SPORTS & PLAY
the pupils to ensure their safety . Not only do the MUGAs eliminate classroom mixing but also beyond that offer a huge benefit by keeping the ball safely within the space ; with children able to play outside the compound freely and a reduced risk of accidentally being struck .
Merton Bank School have seen huge benefits since the addition of the MUGA to the playground “ It ’ s more organised , we can straight away take a group of children to the games area , which leaves the playground free for others to run around without fear of the ball hitting them . Also , from a classroom point of view - it means especially now in lockdown where we ’ ve had to do things slightly differently - the children have been able to come out with a member of staff and have a kick about - and competition between classes ” Sue Miller School Business Manager at Merton Bank School .
Carefully considered Playground markings can offer contact free play that is both physical as well as mentally stimulating for young minds . A low cost and low impact option , the markings can separate play areas , offer challenging games and targets , in addition to teaching real world practical lessons by including roundabouts and zebra crossings to practice basic road safety techniques while the children walk , run , cycle , scoot and pedal their way around a circuit .
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