All educational settings realise the importance of playgrounds. They provide a safe space for young ones to enjoy active play, that can and often does incorporate learning without most children even realising. They also encourage exercise and allow children to run off their energy when they’re outside of the classroom.

It’s no secret that children learn through play and a playground is one of the most crucial play areas for a child, whether that’s a child in early years settings or even of primary school age and beyond. Playgrounds help young minds and bodies develop without them even realising it; through enhancing their imagination, socialisation skills and even their physical coordination, strength and balance...

Whether children are attending a public playground or the playground of an educational setting, ensuring it's clean and well maintained is paramount, especially during what can only be described as troubling times due to COVID. Playgrounds are not just places for children to let off steam; they’re places for children to learn, to grow and to develop in what is expected to be a safe environment...

We understand only too well that budgets can have a huge impact on every aspect of life, especially playgrounds, whether that’s in an educational setting, a commercial playground setting or even your own backyard.

Finding the right playground equipment for your school can be a tough ask. To ensure you’re piecing together a playground that’s beneficial in both a playful and developmental sense, actually takes a little more brain power than most might think. Not only do you need to find the right supplier, but you’ll also need to factor in consideration such as age, space, zoning and much more.

"All in all, we were delighted with the total service offered by Sovereign and wouldn't hesitate to use them again"

In the digitally-dominated world of today, children are spending more of their spare time looking at screens. As a result, previously popular pastimes like playing outside and reading, are becoming less likely to engage children.

Don’t just take our word for it… This is what some of our happy customers have to say!

With more parents making an effort to minimise the amount of screen time their children have, we have compiled some of our favourite screen-free ways to spend rainy days with our families, so you can always be prepared for when the bad weather hits!

The University of Southampton Early Years Centre have transformed their EYFS garden with an overhaul of their safer surfacing!

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Essex Junior School transforms outdoor play facilities following an extensive £30k development from Sovereign Play!

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A Primary School in North Lincolnshire has transformed their outdoor grass playing field into a dynamic sports track that can be enjoyed all year round, with help from Sovereign Play!

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Amberley Primary School have successfully transformed their playground into a challenging, physical zone with the help of Sovereign Play!

How to create a play space that encourages and promotes inclusive play

Sovereign Play have successfully completed an extensive redevelopment of the outdoor play areas at a Primary Academy in Essex!

It is no secret that exercise helps to keep our bodies healthy, and while we all know the benefits that an active lifestyle can have on our children’s physical health, we can also use exercise to improve their mental wellbeing.