The outdoor play area for 4-11 year-olds who attend Chailey Heritage School is in need of renovation. The artificial grass is bumpy and has weeds growing through it, and the space does not have adequate shelter from the sun. All of our pupils have complex disabilities and use wheelchairs. Whilst they benefit from some outdoor activities, we feel that their play area would also benefit from a wider variety of interactive, outdoor resources, to support our pupils’ growing range of needs.

We will create an interactive outdoor space including raised flower beds, a bridge and sensory activities. We will replace the bumpy artificial grass with a bright, durable alternative that will soak away rain and prevent weeds from growing. Along with a new sun shade, the changes will enable year-round play outside come rain or shine. We will also improve access, so that pupils can move from their classrooms to the play area in their wheelchairs without having to rely on staff to assist them.