We are hiring
Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the design and build of bespoke playgrounds for schools, nurseries, public spaces and tourist attractions nationwide. This is a key position with excellent future prospects, as we are looking for a candidate to not only help deliver our current portfolio of projects, but help expand our business model. The successful candidate … Continue reading We are hiring
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Parish playground
The Parish Council at Longparish in Hampshire had been creatively fundraising for many years to renew the equipment in the village and we first created a design for them early 2019. In 2020 we were commissioned to build the design and the work was completed a few weeks ago. Many of the local families once … Continue reading Parish playground
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SEN school courtyard
We have designed this internal courtyard to be full of sensory elements including colour, light, sound, texture and scent which all provide therapeutic benefits to children with complex health issues. The movement of water and its sensory properties of sound, light refraction and touch was very important to the school. Outdoor bubble tubes provide colour … Continue reading SEN school courtyard
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Taking learning outside: Outdoor Shelters
Small group learning outside the classroom is not only an excellent way to deliver teaching in these Covid times, it is also far more beneficial to children who do not suit formal learning environment. Fresh air, plenty of space, protection from rain and sun and a sheltered place to sit. Here are some of our … Continue reading Taking learning outside: Outdoor Shelters
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Green Play’s MUGA
This was a renovation project on a rather run down ball court with a tarmac surface and metal and timber fencing. Minerva Academy wanted a larger space with a new astroturf surface with a shock pad to reduce the risk of sports injuries. We took down the old fence line, extended the size of the … Continue reading Green Play’s MUGA
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Longparish Village
We are getting ready to start work next month to transform this space into an inclusive village play space for all ages and abilities of children from 2 to 13 fundraised by the community to provide the next generation with a play space. Relaxing the mowing regime will increase biodiversity and allow wildflowers as well … Continue reading Longparish Village
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California Country Park
We look forward to starting this Autumn on an inclusive natural play space for all ages and abilities of children from 2 to 16. The play equipment ranges in challenge and height keeping under the required 4m limit and provides multi use spaces that allows different ages to play alongside each other. The work is … Continue reading California Country Park
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Astroturf Landforms
Grassy mounds are a wonderful natural play feature; who doesn’t want to roll down a hill! But they are so popular that wear and tear becomes an issue, bare earth can quickly become a mud slide and look tatty. Astroturf laid over a compacted subbase is the alternative; it provides the same play value, looks … Continue reading Astroturf Landforms
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Outside the classroom
We are really pleased with our newly completed outdoor dining space set under a corrugated tin roof. It provides 36m2 of under cover space and an additional 30m2 of space under a wire trellis that will in time be covered by climbing plants. This is part of an ongoing play development project for Minerva Academy … Continue reading Outside the classroom
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