Oakwell Hall, Birstall

Our proposal for the project focused on making inclusivity invisible with numerous features like a scramble and slide inclusive unit with a u-shaped chute which allows children to slide down it securely increasing both the speed of the ride and also the fun factor. We also included two springies and a boat seat as well as other inclusive stand alone equipment.

2.4m Style Swing with 2 x Cradle Seats and Anti-Wrap Bearings: This swing’s cradle seats are specially designed for younger children who need support and supervision while swinging, and are encased in rubber for a soft touch.

Inclusive Ladybird Springie and Inclusive Springie: These pieces of play equipment are specifically designed for more inclusive play. Their seating arrangements allow a child to get on and off without assistance and give good support whilst rocking.

Back to Back Roundabout: At 420mm above the ground, this roundabout is more accessible for disabled children transferring from a wheelchair, and features two backrests and side support frames to help children with limited mobility use it like a chair.

Inclusive Play Unit: This exciting play unit features a drag ramp and inclusive scramble net. The 1.2m high slide is a ‘U’ shaped chute allowing children to slide securely down the centre.

Style Swing with 1 Inclusive Seat and 1 Flat Seat: This swing features an inclusive seat which can be used in a much more dynamic way by two or more children, as an old-fashioned boat swing.

Megaphones: These exciting megaphones allow sound to be amplified directionally from one to another, and can be spaced 20-40m apart. One is 1.3m high for smaller children and wheelchair users; the other is 1.45m high for older children.

Toddlerzone Unit: Shop & Slide This large unit features continuous rubber crawl/shuffle decks, only 150mm apart, making it both very inclusive and suitable for tiny toddlers. It features many play panels at or near ground level – mirror, shop, abacus, puzzle and binoculars – which encourage imaginative role play.

Toddlerzone Unit: Play House: Children love to play in their own little houses! This play house features play panels to explore: music pipes and a puzzle panel.