KOMPAN: How to design inclusive school playgrounds for your students

How is it inclusive?

This is a question we hear often in Australia regarding playground equipment. 

An inclusive school playground isn’t just about being accessible to wheelchair users; it’s much more than that. For some children, the challenge is accessibility for wheelchairs or walkers when entering an outdoor playground. For others, particularly those with ADHD or Autism, some playgrounds are simply too overstimulating due to the lack of quiet and relaxation areas.

Outdoor Seating

Quiet areas provide pupils with a space to withdraw to when they feel overwhelmed.

Playground Surfacing 

Sand and woodchip can be challenging for children with mobility disabilities. Poured-in rubber provides a smooth surface with colour contrasts for guidance, making it easier to move around.

Sensory Play Therapy 

Play panels engage the mind through tactile, visual, and auditory features, stimulating memory, cognition, and providing therapeutic benefits.

Ramps 

Ramps and wide decks remove physical barriers and allow children of all mobility levels to play together.

Act today and lead the way in inclusive play at schools. Book a free consultation with your local KOMPAN play expert and start creating a playground where every child belongs.

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