How Outdoor Play Can Help With Self-Regulation
We explore how outdoor play can help children learn how to self-regulate themselves by practising and improving the skills necessary to manage themselves in a difficult situation and to do so while still remaining focused and attentive Read the full article…
Interview With An Early Years Advisory Teacher
We interviewed Nichola Gill-Smith who is a Early Years Advisory Teacher who has taught both mainstream and SEN primary aged children to find out more about her role and her thoughts on the perfect outdoor learning environment for children. Read the full article…
5 Benefits Of An Outdoor Classroom
Since Outdoor Classrooms are becoming more and more popular amongst schools and nurseries in the UK, we thought we'd highlight the benefits an outdoor classroom can have on your school or nursery children. Read the full article…
The Stories of Pentagon People – Nathan Gait
As we truly value our people and the contribution they’ve made to help us get to where we are now, we want to share our teams stories. First up is Nathan Gait who has worked for Pentagon Play for 13 years, progressing from a playground installer to our Production and Operations Manager. Read the full article…
Gee Cross Primary School’s Tool Talk
We made Gee Cross Holy Trinity Primary School's term time installation very special and educational by providing the children with an insight into the world of construction with one of our Toolbox Training Workshops. Read the full article…
Why Outdoor Play Is A Golden Time Activity
We know that many teachers ensure that golden time promotes learning through play in order to the make the most of every moment in school. This is why we believe that outdoor play is the perfect activity that children should be able to choose from come rain or shine. Here are 5 reasons why… Read the full article…
Playground Equipment In Essex
Across Essex, we have worked with over 75 primary school and nursery settings to improve their children’s educational play experience through the installation of our innovative playground equipment. Here, we have highlighted 5 excellent playground projects we’ve completed in Essex… Read the full article…
Playground Ideas To Promote Vestibular Processing
As children grow and develop, it’s essential that they have plenty of opportunities to exercise and maintain a healthy vestibular processing system, which is why we have highlighted playground ideas that promote vestibular processing in your outdoor learning environment Read the full article…