning outdoors all year round.
- Treated Timber Log Perimeter and Gates
- Round Timber Picnic Tables
- Timber Bridge
- Artificial Grass
- Seating and Planters
- Storytelling Area
- Outdoor Classroom
Blackshaw Primary School
“Both playgrounds look so different! The children love it and are having a great time exploring their new equipment”
Julie Carrington , Business Manager
Handcross Park School
“It has now had two terms of busy use and still every day it makes me smile – and the children too. It is such a magical space with so much opportunity”
Jason Gayler, Head of Pre-Prep & Nursery
The Peterborough School
“The design, equipment and overall service was of a very high standard.”
Chris Charlton, Bursar
Batley Grammar School
“I can’t tell you how happy we are with the work and how the plans have come to fruition, thank you to you and all the team at Playground Imagineering.”
Karen Dack, Business Manager
The Cathedral School
“Great value and a quick turnaround, the playground was transformed in just 3 days.”
Mrs Wiskin, Headteacher
Beaumont Primary School
“It was the best design and most competitively priced quotation… they really brought our ideas to life!”
Victoria Griffiths , EYFS Lead
Hindley Junior and Infant School
“The design and finished installation was exactly what we had in mind…the children love it!”
Steven Hyde, Site Manager
Holy Trinity Primary School
“We love the bridge over the tunnel and more importantly, so do the children… it’s been a great success.”
Maggie Thomson, Business Manager
Urmston Infant School
“Playground Imagineering’s bespoke climbing structure was the perfect solution to utilise an awkward space.”
Mark Doherty , Deputy Headteacher
Rupert House School
“Playground Imagineering’s initial design was excellent and they were happy to make the few tweaks we asked for to ensure we got exactly what we wanted. Not only did they deliver the design they also did it on time and to a very high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.”
Mr Kim Rawlingson, Bursar
Avondale Primary School
“It was difficult to envisage what could be achieved with our long, narrow outdoor area. Playground Imagineering’s choice of equipment and well thought out design has completely transformed transformed the playground and utilised the space perfectly.”
Vicky Brown, Headteacher
St John’s Primary School
“We have used Playground Imagineering for a number of projects and they have always exceeded our expectations.”
Mark Speakman, Headteacher
St. Thomas’s Primary School
“A professional approach was taken throughout and our pupils are delighted with the new equipment.”
Sheryl Farnworth, Headteacher
St. Michael’s Primary School
“The new play areas have greatly enhanced our provision and provided our pupils with many hours of enjoyable learning and development opportunities. For much of the work, the children’s ideas have also been carefully incorporated by the Playground Imagineering team into the equipment and areas they have provided. The attention to detail has been greatly valued.”
Alison Hart, Headteacher
St. Hugh of Lincoln Primary School
“After obtaining three quotes for our playground project, we decided to go with Playground Imagineering for the following reasons: I was very impressed with their presentation and proposal as they planned the project with our needs in mind and I felt I was receiving a bespoke service rather than an off the peg solution. As a result the product matches our needs and that of the site perfectly. They were always professional, responsive and when changes were requested, they were dealt with smoothly and without question. I would have no hesitation in recommending Playground Imagineering.”
Mark Mountcastle , Headteacher
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