Access to Playgrounds – Design for Inclusive Play Environments

What makes a public playground inclusive? This course is an introduction to the principles of inclusive playground design and making public play areas accessible to all. The course considers the legal framework and best practice design guidance to highlight ways to improve access and the benefits of inclusive design.

This course is for anyone interested in making access improvements in the built environment.

In this interactive session, participants will learn about and discuss:

· Access awareness

· Diversity and diverse needs in the context of inclusive playgrounds

· The importance of inclusive playgrounds

· UK legislation and best practice design guidance on public playgrounds

· The principles of inclusive and user-friendly playground design, including sensory and physical design considerations

Booking terms and conditions:

Cancellations must be received in writing 14 days before the course date. All cancellations are subject to a 10 per cent administration fee. Where cancellations are received less than 14 days before the start of the course, fees will not be refunded. It is possible to transfer a booking to another person within an organisation or to another date. CAE will charge a 10 per cent transfer charge on each occasion for this service. CAE reserves the right to make amendments to the programme or cancel the course if necessary.