The Sports Premium Playground Explorer is the ideal medium‑sized active play package for developing balance, coordination, climbing confidence and creative outdoor learning. This exciting combination set brings together the Get Set, Go! Blocks – The Mendips Set and the Play Builder – Architect Set, offering children a rich blend of physical challenges and imaginative construction opportunities.
Perfect for pupils with limited climbing experience, the Mendips Blocks offer low‑level, grass‑topped challenges that support early risk awareness, confidence building and gross motor development. With a variety of inclines, steps, and balance points, every child can explore movement safely, whatever their starting point.
The Play Builder Architect Set adds a whole new dimension to active play, encouraging children to design and build low‑level obstacle trails using real‑life joinery‑style elements. Whether they construct rockets, racing tracks, animal enclosures or castle walkways, children naturally develop problem‑solving skills, coordination, balance and teamwork through hands‑on play.
With 58 modular elements in total, this versatile package adapts easily to playgrounds, gardens and smaller outdoor spaces. Following DfE guidelines, the entire set falls below the capital expenditure threshold — making it the perfect Sports Premium investment that will benefit pupils for years to come.
Features
- Combines the Get Set, Go! Blocks – Mendips Set and Play Builder – Architect Set
- 58 modular elements suitable for playgrounds and spaces of all sizes
- Encourages climbing confidence, balance, coordination and core strength
- Play Builder components support problem‑solving, teamwork and imaginative construction
- Low‑level challenges suitable for younger and less experienced climbers
- Grass‑topped Mendips Blocks offer safe, stable stepping and climbing routes
- Ideal for creating child‑led obstacle trails and outdoor adventure zones
- Priced below the capital expenditure threshold — excellent Sports Premium value
- Bestselling Pentagon products with a 25‑year Accoya Timber Guarantee
Specifications
Play Builder – Architect Package (46 Pieces)
- 6 rectangle blocks
- 6 rectangle lids
- 4 square blocks
- 4 square lids
- 8 tenon planks
- 6 long button planks
- 6 short button planks
- 6 entry ramps
Component Dimensions:
- Square Block: 294 mm × 294 mm × 145 mm
- Rectangle Block: 294 mm × 588 mm × 145 mm
- Button Plank Long: 1000 mm
- Button Plank Short: 800 mm
- Tenon Plank: 610 mm
- Entry Ramp: 275 mm
Materials:
- High‑pressure treated play‑grade timber
- Recycled plastic sheet
Guidance for Use:
- Must be used under teacher supervision
- Stack no higher than 600 mm
- Install on soft surfaces with adequate space
- Refer to Product Guide for maintenance and storage
Get Set Go Blocks – Mendips Set (12 Pieces)
- 12 blocks
- Average Dimensions (L × W × H): 0.48 m × 0.5 m × 0.45 m
Materials:
- Play‑grade high‑pressure treated timber
- Recycled plastic sheet
- PETG mark‑making panels
- Playturf artificial grass with 20 mm impact layer
- LDPE plastic feet
Note:
The slide block now features a mid‑grey surface instead of light‑grey.
Benefits for All Learners
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Supports Physical Development
Builds climbing confidence, balance, core strength and coordination through varied, low‑level challenges.
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Encourages Independence & Risk‑Taking
Children explore movement safely while learning to judge distances, heights and their own abilities.
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Inclusive & SEN‑Friendly
Adaptable layouts, tactile surfaces and low‑fall heights support children with diverse needs.
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Enhances Problem‑Solving & Teamwork
Play Builder elements encourage children to design, adapt, build and collaborate.
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Promotes Imaginative Outdoor Play
Open‑ended components allow children to create their own worlds, stories and adventure trails.
Why Buy from Learning SPACE?
A versatile, high‑value active play package that inspires creativity, confidence and movement, perfect for maximising Sports Premium funding.
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