Safety in school and daycare playgrounds starts with clear boundaries—a fenced-in and supervised playground gives children a sense of security and reduces risks. The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) recommends fencing off play areas to keep vehicles, for example, out of the grounds. Similarly, the National Board of Education’s guidelines emphasize that a well-organized and pleasant playground reduces vandalism and facilitates supervision. In most schools, the schoolyard is fully or partially fenced off.Continue reading “A Safe Schoolyard: 7 Tips for Fencing and Cost Control”
