The Uniplay blog
Ideas, inspiration and news on playground markings, active play, design and school funding. 135 posts to browse. Looking for our in-depth advice pieces? See the guides.
Maximise Sports Premium Funding with a Sports Day Bundle
For primary schools across the UK, sports premium funding presents a significant opportunity to create long-term improvements in physical education, school
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Inclusive Playground Design for Wellbeing: Colour Creatures by Uniplay
Inclusive playground design for wellbeing plays a crucial role in supporting children’s social, emotional, and mental development. At Uniplay, we understand
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Road Track Playground Markings: Safe & Fun Learning Spaces
Discover how road track playground markings create safe, engaging spaces for teaching road safety and active play in UK schools. Designed by Uniplay.
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Track Playground Markings: Engaging Outdoor Learning & Play
Discover how track playground markings boost physical activity, learning, and social skills in UK schools. Durable, custom designs from Uniplay for safer, smarter playgrounds.
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Innovative Playground Designs for Schools
Discover how educational playground designs for schools can enhance learning, strategy, and play. Explore Uniplay’s custom thermoplastic markings.
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Creative Playground Markings Ideas for Schools
Explore innovative playground markings ideas that blend fun and learning. Discover how Uniplay designs inspire maths, strategy, and inclusive play.
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Walking into the Future: Celebrating Walk to School Week 2025
This week, from 19 to 23 May 2025, schools across the UK are lacing up their trainers for Walk to School Week, a national campaign led by Living Streets to promote healthier, greener, and more enjoyable s
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Benefits of Creative Play in Early Years
Discover the benefits of creative play in early years and how EYFS playground markings support learning, imagination, and development through outdoor play.
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Playground Funding & Grants for Schools
Explore UK playground funding options and grants for schools. Uniplay supports your project with expert advice, playground markings, and design services.
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EYFS Playground Design: Supporting Development Through Play
Creating the perfect EYFS playground design is about much more than colourful spaces and fun games. For children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, outdoor
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Small Playground Design: Big Impact for Compact School Spaces
Just because a playground is small doesn’t mean it can’t be bursting with creativity, activity, and learning opportunities. At Uniplay, we specialise in small
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MUGAs: Creating a Multi-Use Games Area with Thermoplastic Playground Markings
At Uniplay, we specialise in designing and installing high-quality thermoplastic markings for MUGAs across the UK, helping schools and organisations create
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Fun Activities for Creative Play with Playground Markings
Encouraging activities for creative play is essential for children’s development, helping them build problem-solving skills, boost confidence, and develop
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Children's Mental Health Week
As it's Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 we wanted to celebrate the need to talk, communicate and share our feelings, and this can be highlighted
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Discover the Benefits of Trail Playgrounds for Your School
Trail playgrounds and trail themed playground designs are becoming a popular feature in schools and public play areas across the UK. These dynamic and
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A Fun and Engaging Guide to PE Playground Games
PE playground games play a crucial role in encouraging physical activity, social interaction, and cognitive development among children. Schools and public
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Playground Grants: How Schools and PTAs in the UK Can Fund Playground Markings
Creating an engaging and educational playground is a priority for schools and nurseries across the UK. However, finding the funds to make this happen can be a
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Creative Playground Trails to Inspire Fun and Learning in Schools and Nurseries
At Uniplay, we specialise in designing and installing high-quality playground markings, including customised playground trails. Using durable and versatile
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How Can Playground Line Markings Transform School Play Areas?
Playground line markings are an essential feature of school and nursery outdoor spaces, providing structure and inspiration for play, learning, and physical
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Fun Playground Games: Creative Ideas to Transform School Play Areas
Playground games are a vital part of childhood, offering opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and imaginative play. Whether you’re looking
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A Fun Guide to Learning and Playing with Playground Maths
Imagine a world where playgrounds become the stage for learning maths through exciting games and activities. Playground maths and mathematical playgrounds are
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Bringing Playgrounds to Life with Active Outdoor Games for Kids
At Uniplay, we know that active outdoor games are essential for children’s physical, social, and emotional development. Our mission is to make outdoor spaces
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Rejuvenating Play Spaces with Thermoplastic Playground Road Markings
One of the most popular and versatile options we offer is playground road markings, which add an exciting dimension to play while subtly teaching children
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Playground Design: Creating Engaging and Functional Spaces with Thermoplastic Markings
As specialists in playground design, we understand the importance of transforming school playgrounds into vibrant, educational, and engaging spaces. Our
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Embrace Summer with Vibrant Playground Markings: Spaces Available for Installations!
Summer holidays are the perfect time for fun, relaxation, and outdoor activities. For schools, parks, and community centres, this season also offers a golden
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Bespoke Markings: Tailored Solutions for Roads, Playgrounds, and More
At Uniplay, we specialise in designing and installing bespoke markings that transform ordinary spaces into functional, safe, and visually appealing
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Designing a Playground with Innovative Playground Markings
Designing a playground is about creating an engaging, safe, and educational environment where children can thrive. At Uniplay, we specialise in designing and
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The Importance of Playground Lines in Playground design
When designing a playground, playground lines are more than just colourful decorations. These lines serve multiple purposes, from organising play activities
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Enhancing School Sports with High Quality Sports Surfacing
In the vibrant world of school sports, the quality of the playing surface can make a significant difference. At Uniplay, we specialise in providing top-tier
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Enhancing Children's Play and Learning with Playground Ideas
Playgrounds are spaces where children not only play but also grow and learn. Designing an engaging and beneficial playground involves creativity and a deep
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Trends in Playground Design: Why Thermoplastics Are Leading the Way
Playground design has evolved significantly in recent years, shifting from traditional materials to more innovative solutions. Among these, thermoplastic
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The Role of Playground Markings and Encouraging Group Play
Playground markings play a pivotal role in encouraging group play among children. By offering a diverse range of activities that cater to different interests
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The process of playground design with the Uniplay team
Designing a playground with effective use of markings requires a thoughtful approach that considers the available space, the needs of different age groups,
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FAQ: Playground painting and playground markings
While both playground painting and playground markings contribute to the functionality and aesthetics of play areas, they serve different purposes and have
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Benefits of playing outside in winter
As a leading provider of playground markings for schools, we understand the immense value that outdoor play brings to children, especially during the winter
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The importance of playground resources for children’s development
Playgrounds are not just spaces for children to expend their energy; they are dynamic environments where young minds and bodies grow through play,
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Enhancing Balance and Coordination with Playground Markings
In early years, children undergo significant physical and cognitive development. Teaching balance and coordination is crucial during this stage, as these
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The Unbeatable Benefits of New Sports Coatings
The installation of new sports coatings is revolutionising sports courts across the country, offering benefits that go beyond the surface. There are a huge
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A school's guide to maintaining playground markings
How schools can keep their thermoplastic playground markings safe, bright and long-lasting, from monthly inspections and gentle cleaning to repairs and an annual professional check.
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5 Ways to Encourage Participation in Sports Clubs
However, one of the significant challenges schools and their teaching staff face is how to encourage participation in sports clubs. Here, we delve into five
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A comprehensive insight into the benefits of outdoor play in early years
Below is a comprehensive insight into the benefits of outdoor play in early years:
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Starting the year with new markings for your play area
As the new academic year begins, teaching staff undergo preparation to ensure the school is ready for the arrival of new students. One crucial aspect of this
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Playground Marking Removal and the Benefits of Starting Fresh with Thermoplastic Markings
Playgrounds are a hub of fun and activity for children of all ages, providing a space for games, learning, and social interaction. However, over time, the
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Creating Inclusive Playground Designs with Uniplay
At Uniplay, we are dedicated to creating playground designs that cater to the diverse needs of all children. Our approach is centred around the integration of
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Encouraging Play and Learning with Playground Lines
Our commitment extends beyond aesthetics; it's about creating spaces that inspire children's physical activity, cognitive growth, and social interaction. A
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Road Safety and Efficiency with Corporate Line Markings
In conclusion, corporate line markings, particularly those made with thermoplastic materials, are an integral aspect of safety-focused infrastructure projects
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Improving learning through educational thermoplastic markings
Outdoor spaces provide a huge range of opportunities for exploration, physical activity, and creativity. Among the many tools used to enhance outdoor learning
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Why Clear Car Park Markings Are Important
When it comes to designing a functional and secure car park, the importance of well-planned car park lines and flooring markings cannot be overstated. These
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Enhancing Phonics Education with Phonic Markings
Enhanced Engagement: Phonic markings create an immersive learning experience, making phonics lessons more engaging and enjoyable for children. The vibrant
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Enhancing Road Safety with Reflectorized Thermoplastic Pavement Markings
Road safety is a critical concern, and one of the essential components to ensure safety on roads is to have clear and visible pavement markings. Reflective
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Physical education activities for kids
However, it can be a challenge to make PE lessons fun and engaging for kids, especially in a world where technology dominates so much of their attention.
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Playground Ideas for Primary Schools in the UK
Playgrounds are an essential part of any primary school. They provide children with an opportunity to play and socialise with their peers, improving their
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Enhancing Playtime in Schools with Playground Line Marking
Playgrounds are an essential part of any school or park, providing children with an opportunity to play, socialise and learn. Playground line marking is a
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The importance of Thermoplastic EV Charging Bay Markings for driver safety
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity in the UK, it's becoming increasingly important for businesses and public places to provide charging
Read postTips for creative playground design
Playgrounds are a vital part of any child's upbringing. They provide a space where children can explore, develop their physical skills, and socialise with
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Finding a reliable road line marking company
When it comes to road line marking, it is important to find a reliable company that you can trust to do the job correctly and safely. With so many companies
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Benefits of installing preformed thermoplastic pavement markings outside your primary school
Preformed thermoplastic pavement markings are a type of road marking which are becoming increasingly popular outside schools and early years organisations.
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Fitness Playground Markings: Improving Play and Exercise
Playgrounds have always been an integral part of childhood, providing a fun and imaginative space for children to play and exercise. However, traditional
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Benefits of playground markings for youth groups
Our markings can be installed in any outdoor play areas where children socialise and play and so, they are extremely beneficial for youth groups and community
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Reasons to invest in thermoplastic street markings
Our thermoplastic street markings are highly sought-after, with many local councils and highways agencies looking for a solution to their road marking
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Tips for choosing interactive playground markings
Our interactive playground markings are multi-purpose and can be used in a range of activities including education. However, we always advise the schools we
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Supporting the EYFS framework with EYFS playground markings
EYFS playground markings provide solutions for early years children to engage in group play, developing key social skills and learning to play as part of a
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How to create a fun and educational playground
However, when designing a playground many of the schools we work with ask for our advice on how to integrate educational playground markings based around
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How To Secure Funding For Playground Markings
Securing funding for playground markings or a new playground design project doesn’t need to be difficult. There are a huge number of organisations which
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Creating outdoor learning activities for your pupils
When considering a new lesson plan or methods of teaching your pupils, many of the schools we have worked with wished to move things to their outdoor area to
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How To: Playground Painted Games
We are passionate about creating fun spaces for children across the UK. With our help, you can bring your playground to life with thermoplastic playground
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FAQ: Thermoplastic Street Markings
Thermoplastic street markings can be used for various purposes including road signs, car parks, airport runways, and more. These markings are especially
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The Best Playground Markings for Primary Schools for Social Play
Thermoplastic playground markings offer a variety of benefits for children of all ages including building social skills. Uniplay provide a variety of
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Benefits of installing playground road markings
Playground road markings are highly sought-after, with many of the schools we work with requesting them to be included as part of their new playground
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4 reasons to install pre-school playground markings
Considering having pre-school playground markings installed at your nursery? We explore some of the key reasons why you should have our creative markings below…
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Why choose Uniplay for your Playground Marking Project?
Schools across the UK are becoming increasingly focused on creating engaging playgrounds for their pupils. While there are many options to choose from, it is
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The Benefits of Integrating Playground Trails into your Outdoor Space
Playground trails are not only easy to integrate into your outdoor space, but they also offer numerous benefits. In recent years, thermoplastic playground
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Reasons to Install Bespoke Outdoor Floor Markings for Your Business
Bespoke outdoor markings can help your business stand out and even go a long way in supporting your advertising efforts. Business owners across the UK are
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Creating Multi-Use Games Area with Thermoplastic Playground Markings
At Uniplay we offer a variety of classic thermoplastic games and sports markings, offering a wide range of colours and designs to choose from with the option
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Supporting Your Pupils Learning in Schematic Play
Schematic play involves repeated actions and behaviours as a child explores ideas that interest them. While these vary from child to child, they are
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Design a Bespoke Playground with Themed Playground Markings
At Uniplay, we work hard to help your school stand out from the rest. That is why we offer a variety of colourful thermoplastic games and markings as well as
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Mathematic Playground Markings
Creating a maths playground has numerous benefits, among them is supporting and developing childrens’ numerical skills outside the classroom. Children can use
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The Benefits of Using Thermoplastic For Road Markings
Thermoplastic road markings have gained popularity in recent years for a huge number or reasons. Made of synthetic resin and premixed glass beads,
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Engaging outdoor games for children of all ages
As a leading provider of thermoplastic playground markings, we are often asked for the best outdoor games for children that all ages can enjoy during their
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How to Remove Playground Markings
We can remove playground markings using different methods to suit your needs. Once we have removed old markings, we also ensure your playground is clean by
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Reasons To Install Bespoke Thermoplastic Markings
We specialise in the design, supply and installation of bespoke thermoplastic markings for corporates and businesses across the country. Our services include
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FAQ: Playground markings for primary schools
As playground marking specialists, we often receive the similar questions before working with a new primary school. If you are considering some new vibrant
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How much do thermoplastic pavement markings cost?
When working with our commercial clients on their pavement and road safety marking projects, we are often asked about the cost of our thermoplastic pavement
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Using EYFS playground markings to support development
Our EYFS playground markings help teachers and nursery workers to encourage children to take part in individual and group play, with different markings
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Teaching creative subjects in the playground
Creating engaging lessons for pupils is no easy task, especially for creative subjects with ranging abilities in the same group. However, there are a huge
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Choosing the right playground games for KS2
Some examples of popular playground games for KS2 include:
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Learning with math playground clock games
Math playground clock games continue to be one of the most sought-after playground markings, with many teachers keen to develop their pupil’s understanding of
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5 top playground games for kids
At Uniplay we are often asked for inspiration and ideas on the best playground games for kids which will keep them engaged throughout breaktimes. To help you
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Why choose preformed thermoplastic pavement markings?
At Uniplay we provide thermoplastic road and pavement markings throughout the UK, working on a range of different projects to provide a reliable and honest
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Utilising a small playground with creative designs
Having a small playground can present a range of different issues, especially when trying to create an engaging and creative experience for your pupils.
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How To Find A Road Marking Contractor in The UK
Road marking projects can be difficult. Finding the right road marking contractor can be an even more daunting task. Uniplay provide professionally designed
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Creating an Educational Playground with Maths Playground Markings
Many schools across the UK are incorporating educational playground markings into their outdoor spaces. Thermoplastic maths playground markings not only help
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5 benefits of outdoor play for primary school aged children
Outdoor play provides a whole host of benefits for primary school aged children, making it an essential part of the school day for many pupils.
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Creating a multi-functional playground with sports court markings
Multi-functional areas create opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to engage in physical activities. From traditional playground games through
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Working with a dedicated Public Sector & Commercial Markings provider
Public sector and commercial road markings projects can be complex and therefore require a specialist team with the experience to handle the different aspects
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Early Years Outdoor Playground Ideas
Engaging Early Years pupils can be a difficult task, especially whilst also providing the facilities for pupils to develop key skills. There are a huge range
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Keeping Children Active with Playground Games and Activities
We always put safety first in all our projects. Our thermoplastic playground games and activities are anti-slip and non-toxic to keep the children safe. All
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Making a safer car park with Thermoplastic Car Park Markings
The car park is the first stop your visitors make when visiting your facility. It should not only be safe for use, it should be visually appealing to leave a
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Finding a reputable road marking service provider
Road marking services are highly sought after in the UK, with many local councils working towards upgrading their road surfaces and markings. As part of this
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Improving pedestrian safety with thermoplastic pavement markings
Thermoplastic pavement markings can be designed to meet a range of requirements, with bespoke options available. For instance, near schools we are able to
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Highway Thermoplastic Markings vs. Line Paint
One of the most common questions we are asked by our clients are the benefits of using thermoplastic highway markings over traditional line painting. As
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How a creative playground can boost mental health for pupils
With the recent lockdown and uncertain times, young people are continuing to struggle with maintaining their mental health. This is exactly why many schools
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Encouraging Physical Activity with the Daily Mile
The Daily Mile Initiative was created to improve the physical activity of Primary School aged children. The programme works directly with schools and
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Incorporating Learning into the Playground: Maths Playground Markings
Our clients will often use maths playground markings as part of their new playground project, including other educational and creative markings to create a
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Playground Ideas for Schools
Our team are often asked for playground ideas to enhance learning and help children to develop social skills. As specialists in thermoplastic playground
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Thermoplastic Line Markings: FAQs
Thermoplastic line markings are still considered a relatively new technology and so, we are regularly asked questions about how they work, their durability
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5 tips to improve playtime on the playground
Throughout our time working with schools and nurseries, we have seen a huge range of different playtime areas, being used in a variety of ways by children and
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Creative ways to teach Road Safety
Teaching road safety is extremely important at all ages, with children at a major risk of road traffic incidents if they aren’t taught properly. Children’s
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How-to encourage self-awareness at your school
Self-awareness is an important part of childhood development, particularly in the primary school years, which will set the foundation for children to develop
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What is creative play?
In the UK, there are 16 different widely recognised types of play. One of the most important types is called Creative Play, which can have an important impact
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How to play hopscotch
Hopscotch is a classic playground game which has some interesting origins. It first came to the UK during Roman times, though it is said to have originated in
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Perfect playground markings to improve communication skills
Communication is an essential part of a child’s development, as it’s highly influential on almost all aspects of life growing up - necessary for improving
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How 3D playground markings are changing outdoor play
School playground design can sometimes be underestimated in its ability to provide lasting benefits for children, both in terms of their physical health, as
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3 types of unique playground markings to make your school special
Modern thermoplastic playground markings are far more than just pretty images on the ground. With their vibrant colours, interactive imagery and unique
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We absolutely love to promote grassroots sport and physical development in young people, and whenever possible try to assist in promoting all types of sport
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The 4 most important ways children benefit from creative play
Sometimes referred to as ‘imaginative play’ or ‘role play’ children engage in creative play through immersing themselves in their own imaginary worlds,
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4 benefits of colourful characters & objects for your playground markings
We’ve got a huge range of thermoplastic markings to choose from here at Uniplay, so whatever you want to achieve for your playground - whether that’s
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How can outdoor play be good for children’s mental health?
Good mental health is vitally important at all stages of life, but particularly in childhood. During their school years, children are learning vast amounts of
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What makes these traditional playground games so popular?
If you’ve had a look around our thermplastic markings here at Uniplay, you’ll already have a good idea of the fun and games they can offer pupils, including
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4 key ways playground markings help children get physically active
Thermoplastic playground markings can be used for all sorts of functions, helping children to practice their maths, co-ordination, communications and literacy
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4 brilliant reasons to get the Daily Mile in your school
The Daily Mile is rapidly becoming one of our most popular playground markings here at Uniplay, even considered alongside our wider range of Courts and Sports
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How to choose your playground markings when you’re short on space
When it comes to playground markings, obviously the ideal scenario would be to have a lot of space to work with. Understandably, though, it’s not necessarily
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5 more great ways to use your PE and Sport Premium funding
If you read our recent post on the PE and Sport Premium funding, you’ll already know all about why playground markings (and school playground design in general) support its aims so well.
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School’s Sports Premium: A Perfect playground redesign opportunity
We’re already midway through February, which means there’s less than two months to go until the government allocates the first round of 2019’s PE and Sport
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6 benefits of playground markings for schools
Though school playground design may seem simple in principle, it has a brilliant range of fantastic and sometimes complex benefits for children. Carefully
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Geveko Markings, Denmark
Last month saw 3 of our team fly out of a very snowy Manchester Airport for an educational visit to Geveko in Denmark.
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Sun, Sea & Uniplay
Last month saw our first week of installations in Ubrique on the Costa del Sol, Spain.
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Car parks & safety zones
Along with your playground we can also take care of your car park and safety areas.
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Accept no imitation, we’re the specialists.
As the leading playground markings specialist in the UK, Uniplay are the thermoplastic graphic specialists.
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Helping to combat Childhood Obesity with the Daily Mile
In order to improve fitness levels and combat obesity in our children it is critical schools work with children and their families to make fitness a part of
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Not just playground markings: Carparks and corporate
More and more we are asked to use our expertise to improve business premises and make them safe for traffic.
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St Barnabas get active with 1k a day
Uniplay were delighted to be asked to install a 1 kilometre circuit in thermoplastic footprints at St Barnabas Primary School in Darwen.
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Increase in Sports Premium: make yours count!
The Sports funding for Primary Schools has been a resounding success with sports leaders around the country using their allocation to transform the sports
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Run a mile and improve fitness
Our Daily Mile playground markings are a great addition to any outdoor space.
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Lets get physical
A recent study by Liverpool John Moore’s University outlined that Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) plays an important role in determining health
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