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The importance of outdoor play in Schools

Outdoor play is not only crucial for children's physical development but also to help build their emotional and social skills as well. Children not only learn by sitting in the classroom but also from through the medium of play. With this in mind we must help children to make the most of their opportunities for play by providing exciting, challenging and interesting play equipment, play houses, trampolines and climbing frames.

It is an oft used quote but very apt "The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky" and how right Margaret McMillan was nearly 100 years ago.

Outdoors, children can play in a very different way to in the classroom where there are more boundaries on the amount of noise or mess that can be made or space available. Rainbow Play Systems wooden school climbing frames provide amazing opportunities for children to let their imaginations soar through role play and interaction with their friends as well as the obvious benefits to their physical well being.

With child obesity becoming such a problem nursery and school Springfree Trampolines offer children a great excuse to go outside and get active. 10 minutes bouncing on a trampoline is as good as a 30 minute run and far more fun.