Play equipment

High quality playground equipment created to encourage safe development will be installed at our new school.

Designs have been revealed that will benefit children in Early Years and those attending the Resource Specialist Provisions (RSPs) at Waltham Gateway.

The significant investment will make a huge difference said Waltham Gateway Principal Lindsay Holness.

“We're really excited about the playground equipment,” she said.

“It's been created with our children in mind, both in Early Years and for those with special needs attending The Nest at Waltham.

“The idea is for these areas to be extensions of the classroom, utilised throughout the day.

“They will encourage safe, risk-taking behaviour with opportunities for motor development, gross motor skills and help with relationship building.

“It is another example of the school having the best possible resources to support teaching and learning.”

In Early Years, the playgrounds will include a climbing frame, a track for scooters and bikes, a stage, mud kitchen, covered sandpit and quiet area for reading.

The RSP areas will have larger climbing frames, occupational therapy blocks, sensory gardens, quiet places and tracks for equipment the children can use.

The playgrounds will be built by Pentagon Play.

The school, at Sunningdale, Waltham, will be run by Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust.

It is being built by North East Lincolnshire Council through regeneration partner EQUANS and contractor Hobson and Porter and will open in September as scheduled.

Councillor Margaret Cracknell, Portfolio Holder for Children's Services and Education at the council said: “We are thrilled to see the significant investment in high-quality playground equipment for the two new primary schools set to open later this year.

“These exciting designs will greatly enhance outdoor learning and development, ensuring our children have the best possible resources for a bright future.”