When a school or nursery reaches out to us with enquiries about a new playground, we often hear “Can we schedule the installation during the summer holidays to avoid disruptions”. While this may seem like a convenient option, opting for a term time installation provides a wide range of benefits . Many schools are now choosing to have term time playground installation.
In this blog, we will cover the wide range of educational and logistic advantages.
What we do best!
With our extensive experience of over 30 years in the industry, Fawns has become a trusted leader in playground installations. We have successfully completed over 15,000 projects year round.
While installations over the school holidays pose no problem for us, we truly relish the opportunity to install during term time. Term time installations encourage children to be actively involved, asking questions & witnessing the full project journey.
Educational Benefits
Term time installations instead of a school holiday can create excellent learning environments. Children can learn first hand about construction sites and working as a team. It is a great tool for teachers to use, encouraging outdoor learning.
Additionally, term time playground installations are ideal for encouraging imaginative play, role play and other school activities, bringing extra fun to break times and outdoor learning.
Read further to find out even more benefits to your pupils if you opt for a term time playground installations:
- Our installations offer a valuable educational experience. Allowing pupils to explore concepts such as design, machinery, engineering, physical work, and construction. Children love witnessing the excavation process and it is always a highlight, providing a physical way for children to track the playground’s transformation from concept to completion.
- Our install teams are very friendly and always welcome questions. With over 30 years of experience we are very knowledgeable and love to bring out the inquisitive side of children!
- After children witness the effort put into each installation process, they develop a deeper sense of gratitude towards the equipment. In turn taking more care of the new playground as they see the progress of concept to completion.
- The children can take photos of the site throughout the installation process. These can be used to track the process for school council or social media pages, website and school projects.
- Finally, having a term time installation ensures that the chosen children can make the most of the new playground before transitioning on to the next year group. It is also a chance for those in year 6 to create lasting memories and experiences before they embark on their academic journey to secondary school.
See what our customers have to say about term time playground installations:
The children are so excited to use our new equipment and enjoyed watching the project happen. The children have an exciting play space that can be used regularly which is great to encourage physical activity. The installation team were great and so flexible. They were accommodating of the needs of the space for playtimes and the access route. They also were great with the children and their curiosity about the project.
St James’ & Ebrington CE Primary School
The installation team were very professional and wonderful. They happily answered all the questions the children had about what they were doing. They were especially great with a particular child with additional needs who was very upset about the Pirate Ship going. Another child even set up a chair so he could watch them working at playtime!
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Reading the above quotes demonstrates how a term time installation can benefit schools. and involve all children of different ages and abilities with the process including children with special educational needs.
Still Unsure about a Term Time Playground Installation?
If you are still unsure about a term time installation and how it will benefit your school , read below to find out some further benefits about having your new playground complete during term time:
- You will be assigned a designated Project Manager who will carry out a Pre-Works Meeting prior to installation, helping every step of the way. Additionally, a Schedule of Works is agreed prior to installation.
- All of our term time projects have a Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) and our installers have Advanced DBS, so there is no extra paperwork required.
- We fully utilize our safety fencing and ensure the installation areas are completely cordoned off, ensuring the site is completely secure. This is then agreed by the school in prior to the installation.
- We take careful consideration with delivery times for materials and aim to avoid pick up and drop off times. We transport the materials ourselves to the installation area, ensuring minimal disruption to the school day.
- We are aware of potential disruption to the children. We make sure we keep noise levels to a minimum to ensure minimal disruption to learning!
Want to know more about our installation teams?
Our team of experts have successfully completed numerous playground installations over the past 30 years. Consequently, allowing us to anticipate and address any challenges that may arise.
At Fawns we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt our solutions to meet the specific needs of each project. We ensure every school receives a playground that is safe and functional but also enhances the learning and play experience for students.
All schools have specific requirements no matter what date in the academic year. Our teams ensure the school play equipment is installed safely and efficiently.
Creating outdoor play areas is our number one priority. We enjoy creating your dream playground that children can enjoy all year round. Keeping children healthy and active is our overall goal; whether the playground equipment was installed over term time or school holidays is up to you!
What Next?
If you would like to discuss a term time project feel free to contact us on 01252 515199 or [email protected].
Alternatively, if you would like to request a brochure to take a look through our play equipment simply complete a form. Feel free to have a look through our website at our amazing product range!
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