There is nothing worse than spending money on something and it breaking after a few uses. When school budgets are under pressure, investing in PE equipment can feel like a balancing act. Schools are looking for engaging and safe physical education, but without replacing equipment every few years.
It’s key to choose PE equipment that delivers long-term value and is versatile in order to reach all curriculum requirements. There are so many benefits of investing in equipment of a high standard:
- Saving money on repairs and damaged equipment
- Peace of mind on the safety of pupils
- Long term use – no faff around ordering new resources!
But where to start? We are here to guide you in selecting adaptable equipment that won’t break the bank and is going to last long.
Investing in high-quality Wooden Balance Benches will reduce the chances of having to rebuy every year as every part can be repaired or replaced. This significantly reduces the budget constraints often caused by equipment becoming damaged and allows you to keep benches for years to come. But how do they fit within your curriculum. We have listed just a few activities below:
- Balance on a wide surface
- Balance on a narrow balance rail
- Press up with hands on the bench
- Press up with feet on the bench
- Jump on/off
- Practise safe landings
- Slide with self-propulsion
- Slide with gravity – hooks at one end attached to climbing frame or wall bars
For more bench insights and ideas, read our article “Balance your way back to school on a bench”
This resistant Vaulting Box is ideal for frequent use within schools, whilst supporting learning requirements. Similarly to our Balance Benches, all parts on our Vaulting box can be repaired or replaced. This doesn’t only save your budget, it also reduces the volume of equipment heading into landfill, keeping sustainability in mind.
Reinforced Corner Gymnastics Mats
Investing in Reinforced Corner Gymnastic Mats is a smart way to reduce product turnover. The reinforced fabric on our mats strengthens seams where the most damage is found on mats in schools, their corners! Unfortunately, mats can rarely be safely repairs, so reduce this risk by investing in robust, durable mats.
We recommend this heavy-duty mobile Basketball Goal for use in schools and clubs across the UK. Produced by Sodex, this goal it hard-wearing and durable, ready for frequent use. With adjustable positions, you can challenge players of all levels with it’s easy to move system, all whilst being built for safety.
The Campus 510 Table isn’t only good for structuring your play and PE sessions, it also assists in developing motor skills and coordination. Similarly to our benches, this Table Tennis Table has the possibility to be repaired with spare parts available, promoting the longevity of use and saves burning a hole in your pocket!
Ensuring the money in your budget is used in an effective and sustainable way to get the most out of it is so important. By simply shopping with Sportsafe, you can have peace of mind that everything you are investing in is safe and durable, whilst coming from a widely trusted supplier. Not only that, but our qualified engineer team are always on call for any repairs that may be required.
Contact our friendly team today for any advice on what PE equipment is the best fit for you, or simply for a quotation.
