Ashgrove Special Needs School, Penarth, Wales

Customer Feedback
"Just to thank you for the great job that you and your colleagues did in installing our new
climbing frame. Form start to finish, from the first order to the final installation the whole
process was a smooth, professional and rewarding experience. But not as rewarding as
when the children returned from their summer holidays and saw it for the first time. It has
been a big hit in the school, especially those of our lower functioning children who find
traditional play somewhat difficult. So thanks for the whole experience and hope to do
business with you in the future."
Dave Howell, Project Manager, Ashgrove School

The Problem
Ashgrove School needed to update its old metal playground facilities and provide a
more challenging environment for older pupils.
As a school for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) the age and size of
some of the users would be higher than usual so the strength of the playground
equipment was even more important.

The Project
To design, supply and install a large, durable wooden climbing frame with challenging
accessories and walkways:
1 x Mountain Tower (Maxi 2.1m platform)
3 x Jungle Towers (Midi 1.5m platforms)
2 x Bottom Clubhouses
2 x 2.5m Bridges
3m Commercial Slide
3m Gangplank
Rockwall
Firepole
Access Ladder
Grassmat Safety Surface

The Installation
The four climbing towers have been assembled, their locations measured and then set
into concrete. Then the accessories such as this Rockwall were added;

and the double skinned, commercial specification 3m Slide;

Finally, the Grassmat Safety Surface is laid;

Inspection
Note the grass has now grown through the Grassmat safety surface to give a more
natural finish;

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