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In the ever-evolving education landscape, one notable trend is the integration of outdoor classrooms

into the learning experience. These innovative spaces are transforming the way students engage with

their education, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional indoor settings. At Edspace, we are at

the forefront of this revolution, providing excellent outdoor classrooms which create a deeper

connection between students and the natural world.

Unlocking Creativity and Hands-On Learning

Outdoor classrooms create a vibrant and engaging environment that gets students to think in

innovative ways. Being surrounded by the sights, sounds and textures of the natural world wakes up

their senses, fuels their curiosity and inspires creative thinking. These spaces allow for active, hands-

on learning where students can explore science concepts, observe nature up close and use their

imaginations through games and activities. Whether studying plants and ecosystems, investigating

physics concepts such as motion and force or staging performances, having nature as the backdrop

helps to fully immerse students in a variety of activities. Outdoor learning spaces help to blur the

boundaries between the classroom and the real world, deepening their understanding.

Boosting Health and Focus

Research shows that spending time in nature is good for mental and physical health. Outdoor

classrooms provide a relaxing setting that reduces stress and improves concentration and focus. By

bringing the outdoors into learning, students feel calmer and more refreshed, which helps them take

in and remember information. The bright natural light, fresh air and opportunity to move around

more freely allow the body and mind to revitalise. Students who struggle to stay engaged inside

often thrive in these outdoor lessons, and the active, multi-sensory experience prevents zoning out

and enhances understanding and cognition.

Edspace's Built-to-Last Quality and Green Approach

At Edspace, we take pride in our durable, sustainable outdoor classrooms. We are committed to

quality construction and environmentally friendly practices, and each outdoor classroom is carefully

built with responsibly sourced, pressure-treated timber that meets the highest standards for

playgrounds. This ensures an eco-friendly build that will last for years. The key features of our

outdoor classrooms are as follows:

Durable Materials: Our standard classrooms come with wooden (Timber) decked floors, ramps for

access, bench seating around the edges (perimeter), secure fencing (enclosure) and solid wooden(

Timber) roofs - everything for a safe, comfortable space.

Flexible Sizes: We know space needs vary, so we offer rectangular classrooms from 3x2m up to 8x4m,

as well as hexagonal versions from 4-6m wide to fit your available area.

Custom Designs: Sometimes, pre-made (fabricated) options aren't quite right. That's why we also

provide full customisation to bring your unique vision to life.

Personalised Touches: Take your classroom to the next level with extra bench seating outside, secure

half or full-height fencing ( enclosure panels) and built-in activity tables. Make it your own space.

As the world of education evolves, innovative and eco-friendly learning spaces are becoming

essential. At Edspace, we are proud pioneers in providing exceptional outdoor classrooms that

enhance education while connecting students to nature. Discover the power of outdoor learning

today.

If you are designing or renovating a playground, choosing the right surface is an important decision

that can affect the style, functionality and most importantly, the safety of the play area. At Edspace,

we offer high-quality playground surfacing options which include wet pour rubber, artificial grass and

forest floor bound rubber mulch. In this post, we'll explore these different types of surfacing and

consider their advantages and key features.

Why Do You Need Good Quality Playground Surfacing?

Proper playground surfacing helps absorb the impact of falls and reduces the risk of serious injuries

to children. It can also create an accessible, level surface that allows children of all abilities to safely

enter and use the playground. High-quality playground surfacing is designed to withstand heavy use

and weather conditions over time and this ensures the surface remains safe and functional for years.

It can also contribute to the overall look and feel of a play area and surfaces such as rubber or

artificial grass can create a more inviting, natural-looking play environment.

Wet Pour Rubber

Wet pour rubber playground flooring provides a Porous, shock-absorbent surface that helps cushion

falls and protects children from serious injuries. The rubber's pliable composition and minimum

wearing course of 15 mm over a base layer shockpad of various depths depending on the height of

the play equipment it surrounds absorbs the force of falls far more effectively than hard surfaces like

concrete. Wet pour rubber can also be installed with inlaid graphics in a variety of different colours

and patterns, such as hopscotch, number puzzles, roads and mazes which adds play value and

excitement to your outdoor play areas.

As the material is highly durable, it is also resistant to fading and wear-and-tear from heavy usage,

and it maintains its safety performance and bright colours for many years with minimal maintenance.

Furthermore, wet pour rubber is our most environmentally friendly flooring choice as the shock pad

is produced from recycled truck tyres and it does not release any harmful chemicals into the

environment.

Artificial Grass

Artificial grass is a high performance and low maintenance playground surface which can replicate

the natural look of grass. The quality and look of artificial grass has greatly improved over the last

few years, and it now provides a soft, non abrasive surface with a cushioned underlay that provides

excellent shock absorption. Unlike natural grass, artificial turf is also resistant to wear and tear,

weather and heavy foot traffic so it maintains its neat appearance and safety performance year-

round. It also requires minimal upkeep compared to natural grass, so there's no need for mowing or

watering.

Forest Floor Bound Rubber Mulch

This cost effective playground surface is produced from polyurethane bound rubber mulch, and it can

be easily installed around any existing play equipment. The rubber mulch provides excellent shock

absorption which helps to protect children from serious injuries in the event of falls. Unlike loose

rubber mulch, the bound version provides a stable, wheelchair-friendly surface which creates an

inclusive access for all children to play. The bound rubber mulch is also porous and allows

water todrain effectively through the surface to the sub-base, preventing pooling andmaintaining a safe, slip-

resistant play area.

Please get in touch with us today for more information about our play surfaces and other

specialist playground equipment, shelters and MUGAs.