"We had a brilliant day as usual"

"The greatest lesson we have learned over the years is never to underestimate the children - they continue to amaze us. Their resilience and willingness to try anything is truly an inspiration. As the children grow both physically and intellectually we continue to listen to them to find out about their changing needs and adapt our approaches and methods accordingly.

The Adventure Playground has lots of special play equipment, such as hand-propelled bikes, electric cars, wheelchair accessible play equipment, chunky puzzles, hoists etc., which enable the children to play independently. We strive to make sure that the equipment doesn’t remain just a collection of things, as it is only when combined with the attention, initiative, determination and care of the Playstaff that the children are truly enabled to achieve. Almost anything they attempt is made possible and, at the end of the day, that sense of satisfaction and pride that ‘at least I had a go’ is clearly written all over them."

Gary Warrington
Operations’ Director, Thames Valley Adventure Playground