Youngsters at a Devon primary school have been making the most of a colourful new outdoor play area designed to boost confidence, creativity and active learning.
Children at Lifton Community Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, are now using the revamped Early Years outdoor space, which includes trikes, water play equipment and a range of activities aimed at encouraging imaginative play and coordination.
Staff at the school said the new area is helping pupils develop teamwork skills and confidence while supporting the wider Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
The school’s Early Years provision includes a range of indoor and outdoor activities including creative arts, music and play-based learning designed to support children’s development from an early age.
Adam Hill, headteacher at Lifton Community Academy, said: “It’s been a joy to see our youngest pupils enjoying their new outdoor play area.
“Now spring has arrived, it’s been really rewarding to watch them making the most of the new equipment, building skills and confidence out in the sun together.”
Tracey Cleverly, chief executive of the Learning Academy Partnership, said: “Outdoor play is such an important part of early learning, so we’re delighted to see Lifton Community Academy’s pupils enjoying their new play area.
“Being part of the Learning Academy Partnership means schools can work together to provide resources and opportunities that help children grow, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment.”
Lifton Community Academy became an academy in 2022. Before conversion, the school’s last Ofsted inspection in March 2017 rated it as a Good provider. The Learning Academy Partnership operates 18 schools across Cornwall, Devon and Torbay.
