Empower learning and well-being in schools through play
Play supports the curriculum
Play increases well-being
Play prevents bullying
Happy children want to go to school. Our school playgrounds are meticulously designed to boost children's learning, well-being and development throughout all age levels and development stages of their school years.
Customer case
"It's been 5 years since we built the playground, and it has been hugely positive..."
This primary school in Scotland went from having a schoolyard nicknamed the "concrete jungle" to a buzzing schoolyard positively impacting children's well-being and attendance.
"I would definitely suggest to anybody who is the head teacher of a school to do the same thing and to provide more equipment for children to play with, it has a huge impact on attendance, behaviour, confidence, friendship"
- Gayle MacDonald, Head Teacher at Corpus Christi Primary School, Glasgow, Scotland
From preschool to high school
We build playgrounds on research and children's input
Children are experts on fun - we are experts on how play develops children. So we mix our knowledge and make the perfect blend - fun-lasting school playgrounds.
Through the KOMPAN Play Institute, KOMPAN Fitness Institute, doctoral research and collaboration with the World Playground Research Institute, we include children in user testing and study how play at school supports children’s development at different ages. This way we create playgrounds proven to help children develop, stay active and grow key life skills.
A good school playground is lever on learning and better attention in class
Children need play and activity to learn in the classroom. Play is children's way of exploring and learning about the world, their own abilities, and grow as an individual. Play is intricately connected to the development of their physical, emotional and cognitive skills.
Having the right playground in a schoolyard is directly linked to children's ability to learn and thrive in school. When climbing, children work on their logical thinking and spatial awareness, and when going nuts on a spinner they improve balance which is connected to the building of math skills.
School customers from around the world
Corpus Christi Primary School, Scotland
Acorn Park SEN School
Boothville Primary School, United Kingdom
Segbroek College, Netherlands
North Tampa Christian Academy, United States
Hældager School, Denmark
Early Learning Village, Singapore
Kreismäuse Düren, Germany
Our play equipment is approved by children
That is your guarantee that your playground will keep the children coming back. Before sending our playground equipment on the market, we make one final play approval with the children. Like here, where 37 wonderful children between the ages of 6 and 11 gave the final play approval of the play GIANTS.
"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
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 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 how we do a 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. We also conduct post-installation inspections to ensure all safety regulations are compliant. Building a fitness site or playground can be complicated, but we are here to help and guide you in the right direction.
Inclusive design
The main design features of a fantastic 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 face the trials of weather, wear, and tear and will eventually succumb to the ravages of time. You can learn more about our industry-leading warranties here:
Quality materials
We only use high-quality materials; however, high quality lasts. It is a simple equation that pays dividends in the fullness of time. Our playgrounds are built to last, and the benefits of choosing high-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:
Whitepapers
More movement and less conflicts
Low maintenance playgrounds built to be popular
Durable, low maintenance and made with the highest quality materials. We offer an industry-leading warranty on our playgrounds, making KOMPAN playgrounds a reliable resource for active school days today, tomorrow and for years to come.
Let's find the right solution for your school
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