Enquire Now
10 Items

Latest news and
updates

Get the latest news from UniPlay and our industry.

Get a Quote
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

Read more
August 29, 2019

Perfect playground markings to improve communication skills

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

Read more
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

Read more
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

Read more
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,

Read more
June 26, 2019

The 4 most important ways children benefit from creative play

Sometimes referred to as ‘imaginative play’ or ‘role play’ 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

Read more
May 31, 2019

4 benefits of colourful characters & objects for your playground markings

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

Read more
May 30, 2019

How can outdoor play be good for children’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,

Read more
April 30, 2019

What makes these traditional playground games so popular?

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

Read more
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 they’re often used is to encourage physical

Read more
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 you’re thinking of overhauling

Read more
March 21, 2019

How to choose your playground markings when you’re short on space

When it comes to playground markings, obviously the ideal scenario would be to have a lot of space to work with. Understandably, though, it’s not necessarily a given for every school. If you’re faced with

Read more
February 27, 2019

5 more great ways to use your PE and Sport Premium funding

If you read our recent post on the PE and Sport Premium funding, you’ll already know all about why playground markings (and school playground design in general) constitute such a good use of it. However,

Read more
February 20, 2019

School’s Sports Premium – A Perfect playground redesign opportunity

We’re already midway through February, which means there’s less than two months to go until the government allocates the first round of 2019’s PE and Sport Premium funding. Since its introduction in 2013, it’s been

Read more
January 31, 2019

Playground Surfaces: 4 reasons to resurface your playground in 2019

Now that we’re well into the swing of 2019, it’s likely you’re already developing plans for your school throughout the rest of the year. And while resurfacing your playground and outdoor areas may or may

Read more
Free no obligation site visit   Book now  

Recent News

February 05, 2025

Children’s Mental Health Week

As it’s Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 we wanted to celebrate the need to talk, communicate and share our feelings, and this can be highlighted during playtime. Children’s Mental Health Week launched  in 2015

Read more
January 30, 2025

Discover the Benefits of Trail Playgrounds for Your School

Trail playgrounds and trail themed playground designs are becoming a popular feature in schools and public play areas across the UK. These dynamic and interactive spaces are designed to engage children with activities that promote

Read more
January 17, 2025

A Fun and Engaging Guide to PE Playground Games

PE playground games play a crucial role in encouraging physical activity, social interaction, and cognitive development among children. Schools and public play areas across the UK are continually looking for ways to enhance outdoor play

Read more

 @uniplayuk