Play is a vital part of every child’s development, supporting physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth. However, some schools have neither the space nor the money to provide the kind of large play structures which accommodate all pupils and all capabilities, giving everyone the same opportunities. Investing in portable playground equipment allows you to maximise the space you have, offers flexibility during lessons, protects surfacing and helps you to save money.
So, what type of equipment is available in a portable form and how can this benefit your school?
Portable Trim Trails and Building Blocks –
Portable Trim Trails and Building Blocks combine to make the ultimate, unique school accessory. Whether it’s assisting in developing motor skills, encouraging creativity or improving balance, they “enhance overall coordination, making everyday tasks easier.”
Portable Trim Trails are an adaptable investment. A full, in-ground Trim Trail is, of course, a fabulous resource to have but, if your budget is tighter and you wish to maximise use of a smaller space, our portable version is the way to go.
These aren’t only suitable for primary pupils, but also Early Years, providing the opportunity to build up balance skills at a younger age, putting them ahead in their gross development. Purchasing a bundle gives you an adaptable collection to introduce into your break times – this way you can see the benefits before adding more variations to your collection. One day it’s a spaceship and the next it’s a beauty salon; the possibilities are endless!
Basketball Posts –
Basketball is popular throughout both primary and secondary schools. It gives young people the chance to improve cardio-vascular health, burn calories and work on concentration, making it a great sport to bring into schools and colleges, especially during stressful exam seasons as a way to de-stress and have fun.
Portable Basketball posts not only provide flexible sport opportunities but they also offer a cost-effective solution for promoting physical activity. Portable posts allow the game to be moved to your playground, sports hall, the field or your MUGA; wherever suits you best, with no strings attached. You can easily dismantle and re-assemble portable posts, allowing minimal storage, easy transportation and mobility. Invest in portable posts today, and watch your students shine as they slam dunk.
Football Goals –
Football inspires life skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership and time management. By providing high quality, portable football facilities, you are supporting your students to use their independence to place the goals as they wish and engage in game play in their down time. Portable goals are low maintenance and do not require installing sockets, thus protecting your existing surface, whilst also offering greater lesson flexibility.
Portable Storage –
Having a messy storage facility can not only be a trip hazard but it has also been proven to cause stress and anxiety – the lack of organisation can be extremely unsettling for some. Portable storage trolleys and facilities put your mind at ease whilst allowing you to maximise your existing space and improve access to your much-loved gear. Having mobile, portable storage means you can easily manoeuvre your equipment to where it’s needed…forget the heavy lifting, just wheel it straight out. Try encouraging your pupils to work together to take out their own PE essentials in their next PE lesson and watch their teamwork skills develop in front of your eyes.
Investing in portable equipment can be life-changing for a teacher and opens up full play opportunities for your pupils through accessibility and freedom of choice. Try switching one sport to portable equipment and discover how revolutionary the change can be. Our Sportsafe product experts are here to advise, so explore the wide range we have available today!
