Creative Play at Schools
The Future of Education?
We believe that adventure play in schools has an important role to play in the future development of education and young children. Here are (at least) eight good reasons that schools need more play and more time to play. Read More
More School Projects
The Squirrel Scramble at Fen Drayton Primary School
Cambridgeshire
Mundesley School
Mundesley, Norfolk
Eccles School
Quidenham, Norfolk
Play Gardens at The Mulberry Bush School
Oxfordshire
Latest News
Town Close School – Delivering a lasting impact to schools
Kintsugi and the art of repair
Designing Play With Purpose – A visit to Harmeny School
Why kids need adventure Play
Creating loneliness
The younger generation are becoming more isolated than any previous generation before them, and many or maybe most of their interactions with technology are making it worse. Read More
The Mulberry Bush
In the peaceful tranquility of the Oxfordshire countryside, there’s a very special place called the Mulberry Bush. They work with children who have come from environments of family breakdown, high anxiety and trauma and, over a 38-week programme work to bring them back into mainstream education. It’s truly a magical place and they wanted play that matched this ethos for each of their five houses around the grounds. This short video shows you what we created,
What we do for schools
We offer a wide range of services for play in schools
Some of our school clients
Adventure Play & Outdoor Learning Solutions for Schools
At CAP.CO – Creating Adventurous Places, we design and build bespoke adventure play environments and outdoor learning spaces that help schools unlock the full potential of play. Our approach brings together creative design, child development insight, and robust construction to create outdoor spaces that are physically engaging, emotionally supportive, and educationally enriching.
Whether you are planning a complete playground transformation or enhancing your existing outdoor areas, our team works with you to deliver play solutions that reflect your school’s ethos, curriculum goals, and site opportunities.
We offer a wide range of services for play in schools
Adventure Play & Outdoor Learning Solutions for Schools
At CAP.CO – Creating Adventurous Places, we design and build bespoke adventure play environments and outdoor learning spaces that help schools unlock the full potential of play. Our approach brings together creative design, child development insight, and robust construction to create outdoor spaces that are physically engaging, emotionally supportive, and educationally enriching.
Whether you are planning a complete playground transformation or enhancing your existing outdoor areas, our team works with you to deliver play solutions that reflect your school’s ethos, curriculum goals, and site opportunities.
Bespoke Adventure Playgrounds
We design custom adventure playgrounds that go beyond off-the-shelf equipment. Every scheme is tailored to your site and children’s needs, with a focus on:
– varied physical challenges
– imaginative play opportunities
– natural materials and sensory engagement
– inclusive and accessible design
Our playgrounds inspire exploration, resilience and confidence at every age.
Outdoor Learning & Classroom Spaces
Outdoor play and learning go hand in hand. We create outdoor classroom areas that extend your curriculum into the fresh air—supporting:
– group learning and storytelling
– nature and science exploration
– wellbeing and sensory development
– flexible teaching environments
These spaces are designed to be adaptable, safe, and welcoming for pupils and staff alike.
Trim Trails & Movement Circuits
Our trim trails and movement circuits promote active lifestyles and physical literacy. Designed with progression and challenge in mind, they help children develop:
– balance, co-ordination and strength
– confidence in movement
– risk awareness and problem-solving skills
Trails can be customised to suit all ages and ability levels.
Themed Play & Story-Led Environments
We believe play should spark imagination. CAP.CO specialises in themed and story-led play environments that turn everyday outdoor spaces into rich play worlds. From woodland adventures to journey-based trails, our designs create:
– narrative play opportunities
– immersive zones that encourage imaginative role play
– settings that reflect your school’s character or curriculum themes
Inclusive, Safe & Compliant Design
Safety, accessibility and longevity are core to everything we do. Our team ensures that all designs:
– meet relevant standards and guidelines
– consider inclusion and multi-ability use
– are engineered for durability and low maintenance
– integrate risk-benefit principles that support healthy play
We support you through consultation, design development, specification, installation and handover, providing a seamless experience from concept to completion.
Why Schools Choose CAP.CO
– expertise in bespoke adventure play design
– strong understanding of developmental and educational outcomes
– ability to deliver on complex and challenging sites
– creative storytelling and spatial sequencing in play
– a collaborative approach with school leadership and stakeholders
Turn your outdoor space into a destination for play, learning and wellbeing.
Contact us today to discuss how CAP.CO can help you create a playground that inspires every child.
