KOMPAN: Invest in research-built playground equipment

January 8, 2026

Invest in research-built play systems to boost pupil focus, wellbeing and exercise
An outdoor play space is more than somewhere for students to run and climb during break time. It is a safe, supervised environment where pupils can socialise, exercise, and recharge, so they return to class calmer, more focused, and ready to learn.

In Australia, only 23% of children aged 5–14 achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day… that’s low. (Source: Australian Government)

This is one of the many reasons KOMPAN is committed to providing school playground equipment designed to support pupils’ physical, cognitive, and social development.

Encourage social interaction
Playgrounds encourage social interaction. In the Veteran’s Park study, 83% of children reported making friends at the playground. (Source: KOMPAN Research Institute)

Boost focus in the classroom
Playgrounds provide physical activity, sunlight, and social interaction, all of which help support learning and memory by boosting dopamine and serotonin levels.

Increase activity by 59%
The KOMPAN Research Institute found that a well-designed KOMPAN play area can increase pupils’ activity levels by 59% compared with non-KOMPAN playgrounds. (Source: KOMPAN Play Institute)

Give your students research designed play space that improves activity, focus, and social skills. Contact us today to speak with a KOMPAN School Play Expert and book a no-obligation site consultation.