Safe outdoor play and fitness areas
High Quality Playground Equipment for Schools
Increase school attendance
Play and fitness increase school attendance by associating schools with happy thoughts of play rather than just classroom work.
Increase mental health and well-being
Play and fitness increase students' mental health and well-being, placing pupils in a better mindset to learn in class
Encourage social integration
Play and sport encourage social integration and prevent bullying by promoting positive communication and teamworkMaking schools a safe and engaging space where pupils feel happy and free to express themselves is key to their academic performance and mental well-being. KOMPAN school playgrounds are meticulously designed to encourage children's development, both physically and mentally, catering to all age ranges and developmental stages throughout their school years.
Customer case
"The children’s behaviour has improved; they are a lot more entertained and their play has been a lot more imaginative. There is now a lot less negative behavior. It has been a success."
This school on the outskirts of London teamed up with the innovative minds at KOMPAN to transform their old play area into a new outdoor space for the kids to finally get excited about, providing colourful, inclusive, and educational playground equipment for the pupils at school to enjoy. This includes play towers, sensory features, rope play, and more.
The objective was to create a school playground that promotes inclusive and active play in a secure setting while maximising play value and meets the requirements of their students, who have a range of educational needs.
"It has been pain free working with KOMPAN. Ray has been absolutely amazing from start to finish. When he came in with designs, he listened to what we wanted. He listened to any changes we wanted to make, all within our budget and gave us ideas we hadn’t thought of that the kids would like."
- Katie Goodwin, Head Teacher at St Nicholas School
Play and Fitness equipment for schools
Designing school playgrounds with accredited research and children's input
Children are the experts in play and having fun. At KOMPAN, we combine our industry knowledge and expertise in child development with their love of fun to create educational and engaging playgrounds for schools.
KOMPAN focuses on children's development through various methods. For example, our collaboration with the KOMPAN Play Institute, KOMPAN Fitness Institute, and the World Playground Research Institute allows us to involve children in the testing and research of new school play equipment. KOMPAN studies the impact that outdoor play at school has on children, learning how play influences their development at different stages throughout school. This enables KOMPAN to design outdoor and indoor playgrounds that are proven to benefit children by helping them learn, develop, stay fit and active and acquire essential life skills.
Increase learning and focus in schools with well designed play areas
In order for children to learn effectively in the classroom, they require play and physical activity. Through play, children are able to explore and acquire knowledge about the world, discover their own abilities, and develop as individuals. Play is closely linked to the development of their physical, emotional, and cognitive skills.
The presence of an appropriate playground within a school has a direct impact on children's ability to learn and develop. For example, climbing helps children exercise their logical thinking and spatial awareness, while spinning activities help improve their balance, which is associated with the development of maths skills.
KOMPAN customers: UK school playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas
Kilsyth Primary School, North Lanarkshire
Corpus Christi Primary School, Glasgow
Hednesford Valley High School
St Nicholas School, United Kindgdom
Acorn Park SEN School
ACS Cobham, International School
Critchill School Playground
Hallfields Primary School
Holbrook School for Autism
Boothville Primary School, United Kingdom
Segbroek College, Netherlands
North Tampa Christian Academy, United States
Hældager School, Denmark
Early Learning Village, Singapore
Kreismäuse Düren, Germany
KOMPAN play equipment tested and approved by children
A playground's success depends on it being a safe and enjoyable space for children to play. To ensure this, we conduct a final play approval with a group of children before releasing our school playground equipment (freestanding and themed equipment) to the market. For example, we recently had 37 enthusiastic children, aged 6 to 11, provide their final play approval of the Play GIANTS. This process guarantees that KOMPAN's playground equipment will be a hit with kids.
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"It is the funniest thing, I ever tried"
Mohammed, 8 year old boy participating in final play approval
Here's a little help to plan your school playground or outdoor fitness area
Planning Checklist
To help you decide what type of playground is suitable for your project and concept, we have created a step-by-step checklist that will prompt your thinking process and guide you in the right direction.
Budgeting & price
How much does a playground or outdoor fitness area cost? There is no simple answer to that question, but we are here to guide you in the right direction. To get the overall idea, check out our breakdown of costs.
Grants & Funding
A grant is a financial aid from different types of organisations that allocate funds for playground projects in the community. Grants are a great way to realise a playground project or an outdoor fitness site. Funding is oftentimes also available in your community. Learn more about your options here:
Installation
At KOMPAN, we provide commercial playground installation services and conduct post-installation inspections to ensure compliance with all safety regulations. Following an install, we can provide regular testing and inspection services to maintain the safety of your outdoor playground or fitness area. Building a fitness site or playground can be complex, but we are here to help and guide you in the right direction.
Inclusive design
The main design features of a standout playground for all abilities and all ages are accessibility, stay-ability and usability. Read and learn more about our play experts' approach to designing inclusive playgrounds here:
Warranties
All playgrounds endure the harsh conditions of UK weather and regular wear and tear, eventually giving in to the elements of their natural surroundings over time. You can learn more about our industry-leading warranties here:
High quality materials
At KOMPAN, we use only high-quality materials because quality endures. It’s a straightforward equation that pays off in the long run. Our playgrounds are designed to last and the advantages of investing in top-quality materials are worth the initial cost.
Service and Maintenance
To ensure the longevity of the playground equipment, we offer regular maintenance. Our KOMPAN-certified technicians perform maintenance on all kinds of brands, from extensive repairs to much more straightforward repairs. Learn more here:
KOMPAN Whitepapers
More active play and social integration with fewer conflicts
Low maintenance playgrounds built to last
Durable, low maintenance and crafted from the highest quality materials, our playgrounds come with an industry-leading warranty. This makes KOMPAN playground equipment a dependable choice for schools and a reliable resource for children, supporting active school days today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
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