Landscape & Urban Design Issue 39 2019 | Page 98

SUTCLIFFE PLAY LAUNCH NEW INCLUSIVE BROCHURE Sutcliffe Play, a leading designer Andy Love, Sales and Marketing Sutcliffe Play worked with the and UK manufacturer of children’s Director at Sutcliffe Play, says: school to design a bright, inviting play equipment and playgrounds has launched a new inclusive play “We believe that every child brochure. irrespective of age, gender or ability The new brochure is packed with best play opportunities which are exciting play solutions and best fundamental to their childhood.” practice to help inspire customers, whether they are starting from scratch or adding to an existing SEN play space. should have equal access to the “Our understanding of the benefits to children from engaging in play, along with 30 years of experience of delivering truly inclusive play features, enables us to create playful features suitable for all within our play space designs.” ‘Play Trail’ which features in the brochure and epitomises inclusive play, was recently installed at Bleasdale School, a specialist day school which caters for pupils aged from 2 to 19 years with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). 98 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 39 2019 and inspiring play area which could fulfil the complex needs of the pupils, many of whom are wheelchair users. Ensuring every child has equal opportunities to play side-by-side. “Working with Sutcliffe Play was a really pleasant experience, they understood exactly what the school was looking for. The contractors were great, and we all worked together so there was minimal disruption for pupils and staff. Everyone is delighted with the outcome and really enjoyed seeing the playground develop as it was being built. They could not wait until it was complete and they could start using it,” said Val Tomlinson, School Business Manager at Bleasdale School. To order a copy, please email [email protected] or call 01977 653200