It’s the start of the new year and the cold weather is in full swing where the ground starts to become slippery with ice, children are more likely to have accidents outside and we need to think of ways in keeping them safe. While the odd trip and fall may happen, we need to minimise the number of times that they happen.
How can your school keep children safe outside…
School Canopies
Using a canopy in a school near doors and across a large space adds additional outdoor play space. School canopies help the area keep dry as well as create a warmer play space. Therefore, ice cannot form on the ground, minimising the risk that children can slip.
They are particularly imporatant around entrances and exits where people naturally slip as they move from one surface to another.
Setting Zones For Play
There are many games that children want to play outside but are too risky during the winter months. For instance, those looking to play football on a school playground could be at risk of more falls. Playing the sport on a field is much safer.
Stagger Play/Break Time
School fields are often not used during the winter for lunches and breaks so the school playground becomes the area where pupils gather more.
If more pupils are in the playground and games are being played, there is a greater chance of bumping into each other. Resolve this by staggering break times/lunches and offer lunchtime clubs.
Protect Canopies provide canopies at schools, nurseries and educational settings to enable year-round outdoor play and learning, keeping everyone safe. If you would like to know more information, please contact us.
