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Even in the Victorian era children loved to play outside and always got the best...

One of the most common and classic playground markings that have proven their effectiveness over...

In the last few years thermoplastic playground markings have continued to steadily gain more and...

Playing is something that comes naturally to children. No matter where they are, there is...

We've had our challenges like many others this year but as 2021 comes to an...

Creative play, or as it is also known ‘imaginative’ and ‘role’ play, is one of...

Court markings have quickly and easily become one of the most desirable playground markings for...

Why are playground games so important? Playground games allow your students to blow off some...

The sound of jingle bells and Christmas songs are upon us, and you may be...

Recently more and more secondary schools turn to playground markings. Why? Because they are innovative,...

Staying active has a wide range of benefits, from taking care of your heart and...

Fun & Active Playgrounds are proud to sponsor the AFC Portchester Youth U10 Vikings for...

What is Sports Premium Funding? Sports Premium Funding is a government programme designed to help...

When children hear about studying and learning, the image that most often comes to mind...

Halloween is a much-loved occasion amongst children, both younger and older - whether they like...

The school run can often be a busy time on the roads around your school...

Line paint has been used for many years but is it time for a change?...

Now that the children have returned to school, it's important to make sure that there...

Fun & Active Playgrounds are excited to announce that we’ve been awarded Leading Provider of...

You want your playground to be a safe place, where the children (and adults) can...

There are so many benefits to using playground markings, including getting fresh air and being...

KS1 (key stage one) children are between the ages of 5 and 7 that usually...

Nowadays the reliance on technology has become heavier than ever, not only for adults but...

Football is one of the most popular sports of our time, and in an age...

Playground markings provide fresh, new activities for children, as well as reliable options when you...

It’s no secret that learning to read and understand words is important for children to...

We installed a free Active Trail playground marking for the pupils at Southampton Hospital School...

Playground games are great for burning off energy and getting some fresh air so we’re...

Netball is a firm favourite for court sports at Primary and Secondary schools. Our non-toxic...

Getting outside for a change of pace in lessons can be a great way to...

Follow our tips below for how to design a playground either for communities or for...

The playground is a fantastic place to play, whether it’s at break time or during...

Ofsted inspections will typically occur every four years and every school should be aiming to...

When it comes to court markings, we always make sure that they are not only...

Why choose playground markings for maths? Maths is all fun and games with maths playground...

Younger children are not always aware of the dangers of a road and so using...

Locks Heath Infant School receives free Active Trail playground marking after being selected as the...

There are a lot of different and creative ways to fundraise for your future playground....

With the essential need for kids to be physically active and socialise with other children,...

Primary School is one of the most important steps for children in terms of their...

Wanting to make sure that your children have a safe and entertaining environment at school...

We’ve heard of the well-known saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but...

Exercise is great for taking a break, boosting your mood and - most notably -...

Pre-school is one of the most important times in a child’s life, when for the...

Aside from being a sustainable, cost-effective way to upgrade a school play area, playground markings...

Nurturing a child’s curiosity from a young age is very important in order to boost...

As a business, we know we have a responsibility to play a part in protecting...

Earlier this year, our team wanted to give something back to the community, acknowledging the...