Playgrounds for SEN & Special Schools
In an SEN or special school the outdoor space has to work for every pupil — wheelchair users, sensory-sensitive children, and those who need calm as much as challenge. We design fully inclusive playgrounds where no child watches from the edge.
Playgrounds for SEN & Special Schools
SEN and special schools need outdoor spaces designed for inclusion from the ground up, not a single accessible item added to a standard playground. That means level, seamless routes, wheelchair-accessible and transfer-friendly equipment, rich sensory experiences and calm, low-stimulation retreats.
We design the whole journey through the space so pupils with physical, sensory and cognitive needs all find play that works for them, and can play alongside their peers. Every scheme balances stimulation and regulation, with predictable, clearly zoned layouts and robust, safe materials.
What we design for sen & special schools
Inclusive and SEN play
Wheelchair-accessible equipment, inclusive swings and roundabouts and calm spaces.
Sensory play areas
Sensory gardens, sound, water and tactile play that support regulation and communication.
Wheelchair-accessible equipment
Ground-level roundabouts, platform swings and accessible trampolines.
Seamless step-free surfacing
Smooth, level wet pour so wheelchairs and frames move freely across the whole area.
Calm and quiet spaces
Shaded, enclosed retreats where children can step away and self-regulate.
Why sen & special schools choose us
Inclusive by design
Physical, sensory and cognitive needs all considered so every child can join in.
Calm and challenge
Active play and quiet retreat side by side so pupils choose their level of stimulation.
Beyond compliance
Designed for genuine inclusion, going past the minimum of the Equality Act 2010.
Safe and robust
Seamless surfacing, secure equipment and predictable, clearly zoned layouts.
SEN & Special Schools: common questions
What makes a playground suitable for an SEN school?
It combines wheelchair-accessible and transfer-friendly equipment, seamless step-free surfacing, rich sensory features and calm, low-stimulation retreats, all in a predictable, clearly zoned layout, so pupils with a wide range of needs can play together.
Do you design for autism and sensory needs?
Yes. We include tactile, musical and calming zones, clear sightlines and predictable layouts that reduce overwhelm and support children with autism and sensory-processing differences.
Can you make our existing playground more inclusive?
Yes. We can retrofit accessible equipment, seamless surfacing, sensory features and quiet spaces into an existing area, and we will advise on the changes that make the biggest difference for your pupils.
Explore our inclusive and SEN play and sensory play ranges, or see how we work with nurseries and early years.
Planning a project for sen & special schools?
Tell us about your space and we'll arrange a free site visit, design and a clear, fixed quote.