Kensal Rise Primary School in the North West of London used to be a less than shining example of the British education system. According to Ofsted the standard of teaching was inadequate and the half acre of land surrounding the school was derelict and under-utilised. This was until the Ark group and Chef Thomasina Miers … Continue reading “Struggling School turned around with the Help of “Open-Air Classroom””

Since being elected president, Donald Trump seems to be in the media spotlight more than ever. Daily reports of the newly elected president usually seem to be surrounded with much controversy and public debate. It seems that there’s no end to the amount of public attention Trump is receiving. It has recently come to light … Continue reading “Report – Trump Turns Down White House Garden Playground, Will Now Be Donated to Charity”

Splashing about in the summer sun Children have the uncanny ability to amuse themselves endlessly by getting themselves wet and muddy. In the summer months you’ll be using a lot of water to keep the garden green and healthy. You can use this to an even greater advantage by combining children’s play time with watering … Continue reading “How to Turn Your Back Garden into an Adventure Land”

Today it seems strange to think that a park with play equipment should be considered a novelty. However before Charles Wicksteed invented the children’s play park in 1921 the concept was unheard of. While his revolutionary ideas were revolutionary for their time, some of them would seem quite shocking today. “I’ve done away with railings … Continue reading “1928 Book Shows Inventor of Playground Slides & Swings Didn’t Exactly Value Health & Safety!”