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A green environment is good for the soul

A recent report citing the importance of outdoor exercise underlines what Admiral Play has known for years – that being active in a green environment is good for the soul.

MD Simon Cashmore says the results of the study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal tallies with feedback they have received from clients over the years.

Essex primary school foundation stage children are among the latest recipients of the Admiral Play natural approach.

Headteacher of St Teresa’s School in Dagenham, Maureen Cosgrave, wanted children to take part in more “natural play” to help develop creativity and imagination and improve their physical wellbeing.

The nature inspired workspace for nursery and reception children forms an important part of the foundation stage curriculum and offers exciting activities such as planting beds where the children can grow their own vegetables and flowers, a tunnel, play garage and painted river. There are areas where they can create their own dens, a pergola threaded with grape vines, a fruit tree and a sensory garden to add even more natural elements to the scheme.

Claire Arch, manager of The Nu Nu nursery, the recipient of one of Admiral Play’s adds: “There are so many different textures and fragrances and the children love the area. It just shows what can be done on a limited budget with a little imagination”.

And equally happy customers have praised Admiral’s natural play area’s contribution to school and nursery life.

Headmaster of Hardingstone School Robin Bunting, added: "The design team really considered the challenges we had at Hardingstone and enabled me to get best value from my budget. As a result, my Reception and Year 1 children have a far better play area than I ever envisaged and the new trim trail setting is a huge success. It was a job well done from the design stage at the beginning through to completion of the installation at the end."