As specialist play equipment designers, our team understands the unique requirements of creating SEN play environments. Whether you’re looking to create natural play areas or bespoke farm attractions, our services can help you achieve an inclusive, multi-functional outdoor space tailored to a wide range of abilities. Here, we outline some key factors to consider when completing natural playground design. Additionally, we invite you to read our client testimonials to learn why we’re the smart choice in Edinburgh, Essex and the wider UK. We offer:
Holistic design is key when creating environments for special educational needs. Effective SEN playgrounds promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory development of children. From accessible layouts to equipment that encourages gross and fine motor skills, every element supports growth and well-being. Our play equipment designers incorporate inclusive features, such as sensory paths, log stacks, and quiet zones, to aid in self-regulation.
SEN play environments benefit immensely from natural playground design, which includes green spaces with canopies. These areas provide shade, tranquillity, and exposure to nature, encouraging exploration and calm. Elements such as wormeries, textured paths, and plantings foster sensory engagement and promote a connection to the natural world, supporting both mental health and curiosity-driven learning.
Quiet zones are essential in reducing overstimulation. These spaces, with calming colours and soft surfaces, are specifically designed for emotional regulation and therapeutic retreat. Serving Edinburgh and the wider UK, our play equipment designers understand the importance of such sensory-sensitive environments within natural play areas, helping children regroup and recharge in peace.
Inclusion also means accessible play equipment that enables universal participation. Whether through ramps, ground-level games, or inclusive play equipment like musical instruments, these designs encourage social interaction and independence. Integrating these features into bespoke farm attractions or sensory gardens fosters a deep sense of belonging for every child.
Sensory gardens are immersive learning spaces that stimulate all five senses. With vibrant colours, aromatic herbs, and tactile surfaces, they support sensory processing and cognitive growth. These features can be customised to each school’s needs and integrated into the broader natural playground design strategy.
Creating social play spaces encourages collaboration, language development, and empathy. Sandpits, group games, and co-play structures facilitate relaxed and meaningful interactions, fostering vital social skills within a safe and supportive environment.
Multi-sensory equipment, such as swings, trampolines, and spinning devices, serves as a powerful tool for behavioural regulation and motor skill development. Sensory swings, in particular, offer calming motion and support vestibular health, crucial components of effective SEN play environments.
Ultimately, the best SEN playgrounds, whether natural play areas or bespoke farm attractions, are tailored to meet individual needs. This bespoke approach ensures that every child, regardless of ability, can participate, grow, and thrive. By offering ongoing playground maintenance and design, our custom-built environments become an extension of the classroom and a cornerstone of inclusive education. Popular equipment we have installed in Edinburgh and the wider UK includes:
We are always happy to talk about your ideas and answer any questions you have about how we work, or offer advice on how best to successfully deliver your project. We can also talk through the finance options available to help spread the costs.
Monday – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Friday – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Unit 4C Bramfield Place Farm Buildings
Bramfield
SG14 2FD
Unit 4C Bramfield Place Farm Buildings, Bramfield, SG14 2FD
