Playground Imagineering helps to fulfil childhood dreams of fun and adventure by being an innovative playground equipment supplier and design innovator. Focused on developing design-led concepts that can transform outdoor spaces into other worlds that children can safely explore and enjoy, the company has seen increased interest in their services and products in recent months.

Based in Warrington, England, Playground Imagineering has spent 25 years in the field of school playground equipment design. Part of our responsibility is keeping up with all the latest news from child development studies to regulatory reports on equipment and facilities.

With that in mind, Playground Imagineering notes a recent report by Ofsted, which has adapted its policies and inspections on risk in controlled environments. In March 2018, Ofsted reported that it has amended its policies to allow inspectors to look for the positive side of small amounts of risk in school playground equipment. Children are considered better able to learn how to deal with risk and to manage their feelings when equipped with moderate amounts of it in a safe space.

John Hughes, director of Playground Imagineering, added “we have always created products that are safe and in line with English and European safety standards, but with moderate amounts of age appropriate challenge. The company agrees wholeheartedly with Ofsted’s findings and have seen a surge in interest in products since its publication”. The company has had to meet higher demands for their products and services as schools around the country look for ways to add controlled risk to their playgrounds.

Playground Imagineering has responded to higher demand by investing in further research and product trials in innovation with quality and safety standards firmly in place as they have been for over 25 years. One particular area that has seen the most interest is in utilising natural materials in the design of school playground equipment, moving away from plastics favoured more in previous generations. Despite past and present trends, the company keeps stock of firm favourites, advising schools on what best fits their stage needs and budgets.

The renewed interest in supporting small doses of risk has led to a number of the company’s products getting built into pre-existing playground equipment. Playground Imagineering looks forward to expanding with the increased demand for its services and products.

With over 25 years experience in the industry, Playground Imagineering serves to provide school playground supplies and its design expertise to the education industry. Based in Warrington, England, the company has continued to expand over the years to incorporate new innovations, design practices, and new talented faces. Playground Imagineering likes to transform spaces into learning hubs for little people, helping to make the process fun, and adventurously safe. Our design team is on-hand to arrange your free design consultation. For more information, go to: https://playgroundimagineering.co.uk