Promoting Active and Sensory Play: From Unused and Uninspired to Fostering Creativity and Imagination

Client

St John’s C.E. Infants & Junior School

Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Project

Bespoke EYFS Sensory Playground

Overview

St John’s School wanted to completely transform its Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) outdoor area to make better use of the available space. The brief was to create a varied and engaging area where children could learn through different types of play. We introduced sensory water, sand, and constructions areas, various climbing opportunities, and a tranquil reading area, as well as numerous planters and a new pedestrian entrance. The result is a completely reimagined EYFS environment that makes full use of the outdoor area, giving children space to explore, create, build, move, and enjoy quieter moments.

Bespoke Reading Shelter

Bespoke Timber Reading Shelter (3)

Water Play Pump and Riverbed

Water Play Pump and Riverbed

Sensory Sand Pit Area

Bespoke Sand Pit Area (2)

Creative Construction Zone

Timber Construction Bench

Rubber Mulch and Conipave Surfacing

Rubber Mulch and Conipave Surfacing

“We are thrilled with the outcome; it looks amazing. Thank you!”

Anna Hoile, School Business Manager, St John’s School

Why Schools Trust Precision Timber

This project demonstrates our ability to foster creativity and imagination in spaces that would otherwise go wasted and unused by tackling numerous challenges. We have the ability to work to your unique specifications, ensuring your area reaches its full potential. Whether it’s a full-scale EYFS playground development or tailoring a structure to meet your needs, we take pride in using sustainable and creative craftsmanship to transform outdoor spaces.