PLAYGROUNDS EQUIPMENT USEFUL INFORMATION
Please find below useful links and information covering all areas of Playground and Play Equipment.
Everything from important safety related issues and play organisations to landscaping information is included, separated into their relevant areas for your quick reference.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all. By providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life - at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) water. www.rospa.com
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all. By providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life - at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) water. www.rospa.com
The Play Inspection Company
The play inspection company, Independent post installation assessments of new playgrounds to BS EN 1176 by RPII registered inspectors. www.pi2inspection.co.uk
The play inspection company, Independent post installation assessments of new playgrounds to BS EN 1176 by RPII registered inspectors. www.pi2inspection.co.uk
The Association of Play Industries
The API is the lead trade body within the play sector representing the interests of manufacturers, designers and distributors of both indoor and outdoor play equipment and play area surfacing. www.api-play.org
The API is the lead trade body within the play sector representing the interests of manufacturers, designers and distributors of both indoor and outdoor play equipment and play area surfacing. www.api-play.org
The Federation Of the European Play Industry
The Federation Of the European Play Industry is a non-profit association at European level comprising European-based companies and European national play industries federations. FEPI represents the interests of the most responsible manufacturers and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and safety surfacing. www.fepi-play.org
The Federation Of the European Play Industry is a non-profit association at European level comprising European-based companies and European national play industries federations. FEPI represents the interests of the most responsible manufacturers and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and safety surfacing. www.fepi-play.org
Constructionline
Constructionline is the UK's register of pre-qualified local and national construction and construction-related suppliers. www.constructionline.co.uk
Constructionline is the UK's register of pre-qualified local and national construction and construction-related suppliers. www.constructionline.co.uk
Play England
Play England's aim is for all children and young people in England to have regular access and opportunity for free, inclusive, local play provision and play space. www.playengland.org.uk
Play England's aim is for all children and young people in England to have regular access and opportunity for free, inclusive, local play provision and play space. www.playengland.org.uk
Play England Playbuilder & Pathfinder
Frequently asked questions about Design of The Playbuilder & Pathfinder programmes. www.playengland.org.uk/Pathfinder & Playbuilder
Frequently asked questions about Design of The Playbuilder & Pathfinder programmes. www.playengland.org.uk/Pathfinder & Playbuilder
Play Wales
Play Wales is a charity that provides advice, support and guidance for all those in Wales who have a concern or responsibility for any environment where children and young people might play. www.playwales.org.uk
Play Wales is a charity that provides advice, support and guidance for all those in Wales who have a concern or responsibility for any environment where children and young people might play. www.playwales.org.uk
Play Scotland
Play Scotland works to promote the importance of play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities in the community. www.playscotland.org
Play Scotland works to promote the importance of play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities in the community. www.playscotland.org
Play Northern Ireland
PlayBoard is the leading agency for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. To this end, the organisation provides a range of innovative services designed to strengthen service delivery through advice, support, training and tailored provision. www.playboard.org
PlayBoard is the leading agency for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. To this end, the organisation provides a range of innovative services designed to strengthen service delivery through advice, support, training and tailored provision. www.playboard.org
London Play
London Play aims for every child in London to have quality, accessible and inclusive play opportunities. They campaign for more and improved play spaces and services, and support play work in the capital. www.londonplay.org.uk
London Play aims for every child in London to have quality, accessible and inclusive play opportunities. They campaign for more and improved play spaces and services, and support play work in the capital. www.londonplay.org.uk
Childcarelink
SureStart site providing national and local childcare information. www.childcarelink.gov.uk
SureStart site providing national and local childcare information. www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Children England
An umbrella organisation whose members are all registered charities that work with children, young people and their families. www.childrenengland.org.uk
An umbrella organisation whose members are all registered charities that work with children, young people and their families. www.childrenengland.org.uk
Children's Play Council
Alliance of national and regional voluntary organisations, local authorities and partnerships researching and promoting children's play. www.ncb.org.uk/cpc
Alliance of national and regional voluntary organisations, local authorities and partnerships researching and promoting children's play. www.ncb.org.uk/cpc
Fair Play for Children
Exists to promote the child's right to play as contained in Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. www.fairplayforchildren.org
Exists to promote the child's right to play as contained in Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. www.fairplayforchildren.org
4Children
Out of school opportunities for children. Formerly Kids' Clubs Network. www.4children.org.uk
Out of school opportunities for children. Formerly Kids' Clubs Network. www.4children.org.uk
UK Youth
UK Youth is the leading national youth work charity supporting over 750,000 young people, helping them to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised via non-formal, accredited education programmes and activities. www.ukyouth.org
UK Youth is the leading national youth work charity supporting over 750,000 young people, helping them to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised via non-formal, accredited education programmes and activities. www.ukyouth.org
Children's Play Information Service
The landscape design trust promote quality of landscape through education and campaigning. They aim to influence and educate those who plan, design, build, maintain, manage and use the outdoor environment. ww.ncb.org.uk/library/cpis
The landscape design trust promote quality of landscape through education and campaigning. They aim to influence and educate those who plan, design, build, maintain, manage and use the outdoor environment. ww.ncb.org.uk/library/cpis
The British Youth Council
The British Youth Council (BYC) is led by young people for young people, aged 26 and under, across the UK. We connect with our community of member organisations and network of Local Youth Councils to empower all young people to have a say and be heard. www.byc.org.uk
The British Youth Council (BYC) is led by young people for young people, aged 26 and under, across the UK. We connect with our community of member organisations and network of Local Youth Councils to empower all young people to have a say and be heard. www.byc.org.uk
The Princes Trust
The Princes trust offers practical solutions to help change young lives. www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Princes trust offers practical solutions to help change young lives. www.princes-trust.org.uk
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) is the government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space. www.cabe.org.uk
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) is the government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space. www.cabe.org.uk
Fields In Trust
Fields in Trust (FIT) is the only independent UK wide organisation dedicated to protecting and improving outdoor sports and play spaces and facilities. www.npfa.co.uk
Fields in Trust (FIT) is the only independent UK wide organisation dedicated to protecting and improving outdoor sports and play spaces and facilities. www.npfa.co.uk
Learning Through Landscapes
Learning through Landscapes helps schools and early years settings make the most of their outdoor spaces for play and learning. www.ltl.org.uk
Learning through Landscapes helps schools and early years settings make the most of their outdoor spaces for play and learning. www.ltl.org.uk
The Landscape Design Trust
The landscape design trust promote quality of landscape through education and campaigning. They aim to influence and educate those who plan, design, build, maintain, manage and use the outdoor environment. www.landscape.co.uk
The landscape design trust promote quality of landscape through education and campaigning. They aim to influence and educate those who plan, design, build, maintain, manage and use the outdoor environment. www.landscape.co.uk
Groundwork
Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people's lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play. www.groundwork.org.uk
Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people's lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play. www.groundwork.org.uk
The Department for Children, Schools & Families
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. www.dcsf.gov.uk
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. www.dcsf.gov.uk
Skills Active
SkillsActive is the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning. Directed by employers, SkillsActive leads the skills and productivity drive across sport and recreation, health and fitness, outdoors, playwork and caravan industries. www.skillsactive.com
SkillsActive is the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning. Directed by employers, SkillsActive leads the skills and productivity drive across sport and recreation, health and fitness, outdoors, playwork and caravan industries. www.skillsactive.com
BBC Education & Learning
The hugely comprehensive BBC Education Online site with vast amounts of relevance to children's needs and leisure. www.bbc.co.uk/learning
The hugely comprehensive BBC Education Online site with vast amounts of relevance to children's needs and leisure. www.bbc.co.uk/learning
FSPA's Guide to achieving ultimate success in phase two of the Government Play Strategy
The Federation of Sport and Play Associations (FSPA) has commissioned a guide which aims to support and steer Local Authorities in the implementation of the Government's National Play Strategy. This document has been developed to offer a series of practical tips, which the Association of Play Industries (API) hopes will help to eliminate the problems Local Authorities faced during Phase One of the Government Play Strategy as delivery of Phase Two begins.Please click here to Download in .PDF format.
The Federation of Sport and Play Associations (FSPA) has commissioned a guide which aims to support and steer Local Authorities in the implementation of the Government's National Play Strategy. This document has been developed to offer a series of practical tips, which the Association of Play Industries (API) hopes will help to eliminate the problems Local Authorities faced during Phase One of the Government Play Strategy as delivery of Phase Two begins.Please click here to Download in .PDF format.
