This year, at ESP PLAY, we took charge in creating inclusive playgrounds for children with SEND, ensuring equal opportunities to play, learn, and grow. Why this is a milestone? 1️⃣ We’re championing inclusion over segregation. 2️⃣ Helping schools foster accessible environments. 3️⃣ Giving every child the chance to thrive through play. Every child deserves the chance to play; together, we’re making that happen. #ESPPlay #SEND #InclusivePlaygrounds #PlaygroundDesign #PlayForAll
ESP PLAY
Facilities Services
Burnley, Lancashire 2,486 followers
The Playground Equipment Specialists
About us
ESP have established a fantastic reputation within education by recognising and utilising the school playground as a context to deliver real improvements that contribute to raising standards in schools. Independent research confirms the positive impact of their approach to playground development. ESP are passionate about delivering their goals around raising standards and making young people more confident, healthy and determined to achieve. ESP are specialist school playground equipment manufacturers, outdoor play equipment suppliers and installers. Having developed thousands of schools throughout the UK, they have gathered years of experience, ideas and examples of best practice. The playground equipment is manufactured at their head office in Burnley and installed nationwide. Their unique approach to the use of playground equipment in schools has been subject to independent research from leading universities. Leeds Metropolitan, Liverpool John Moores and Roehampton University have all been commissioned to evaluate the impact and sustainability of their concept. The NHS have to date invested up to £5m on ESP interventions designed to get children and young people more active more often. Their high quality approach evidences significant improvements in the daily participation in high quality physical activity. ESP fly the flag for the positive impact participation in daily high quality physical activity has on learning.
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https://www.espplay.co.uk
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- Industry
- Facilities Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Burnley, Lancashire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
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Eastham Place
Burnley, Lancashire BB11 3DA, GB
Employees at ESP PLAY
Updates
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2024 has been a milestone year for us at ESP PLAY, and we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come… From our Andrew Wood’s appearance on Channel 5 discussing schools, education, and the election, to national coverage in The Sun and Star highlighting our Play Gap Report and the impact of funding cuts on playgrounds, we’ve seen our work resonate far and wide. These achievements reflect the dedication and passion of our team, who strive every day to make a difference and challenge the status quo in education and play. Thank you to our incredible team and community for supporting our mission. Here’s to continuing to innovate and inspire in the years ahead! 🚀 #ESPPlay #PlaygroundDesign #PressCoverage
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What an exciting year it’s been for ESP PLAY! One of the many things we’re proud of… In October, we secured £400,000 in national contracts to bring new, innovative playgrounds to schools across the UK. 🎉 We’re so happy to be creating spaces where children can play, learn, and grow, and we can't wait to see the positive impact these projects will have. Here's to many more exciting milestones ahead. #ESPPlay #PlaygroundDesign #Play
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We’re still buzzing from winning Best Medium Business of the Year at the Burnley Business Awards! 🏆 Huge thanks to our amazing team and partners for making this happen. Here’s to more play, more wins, and even bigger things ahead for 2025! #ESPPlay #PlaygroundDesign #Play #Awards
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Reviews we received this year that make us feel PROUD of what we do, and why we do it! 💥 Thank you to all of the amazing people we’ve connected with this year to join together and make a positive impact on the play industry! #ESPPlay #CustomerReviews #IndustryChange
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One of our proudest moments this year was teaming up with Variety, the Children's Charity, to create inclusive play spaces across the UK! 🛝💛 This partnership was a powerful reminder of what can happen when we come together for a shared purpose. It’s been an incredible journey! #ESPPlay #Variety #Partnership
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This year has been a PLAYful journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to show you some of our favourite before and after moments! Ready to see the magic? 🎉 🔧 Before: Worn-out, outdated equipment that wasn’t up to the job or budget cuts limiting play opportunities. 🎈 After: A buzzing playground where imaginations run wild, friendships bloom, and adventures never stop. A safe, inclusive play haven. These transformations are proof of what happens when we come together to prioritise play! Every swing, slide, and smile is a reminder of why we do what we do. And trust us—2025 is going to be even BIGGER and BETTER. 💥 Which one is your favourite? Let us know below! #ESPPlay #PlaygroundDesign #OurJourney
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In 2024, we proudly took strides to close the Play Gap, transforming neglected spaces into vibrant, inclusive hubs for play. Guided by insights from the Play Gap Report, our work improved accessibility, safety, and community engagement in key regions, empowering every child to thrive. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to fostering equitable and imaginative play environments for all. • Championing Play Equity: Addressed the "postcode lottery" of playground quality by completing projects in underserved areas, ensuring more children access enriching play spaces. • Innovative and Inclusive Designs: Delivered playgrounds tailored to children of all abilities, directly tackling accessibility and safety issues highlighted in the Play Gap Report. • Empowering Communities: Partnered with local councils and caregivers to advocate for increased playground investment, driving awareness of play's critical role in child development. #ESPPlay #PlayGapReport #DrivingChange #Highlights
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At ESP PLAY, we believe that chasing perfection can often slow progress. That’s why we focus on what truly drives success: progress, consistency and balance. By embracing these principles, we design lasting solutions that inspire growth, foster joy and stand the test of time - creating play spaces that empower communities for generations to come. #ProgressOverPerfection #Innovation #ActivePlay #BusinessGrowth
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Everyone at ESP Play is very proud of our boss Andrew Wood as he is short-listed for Leader of The Year at the TheBusinessDesk.com Awards. Good luck to Andrew from everyone at ESP Play and we hope he brings the trophy home from Manchester in March! #ESPPlay #Awards #LeaderOfTheYear
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