With over 70 jobs per week under their belt, Sovereign Play, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of playground equipment, are busy to say the least. Yet despite their continued work, keeping them travelling daily up and down the UK to install the equipment they manufacture, Sovereign still takes the time to analyse their work and abilities. Perhaps it’s this that has helped them not only survive the current pandemic but thrive, separating th

It’s fair to say that each school is different and this goes for the outdoor space that each educational setting boasts too. While some schools may have acres of outdoor space to work with, others may only have a courtyard. Despite this, it’s imperative that schools do all they can to make the most of their outdoor areas. In this article, we’re looking at how you can make the most of your outdoor spaces, regardless of size and shape.

Adventure Towers are an exciting and innovative design. While they’re relatively new, playgrounds themselves aren’t. Over the years however, playgrounds have changed with the times. Not only have they become more adventurous, but they’ve also become far more safety conscious too.

When it comes to playgrounds, it’s clear to see when they’re starting to look a little past their prime. Whether it’s broken pieces, wear and tear that looks beyond repair or a simple dated look; an old playground can often be more harmful than it is good.

Government guidelines advise that school children take part in at least 60 minutes of physical activity at least once a day. With school five days a week and the majority of that time spent in a classroom, fitting in that 60 minutes can be a tough task.

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!

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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!