The arrangement of modern playgrounds in school units offers varied benefits for community members. Through local inspired investments, the ideal framework for a 2.0 education can be generated, allowing students to move and interact with each other, in areas specially designed for their safety.
In today's article, we jointly analyze a series of inspired recommendations for the successful completion of such a project, with sports equipment from the Waterboyz Romania offer. Here's how simple they can be put into practice:
Identifying the right playground
The total area of the space is a determining factor for choosing and installing equipment for the arrangement of a playground in schools. It is important to provide enough free space for students to move safely without hitting each other.
Regardless of the nature of the play equipment used in the design project, it is recommended to respect the safety areas around them, according to the standards in force. In this regard, Waterboyz specialists can provide valuable support in the design and mounting stages.
Placement of playground equipment
The environment in which the playground will be arranged is equally important for planning. Exposure to region-specific weather factors (abundant rain, high humidity, extreme temperatures) influences the appearance, reliability and durability of the purchased equipment.
The optimal placement of outdoor or indoor playground equipment allows a seamless delimitation of different areas: for play, for relaxation, for educational activities. In addition, equipment should be located in visible areas, away from sources of danger. Soft landing surfaces, such as those covered with sand or rubber tiles, are also important.
Reporting to the preferences and needs of students
The investments made by the local authorities are successful when addressing clear needs, generated by a certain category of population. In schools, purchased play equipment must have features folded on:
- the age of primary and middle school students;
- the specific motor skills of these age groups;
- the need for students to feel included in a social group;
- common preferences for fun activities and play;
- passion for heroes of books, games and cartoons.
In partnership with the management of educational institutions and members of parent associations, local authorities can make the right investments in equipment for a playground in schools. Therefore, through the active involvement of the local community, inclusive perimeters can be arranged, adapted to the preferences and needs of students.
Building a budget for planning
Funding from the local budget for setting up a playground in schools can also be supported by non-reimbursable funds for such projects. Waterboyz Romania specialists provide not only support on the area of choice, installation and maintenance of play equipment, but also consultancy for accessing grants, within the various financing programs.
So far, we have arranged with the beneficiaries of such projects hundreds of playgrounds in Bucharest, Cluj, Brasov, Timisoara, Constanta, but also in other localities in the country, through funding programs such as:
- POR 2.1, POR 2.1A and POR 2.2;
- Start Up Nation;
- Human Capital Operational Programme (POCU);
- AFIR (measure 6.2);
- West Regional Programme 2021-2027
- Woman entrepreneur 2024.
Choosing modular playgrounds for the interior
The cost of school play equipment can vary significantly, depending on the available area or the complexity of the design. That is why the solutions offered by Waterboyz Romania allow to achieve a high level of flexibility in the procurement phase, in order to obtain the best price-quality ratio.
Equipment for modular playgrounds can be chosen with the support of our specialists, depending on the available space and budget available. They are accompanied by warranty for 24 months, instructions, certificate EN 1176, EN 1177/ TUV and all necessary accessories for installation and commissioning.
From the modular structure of a playground in the school, specially designed for educational activities based on movement and interaction, can be part:
- ball pools (ocean balls);
- slides and obstacle courses;
- sponge ball cannons;
- tyrolian, podulets and various obstacles;
- walls for climbing and more.
Playgrounds in schools: benefits for the whole community
The effort made by the parties involved in such a project - representatives of local authorities, private partners, associations of parents - generates various benefits and long-term impact on the development of children.
Allow harmonious development and improvement of the physical condition
The activities carried out in these spaces stimulate movement, essential to combat sedentary behavior among schoolchildren. Moreover, it ensures the improvement of fine motor skills, useful for carrying out different projects at classes. Last but not least, it stimulates the increase in the level of effort and the development of muscles.
Improve social and cognitive skills of students
Playgrounds in the schools of a locality, equipped with solutions from the Waterboyz Romania offer, offer opportunities for interaction and socialization, thus contributing to the formation of new friendships and the improvement of communication skills.
Moreover, it encourages collaboration, problem-solving and negotiation, which are essential aspects of social integration. In addition, it stimulates critical thinking, improves attention to detail and allows the development of spatial orientation skills, by interacting with different structures and play equipment.
Provides the ideal prerequisites for building a united community
Public investments in the arrangement of schools with modern playgrounds allow access to spaces where mutual respect, tolerance and diversity can be promoted through interaction with students from different backgrounds. Thus, the feeling of belonging to a heterogeneous group can be strengthened. Also, it is easier to obtain a positive atmosphere within the educational institution.
If you want to know more information, on financing options for such a public project, ideal equipment solutions for the specifics of a perimeter or their installation and maintenance, and, do not hesitate to contact us!