A Forest School That Sparks Curiosity
We captured the pure excitement of the children at Broadacre as they make the most of their newly transformed forest school playground, fully embracing outdoor play and exploring every element of the space.
It was a pleasure working with Humber Education Trust once again to breathe new life into outdoor learning at Broadacre Primary School. This natural, forest inspired playground now offers endless opportunities for exploration, discovery and adventure.
The focal point of the grounds is a bark covered area housing a large bespoke forest classroom, complete with integrated bench seating.
The timber classroom is both visually striking and highly practical, offering generous internal space and seating to accommodate outdoor lessons.
Beyond lessons, this space offers a sheltered setting for outdoor play, supporting group activities, collaboration and conversation.
To enhance physical play and challenge the children’s physical abilities, we introduced Natural Clamber Trees and Timber Matrix in areas of the playground. The children can climb and clamber over the fallen trees, building their confidence in outdoor play. This climbing feature is installed on a bed of bark, offering a cushioned landing surface for safe play.
The children can run and weave between the matrix posts, supporting the development of their coordination, balance, and overall physical skills. These matrix posts are also perfect for den making and social engagement.
A new pour pathway guides you through the playground, highlighting each thoughtfully designed area and purposefully positioned feature.
The path leads through a bespoke raised Teepee structure before arriving at a dedicated space centred around an in-ground fire pit with seating. This fire pit offers a special place for fireside moments, storytelling and group discussion.
We added a storage shed to help maintain a tidy playground, providing a space for children and staff to store loose play equipment. Planters were positioned alongside the shed to promote nature and plant growth within the playground. Mini Bug Hotels were also introduced to further enrich the environment.
An additional storage unit was added dedicated for loose branches and sticks, giving pupils the opportunity to create outdoor dens and engage in imaginative, creative play.
The smiles throughout the playground show just how happy the children at Broadacre are with their new outdoor area. Newby Leisure has created a welcoming space that supports group play, fun, and adventure.
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