Redevelopment of EYFS Outdoor Area

1 Introduction

1.1 Company Background St Gilbert's Church of England Primary School (known as 'the School') is a standalone primary academy. Academy status was granted in January 2013.

Located to the West of the historic town centre of Stamford, the school currently has 300 pupils form 4 - 11 years of age.

The current school buildings were established in the early 1970's with a further addition at the beginning of the 2000's.

'The School' is currently rated 'Good' by OFSTED

1.2 Project Background The existing outdoor play area was installed circa 2008/9 and included: • Wet pour safe play surface throughout • Outdoor secure storage for resources • Activity areas and play equipment

The equipment is now at the end of its economic life and 'the School' are looking to redesign the existing area with a space that is inviting and inspirational for the pupils in the Reception phase of the school

1.3 High Level Overview of Requirements Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the redevelopment of the Early Years outdoor play area

. 1.4 Existing Provision The existing provision has the following equipment installed: • Wooden picket boundary fencing • Wet pour safe play surface throughout • Central climbing frame and slide • Sand pit • Mud pit with activity panels • Secure storage for outdoor resources • Raised bed planter • Covered activity area

See appendix 1 for photographs of the existing provision

To create and inviting and inspirational outdoor play area for use by pupils in the Early Years (Reception) phase.

Key requirements are:

• Removal/recycling of existing facilities including surfacing and timber structures • Ensuring compliant foundations for any new surfacing or structures • Design service to be completed in collaboration with 'the School' • Provision of equipment that will aid the physical development of all pupils • Provision of equipment that will encourage the joy of learning • Provision of equipment that enables creativity in play • Creative design that will enhance the natural world • A safe play surface and equipment compliant with BSEN1176 and BSEN1177 • Where possible, as much of the materials to be used are from recycled or sustainable sources • Provision of a full maintenance schedule • Use of qualified/registered installers • All contractors to be DBS checked