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April 17, 2020

Creative ways to teach Road Safety

Teaching road safety is extremely important at all ages, with children at a major risk of road traffic incidents if they arenโ€™t taught properly. Childrenโ€™s ability to be socially active is affected by their understanding

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March 27, 2020

UniPlay COVID-19 Statement โ€“ 27th March 2020

During this uncertain time, we would like to keep our customers up to date with the steps we are taking to do our bit to prevent further spread of COVID-19. In line with Government advice,

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September 25, 2019

How-to encourage self-awareness at your school

Self-awareness is an important part of childhood development, particularly in the primary school years, which will set the foundation for children to develop essential skills, like emotional intelligence and communication, needed to be successful at

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September 25, 2019

What is creative play?

In the UK, there are 16 different widely recognised types of play. One of the most important types is called Creative Play, which can have an important impact on a childโ€™s day-to-day experience and development.

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August 29, 2019

Perfect playground markings to improve communication skills

Communication is an essential part of a childโ€™s development, as itโ€™s highly influential on almost all aspects of life growing up – necessary for improving social skills, facilitating emotional development and expression, and improving their

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August 29, 2019

How to play hopscotch

Hopscotch is a classic playground game which has some interesting origins. It first came to the UK during Roman times, though it is said to have originated in China. The game was originally a way

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July 31, 2019

How 3D playground markings are changing outdoor play

School playground design can sometimes be underestimated in its ability to provide lasting benefits for children, both in terms of their physical health, as well as their mental and emotional wellbeing. Some of the benefits

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July 29, 2019

Supporting Sport and Physical Development Clubs

We absolutely love to promote grassroots sport and physical development in young people, and whenever possible try to assist in promoting all types of sport in our local area. As companies working closely with education,

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July 29, 2019

3 types of unique playground markings to make your school special

Modern thermoplastic playground markings are far more than just pretty images on the ground. With their vibrant colours, interactive imagery and unique layouts, thermoplastic markings provide a range of valuable opportunities for the entire school

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June 26, 2019

The 4 most important ways children benefit from creative play

Sometimes referred to as โ€˜imaginative playโ€™ or โ€˜role playโ€™ children engage in creative play through immersing themselves in their own imaginary worlds, dreaming up stories and scenarios involving their favourite stories and characters – sometimes

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May 31, 2019

4 benefits of colourful characters & objects for your playground markings

Weโ€™ve got a huge range of thermoplastic markings to choose from here at Uniplay, so whatever you want to achieve for your playground – whether thatโ€™s reinforcing learning objectives or simply adding some personality to

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May 30, 2019

How can outdoor play be good for childrenโ€™s mental health?

Good mental health is vitally important at all stages of life, but particularly in childhood. During their school years, children are learning vast amounts of new information about themselves and the world they live in,

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April 30, 2019

What makes these traditional playground games so popular?

If youโ€™ve had a look around our thermplastic markings here at Uniplay, youโ€™ll already have a good idea of the fun and games they can offer pupils, including letter game markings and maze markings. However,

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April 23, 2019

4 key ways playground markings help children get physically active

Thermoplastic playground markings can be used for all sorts of functions, helping children to practice their maths, co-ordination, communications and literacy skills. However, one of the biggest functions theyโ€™re often used is to encourage physical

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March 28, 2019

4 brilliant reasons to get the Daily Mile in your school

The Daily Mile is rapidly becoming one of our most popular playground markings here at Uniplay, even considered alongside our wider range of Courts and Sports and similarly active markings. If youโ€™re thinking of overhauling

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EYFS Playground Design – Supporting Development Through Play

Creating the perfect EYFS playground design is about much more than colourful spaces and fun games. For children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, outdoor play is a vital part of their development โ€” supporting

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March 21, 2025

Small Playground Design – Big Impact for Compact School Spaces

Just because a playground is small doesnโ€™t mean it canโ€™t be bursting with creativity, activity, and learning opportunities. At UniPlay, we specialise in small playground design that makes the most of limited space โ€” transforming

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February 28, 2025

MUGAs โ€“ Creating a Multi-Use Games Area with Thermoplastic Playground Markings

If your school or organisation is looking for a fun, engaging, and cost-effective way to maximise outdoor space, a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) is the perfect solution! With thermoplastic playground markings, you can transform a

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