Education

There are many ways in which the government can make investments that benefit schools and communities. Funnelling funds into playgrounds have a huge range of advantages, from improving fitness and socialising in children to giving parents more opportunities to connect. They are a simple way to create a very positive benefit wherever they are created. … Read more

There are many benefits to investing in school outdoor gym equipment, from encouraging more socialising and creativity to an increase in outside play. But where do you start when it comes to choosing, and sourcing, the right equipment for your grounds? In this buyer’s guide, we’ll show you what you need to consider when it … Read more

It’s no secret that children today spend many more hours in front of devices than most of us would like them to. In fact, on average kids spend around seven hours a day looking at screens and devices, much more than they do playing outside. There are clear detriments to this, from the isolation it … Read more

Even before COVID and the change it brought in terms of outside activity, the popularity of outdoor play equipment was starting to rise. Today, with many more options to choose from, and quality customised playground equipment more freely available, there is even more of an incentive to integrate this valuable resource into a learning environment. … Read more

Put simply, an inclusive playground has playground equipment suitable for children and teenagers with different abilities. From wheelchair trampolines to sign language panels, every young person deserves to have a space to learn through play whilst socialising with others and building their skills. At Caloo we want to help local authorities, parish councils, councils, schools … Read more

Now more than ever it’s important for businesses to address the need for both recyclable and recycled materials in the manufacturing of products. Within the UK, the government have created a 25 year environment plan which aims to have zero avoidable waste by 2050 and eliminating avoidable plastic waste by the end of 2042 (1). … Read more

According to NHS Digital (based on the 2018 – 2019 school year), 34.3% of year 6 children were classed as overweight or obese compared to 22.6% of children in reception years. Within the pandemic, The National Childhood Measurement Programme found that obesity levels within reception and year 6 classes had increased by more than 4% … Read more