Nature play in schools amidst screen time surge
In the face of a noticeable decline in outdoor play and the increasing dominance of screen time in children’s lives, schools are recognising the need
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In the face of a noticeable decline in outdoor play and the increasing dominance of screen time in children’s lives, schools are recognising the need
With over two decades of experience in supporting schools, we have developed a Play Quality Assessment tool. This assessment is a brainchild of our design
Find out why quiet areas matter and how to integrate a quiet area in your school playground. There has been more recognition of neurodiversity, acknowledging
Within the design of a playground is a delicate balancing act where our top priority is to keep adventurers safe and sound. However, we also recognise
As part of TouchWood’s 21st anniversary celebrations, we went back to visit our very first playground project at Hotwells Primary School. Located only a few
We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating our 21st birthday this year, marking over two decades of transforming school, park and leisure environments worldwide. Founded by
The best outdoor playground designs in schools offer rich potential for both children’s play and learning. At TouchWood we believe these are complementary and work
Research shows that – when given opportunity – children choose to and enjoy playing in natural environments and with natural elements. They offer children a
Our concept design team can quickly help you explore pricing, themes and play value on a five minute call – submit your email address and our team will get in touch. Our designs are bespoke and no two are the same. Whether you’re a school or a world class leisure park, we can quickly come up with some ideas to support your project.