- Community Playthings

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2016 catalogue
Real children – real settings
From Fife to Plymouth and Wales
to Kent, schools and nurseries have
welcomed us to take photos for this
catalogue. For more inspiration see
their case studies on our website.
Thank you to all of you – especially
the children.
Photo: Reflections Nursery –
case study online
Contents
Furniture
Creative and messy
Blocks and trucks
Role play
Large muscle play
Sleep
Babies and toddlers
Information
Roomscapes sets..................... 10
Shelving.................................. 46
Panels..................................... 66
Book display........................... 74
Montessori shelving................ 78
Welcome centre...................... 80
Tables and Chairs.................... 84
Workbench............................. 98
Creativity area....................... 102
Art islands/easels................... 108
Drying rack........................... 112
Aprons.................................. 114
Sand and water centre.......... 116
Blocks................................... 122
Trucks and aircraft................. 136
Play collection....................... 142
Drama centre........................ 150
Home corner furniture.......... 154
Soft seating.......................... 158
PlayFrame ............................ 162
Tricycles and Scooter............. 170
Wheelbarrow........................ 172
Indoor riding toys.................. 174
Dream Coracle...................... 178
Cots ..................................... 180
Rest mats ............................. 182
Nursery gyms........................ 186
Activity panel........................ 198
ToddleBoxes ......................... 200
Changing tables.................... 204
Chairs................................... 206
Gliders.................................. 210
Room dividers....................... 216
Certifications, ITERS & ECERS... 218
Maintenance......................... 219
Service.................................. 220
Ordering information............ 222
Index.................................... 224
About us
We design and manufacture furniture and play equipment in the UK for
primary schools and early years settings. Together with visionary educators,
we have been creating beautiful learning environments for over 65 years.
Designed for children
The way that children play influences
our designs. Each item is designed to
support open-ended play, making sure
a child’s imagination is never limited by
what they play with. The environment
children play in has a great effect on
them. Our furniture is modular and
adaptable, enabling the environment
to be changed and developed. Calm,
protected areas allow children to
concentrate on their play. Children who
have ample opportunities for play go
on to become eager learners.
Creating environments
We offer a complete, end-to-end
solution that creates a perfect learning
environment. From our free room
layout service to installation, we
can save you time. Our free training
resources will help you maximise the
benefit of your investment. Whether
you’re updating an activity corner or
designing a new school, you can call
0800 387 457 and talk it over with us.
Value for money
Community Playthings products
never last less than ten years, and
still look beautiful even then. Budget
furniture mostly lasts less than four
years, and can look terrible after
just a few months. But product
replacement costs are not the whole
picture. Hidden cost such as a poor
Ofsted rating and unimpressed
parents leading to unfilled places
have far greater economic impact.
Who we are
Anyone who visits our workshops
soon understands why Community
Playthings products are different.
They are designed, made and sold
by a community of people that have
been caring for children since 1920.
Over 65 years ago we started selling
toys and furniture that reflect our
care and love for children. Believing
that children thrive on imaginative
and open-ended play, the first
products sold were wooden blocks
– the same shape and size we still
make today!
”Some of the products
purchased by this nursery
in the 1970s are still in
use today. Now that is
value for money!”
Liz Rook Eastwood Nursery School
Children come first
From the sales office to the
workshop floor, everyone at
Community Playthings cares about
children. That includes spending
time with them, having fun, and
observing how they learn.
Harpenden Nursery Community Playthings’ room layout team collaborated with Harpenden
Nursery to create learning areas in this log cabin classroom. The furniture is adaptable and the
staff rearrange the room frequently to follow the children’s interests.
Find other nurseries and schools that are using our furniture:
www.communityplaythings.co.uk/case-studies
Furniture
for
children
Using Roomscapes
1. Choosing shelves
Consider the kinds of storage needed
for the activities in each area. This will
determine shelving amount as well as
type. Shelves double as boundaries
and display when they are away from
the wall and can face either direction.
Space between shelves can be filled
with panels.
2. What height of shelving?
41 cm shelves are nice within an area
for babies. 61 cm shelves provide
a good counter surface for most
children, and 81 cm shelves maximise
storage space and can bound cosy
areas. You may prefer a tall height
around a quiet area or near the wall,
coming lower within the room.
6. Stability
Shelves
• S helves can stand alone, or
be connected to other shelves
or panels.
straight line, use 2 posts and a filler.
Panels
• No more than two panels in a
straight line. (Options: create 45º
or 90º angles, add a shelf, or use
wings, p68)
• If panels are stacked on shelves
or other panels to create a higher
divide, combined height must not
exceed post height.
Gate, Teacher arch and door
• Must be connected at both ends to
a shelf or panel at least 61 cm high.
• P osts must be at least 81 cm high.
• If 61 or 81 cm high corner units
are connected to the Gate, Teacher
arch or door, then the corner units
must be connected to other
panels or shelving.
•N
ever connect panels in a straight
5. Fine-tuning your space
The adjustable panel (p72) can fill in
any odd gaps in your Roomscapes run.
It adjusts from 63 to 94 cm wide.
line with a door or gate−use 45°
or 90° angles.
Flip up trim
2-week delivery
You can attach a door or gate to the wall, using
a wall adapter and post on one side, and a shelf
or panel on the other.
both ends.
4. How do Roomscapes connect?
No tools are
needed. Connectors
on the end of each
shelf or panel slide
into grooves on
the posts, allowing
you to position your panels or shelves
at various angles. Posts are 6 cm wide
and should be reckoned into the total
measurement. Choose post height to
match that of the neighbouring shelf,
panel, or stacked combination. (When
connecting two heights, posts must
match the taller height.)
Furniture
7. Ending a run
•W
hen connecting shelves in a
• P anels must be connected at
3. Choosing panels
Wave panels link two heights of
shelves or panels. Choose clear,
bamboo or display board.
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Video How do I put it all together?
Watch a demonstration:
communityplaythings.co.uk/rs-demo
Roll
10-year warranty
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Never connect panels in a straight line with a
door or gate – use 45º or 90º angles.
•A
ny shelf can end a run.
• If you’re ending a
run with a panel,
attach a Wing
on each side,
perpendicular to
the panel. (p68)
•A
wall adapter can be screwed
to the wall or other stable fixture
to support a post. The bottom of
the wall adapter must be on the
floor. (p68)
Flip down trim
Where do you eat out?
When you eat out, do you choose
the exposed table in the path of
traffic? No, you look for a protected
spot. Children are no different. In
a protected space, they can relax,
communicate and play.
Photo: Harpenden Nursery –
case study online
Learning station
Children can focus on their tasks in this protected Learning station. Set it up to
fit your space, and equip it according to what you want your students to learn.
2.7 x 0.8 m space
Learning station F508 £1,294 – This set includes:
Comes with clear trays unless blue or cream specified
F621
Adjustable
shelf
F721
Clear panel
F713
Display board
F733
Bamboo panel
D244
MultiTable
F756 x 2
Post
F514
Display tray unit
Another configuration using this set
Extras
30 cm
Paper corner H551 £77
30 cm
Tool corner H552 £77
Tool and Paper corners not included
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Furniture
www.communityplaythings.co.uk
2.4 x 0.8 m space
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ECERS 4:5.2, 5.3 5:7.2, 5.2; 6:5.3
A place to concentrate
Children are born scientists who
instinctively want to learn about
the world they live in. Discovery
is serious business that requires
full attention. Create a protected
space where a child can pursue
her interests in peace.
Focus corner
It’s a pleasure for children to read and learn in this lovely Focus corner. Discuss with
your students how to decorate it to emphasise your current study topic or theme.
2.4 x 2 m space
Focus corner F507 £1,354 – This set includes:
Choose tote colour or baskets
F681
Tote shelf
F814
F749
F828
Curved panel Bamboo panel Clear wave
panel
F711
Display board
F775
Library rack
F754 x 3
Post
F756 x 4
Post
F833
Arch
F839
Mini arch panel
Extras
150 cm
High branches F812 £75
Set of two
Blue flowie C708 £33
218 x 310 cm
Branches and flowie not part of set
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Furniture
2-week delivery
3.1 x 1.5 m space
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
ECERS 4:5.2, 5.3; 5:7.2, 5.1; 15:5.1, 5.3
Communication is key
Communication and language
skills are key to children’s success
in school and in life, so the
classroom environment should
provoke communication. Who
can resist conversing with friends
through an open arched window?
Photo: Chobham Academy
Group work area
How can you adapt your classroom to accommodate a variety of learning styles?
This area can be set up in various ways to serve different functions, depending
on the needs of your current cohort.
2.6 x 2.1 m space
Group work area F506 £1,679 – This set includes:
F813
Curved
panel
F828 x 2
Bamboo panel
F819 x 2
Bamboo wave
panel
F775
Library rack
F753 x 2
Post
F754 x 2 F756 x 2
Post
Post
F514
Display tray unit
F833
Arch
D294
MultiTable
Basket not included
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ECERS 4:5.2, 5.3; 6:5.3; 15:5.1, 5.3
Vital protected areas
Enclosed spaces are ideal for
focused work as their boundaries
protect children from distraction
by other classroom activities. The
natural wood makes a perfect
neutral backdrop for whatever topic
or theme you wish to emphasise.
Photo: Chobham Academy
Work station
As a partition or against the wall, this station includes storage,
display and workspace.
Chairs not included
2.7 x 1 m space
Work station F937 £1,096 – This set includes:
F682
Tote shelf
F712
Display board
F822
Clear cover
F675
Corner shelf
F716
Display board
F754
Post
F756 x 2
Post
D243
MultiTable
Versatile play corner
Shop today, puppet theatre tomorrow, this corner is versatile in size and options.
2.2 x 2.8 m space
Baskets not included
Versatile play corner F938 £1,337 – This set includes:
F612
Fixed shelf
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Furniture
F743
Window panel
F675
Corner shelf
2-week delivery
F872
Canopy unit
F754
Post
10-year warranty
F756 x 2
Post
F751
Filler
H559
Peg tree
Made in the UK
ECERS 4:7.2, 5.2, 5.3; 24:5.4
A comfortable place to sit
The relationship between chair
and table height is important. No
one can function with their table
at chest level – or in their lap! The
distance from seat to table top
should be about 20 centimetres.
Reading corner
While nurturing children’s love for books,
this Reading corner adds character
and beauty to any classroom.
1.9 x 1.6 m space
Reading corner F502 £1,173 – This set includes:
F819 x 2
61-81 cm
Wave panel
F814
Curved
panel
F813
Curved
panel
F817
Bamboo
panel
F721
Clear panel
F753 x 4
Post
F754 x 3
Post
F673
Corner
shelf
G486 x 2
Corner
basket
F775
Library rack
Circle round
Create a protected space where children
can focus undisturbed on their activity.
Locate in the centre of your room,
along a wall or in the corner.
1.7 x 1.3 m space
Circle round F501 £828 – This set includes:
F813 x 2
Curved panel
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F817
F721
Bamboo panel Clear panel
Furniture
F753 x 5
Post
F673 x 2
Corner shelf
G486 x 2
Corner basket
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ECERS 4:5.2, 5.3; 5:7.2, 5.1, 5.2 ITERS 3:5.2
A love for reading
Children learn to love books
when you provide a comfortable
reading corner removed from
noise and bustle. Rather display
a few books tastefully, than great
jumbled quantities.
Photo: Bridgeton Family
Learning Centre
Classroom book corner
This book area comes complete with display and storage. The display rack
provides double-sided access or stands against the wall to store “off season” books.
3.1 x 2.5 m space
Classroom book corner F935 £1,209 – This set includes:
F776
Library shelf
F675
F631
Corner shelf Adjustable shelf
F712
Display board
F749
Clear wave
F754
Post
F756 x 3
Post
Two other configurations using this set
2.5 x 2.8 m space, 1 extra F756 post
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2-week delivery
10-year warranty
3.4 m length
Made in the UK
ECERS 5:7.2, 5.1, 5.2; 15:7.1, 5.1, 5.3 ITERS 3:5.2
Classrooms with character
Environment reflects ethos. Just
as every culture has its flavour,
and individuals are unique, so
each school – and indeed each
room – has its own character. In
schools with creative touches in
every corner, it’s obvious that
staff love their work.
Classroom role play corner
A versatile role play area with canopy and window,
inviting happy interaction.
Corner shelves not included.
3 x 2.8 m space, 1 spare F753 post.
Classroom role play corner F943 £1,555 – This set includes:
F612
Fixed shelf
F743
Window panel
F872
Canopy unit
F674
Sweep shelf
F728
Clear wave
F838
Mini arch
F753 x 2
Post
F756 x 4
Post
3.3 x 2.8 m space, 1 spare F756 post
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4.6 m length, 1 spare F756 and F753 post
ECERS 4:7.2, 5.2, 5.3; 24:5.2, 5.3, 5.4
What will it be today?
Children’s interests change!
You’ll want non-prescriptive
furniture that can be set up to
meet these changing interests –
or to fit your classroom theme:
today a pet shop, tomorrow a
fruit stall.
Display and discovery
Corner shelves and pinboard panel enclose the counter to make an
attractive display and worktop. A clear cover protects the display panel.
192 cm long x 122 cm high
Display and discovery F939 £1,181
Includes Display tray unit F583, Corner shelf F675 (2), Clear cover F825, Post F754 (2), Filler F751 (2)
Welcome and notices
Display and notice board, information rack and personal trays
all-in-one make your welcome area inviting.
Welcome and notices F940 £1,775
310 cm long x 122 cm high
Includes Totes shelf F566, Fixed shelf F612, Corner shelf F673 (2), Library panel F747, Display
board F713, Clear cover F821 (2). Post F753 (3), Post F756 (3), Filler F751 (3)
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10-year warranty
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ECERS 6:5.3; 9:7.3; 25:5.3 ITERS 2:7.3, 5.3; 33:5.3
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Display variation
You’ll want varying heights of
display: low for children, higher
for parents and staff. Displays not
only inform but also pique curiosity.
Some displays are “just for looking”
but others should invite children to
explore intriguing objects.
Role play, 3–5s
A shop or a doctor’s surgery, this corner is as flexible as
children’s play! Includes a display panel and mirror.
Sink and stove not included
2.8 x 3.2 m space
Role play, 3–5s F942 £1,294 – This set includes:
H575
Craft shelf 3
F675
Corner shelf
F673
F728
Corner shelf Clear wave
F768
Display board
F844
Mirror cover
F831
Arch
F833
Arch
F753
Post
F754
Post
F756 x 4
Post
2.9 x 3.1 m space
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4.7 m length
ECERS 24:5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Learning through experience
At KS1 level, children are still
in what Piaget called the preoperational stage when learning is
embedded through direct experience.
Understanding grows across many
subject areas when the environment
encourages communication and
hands-on involvement.
Construction, 3–5s
An inviting little corner with a child-height display board
and clear cover. Mirror included.
3.0 x 2.4 m space
Construction, 3–5s F946 £1,563 – This set includes:
F583
Display tray unit
F844
Mirror cover
F665
Fixed shelf
F749
Clear wave
F833
Arch
F714
Display board
F823
Clear cover
F754
Post
F756 x 2
Post
1.8 x 2.5 m space
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Furniture
2-week delivery
10-year warranty
4.6 m length
Made in the UK
ECERS 4:7.2, 5.2, 5.3; 22:7.2, 5.3, 5.4
Empower your children
Accessible storage helps
children pursue their own
ideas. Shelf tops become
play surfaces, while display
panels and mirrors support
further learning.
Quiet corner
A favourite set, flexible in size with a mirror to enhance play. This little
corner invites quiet actitivites, book time or even a puppet show!
2.5 x 2.4 m space
Quiet corner F930 £1,128 – This set includes:
F675
F612
Corner shelf Fixed shelf
F715
Display board
F846
Mirror cover
F743
Window panel
F833
Arch
F839
Mini arch panel
F754
Post
F756 x 4
Post
1.7 x 1 m space
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1.8 x 1.4 m space
ECERS 4:5.2, 5.3 ITERS 3:5.2; 4:7.1, 5.3
Comforting curves
Curves created with furniture,
fabric and baskets suggest
welcoming open arms and
counterbalance a building’s
straight lines. Most children
prefer curves to right angles.
Books and cosy, 3–5s
This beautiful corner supports quality book time. Shelves
face in or out so you can arrange them to suit your setting.
2.9 x 2.7 m space, 1 extra F754 post and filler
Books and cosy, 3–5s F934 £1,296 – This set includes:
F775
Library rack
F633
Adjustable shelf
F676
Sweep shelf
F749
Clear wave
F833
Arch
F754 x 3
Post
F756 x 2
Post
F751
Filler
2.3 x 1.7 m space, 1 extra F754 post and filler
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2-week delivery
10-year warranty
4.6 m length
Made in the UK
ECERS 5:7.2, 5.1, 5.2, 15:7.1, 5.1, 5.3 ITERS 3:5.2
A place to focus
Contained spaces give children
the security they need in order to
concentrate. Panels and shelves
help you create these contained
spaces within your classroom.
Cosy nook
These simple panels can make a tiny corner for one or two children
to share cosy time or a lovely play space for several children.
Cosy nook F931 £986 – This set includes:
F675 x2
Corner shelf
F715
Display board
F743
F846
Mirror cover Window panel
F833
Arch
F754 x 3
Post
F756 x 2
Post
1.5 x 1.5 m space
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ECERS 5:5.1, 5.2 ITERS 3:5.2; 4:7.1, 7.3
Children appreciate beauty
Décor creates variation within
the whole. The same wooden arch
might be draped with exuberant
cultural fabric in the role play
area, and dreamy pastel voile in
the book corner, supporting a
different ambience in each.
Hedgehog cottage
Enough room for three or four children to have a chat –
or for one or two to stretch out with some cushions and
a good book.
100 cm
80 cm
125 cm
Hedgehog cottage F528 £740
Swallow nest
Fits into a corner of your room. The two curved
panels invite tots to snuggle in; young children
like to put their backs against something solid.
100 cm
124 cm
Flowies are see-through
pieces of flame-resistant
cloth netting.
Swallow nest F526 £690
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2-week delivery
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
ITERS 4:7.1, 7.3, 5.2; 3:7.3, 5.2
A place to relax
Cosy nooks are an invitation
to relax. Children need to
occasionally disengage during
a busy day so their bodies
can recharge and their minds
process incoming impressions.
They appreciate restful times
of solitude.
Robin nest
Takes up to four little people. The branches
allow you to attach fabric, to help the space
feel more enclosed.
80 cm
The Flowie’s soft netting gives children
a sense of security and enclosure, while
allowing carers a clear line of sight.
125 cm
Robin nest F519 £715
Branches and Flowie included
Wren nest
This is our smallest option, designed with one-year-olds
in mind. A child can feel alone while remaining visible.
63 cm
65 cm
Wren nest F517 £504
Branches and Flowie included
Extra Branches and Flowies
Branches let you incorporate fabrics
when you cannot attach anything to
the walls of your room. They attach to
61 cm (or taller) posts connected to
shelving or panels.
Two Low branches 100 cm F811 £65
Two High branches 150 cm F812 £75
Green flowie C718 £26
220 x 220 cm
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ITERS 4:7.1, 7.3, 5.2; 3:7.3, 5.2
This is for me!
A child or baby discovering
a small enclosed space
instinctively feels, “This is for
me!” Every setting should
include some inviting corners
where children can relax.
Photo: Lochgelly Sunflower
Nursery – case study online
Books and cosy, under 3s
Simple and cosy, this book corner is designed for little people.
Includes mirror and clear cover for child-height display.
2.6 x 2.1 m space
Books and cosy, under 3s F933 £777 – This set includes:
F775
Library rack
F673
Corner shelf
F728
Clear wave
F714
Display board
F846
Mirror cover
F823
Clear cover
F753
Post
F754 x 2
Post
2.6 x 1.8 m space
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2-week delivery
10-year warranty
3 m length
Made in the UK
ECERS 5:7.2, 5.1, 5.2; 15:5.1, 5.3 ITERS 14:7.1, 5.2
A place to share a book
A beautiful book area makes a
statement about how we value
reading. If it’s inviting and cosy,
children will share a natter. They
enjoy playing with words as well
as with objects; stories and poetry
inspire this jolly creativity.
Role play, under 3s
A little home corner or a cosy “my space” for quiet time.
Includes mirror.
2.1 x 2.7 m space
Role play, under 3s F941 £879 – This set includes:
F743
Window panel
F675
Corner shelf
F673
Corner shelf
F715
Display board
F846
Mirror cover
F831
Arch
F753
Post
F754 x 3
Post
1.4 x 1.3 m space
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3.2 m length
ITERS 4:7.1, 7.3, 5.2; 20:5.4
Play is a child’s work
Combining the right physical
environment with simple props
will inspire imaginative role play,
which children take seriously.
Two centuries ago Friedrich
Froebel emphasised that children
do not differentiate between
work and play.
Construction, under 3s
Young builders will love this corner, complete with mirror
and a clear cover to protect display pictures.
2.3 x 2.4 m space
Construction, under 3s F945 £1,230 – This set includes:
F612
Fixed shelf
F712
Display board
F844
Mirror cover
F822
Clear cover
F728
Clear wave
F682
Tote shelf
F673
Corner shelf
F753 x 3
Post
F755 x 2
Post
F751
Filler
2.4 x 1.3 m space
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2.1 x 2.8 m space, two spare F753 posts
Made in the UK
ITERS 4:7.1, 7.3, 5.2; 19:5.3
Protect my tower
Two-year-olds’ learning is active
and tactile. Their constructions
are intensely important to them.
Movable furniture forms the
boundaries that protect children
from distraction and their
towers from being bumped.
Fixed shelving
Solidly divided space for blocks, books or anything that needs its own niche.
Precision joints give each shelf strength and rigidity. All shelves are 37 cm deep.
41 cm high shelving
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
Cover options
Fixed shelf 94 x 41 cm F612 £240
Clear cover F858 £33
Mirror cover F841 £51
41 cm
94 cm
Clear cover
Chalkboard cover
Mirror cover
41 cm
124 cm
61 cm high shelving
Posts and Fillers
Chalkboard cover F861 £66
Chalkboard cover (covers ¾) F861 £66
Roomscapes posts (6 cm diameter)
61 cm
94 cm
61 cm
124 cm
Holds the Quarter school set of unit blocks
(see page 124)
Filler F751 £3
Fills the space between two shelves and two posts.
81 cm high shelving
Mirror cover (covers ) F846 £77
Chalkboard cover (covers ) F861 £66
Roomscapes post 122 cm F756 £29
81 cm
NEW Carry crates
94 cm
Mirror cover (covers ½) F846 £77
Chalkboard cover (covers ½) F861 £66
81 cm
Large Carry crate G496 £25
15 cm
Holds the Half school set of unit blocks
(see page 124)
124 cm
42 cm
31 cm
Medium Carry crate G494 £21
Size matches deep basket and tote.
15 cm
102 cm high shelving
Organize your shelves with sturdy wooden
Carry crates. Each comes with a changeable
clip-on label holder. See page 56 for details.
33 cm
27 cm
102 cm
Small Carry crate G492 £18
15 cm
94 cm
27 cm
33 cm
102 cm
21 cm
33 cm
Corner crate G498 £30
15 cm
124 cm
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ECERS 2:7.1; 4:7.2 ITERS 2:7.3, 5.3; 4:5.4
Display supports play
Not only do these accessible
shelves store your blocks, the
backs of the shelves and optional
panels on top provide for display.
Pin up pictures that inspire young
builders, as well as photos of their
own constructions.
Open back shelving
Give your room an open, welcoming look with shelf access
from both sides. All shelves are 37 cm deep.
61 cm high shelving
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
81 cm high shelving
Open back shelf 94 x 61 cm F662 £275
61 cm
81 cm
94 cm
94 cm
61 cm
81 cm
124 cm
124 cm
NEW Carry crates
see page 56
Canopy unit
This canopy will add role play appeal to any room. The
canopy can be taken off without tools and stored flat.
Canopy unit F872 £557
Includes Open back shelf 124 x 61 cm,
Canopy, and two 61 cm Roomscapes posts.
Canopy F871 £168
The Canopy fits on any 94 or 124 cm
long Shelf unit that is 61 or 81 cm tall.
You may need two 61 or 81 cm
Roomscapes posts to match height of
Shelf unit.
142 cm
149 cm
Puppet theatre
Let the show begin! Here’s a stable puppet theatre
with a built-in storage shelf and stage.
122 cm
106 cm
Puppet theatre F791 £511
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Chief mode of learning
Play is a child’s chief mode of
learning, even in primary school.
It is how they formulate thought
and communicate ideas.
Photo: Ysgol Llwynderw –
case study online
Adjustable shelving
Now you can add and adjust shelves to customise your storage
space. All shelves are 37 cm deep.
61 cm high shelving Comes with adjustable shelves as shown
Adjustable shelf 63 x 61 cm F621 £245
Additional single 63 cm shelf F602 £31
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
Cover options
61 cm
63 cm
Clear cover
Chalkboard cover
Mirror cover
61 cm
94 cm
61 cm
The supports make shelf
placement easy, and
prevent shelves from
sliding out.
124 cm
Baskets and Totes
See page 54
81 cm
63 cm
81 cm
NEW Carry crates
see page 56
94 cm
81 cm
124 cm
Posts and Fillers
102 cm
63 cm
Filler F751 £3
Fills the space between two shelves and two posts.
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FPO
Flexible room layout
Room arrangement that never
changes is like wallpaper that
no one sees after a while. That’s
one reason movable shelves
are essential. If they have been
against the wall for a while, roll
them out to create a new look
and revive children’s interest.
Multi-storage shelving
Combine fixed shelving and totes to give you more
storage options. Shelf is 37 cm deep.
61 cm high shelving
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
Posts and Fillers
Multi-storage shelf 124 x 61 cm with totes or
baskets F683 £402
61 cm
Without totes or baskets F693 £360
124 cm
Ring binder shelf
Ring binder shelf 63 x 102 cm
F590 £348
Holds 24 standard ring binders
with 4.5 cm spines.
Includes 4 shallow totes
Filler F751 £3
Fills the space between two shelves and two posts
Totes
Inside dimensions
30 x 23 cm (fits A4)
NEW Carry crates
see page 56
clear
cream
blue
7 cm
34 cm
28 cm
Locking shelving
Sometimes things are off-limits. Now you can hide them behind
doors with a spring-loaded latch. Adjustable shelves inside. All
shelves are 37 cm deep.
61 cm high shelving
81 cm high shelving
Shelf unit with doors 94 x 61 cm F632 £480
Includes one adjustable shelf
61 cm
94 cm
Shelf unit with doors 94 x 81 cm F634 £555
Includes two adjustable shelves
81 cm
Can be locked with a 7 mm or 8 mm
padlock with extra-length shackle
(not included).
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94 cm
Well-ordered spaces
To feel ownership of the space,
children need to see clearly where
everything belongs. Well-organised
materials make a tidy impression
and help the room feel calm.
Totes
Tote shelving
Inside
dimensions
15 cm
Dividers adjust the spacing for shallow or deep
totes or baskets. All shelves are 37 cm deep.
deep
28 x 22 cm
7 cm
34 cm
61 cm high shelving
28 cm
shallow
30 x 23 cm
(fits A4)
81 cm high shelving
63 cm
63 cm
81 cm
61 cm
F552 £344
F681 £304
4 shallow, 4 deep 12 shallow
F551 £294
6 deep
F691 £240
Shelf only
F571 £372
8 deep
F695 £300
Shelf only
F686 £513
F576 £603
F575 £498
12 deep
F696 £390
Shelf only
F685 £382
F572 £442
94 cm
94 cm
81 cm
61 cm
F682 £376
F555 £466
9 deep
18 shallow
F556 £406
6 shallow,
6 deep
F692 £295
Shelf only
124 cm
124 cm
81 cm
61 cm
F694 £375
Shelf only
F684 £498
F566 £588
F565 £483
12 deep
F687 £664
F582 £784
F581 £644
16 deep
F697 £500
Shelf only
102 cm high shelving
Extra totes, baskets and crates
124 cm
NEW Medium Carry crates G494 £21
See page 56 for more options
102 cm
Shallow tote F880 £7
Choose tote colour
Deep tote F890 £9
Choose tote colour
Divider for tote shelf F889 £5
clear
cream
blue
F689 £770
F591 £970
F592 £850
20 deep
40 shallow
16 shallow,
12 deep
Shallow basket G484 £7
7 cm high, base 24 x 32 cm
Outside dimensions: 28 x 36 cm
63 cm
Deep basket G483 £9
Baskets are woven from natural materials and small parts
may break off. We do not advise their use with children
under 36 months old unless adequately supervised.
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102 cm
F589 £520
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Children deserve lovely places
An aesthetically lovely place
communicates respect for childhood
and for education. Natural objects,
crafted wooden furniture, baskets
and living plants are elements that
convey a child-friendly ethos.
Photo: Peter Gladwin Primary –
case study online
Carry crates
Enhance the natural look of your classroom with four sizes of Carry
crates, designed to fit Roomscapes shelves. The smooth wood bar
is perfect for grasping and carrying anything from books to blocks.
All Carry crates come with a clear Label holder.
33 cm
15 cm
33 cm
15 cm
42 cm
33 cm
31 cm
Large Carry crate G496 £25
15 cm
27 cm
Medium Carry crate G494 £21
Size matches deep basket and tote.
27 cm
15 cm
21 cm
Small Carry crate G492 £18
Corner crate G498 £30
Sturdy side brackets enable stacking of
same sized crates.
Designed to fit on Roomscapes shelves, all four sizes of Carry crates are pictured here.
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A replaceable Label holder comes
with each Carry crate. Clip it on any side.
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Reliable resources
Boxes that won’t break and
things that fit well together
inspire trust. If children trust the
materials in their environment,
they will be free to learn with joy
and confidence.
Display units
Totes
Inside
dimensions
15 cm
The shelf top can accommodate three-dimensional creations,
while the pinboard displays children’s drawings and paintings.
Clear covers can be placed over pictures as protection.
deep
28 x 22 cm
7 cm
34 cm
28 cm
shallow
30 x 23 cm
(fits A4)
Excellent for the small-world and
construction area. Use pinboard to
display inspiring pictures or photos
of children’s constructions.
124 cm
(136 cm w/posts)
122 cm
61 cm
37 cm
124 cm Display unit with totes or baskets
F876 £730
Includes 6 shallow and 9 deep totes or baskets,
display board panel, two clear covers for display
board panel, two 122 cm Roomscapes posts
94 cm
(106 cm w/posts)
122 cm
61 cm
Fits back of shelf.
37 cm
94 cm Display unit with totes or baskets
F875 £562
Includes 9 deep totes or baskets, display
board panel, clear cover for display board
panel, two 122 cm Roomscapes posts
Fits back of shelf and panel.
Extra totes and baskets
Choose tote colour
clear
cream
blue
Deep tote F890 £9
Choose tote colour
My box A729 £28
34 cm long x 14 cm wide x 14 cm high
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Celebrating achievement
If children help create and
maintain displays, their
independence and sense of
responsibility grow. They feel
increasing ownership of the
space. Children benefit most
from child-height display, so it’s
worth getting down on their
level to see through their eyes.
Tray units
Extra trays
Deep tray F920 £10
Inside dimensions: 40 x 28 cm
16 cm
The shelving display can be placed at different heights
and angles. Pinboard on the front and back allows you
to display photos and artwork.
42 cm
31 cm
8 cm
42 cm
31 cm
Shallow tray F910 £8
Shelves come with clear trays
unless blue or cream specified.
84 cm w/posts
Hide-away
wheels
See page 8
71 cm
122 cm
61 cm
61 cm
46 cm
Tray unit with shelving display
71 x 61 cm F515 £560
Includes 4 shallow, 4 deep clear trays
84 cm w/posts
Tray unit 71 x 61 cm
with 4 shallow, 4 deep trays
F511 £372
with 12 shallow trays F513 £396
with 6 deep trays F512 £360
71 cm
102 cm
71 cm
With 4 shallow and 8 deep trays F541 £477
With 20 shallow trays F543 £525
With 10 deep trays F542 £465
145 cm
81 cm
81 cm
46 cm
71 x 81 cm F525 £619
4 shallow, 6 deep F521 £427
16 shallow F523 £463
8 deep F522 £415
106 cm
102 cm
119 cm w/posts
106 cm
122 cm
61 cm
61 cm
46 cm
106 x 61 cm F584 £656
Accessories
119 cm w/posts
106 cm
145 cm
81 cm
81 cm
46 cm
106 x 81 cm F535 £790
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Four cream
quarter trays
F991 £7
15 x 13 cm
Four cream
half trays
F981 £10
15 x 25 cm
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Help yourself
With child-height furniture,
pupils select their own materials.
This not only strengthens their
independence, it also frees you
from fetching and carrying, giving
you time for more important tasks.
Tray units continued
Students can display their work or posters on the magnetic
whiteboard without staples or pushpins (6 magnets supplied).
Extra trays
Deep tray F920 £10
16 cm
31 cm
42 cm
8 cm
31 cm
84 cm w/posts
42 cm
Shallow tray F910 £8
Shelves come with clear trays
unless blue or cream specified.
71 cm
122 cm
61 cm
61 cm
46 cm
Reversible display panel
Display tray unit 71 x 61 cm F514 £534
Includes 4 shallow, 4 deep clear trays, set of
6 magnets
The back of the panel is pinboard, so
you can mount it either way. With the
unit away from a wall, the whole back
accommodates vertical display.
119 cm w/posts
106 cm
122 cm
61 cm
61 cm
46 cm
Display tray unit 106 x 61 cm
Includes set of 6 magnets
With 6 shallow, 6 deep clear trays F583 £637
With 18 shallow clear trays F562 £673
Clear cover for display F825 £50
71 cm
102 cm
84 cm w/posts
71 cm
145 cm
81 cm
81 cm
46 cm
106 cm
102 cm
119 cm w/posts
106 cm
145 cm
81 cm
81 cm
Accessories
46 cm
Clear cover for display F825 £50
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H540 £20
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Three in one
These movable shelves serve
three functions: they provide
child-accessible storage, they
can divide the classroom into
areas – which is why their backs
are attractive – and they afford
both horizontal and vertical
display surfaces.
Corner and Sweep shelving
Sweep shelves add elegance to any room, and Corner shelves complete a run of Roomscapes
with an aesthetic touch. Their curves soften the building’s straight lines and right angles.
41 cm high shelving
61 cm high shelving
81 cm high shelving
81 cm
61 cm
41 cm
37 cm
37 cm
37 cm
Corner shelf unit 41 cm F671 £132
81 cm
61 cm
41 cm
37 cm
37 cm
37 cm
Sweep shelf 41 cm F672 £195
81 cm
61 cm
41 cm
37 cm
37 cm
37 cm
Inside sweep shelf 41 cm F677 £205
Clear cover (covers ¾) F854 £41
Corner crate
New Corner crates slide perfectly into Corner shelves
or set into the corner of any Roomscapes shelf. Perfect
for grabbing and carrying, each crate comes with a
movable clip-on label holder.
15 cm
NEW More Carry crates
see page 56
33 cm
NEW Corner crate G498 £30
Corner basket
Complement your corner shelves with this handwoven rattan basket. These also fit nicely in the
corner of sweeps or any Roomscapes shelf.
15 cm
Posts and Fillers
36 cm
Corner basket G486 £19
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Filler F751 £3
Finishes the space between two shelves
and two posts.
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Happy memories
Considering the number of
hours children spend in school
or nursery, it is vital that the
atmosphere is homelike. Your
setting will make a lasting
positive impression if children
associate it with happy memories.
Photo: Everton Nursery – case
study online
Roomscapes panels
Combine panels with shelves to creatively divide your room.
61 cm high panels
102 cm high panels
94 cm
43 cm
102 cm
61 cm
Bamboo
F816 £68
Display board F768 £140
Mirror cover F844 £77 (covers ½)
Chalkboard cover F861 £66 (covers ½)
63 cm
61 cm
Display board
F711 £73
Clear
F721 £76
Bamboo
F817 £84
122 cm high panels
94 cm
94 cm
122 cm
61 cm
Display board
F712 £85
Clear
F722 £97
Bamboo
F732 £94
Bamboo
F738 £140
Display board
F718 £147
Mirror cover F845 £94 (covers )
Chalkboard cover F861 £66 (covers )
124 cm
124 cm
122 cm
61 cm
Clear
F723 £127
Display board
F713 £108
Bamboo
F733 £110
Clear cover F821 £33 (covers ½)
Display board
F719 £168
Bamboo
F739 £163
81 cm high panels
63 cm
81 cm
For Wall adapters, Wings and Posts see page 68
Display board
F714 £79
Clear
F725 £89
Bamboo
F828 £94
Cover options for Display board panels
Clear cover
Put a clear cover on a Roomscapes panel
to protect children’s artwork, science
posters, or literacy displays. Covers attach
using built-in hook and loop surfaces.
94 cm
81 cm
Display board
F715 £104
Clear
F726 £120
Bamboo
F735 £110
Mirror cover F846 £77 (covers )
124 cm
81 cm
Display board
F716 £127
Clear
F727 £148
Bamboo
F736 £126
Chalkboard cover F861 £66 (covers ½)
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Chalkboard cover
Put a chalkboard on the back of a shelf
or Roomscapes panel for instant literacy
opportunities in any corner. Covers attach
using built-in hook and loop surfaces.
Mirror cover
Babies and toddlers will enjoy looking at
themselves in our mirror covers. Put one
on the back of a panel for a space-saving
alternative to stand-alone mirrors. Covers
attach using built-in hook and loop surfaces.
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A corner for everyone
Supporting an array of activities
within one room can be
challenging. Panels help by
separating cosy areas from active
ones. Some panels have a fuzzy
surface and can be fitted with
mirror covers, others are clear
Perspex or warm bamboo.
Curved panels
Children naturally gravitate to curves, which are more
welcoming than hard corners and right angles.
81 cm
61 cm
43 cm
43 cm
61 cm Curved panel
F813 £92
81 cm Curved panel
F814 £110
The bamboo in our panels is grown in sustainable
plantations. To make these panels, the mature stalk is split
and the pieces are sanded flat to create a tactile veneer.
Sets with Curved panels
on pages 36–38
Branches
How can you incorporate fabrics if you cannot
attach anything to the walls of your room? These
Branches offer a solution. Connect them to shelving
or panels with posts at least 61 cm tall.
150 cm
100 cm
High branches F812 £75
Set of two
Low branches F811 £65
Set of two
220 x 220 cm
218 x 310 cm
Wall adapters, Wings and Posts
Roomscapes wall adapters (2 cm thick)
Wall adapter 122 cm F759 £34
Also for 102 cm panel
81 cm
Roomscapes wings F729 £63
Stabilise Roomscapes panels with a pair of wings.
Not for use with doors or gates.
How do I put it all together?
Page 8 will walk you through it.
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An inviting place to snuggle
Wood furniture gives a natural
impression and is friendly to the
touch. People instinctively reach
out to stroke wood. (Have you
ever seen anyone stroke plastic
furniture?) Curved panels are
especially attractive, inviting
children to snuggle up.
Gates and Arches
It’s important to attach your arch,
door or gate safely. Please see
page 8, Step 6 for guidelines.
200 cm
200 cm
122 cm
81 cm
103 cm
118 cm
Roomscapes gate F836 £285
The latch on this gate is easily
accessible to people in wheelchairs
and to baby-carrying carers.
118 cm
Teacher arch F834 £168
Customers requested an arch
that adults can comfortably
walk through.
94 cm
Teacher door F835 £501
Combine a Roomscapes gate
with a Teacher arch for an
attractive entrance.
Arch 94 x 122 cm F833 £85
This arch makes a welcoming
gateway into new spaces.
52 cm
122 cm
122 cm
81 cm
61 cm
61 cm
61 cm
81 cm
43 cm
Arch 43 x 61 cm
F832 £49
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Arch 94 x 61 cm
F831 £66
63 cm
63 cm
Arch 63 x 61 cm
F837 £56
Arch 63 x 81 cm
F826 £61
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Mini arch 52 x 122 cm
F838 £75
Mini arch panel
F839 £112
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You’re welcome
Architects have observed that
people prefer walking through a
curved arch to walking through
a rectangular doorway. There’s
something magic about entering
a space through an arch!
Photo: Happy Feet Nursery –
case study online
Wave panels
Here’s an eye-catching way to change the height
of your Roomscapes partition.
Window panel
It’s a house. It’s a shop. It’s a theatre. Curtains
slide on a rod, and tie back with colourful cords.
41–61 cm wave panels
61 cm
41 cm
F741
94 cm
63 cm
94 cm
Bamboo wave
41 – 61 cm high
F741 £110
81 cm
F818
F724
Clear wave
41 – 61 cm high
F724 £108
Short bamboo wave
41 – 61 cm high
F818 £100
61–81 cm wave panels
81 cm
61 cm
F742
F819
F728
94 cm
94 cm
Bamboo wave
61 – 81 cm high
F742 £120
63 cm
Clear wave
61 – 81 cm high
F728 £118
Short bamboo wave
61 – 81 cm high
F819 £110
94 cm
Window panel F743 £150
Library panel
This space-saver has five Perspex racks
for accessible books and magazines,
and a pinboard back.
81 cm
81–102 cm wave panel
102 cm
81 cm
F749
94 cm
94 cm
Clear wave
81 – 102 cm high
F749 £163
Library panel F747 £275
Adjustable panel
Wall adapters, Wings and Posts
Roomscapes wall adapters (2 cm thick)
Adjustable panels are designed to fill odd-sized,
non-modular gaps, so your partition can stretch
across a room. 63 – 94 cm adjustment.
81 cm
63–94 cm
Roomscapes wings F729 £63
Stabilise Roomscapes panels with a pair of wings.
Not for use with doors or gates.
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Adjustable panel F748 £160
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Stay in lane
In any wide-open space, children
feel an urge to run. To avoid such
disruption within your room,
place panels and shelves to define
activity areas. These will create
natural pathways that guide
movement through the room.
Photo: University of Edinburgh
Day Nursery – case study online
Book storage
Children will enjoy picking just the right book from
the overlapping display shelves of the library rack
and library shelf.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
The Library rack and Library
shelf both provide big
book storage, with room
for other books below.
122 cm
36 cm
94 cm
Library shelf F776 £315
81 cm
36 cm
94 cm
Library rack F775 £225
Pair of book ends F779 £30
Book nook
The arch provides an entry into this little area and can be
used for draping netting over the space. This set makes a
lovely link between your role play and book areas.
Book nook F537 £860
Includes 2 Curved panels, Window panel,
Library panel, Arch, 2 large posts, 3 small posts
106cm
106cm
Library panel See page 72
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Impact of books
Books expand imagination as
well as knowledge. They foster
enjoyment of language, including
humour and poetry. Books
should be clearly displayed for
children to easily recognize and
select their favourites.
Photo: Robertsbridge
Children’s Services
Book or Instrument cart
Store your musical instruments so that children can select their
favourite. This unit also provides an accessible display of books in the
clear bin and on the shelf below. The cart comes with two book ends.
61 cm
94 cm
36 cm
Book cart F777 £330
Includes 2 book ends
Extra pair of book ends F779 £30
Additional book ends can be bought to use
on the bottom shelf
The wide base has toe
trim that flips up for
mobility, using hidden
wheels, or flips down
to lock the cart in a
stationary position.
Browser box
The intriguing shape of the browser box invites little
children to explore and put away their books and toys.
31 cm
94 cm
37 cm
Browser box F778 £180
Little ones learning to walk
love to cruise along the side
of the Browser box.
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Presentation of materials
An excess of toys wastes space,
and clutter is confusing. With
too much choice, children flit
between activities without truly
engaging. A few high-quality
resources, tastefully presented,
invite deeper involvement.
Photo: Harpenden Nursery –
case study online
Shelving for Montessori
Graceful curves and the warm glow of hardwood invite your children
into a Montessori environment. With the sweep and corner shelves, you
can design your sensorial, maths, and language areas to fit the shape of
your room. Does not connect to Roomscapes shelves or panels.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
1-Shelf units (29 cm clearance between shelves)
71 cm
37 cm
71 cm
124 cm
Closed back 124 x 71 cm
with one shelf F441 £350
37 cm
71 cm
124 cm
71 cm
37 cm
Open back 124 x 71 cm
38 cm
Open sweep shelf 71 cm
Corner shelf 71 cm
2-Shelf units (18.5 cm clearance between shelves)
37 cm
71 cm
71 cm
71 cm
124 cm
Closed back 124 x 71 cm
with two shelves F443 £400
37 cm
124 cm
Open back 124 x 71 cm
71 cm
37 cm
38 cm
Open sweep shelf 71 cm
Set two for Montessori F402 £1,375
Set one for Montessori F401 £925
1 Open back 124 x 71 cm with one shelf F442
5 Open sweep shelves 71 cm with two shelves F414
2 Open sweep shelves 71 cm with one shelf F413
1 Corner shelf 71 cm with one shelf F411
Set four for Montessori F404 £1,270
1 Closed back 124 x 71 cm with one shelf F441
1 Closed back 124 x 71 cm with two shelves F443
2 Corner shelves 71 cm with two shelves F412
1 Corner shelf 71 cm with one shelf F411
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Set three for Montessori F403 £1,020
2 Closed back 124 x 71 cm with one shelf F441
2 Corner shelves 71 cm with one shelf F411
Hardwood back
All Montessori shelves have
either a hardwood or open back.
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The prepared environment
Maria Montessori emphasised
the prepared environment, a
place of beauty where learning
is spontaneous and joyful, not
teacher-driven. She strove for the
freedom within structure that
gives security to a child.
Welcome centre
Cloakroom furniture for every budget – from simple
wall-mounted pegs to free-standing cubbies.
9 cm
9 cm
91 cm
A hook for the bag and
a peg for the jacket
Peg strip 6 A747 £51
Peg strip 8 A748 £61
24 cm
24 cm
124 cm
94 cm
Easy-to-change
name labels
Wall pegs with labels 6
A737 £82
9 cm
Wall pegs with labels 8
A738 £102
25 cm
25 cm
94 cm
Individual message
pockets
8 cm
121 cm
124 cm
Wall pegs with pockets 6
A727 £117
37 cm
37 cm
126 cm
96 cm
Welcome bench 6
A733 £168
16.5 cm
Wall pegs with pockets 8
A728 £148
Welcome bench 8
A734 £200
Tool-free connecting system
38 cm
37 cm
Corner bench A735 £102
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38 cm
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36 cm
First impressions count
Whether in an entrance hall or
within the room, your welcome
area is the threshold between
a child’s two worlds. It makes a
statement about your ethos and
deserves careful planning.
Photo: Little Crickets Nursery –
case study online
Welcome centre continued
Easily change
your name
labels
122 cm
37 cm
38 cm
96 cm
Welcome cubbies 6 A723 £350
122 cm
Welcome cubbies 8
37 cm
38 cm
126 cm
Welcome cubbies 8 A724 £450
Stabilisers at the back
of free-standing units.
121 cm
Accessories
Peg tree H559 £85
Dimensions match Deep tote
My box A729 £28
34 cm long x 14 cm wide x 14 cm high
Deep tote F890 £9
15 cm high, base 23 x 28.5 cm
Choose tote colour
clear
cream
blue
Welcome centre one A701 £1,104
Possible arrangement for 16 children
Includes 2 Welcome cubbies 8 and 2 Corner benches
Totes not included
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Four extra name covers A721 £28
Useful for half-day session changeovers.
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A place for my stuff
Knowing where personal
belongings are helps children feel
secure. Your welcome area is the
natural place to have the child’s
own name, their own shoes or
wellies, their own coat peg and
their own place for things to
show mum and dad.
MultiTables
Video How do I adjust the height?
communityplaythings.co.uk/mt-demo
MultiTables are strong and light. Adjustable
legs click to new settings in seconds.
These tables are based on 56 cm depth. The number of seats per table depends on the table’s intended use as well as the children’s age.
56 x 112 cm
trapezoidal table
Seats up to 5
112 cm
56 x 112 cm
table
Seats up to 6
56 cm
56 cm
Additional sets of table legs
56 cm
112 cm
with 4 solid legs
D241    £165
Choose table
height
with 4 adjustable legs
Low
D242    £165
Med
D243    £165
High
D244    £165
Low
D232    £170
Med
D233    £170
High
D234    £170
76 cm
56 x 76 cm
table
Seats up to 4
with 4 solid legs
D231    £170
Choose table
height
112 cm half
round table
Seats up to 5
56 cm
Choose low, medium or high for
adjustable legs. Choose table height
for solid legs.
Four solid legs A554 £38
Four adjustable legs A594 £38
56 cm
112 cm
with 4 solid legs
D211    £145
Choose table
height
Low
D212    £145
Med
D213    £145
High
D214    £145
Low
D222    £180
Med
D223    £180
High
D224    £180
with 4 solid legs
D221    £180
Choose table
height
Plywood top is laminated on both sides for
warp resistance. The leg has an aluminium
core for strength.
Size marking – EN 1729 certified
Our chairs and tables are ergonomically sound and conducive to a good sitting posture.
The table legs and chairs are size marked to help determine the correct table/chair choice.
Match the size marks on table and chair.
Choosing table legs
Table height (cm)
30
Tool-free adjustment
36
40
46
53
59
64
71
76
Low adjustable leg
Leg size
Medium adjustable leg
High adjustable leg
Age (year old)
Youngest children
4–6
6–8
8–11
11–14
14+
Chair
J505
J506
J708
J710
J712
J714
J715
J716
J718
Size mark
000
00
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Seat height (cm)
13
17
21
26
31
35
38
43
46
Save space by stacking tables.
84
3–4
Furniture
2-week delivery
To lengthen
legs: Pull
out wooden
leg. Make
sure it clicks
into place.
To shorten
legs: Hold
yellow ring
down, push
wood leg
into sleeve.
The legs quickly unscrew and clip
into the leg holder for storage.
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
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Why adjust table height?
Children come in different
sizes. Some activities require
sitting and others standing up.
A slightly slanted table may
give fuller control to a child with
special needs, but does not look
“different” from other tables.
Photo: Oasis Academy Hadley –
case study online
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MultiTables are strong and light. Adjustable legs click to new settings in seconds.
These tables are based on 76 cm depth. The number of seats per table depends on the table’s intended use as well as the children’s age.
112 cm
152 cm
76 x 152 cm
table
Seats up to 8
76 x 112 cm
table
Seats up to 6
76 cm
76 cm
with 4 solid legs
D251    £210
Choose table
height
Low
D252    £210
Med
D253    £210
High
D254    £210
with 4 solid legs
D261    £235
Choose table
height
Low
D262    £235
Med
D263    £235
High
D264    £235
76 x 61 cm
table
Seats up to 4
76 cm
122 cm
76 cm
76 x 152 cm
trapezoidal table
Seats up to 5
76 cm
152 cm
with 4 solid legs
D361    £220
Choose table
height
Low
D282    £210
Med
D283    £210
High
D284    £210
76 cm
with 4 solid legs
D271    £150
Choose table
height
76 cm
76 x 122 cm
table
Seats up to 8
66 cm
Low
D362    £220
Med
D363    £220
High
D364    £220
Low
D272    £150
Med
D273    £150
High
D274    £150
61 cm
with 4 solid legs
D281    £210
Choose table
height
76 x 76 cm
table
Seats up to 4
Low
D292    £185
Med
D293    £185
High
D294    £185
76 cm
with 4 solid legs
D291    £185
Choose table
height
for solid legs.
Our chairs and tables are ergonomically sound and conducive to a good sitting posture.
The table legs and chairs are size marked to help determine the correct table/chair choice.
Match the size marks on table and chair.
Choosing table legs
Table height (cm)
30
36
40
46
53
59
64
71
76
Low adjustable leg
Leg size
High adjustable leg
Age (year old)
Youngest children
4–6
6–8
8–11
11–14
14+
Chair
J505
J506
J708
J710
J712
J714
J715
J716
J718
Size mark
000
00
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Seat height (cm)
13
17
21
26
31
35
38
43
46
Save space by stacking tables.
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Furniture
To lengthen
legs: Pull
out wooden
leg. Make
sure it clicks
into place.
The legs quickly unscrew and clip
into the leg holder for storage.
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To shorten
legs: Hold
yellow ring
down, push
wood leg
into sleeve.
Table-top surface
Tables are central in every school
and nursery. Their surface must
cope with the range of activities
and materials that active children
love to use for mark-making,
artwork or messy play.
Photo: Greenland
Primary School
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MultiTables are strong and light. Adjustable legs click to new settings in seconds.
The number of seats per table depends on the table’s intended use as well as the children’s age.
122 cm round
table
Seats up to 8
193 cm half
circle table
Seats up to 7
122 cm
Low
D302    £235
Med
D303    £235
High
D304    £235
Low
D342    £330
Med
D343    £330
High
D344    £330
with 4 solid legs
D301    £235
Choose table
height
91 cm round
table
Seats up to 4
193 cm
with 6 solid legs
D341    £330
Choose table
height
163 cm
Low
D332    £285
Med
D333    £285
High
D334    £285
with 4 solid legs
D311    £200
Choose table
height
76 cm round
table
Seats 2
122 cm half
round table
Seats up to 5
76 cm
Low
D322    £180
Med
D323    £180
High
D324    £180
with 4 solid legs
D321    £180
Choose table
height
56 cm
with 4 solid legs
D331    £285
Choose table
height
61 cm
122 cm
Low
D372    £210
Med
D373    £210
High
D374    £210
with 4 solid legs
D371    £210
Choose table
height
Our chairs and tables are ergonomically sound and conducive to a
good sitting posture.
Video How do I adjust the height?
communityplaythings.co.uk/mt-demo
The table legs and chairs are size marked to help determine the
correct table/chair choice. Match the size marks on table and chair.
Choosing table legs
Table height (cm)
30
36
40
46
53
59
64
71
76
Low adjustable leg
Leg size
High adjustable leg
Age (year old)
88
Youngest children
3–4
4–6
6–8
8–11
11–14
14+
Chair
J505
J506
J708
J710
J712
J714
J715
J716
J718
Size mark
000
00
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Seat height (cm)
13
17
21
26
31
35
38
43
46
Furniture
To shorten
legs: Hold
yellow ring
down, push
wood leg
into sleeve.
163 cm half
circle table
Seats up to 6
91 cm
Low
D312    £200
Med
D313    £200
High
D314    £200
61cm
To lengthen
legs: Pull
out wooden
leg. Make
sure it clicks
into place.
2-week delivery
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
for solid legs.
Six solid legs A556 £57
Six adjustable legs A596 £57
ECERS 2:7.1, 5.1, 5.3 ITERS 2:7.2, 5.2
The third teacher
The classroom environment is
often called the third teacher.
It should be child-friendly and
should include tables that can
be easily raised for children who
prefer to stand or lowered when
a child wants to sit.
Photo:Ysgol Llwynderw –
case study online
Why do people choose
our tables and chairs?
Glebe Primary School
“Since we introduced the new tables and
chairs, there have been visible improvements
in terms of student output.”
Mrs. Donna Barratt, Headteacher
Oasis Academy Hadley
“We chose Community Playthings furniture
because of how well it is made and the
thought that goes into it.”
Sian McDermott, Deputy Principal
St Michael’s Pre-prep
“The furniture sets a calming environment for
our children and has improved their learning.”
Bryanie Parsons, Kindergarten teacher
Dartington Primary School
“The Community Playthings furniture helps us
create calm beauty within each classroom.”
Jill Mahon, Headteacher
Reflections Nursery
“They have a lovely expression in Reggio Emilia
that no space could be too beautiful for children.
That is why we chose Community Playthings.”
Martin Pace, Owner/Director
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Comfortably seated
To sit securely, children’s chairs
should be stable and correctly
sized. When children can rest
their feet comfortably on the
floor, they have optimum control
of their upper bodies and can
focus on the task at hand!
Photo: Oasis Academy Hadley –
case study online
Woodcrest chairs
The lightweight Woodcrest chair is made of formed beech. One-piece
construction is easy to clean and there are no joints to work loose. Contact
us at 0800 387 457 for a sample chair if you are ordering large quantities.
Choosing your Woodcrest chair
Adult Woodcrest
chair J718 £118
Age (years old)
Size mark
Table height (cm)
4–6
6–8
8–11
11–14
14+
1
2
3
4
5
6
46
53
59
64
71
76
J710
J712
J714
J715
J716
J718
Seat height (cm)
26
31
35
38
43
46
Seat width
30
34
36
39
40
42
Seat depth
23
26
29
32
35
38
Chair
43 cm Woodcrest
chair J716 £104
3–4
Size marking
EN 1729 certified
The chairs and table legs
are size marked to help
determine the correct
table/chair choice. Match
the size marks on table
and chair. The chart
shows the appropriate size
marks for each age range.
Product label shows the
chair’s size mark.
Chairs for younger children
see pp.206–208
38 cm Woodcrest
chair J715 £98
You can stack these
chairs five high.
35 cm Woodcrest
chair J714 £92
31 cm Woodcrest
chair J712 £82
The rounded “waterfall”
chair front adds comfort.
26 cm Woodcrest
chair J710 £77
21 cm Woodcrest
chair J708 £73
Seat height: 21 cm
Seat width: 27 cm
Seat depth: 20 cm
Chair wellies reduce
noise but won’t
mark the floor.
Teacher low
chair J432 £112
See page 94
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The wide-based design
makes the chair stable
without having the
legs protrude.
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15,000 hours
That is the amount of time an
average child spends sitting
on a chair during their school
years. An ergonomic shape that
encourages healthy posture but
also allows a student to change
position is important.
Photo:Ysgol Llwynderw –
case study online
Teacher low chair
Our Teacher low chair is designed for the carer. At 30 cm high, it’s a
sturdy chair providing enough seat depth, width and back support
for the average adult. The “TLC” comfortably seats teachers low
enough to interact with young children at their level.
Teacher low chair J432 £112
Dimensions (cm)
Seat height
Seat width
Seat depth
Maximum weight limit (kg)
30
39
37
170
The handhold makes this
chair easy to move from one
location to another.
Made of formed beech, with a tough,
clear finish, the Teacher low chair will give
you many years of solid service.
Comfortable and low, the
30 cm Teacher low chair combines
adequate depth, width, and back
support for most adults.
Chair wellies reduce noise
and won’t mark the floor.
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Look after yourself
Staff deserve to sit comfortably.
The Teacher low chair brings
you down to the children’s level
yet its broad base gives crucial
back support.
Creative
and
messy
Workbench
Video How does it work?
communityplaythings.co.uk/wb-demo
Children need to make things – and they crave real tools.
This Workbench will inspire a new generation of inventors
and artisans by enabling true hands-on learning.
To keep the tools out of
reach, move the Perspex
cover from the back to the
front of the cabinet.
Tool cabinet can be latched in various positions
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Tool cabinet stores below
for clear work surface
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
Add an extra Tool cabinet
for more supplies
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Woodwork is empowering
Children feel responsible when
trusted to make decisions and
taught to use tools. Their focus is
total as they figure out how to form
their ideas. At the end of the day,
their self-esteem and contentment
are as real as their constructions.
Workbench continued
An array of materials in the
Help yourself trolley will
entice young inventors and
complement the Workbench.
120 cm
57 cm
55 cm
13 cm
61 cm
34 cm
100
Basic workbench H220 £340
For ages 3 to 6
Includes two Vices (three mounting locations)
Complete workbench H221 £585
For ages 3 to 6
Includes Basic workbench, Tool cabinet,
Workbench storage (Tool set not included)
Tool cabinet H227 £190
Includes clear cover and 6 containers
Workbench storage H226 £55
Includes shelf and two clear trays
Tool set H228 £45
Includes saw, hammer, file,
2 screwdrivers, 2 pairs of safety glasses
These are childsize real tools.
Adult supervision required.
Help yourself trolley with
clear totes H571 £495
Includes 8 green cups, 7 quarter
trays, 5 half trays, 3 clear shallow
totes, 6 clear deep totes
Creative and messy
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“Which tool should I use?”
This is true enquiry-based
learning. For insightful tips and
project ideas from experienced
artist and educator Pete
Moorhouse, see our new book
Woodwork in the Early Years
Photo: St. Werburgh’s Nursery –
case study online
Creative units
Whet the appetite of your budding artists and tinkerers.
The tape and ribbon will not get lost since they are
threaded on a dowel which slots into the unit.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
Displays different paper sizes and
colours, making it easy to choose.
Comes with the craft counter top.
30 cm
Angled display helps
children browse
through the materials.
Includes 5 green cups and scissor
holes. Comes with the craft
counter top.
30 cm
27 cm
41 cm
37 cm
94 cm
37 cm
94 cm
124 cm
37 cm
Creative unit 3 with totes
or baskets H573 £563
Includes:
Craft counter top 3
Paper corner, tool corner with
5 green cups, 2 quarter trays,
2 half trays
Craft shelf 3
6 Deep totes or baskets
Craft counter top 4 H554 £345
Includes Paper corner, Tool corner
with 5 green cups, 4 quarter trays,
4 half trays
Craft shelf 4 with totes or
baskets H576 £337
Includes 8 deep totes or baskets
71 cm
94 cm
102 cm
37 cm
41 cm
Craft shelf 3 with totes or
baskets H575 £258
Includes 6 deep totes or baskets
71 cm
37 cm
2 half trays
124 cm
102 cm
37 cm
124 cm
Creative unit 4 with totes
or baskets H574 £682
Includes:
Counter top 4
4 half trays
Craft shelf 4
Replacement items
Five green cups F971 £12
Deep tote F890 £9
Choose tote colour
clear
cream
blue
Four cream quarter trays F991 £7
Four cream half trays F981 £10
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Create a smorgasbord
Have fun collecting natural
materials, wire, string, ribbon,
elastic bands, dowels, tools,
hardware and various recycled bits
along with standard art resources.
Then present your children with an
irresistible smorgasbord!
Photo: Tidemill Academy
– case study online
Supply units
These Supply units give you more storage in the same space
than the Creative units (page 102). The Craft counter tops fit
onto any of our 37 cm deep shelving units either 94 or 124
cm long. The tape and ribbon will not get lost since they are
threaded on a dowel which slots into the unit.
Displays different paper sizes and
colours, making it easy to choose.
Comes with the craft counter top,
but you can also order this as a
stand-alone unit.
30 cm
41 cm
37 cm
94 cm
100 cm
37 cm
94 cm
30 cm
27 cm
2 half trays
Supply unit 3 with totes or
baskets H577 £681
Includes:
Craft counter top 3
2 half trays
Tote shelf 94 x 61 cm with
totes or baskets F682
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
41 cm
37 cm
124 cm
100 cm
37 cm
124 cm
Includes 5 green cups and
scissor holes. Comes with the
craft counter top, but you can
also order this as a standalone unit.
4 half trays
Supply unit 4 with totes or
baskets H578 £843
Includes:
Counter top 4
4 half trays
Tote shelf 124 x 61 cm with
totes or baskets F684
6 shallow totes or baskets,
9 deep totes or baskets
Replacement items
clear
cream
blue
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Support imagination
Imagination thrives when
children have access to openended materials like cardboard
tubes, fabric bits, recycled objects,
wood scraps, fir cones and
string. If materials are attractive
and accessible, children’s
independence flourishes as well.
Help yourself trolley
If you share classroom space with other programmes or simply don’t
have room for an art centre, consider this creative station on wheels. It
can travel from the storage closet to your room or even outdoors.
81 cm
51 cm
93 cm
Help yourself trolley with baskets H572 £495
Includes 8 green cups, 7 quarter trays, 5 half trays,
3 clear shallow totes, 6 baskets
Help yourself trolley with clear totes H571 £495
Includes 8 green cups, 7 quarter trays, 5 half trays,
3 clear shallow totes, 6 clear deep totes
Comes with
containers as shown.
Dowel for ribbon, tape
and twine has scissor
storage close by.
Large locking castors
ensure easy transport.
Paper slots are slanted so they can hold a
wide range of sizes, up to A2. Note the wider,
deeper slot for paper rolls or cardboard.
Replacement items
Deep tote F890 £9
Choose tote colour
clear
cream
blue
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Encourage self-expression
Art sharpens children’s powers
of observation and awakens
them to the possibilities of their
own hands and minds. When
encouraged to give form to their
ideas, they learn the value of
self-expression.
Art islands
communityplaythings.co.uk/ai-demo
Flip the whiteboard over and it becomes a chalkboard.
Children can attach their own paper on either side
using the extra-strong magnets. Paint trays catch the
drips and remove easily for clean-up.
Mini art island H500 £425
For ages 2 to 5
Includes storage unit, easel frame,
2 white/chalkboards and 6 magnets
120 cm
64 cm
Junior art island H520 £660
For ages 2 to 5
Includes low storage unit, easel
frame, 2 white/chalkboards and
10 magnets. Space for 3 shallow
totes. Totes not included.
124 cm
132 cm
64 cm
71 cm
Tall art island H515 £450
For ages 5 to 8
Includes storage unit, easel frame,
2 white/chalkboards and 6 magnets
130 cm
64 cm
Art island H530 £690
For ages 5 to 8
Includes high storage unit, easel
frame, 2 white/chalkboards and
10 magnets. Space for 4 shallow
totes. Totes not included.
135 cm
71 cm
132 cm
64 cm
Intuitive latching system
means tool-free assembly. Release
the latches and lift the A-frame off
the base to create a Floor easel.
See page 112.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
Floor easels See page 112
Accessories
Choose tote colour
Deep tote F890 £9
Choose tote colour
clear
cream
blue
Extra set of 10 magnets H540 £20
Replacement whiteboards available. Call 0800 387 457
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It’s the doing that counts!
The process is more important
than the result. This child will have
nothing to take home from this
experience, but he is learning lots
about colour, properties of matter
and the sound-smell-feel of chalk.
Photo: Happy Feet Nursery –
case study online
Multi-purpose easel
Today it’s a chalkboard for letter, shape and number games.
Tomorrow, it’s a dry erase marker board. It’s a big book stand,
a painting easel or a display board for finished artwork. Store
or move the easel by simply folding it flat.
Multi-purpose easel H820 £220
For ages 2 to adult
Includes pair of magnetic white/chalkboards
for easel, set of 6 magnets
132 cm
61 cm
64 cm
Use the whiteboard for
painting and dry erase markers,
or flip it over and use it as a
chalkboard. Magnets work on
both surfaces.
Tray snaps into place to
hold art equipment and catch
the paint drips. Remove it
easily for clean-up.
Hold paper at a convenient
height with extra strong
magnets. Children can do
it themselves.
Accessories
Extra set of 10 magnets H540 £20
Replacement whiteboards available.
Call 0800 387 457
Position the white/chalkboards at convenient working heights by moving the tray brackets up or down.
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One size fits all
Many nurseries have young
children in the morning and an
after-school club in the afternoon,
so equipment must be as versatile
as possible. The Multi-purpose
easel equally serves three-yearolds and ten-year-olds.
Floor easels
Flip the whiteboard over and it becomes a chalkboard. Children
can attach their own paper on either side using the extra-strong
magnets. Paint trays catch the drips and remove easily for clean-up.
85 cm
64 cm
71 cm
Floor easel H525 £315
For ages 1 to 3
Includes easel frame,
2 white/chalkboards
and 10 magnets
89 cm
64 cm
Floor easels are ideal for
ages 1 to 3 – a toddler can
reach from the tray to the top.
Mini floor easel H505 £250
For ages 1 to 3
Includes mini easel frame, 2 mini
white/chalkboards and 6 magnets
Wooden handholds
assist mildly disabled
children and are a
convenient place for
hanging aprons.
132 cm
Drying rack
Wire racks pull out and extend past the edge of the frame,
making it easy for children to slide in their masterpieces.
Open-back design allows air movement to dry the paint.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
110 cm
51 cm
Ten wire racks, plus slots for
an optional ten more. Racks
are strong steel wire with a UV
resistant coating. Fits A2 paper.
71 cm
Drying rack H560 £395
Includes 10 wire racks and 1 plastic tray
10 Extra wire racks H562 £130
Separate the racks
to create wider spaces
for clay and paper
maché creations.
Store racks below.
Removable tray
catches paint drips and
is easy to clean.
Hide-away wheels allow you to roll the
Drying rack to the table so wet creations
don’t drip all over the floor.
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Respect all art forms
Children’s artwork is both
satisfying self-expression and a
gift to be shared. Some children
excel in painting, others in 3D
models. This Drying rack can
support both.
Photo: Ysgol Llwynderw –
case study online
Tulip aprons
Why are Tulip aprons your best choice?
Soft nylon
Easily wipe clean
Waterproof
Hook and loop fastener
Blue Tulip apron (large) H863 £21
For a child 114 – 132 cm tall
Red Tulip apron (medium) H862 £20
Yellow Tulip apron (small) H861 £19
Peg tree
May be adopted by the role play corner for scarves
and firefighters’ helmets. Eight pegs invite children
to hang up their own aprons.
121 cm
53 cm
Peg tree H559 £85
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Trust children to mix
their paint
If children mix their own paint
they discover what happens
when colours combine. This is
much more thrilling than being
informed of the facts!
Sand and water
Universal sand and water centre
A630 £1,184
Choose clear or turquoise pan
Includes large table (lid, legs, pan and
playshelf); small table (lid, legs, pan and
playshelf); 1 large and 1 small storage rack;
canopy; 2 flow pans; 2 extras kits
Large sand and water centre
A627 £748
Includes large table (lid, legs, pan and
playshelf); large storage rack; canopy;
flow pan; extras kit
Large clear table A631 £380
114 cm long x 61 cm wide
Includes lid, legs, pan, playshelf
Canopy A637 £205
Pulleys and funnels attach and slide
along the crossbar.
Extras kit A639 £31
Includes mesh bag, funnel, length
of hose, pulley
Large storage rack A633 £64
Made of durable plastic-coated wire.
Large turquoise table A632 £380
Replacement large turquoise pan
with lid A673 £100
Replacement large clear pan
with lid A672 £100
Lid converts table to a play surface at a moment’s notice.
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To drain water, unclip the flexible hose from
the table side and remove its cap.
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Physics for children
All children are intrigued
by water. As they playfully
experiment with making it flow
from one level to another, they
are actually learning physics. If
colour and bubbles are added,
the learning potential multiplies.
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Ensure that the table is at a comfortable height. Legs adjust to either 46 or 61 cm.
For your one-year-olds, remove the legs completely.
Small sand and water centre
A625 £405
Includes small table (lid, legs, pan and
playshelf), small storage rack, flow pan
Small clear table A634 £290
Extras kit A639 £31
Includes mesh bag, funnel,
length of hose, pulley
Flow pan A638 £68
This unique pan has flexible input and
output tubes that can be parked through
the holes to stop the flow. Fits small and
large sand and water tables.
Small storage rack A636 £47
Made of durable plastic-coated wire.
Small turquoise table A635 £290
Replacement small turquoise pan
with lid A675 £85
Replacement small clear pan
with lid A674 £85
The turquoise pan is scratch
resistant while the clear pan
is great for water play
Mobility is made simple – lift one end
and roll the unit where you want to go.
Tough, resin-impregnated plywood
frames the sand and water pan.
This means water will not cause
the wood to mould.
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Lid converts table to a play surface at a
moment’s notice.
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Support all ages
Children’s sensory investigation
strengthens both cognitive
development and fine motor
control. One-year-olds to primary
students benefit from differing
aspects of such activity, so your
sand and water table should be
height-adjustable.
Photo: Barkantine
Community Nursery
Blocks
and trucks
Unit blocks
Modular blocks teach mathematical ideas of
length, fractions and geometry. They also support
knowledge and understanding of the world as
children create miniature environments. Architect
Frank Lloyd Wright attributed his success to an
early love of block play.
Blocks also support literacy, which starts with
representational learning. On top of all this learning
potential, blocks are jolly good fun!
Are your blocks accessible?
Open shelves are the best way to store blocks,
because they can be sorted according to size
and shape. It’s also important for children
to be independent both in accessing and
packing away the blocks.
Shelving should be used to create
boundaries around the area so
children can work undisturbed.
Purchase individual shapes
Block family
You may want to add to your unit blocks with our Same-shape sets.
www.communityplaythings.co.uk/sameshape
Hollow blocks p128
Mini hollow blocks p132
70mm
140mm
Unit blocks p124
35mm
70mm
280 mm
Mini unit blocks p134
560 mm
Hide-away wheels
With Roomscapes shelving’s hidden wheels, a shelf full of blocks
can be easily moved. The shelf is then both a transporter of the
blocks and a moveable boundary for the construction area.
Flip up trim
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Roll
2-week delivery
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Flip down trim
Made in the UK
Foundations for learning
For young children block play
serves every area of learning
and development. For school
children block play serves every
curriculum area too, from maths
to language and from literacy to
history and geography.
Unit blocks
Generous storage
School set G464 £2,072
720 blocks in 20 shapes
Our largest set for 18–20 children
Half school set G462 £1,036
Quarter school set G461 £518
Space saver storage
School set with storage A
G440 £3,152
(Fixed shelf 124 x 61 cm F643) x 3
School set with storage B
G442 £2,972
Generous storage
Space saver storage
Half school set with
storage A G444 £1,756
Half school set with
storage B G446 £1,486
Fixed shelf 124 x 81 cm F645
Generous storage
Space saver storage
Quarter school set with
storage A G448 £878
Quarter school set with
storage B G458 £833
For more information on shelves, see page 46.
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Observing children
Open-ended play affords
glimpses into a child’s
development and thinking.
Block play exemplifies this
and provides beautiful
opportunities for observation.
Photo: Tidemill Academy –
case study online
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Generous storage
Space saver storage
Preschool set with shelf
G468 £735
Preschool set with chest
and trays G432 £707
Preschool set with carts
G478 £726
Preschool set G431 £420
149 blocks in 20 shapes.
Generous storage
Space saver storage
Introductory set with
Storage chest F152 £388
shelf G456 £560
Introductory set F151 £245
92 blocks in 16 shapes. Just right for a family.
Supplementary set G475 £175
57 blocks in 14 shapes.
Add this to the Introductory set to complete a Preschool set.
Chests and trays for block storage
10 cm
39 cm
69 cm
29 cm
39 cm
69 cm
126
69 cm
Go to www.communityplaythings.co.uk
to see contents of each set.
Shelving for block storage
Block tray only A141 £72
Two trays hold a G475 Supplementary set.
Storage chest only A14 £143
Holds a F151 Introductory set. (Includes lid)
Fixed shelf 94 x 61 cm
F661 £315
F643 £360
61 cm
50 cm
39 cm
Block cart F153 £398
Storage chest and two block trays
A142 £287
Holds a G431 Preschool set. (Includes lid)
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38 cm
F645 £450
Made in the UK
30 cm
Block cart A60 £153
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Block play reflection
Allowed ample time with blocks,
children’s learning advances to
amazing levels. Block play fosters
creative imagination and design,
as well as hands-on experience
of maths and physics.
Hollow blocks
Construction with hollow blocks opens possibilities for total involvement
and supports all areas of learning. Children’s physical development is
strengthened as they use their muscles to transport and build. As children
interact, they learn to communicate and solve problems.
Hollow blocks must be stored
in a covered dry area.
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School set B652 £2,060
88 pieces in 6 shapes. Fits in two
A45 Hollow block carts (page 130).
Preschool set B552 £1,220
52 pieces in 6 shapes. Fits in one
A45 Hollow block cart (page 130).
Half school set B651 £1,030
Half preschool set B551 £610
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Be generous!
It’s important to have plenty of
hollow blocks so children can focus
on carrying out their plans, rather
than wasting energy in frustration
or in guarding their materials.
When the supply is generous, you
will be amazed at their creativity.
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Cleats hold the long boards
firmly in place, allowing the cart
to carry larger sets of blocks.
Introductory set B501 £400
17 pieces in 6 shapes. Hollow blocks must be
stored in a covered, dry area.
46 cm
64 cm
The hollow block cart rolls easily. The
School set fits into two hollow block
carts, all other sets fit into one.
91 cm
Hollow block cart A45 £305
Top up sets
Individual blocks
Top-up set B020 £210
Includes 2 Double squares, 3 Squares, 2 Half squares,
2 Long boards
Top-up set B060 £190
Includes 2 Ramps, 2 Squares and 4 Short boards
Blocks included:
School set B652
Squares28
Double squares
16
Half squares
16
Ramps4
Short boards
8
Long boards
16
Total pieces
88
Storage (optional) A45 (2)
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Half school set B651
14
8
8
2
4
8
44
A45
2-week delivery
Two half squares B620 £40
14 x 14 x 28 cm
Ramp B622 £53
14 x 28 x 56 cm
Square B621 £35
14 x 28 x 28 cm
Two short boards B624 £23
10 x 56 cm x 14 mm thick
Double square B623 £45
14 x 28 x 56 cm
Two long boards B625 £45
14 x 112 cm x 19 mm thick
Preschool set B552
16
8
8
4
8
8
52
A45
10-year warranty
Half preschool set B551
8
4
4
2
4
4
26
A45
Made in the UK
Intro. set B501
5
2
2
2
4
2
17
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Thought revealed in play
Children’s understanding of the
world is revealed in play. One child
will use hollow blocks to construct
vehicles. Another will make a house.
Hollow blocks are such an openended material, they can be used
however imagination suggests.
Photo: Ely and Caerau Children’s
Centre – case study online
Mini hollow blocks
Open sides allow little hands to pick up the blocks easily. Mini
hollow blocks give toddlers their first taste of large motor block play.
Use them in your indoor block area or with the full-size hollow
blocks for children to add finishing touches to their constructions.
Half nursery set B405 £395
19 pieces in 4 shapes. 10 squares,
4 doubles, 3 quads, 2 ramps. Fits in
one A60 Block cart.
Nursery set B410 £790
8 doubles, 6 quads, 4 ramps. Fits in
two A60 Block carts.
61 cm
38 cm
30 cm
Block cart A60 £153
This open cart holds the Half nursery set
of Mini hollow blocks. The tilted bed keeps
everything in the cart.
Introductory set B402 £185
2 doubles, 1 quad, 2 ramps.
56 cm
14 cm
7 cm
14 cm
7 cm
28 cm
Mini double B432 £30
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Two Mini squares B430 £35
7 cm
7 cm
14 cm
28 cm
14 cm
Mini ramp B436 £40
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Mini quad B434 £35
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Just right
Mini-hollow blocks were
designed with two-year-olds in
mind. Their size, weight and shape
make them easy for twos to grasp
and manoeuvre.
Mini unit blocks
Mini unit blocks are perfect for a toddler’s small hands and ideal for schoolage tabletop play. Mini unit blocks are exactly half the size of our well-known
unit blocks. Therefore they are excellent used in conjunction with unit blocks
because they enable children to add fine details to their constructions.
Mini unit blocks are small
but safe, meeting the
European toy standards’
small-parts tests.
Double set G482 £164
182 blocks in 17 shapes. Fits in two Deep totes or baskets.
Single set G481 £82
91 blocks in 17 shapes. Fits in one Deep tote or basket.
Accessories
Don’t worry about clean up. Simply dump your blocks into our
Deep tote or Deep basket.
clear
cream
blue
Deep tote F890 £9
Choose tote colour
Mini unit blocks are part of the modular block family.
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Dexterity and balance
Even very young children develop
amazing dexterity. Staff watched
this child creating a tower on the
table; as he placed each block,
they thought it was his last – but
he kept stacking until he could
reach no higher!
Photo: Magic Dragon Nursery
Small trucks and aircraft
The small trucks have a driver that can get in and out of the cab. It’s a
complete system. Children will create their own villages and towns
using blocks, small trucks, airplanes and helicopters, together with
plenty of village vehicles. (See next page.)
Small tank truck T71 £48
24 cm long, includes 1 villager
Small dump truck T72 £53
28 cm long with dumping bed,
includes 1 villager
Small artic T73 £56
Small flatbed T74 £47
Small fire truck T77 £60
39 cm long, includes 2 ladders
and 1 villager
Six more villagers D613 £10
For age 1 and up. 7 cm high
Helicopter T51 £54
Moving rotor blades spin easily
for a smooth lift-off.
Airplane T76 £59
38 cm long, includes 3 villagers
Three rolling wheels, and the front
‘ball-hitch’ let children move the
plane around the airport.
Set of five small trucks T70 £264
Includes 5 villagers
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The villagers easily pass the
small parts test to prevent
swallowing. The hole provides
an airway for added safety.
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Life is full of surprises
New experiences (like a dump truck
that tips up) have to be studied
and thought about – and then tried
again and again!
Large trucks and Village vehicles
Community vehicles have simple designs that encourage imagination.
These solid hardwood toys have rounded edges and corners.The nonmarking, industrial wheels have steel axles – they won’t come off.
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Artic T15 £117
The artic has lots of room for cargo. Put the lid on,
close the tailgate, and off you go for a ride!
Coach T28 £115
The coach can transport up to 12 villagers as passengers.
It has a cargo bay, big enough for village vehicles.
Flatbed T20 £107
The flatbed can carry the “big stuff”.
Use it for a heavy load of bricks.
Fire engine T30 £130
58 cm long, includes ladder and 2 villagers
The fire engine’s ladder has many positions
which can be used by the villagers.
Village vehicle D610 £20
Village vehicles D611 £40
Includes 1 car, 1 van (14 cm
long) and 3 villagers
Six more villagers D613 £10
For age 1 and up. 7 cm high
More Village vehicles
D612 £72
Includes 2 cars, 2 vans
and 6 villagers
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Set of four big trucks T114 £469
Includes 8 villagers
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Vehicle play
As vehicles are part of daily
life, children naturally engage
in vehicle play. It’s important
to provide sturdy lorries, cars
and buses that will last for
generations – and some that are
big enough for children to ride!
Imaginative
Role
play
Play Collection
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More than just a child-sized set of kitchen equipment, the
Play Collection lets you follow every child’s interests.
Country kitchen C535 £1,700
Includes: 4 Drawers, Sink, Cooker, Washing machine,
Fridge, 2 Welsh dressers, 2 Cushions, 2 Shallow baskets,
Deep basket, 12 Magnets
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For children one to six years
Today a puppet show,
tomorrow a shop
Impossible to pinch little fingers
in these hinges
Role play
Younger children love posting
balls and clicking knobs
2-week delivery
10-year warranty
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Stack units on drawers for
older children
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Young storytellers
Children love to invent or act
out stories, and in the process
they cultivate important
communication skills. That’s
why the Play Collection was
designed to be a puppet theatre,
among many other functions.
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Toddler collection C530 £935
Includes: Sink, Cooker, Washing machine, Low cabinet,
Welsh dresser, Shallow basket, 4 Magnets
Kitchenette C525 £829
Includes 2 Drawers, Sink, Cooker, Welsh dresser,
Shallow basket, 4 Magnets
Sussex kitchen C537 £1,131
Includes: 2 Drawers, Low sink, Low cooker, 2 Welsh
dressers, Arch, 2 Shallow baskets, 8 Magnets
Baskets are woven from rattan and small parts may
break off. We do not advise their use with children
under 36 months unless adequately supervised.
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Twos love posting
Anyone working with young
children knows how they collect
and transport small objects and
find handy cracks or holes to drop
them through. There is magic in
making things disappear.
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Grand collection C550 £3,007
Includes: 8 Drawers, 2 Low cabinets, Sink, Cooker, Washing machine,
2 Fridges, 2 Welsh dressers, Counter, Arch, 4 Cushions,
2 Shallow baskets, 2 Deep baskets, 16 Magnets
Creative collection C540 £1,592
Includes: 4 Drawers, Low cabinet, Fridge, Counter,
Arch, 2 Welsh dressers, 2 Cushions, 2 Shallow baskets,
Deep basket, 12 Magnets
Baskets are woven from rattan and small parts may
break off. We do not advise their use with children
under 36 months unless adequately supervised.
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Let imagination flourish
Imagination is at the root of
children’s creativity; it grows
as they act out stories and
experiences in play. Our role
as practitioners is to provide
a versatile environment that
stimulates imagination.
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35 cm
41 cm
Low cooker
C503 £190
Low sink
C502 £195
Low cabinet
C501 £155
Washing machine
C504 £175
Cooker and drawer
C513 £302
Sink and drawer
C512 £307
Fridge C505 £210
Includes deep basket
and 4 magnets
Welsh dresser C506 £220
Includes shallow basket and
4 magnets
61 cm
Baskets are woven from rattan
and small parts may break off.
We do not advise their use with
children under 36 months unless
adequately supervised.
35 cm
115 cm
22 cm
Counter
C507 £215
Drawer C509 £112
Cushion pair
C519 £42
116 cm
96 cm
Arch C508 £82
To go with a Counter or
2 Welsh dressers
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Shop and stage C515 £521
2 Drawers, Counter, Arch
Welsh dressers and arch C514 £522
2 Welsh dressers, Arch, 2 shallow baskets
and 8 magnets
Use the backs of the units
Follow each child’s interests
Magnetic whiteboard backs on
Fridge and Welsh dresser
Easy for staff to reconfigure,
units click into place on Drawers
Role play
Bamboo backs on Sink, Cooker,
Washing machine and Low cabinet
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Window into a child’s world
Child-initiated play provides
opportunities for staff to step
back and observe. We learn so
much about each child as we
watch and listen, because play
opens a window into children’s
perceptions of life.
Drama centre
Role play, dramatic play, imaginative play – everyone agrees it’s
essential. It starts with a dress-up unit with lots of storage space.
Click the arches into the Dress-up unit, toss a Flowie over them,
and you have an instant stage or cosy space.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
76 cm
61 cm
105 cm
107 cm
Drama centre C700 £600
Includes Dress-up unit, Arches
and Blue flowie
120 cm
43 cm
Dress-up unit C705 £460
Includes 3 deep clear trays and 3
shallow clear totes
Arches kit C706 £140
Includes 2 arches and a
Blue flowie
218 x 310 cm
A large see-through piece of
flame-resistant cloth netting
For replacement totes or trays, call 0800 387 457
When you’re done, arches fold against unit
for storage, or you can remove and store them
separately. Dress-up unit can accommodate 4 arches.
Hooks make it easy for children
to hang up dress-ups themselves.
The holes between the hooks can
accommodate hangers.
Flip toe trim up to engage
castors and push it back down
to lock unit in place.
PlayFrame
Children use the PlayFrame for role play,
getting their exercise at the same time.
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Foster imaginative thinking
Does your dress-up unit merely
store dress-ups, or does it
further encourage imaginative
role play? Add the arches kit to
this one, and children will turn it
into a shop, house or cosy nook.
Compact drama centre
A smaller drama centre saves on space and serves younger children.
Instead of trays for storage, we provided a dress-up box. It creates a
cosy space to climb into and even the youngest toddlers can help at
clean-up time.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
80 cm
108 cm
92 cm
71 cm
C710 £443
Includes Compact dress-up unit,
Compact arches and a Green flowie
121 cm
43 cm
Compact dress-up unit
C715 £305
53 cm
Compact arches kit
C716 £138
Includes 2 arches and
a Green flowie
Peg tree
H559 £85
The peg tree collects hats,
scarves and necklaces.
220 x 220 cm
A large see-through piece of
flame-resistant cloth netting
Here are our two models side by side. Gemma thinks
the new smaller one is just her size.
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If you don’t have room for the arches, draping a flowie right
over the unit creates a special space.
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Perfect for twos
This unit will probably become a
boat, because twos cannot resist
climbing into it! When kitting it
out, remember that “less is more”
– a few old hats, bags and fabric
scraps will do. With tea-cosy on
head, this child feels like a king!
Playsize equipment
Home corner furniture supports children’s love of social
role play. For ages 2–6 years.
29 cm
25 cm
75 cm
73 cm
Cradle C140 £145
Built to comfortably hold small
children and/or their soft toys
Bed C110 £114
Stack two beds to make a
cosy bunk for sleepy dolls
60 cm
58 cm
44 cm
35 cm
37 cm
Doll high chair D130 £90
Children can easily lift and carry
using the side handholds
56 cm
71 cm
Child’s rocker J940 £94
Seat height 22 cm
The home corner can be a busy place so
give your children a place to relax.
Playsize set of three C145 £329
Includes Rocker, Cradle and Doll high chair
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PushCart D120 £158
This durable cart will carry anything from
wooden bricks to a princess doll. Today it’s
a mower, tomorrow a convertible.
Home corner set C138 £456
Includes PushCart, Rocker, Doll high chair and Bed
10-year warranty
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Transporting schema
Children with a transporting
schema find great satisfaction
moving things from place to
place. We facilitate healthy
physical development when we
provide sturdy equipment to
support this behaviour pattern.
Woodcrest tables
As the centrepiece of the home corner, the Woodcrest table invites
you in for a tea party. Because these tables have solid wood tops
they are not recommended for real meals or wet/messy activities.
56 cm
56 cm
Square Woodcrest table C221 £140
Includes 4 legs
Choose 30, 36, 40, 46 or 53 cm
table height when ordering.
Square table sets
40 cm Square table and two 21 cm chairs C222 £286
69 cm
Round Woodcrest table C231 £163
Includes 4 legs
Choose 30, 36, 40, 46 or 53 cm
table height when ordering.
Round table sets
40 cm Round table and two 21 cm chairs C232 £309
56 cm
76 cm
Rectangular Woodcrest table C241 £168
Includes 4 legs
Choose 30, 36, 40, 46 or 53 cm
table height when ordering.
Rectangular table sets
40 cm Rectangular table and four 21 cm chairs C242 £460
Solid wood leg height ranges (cm)
36
30
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Tea for two
Young children find special
contentment playing “mummy
and daddy”. They also enjoy
pretending to eat! Both express
elements of a child’s basic wellbeing. A beautiful child-sized table
and chair set will encourage this
satisfying symbolic play.
Soft seating
This inviting set will bring the touch of home to your book corner
and role play area. Children are drawn to this furniture, which is just
their size and is comfortable for adults too. Removable cushions are
reversible for years of wear.
The sturdy hardwood frame is
strong enough to hold a teacher.
58 cm
56 cm
74 cm
Child’s armchair J641 £305
58 cm
56 cm
112 cm
Child’s sofa J651 £385
Cleanable cushions are covered
in moisture-resistant, anti-microbial
fabric and are easily cleaned with
soap and water.
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A cosy haven
Where children spend
long busy hours, they need
peaceful places to retreat
into. Soft seating brings
a homelike quality to the
nursery and invites curling up
with a book or a friend.
Large
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play
PlayFrame
The PlayFrame’s versatility means children never tire of it, as with a
fixed structure. Children use it to re-enact important experiences
and play at imaginary characters. Exercise happens naturally as they
stretch, climb, swing, jump and slide. Moving the platforms turns
yesterday’s barn into a home with bunk beds.
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Complete PlayFrame V880
Quick set-up
Set up the Classic PlayFrame in under two minutes
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Setting the stage for play
In play, children mature physically,
cognitively and emotionally. Play
builds key social skills such as
negotiating, discussing plans and
sharing resources. Open-ended
equipment simply provides a
frame for the children’s agendas.
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Starter PlayFrame V860 £993
Includes square, ladder, perch
and 2 platforms
Extras: Storage cart holds this set
with 6 mats (see page 168)
Important
The PlayFrame may be used
indoors or outdoors but because
wood and water are natural enemies,
it must be stored out of the weather.
Soft surfacing required
Use our mats to comply with EN 1177
Playground surfacing requirements
(1.5 meter fall height). Other surfaces
such as rubber safety surfacing or
grass may comply.
Trio PlayFrame V870 £1,215
Includes triangle, ladder, slide,
2 perches and 2 platforms
Storage cart, mats and
dimensions see page 168
Classic PlayFrame V865 £1,380
Includes square, ladder, slide,
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To the limit
Children enjoy challenging
themselves, pushing their
limits physically and mentally.
Equipment should allow staff
to gradually raise the level of
challenge as children’s skill
and confidence grow.
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Important
The PlayFrame may be used
indoors or outdoors but because
wood and water are natural enemies,
it must be stored out of the weather.
Soft surfacing required
Use our mats to comply with EN 1177
Playground surfacing requirements
(1.5 meter fall height). Other surfaces
such as rubber safety surfacing or
grass may comply.
Bridge PlayFrame V875 £1,472
Includes square, bridge, slide, 2 perches and 2 platforms
Storage cart, mats and
dimensions see page 168
Extras: Storage cart holds this set with 8 mats (see page 168)
Archway PlayFrame V877 £2,015
Includes triangle, square, bridge, ladder, 3 perches and
4 platforms
Extras: Storage cart holds this set without mats. Set of 12
mats requires an additional storage cart (see page 168)
Complete PlayFrame V880 £2,402
Includes square, triangle, bridge, ladder, slide,
Extras: Storage cart holds this set without mats.
Set of 14 mats requires an additional storage cart. (see page 168)
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Yes, I can do this!
The importance of large-motor
play cannot be overemphasized.
Children’s play is very physical,
involving lots of action and
testing of their abilities. It’s
thrilling for a child to realise
“Yes, I can do this!”
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88 cm
66 cm
140 cm
220 cm loaded w/slide
PlayFrame cart V850 £450
107 cm
PlayFrame strap V845 £60
For another way to store your PlayFrame, mount strap on a
wall protected from the weather and inaccessible to children.
Large wheels make
it easy to push
over thresholds or
uneven ground.
Independently
tested and certified.
Fulfils the requirements of
the Toy Safety Directive.
The PlayFrame strap used to
store the Classic PlayFrame in a
covered area
The connectors are child-proof,
but teachers can easily take the
PlayFrame apart
Dimensions
Mats
Soft surfacing is required. Use our mats to comply with EN 1177
Playground surfacing requirements (1.5 meter fall height). Other
surfaces such as rubber safety surfacing or grass may comply.
Square
Slide
194 cm
100 cm
125 cm
4 cm
150 cm
100 cm
Ladder
100 cm
Set of 6 mats V806 £1,110
For Starter PlayFrame
122 cm
Triangle
Set of 8 mats V808 £1,480
For Classic, Trio and Bridge PlayFrames
125 cm
Bridge
Set of 12 mats V812 £2,220
For Archway PlayFrame
Set of 14 mats V814 £2,590
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Set the stage
Children use their
environment as a stage for
their play. The more flexible
the stage, the more varied
the play. The PlayFrame
supports a wide array of
active and imaginative play.
Tricycles and Scooter
This could be the last time you need to buy trikes for a very long time.
Roadstar I tricycle R211 £190
For ages 2 to 4.
Weight: 9 kg. Front wheel diameter 28 cm.
Roadstar II tricycle R213 £210
For ages 4 to 6.
66 cm
61 cm
36 cm
32 cm
51 cm
57 cm
69 cm
Starter scooter R301 £165
It’s so stable, it stands by itself. Three wheels
and a low centre of gravity give young riders
a chance to learn balancing skills.
For ages 2 to 5.
Wheel diameter 20 cm, 18 cm.
Totstar R215 £175
Who needs pedals? A toddler’s first trike should be
powered by direct contact with the ground.
For ages 2 to 4.
52 cm
60 cm
36 cm
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84 cm
84 cm
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72 cm
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More than just fun
Active play naturally provides
the exercise children need for
healthy development. They enjoy
the action – but they are unaware
of the vital motor coordination,
balance and skill they are gaining
in the process.
Wheelbarrow
Children love to transport things, and this rugged wheelbarrow
is just the thing to help them do it. It makes cleaning up fun too.
Just load it up with toys, and wheel them right to the shelves.
48 cm
91 cm
Childsize wheelbarrow C150 £155
For ages 2 to 8
Load up the 30 x 38 cm bed with
stones, blocks, groceries... or a friend.
Hollow blocks
Hollow blocks should be in this section but they’re not,
because they’re with the other blocks. See page 128.
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Transporting
Children who enjoy transporting
will find ways to do it indoors; but
they need outdoor equipment as
well to move heavy objects and
develop their large muscles.
Photo: Dartington Primary
School – case study online
Push me–pull me
Hitch up a train of Push me-pull me cars, and the fun begins.
Unhitch the train, and each Push me-pull me becomes a single car.
Little drivers can sit facing front or back.
39 cm
30 cm
Push me-pull me (Set of three) P60 £366
For ages 2 to 3 (Seat height 23 cm).
74 cm
Push me-pull me (Single) P61 £122
These 15 cm soft tyres roll
easily on carpet, tile or any
other “road” surface.
Kiddie cars
If your children aren’t big enough for a tricycle, they can
learn to steer on Kiddie cars, exercising large muscles
and developing coordination.
41 cm
37 cm
24 cm
50 cm
50 cm
Low kiddie car T17 £94
For ages 1 to 3
Kiddie car T12 £102
For ages 3 to 5
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What next?
Young children need action, but
they also need to pause and decide
what next. Although this vehicle
was designed for driving all over
the nursery, it’s also a comfy seat
where a small person can chill and
watch the world go by!
Photo: Kate Greenaway Nursery
A
place to
sleep
Dream Coracle
The Dream Coracle provides an inviting sleep space or cosy retreat. Its low
edge allows the child to climb in and out independently, and its high edge
provides a feeling of security. The formed-beech shape makes cleaning easy.
“I love your Dream Coracles. I am
sure they will save generations of
practitioners from back problems.”
Dream Coracle G961 £260
For children age 6 to 20 months.
A mattress with cleanable cover is included.
Sonia Jackson OBE, co-author of People under three
Save precious floor space
Dream Coracles stack securely.
Weighing under 6 kg, they are easy
to lift. Designed to keep sheets
clean when units are stacked.
Accessories
Fitted jersey knit sheets with elastic edging hug the
mattress and are easily removed for washing
White sheet G966 £15
100% cotton
Blue sheet G967 £15
polycotton
Video The Dream Coracle
in use at Northumbria University Nursery
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Blanket S16 £19
93 x 122 cm
Cosy polyester fleece blankets are
machine washable
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On the child’s level
Babies instinctively claim the
Dream Coracle as their own
special snuggle space and crawl
into it independently. It spares
carers’ backs as well, as they need
not lift or bend, but can interact
comfortably on the child’s level.
Cots
Perspex ends enable supervision and allow cots to be placed end-to-end
without compromising hygiene. The cot can safely accommodate newborns
or older babies. No tools are needed to change mattress height.
Cot accessories
94 cm
Fitted jersey knit sheets with elastic edging hug the mattress
and are easily removed for washing.
Coloured cot sheet G13 £19
Fitted light blue polycotton
66 cm
102 cm
White cot sheet G14 £19
Fitted 100% cotton
Community cot G112 £380
Mattress included
Blanket S16 £19
93 x 122 cm, blue polyester
Take care of staff’s backs
while they care for the
children. With the BackSafe
cot, carers can move babies
without extra bending.
Replacement mattress G11 £75
61 x 96 x 8 cm
Fits Community Playthings cots only
Distance from the top of the mattress to the top of the cot railing
High 23 cm
BackSafe cot G257 £430
Mattress included
Evacuation cots
An Evacuation cot gets your children out of the room fast.
The tough locking castors easily navigate thresholds. The
evacuation cot mattress is not height-adjustable.
94 cm
Distance from the top of
the mattress to the top of
the cot railing is 56 cm.
66 cm
102 cm
Evacuation cot G25E £385
Mattress included
With the BackSafe evacuation
cot, carers can move babies
without extra lifting.
BackSafe evacuation cot G258 £440
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Unconditional love
Babies should be held, stroked
and caressed. They should be
sung to, talked to and smiled at.
Most importantly, they should
be loved unconditionally.
Rest mats and Stacker
The brown and gold colour of the Rest mat helps you remember
which side touches the floor. Fold the clean side in for storage.
Rest mat M62 £41
55 x 120 x 2.5 cm thick
folds to 30 x 55 x 11 cm
Fitted sheet is polycotton
knit with elastic all around;
it stays snugly in place.
Rest mat accessories
Blanket S16 £19
93 x 122 cm (100% polyester)
Fitted sheet G19 £18
(50% cotton, 50% polyester)
Heat-sealed folds
are totally waterproof
Holds up to
ten rest mats.
131 cm
Tilt the stacker
back to wheel to
another location.
42 cm
63 cm
Rest mat stacker M660 £390
Includes two plastic containers
for whiteboard pens, 6 magnets
Rest mat stacker with 10 Rest mats
M670 £800
Includes two plastic containers for
whiteboard pens, 6 magnets, 10 rest mats
The magnetic whiteboard on the
back comes with 6 large magnets
to hold information on each
child’s sleep schedule.
You can also store Rest mats on Roomscapes shelves
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Sleep
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63 cm
63 cm
Holds four Rest mats
Comes with one adjustable shelf
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81 cm
61 cm
Holds six Rest mats
Comes with two adjustable shelves
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Twos love to “help”
Two-year-olds are famous
for wanting to “do it
myself!” Encourage this
urge in a positive way by
allowing children to help
tidy up after nap time.
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Nursery gyms
Young children learn through movement and play.
Action is essential for their healthy development. The
Nursery gym’s imaginative design fosters budding role
play. For ages 6 to 36 months.
Dimensions for Nursery gyms (cm)
Height (with tower)
196
Platform height
38
Railing height (from platform) 65
Platform unit
58 x 58
Steps extend
72
Slide extends
112
Ramp extends
112
Our largest set provides everything
from exercise to role play and
caters to children of many ages.
1.8 m
3.3 m
The palace
blue carpet G860 £2,978
warm sand carpet G865 £2,978
2.5 m
2.1 m
Our smallest set welcomes
babies just learning to
navigate stairs and ramps.
Tool-free assembly
You can build or reconfigure your
Nursery gym without any tools.
It’s easy to move panels around
to suit your needs.
Climb and crawl
blue carpet G800 £847
warm sand carpet G805 £847
1.9 m
0.7 m
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The joy of movement
Young children’s play is very active.
They use their whole body to learn
about their world, to express their
feelings and to communicate with
others. Indoors as well as out, they
need to run, jump and climb.
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Tool-free
assembly
Is your room tight on space? With
a ramp for babies, this gym will fit
beautifully in a small room.
1.8 m
1.6 m
Up and over with balcony
2.5 m
0.9 m
1.8 m
1.4 m
Up and over with roof
1.8 m
1.4 m
2.5 m
0.7 m
Up and over
2.5 m
0.7 m
These sets are perfect if your
children are ready for the challenge
and excitement of a slide.
1.8 m
1.4 m
Climb and slide with balcony/roof
0.9 m
2.5 m
1.6 m
Climb and slide with roof
2.5 m
1.8 m
Accessories
1.8 m
Every slide comes with a gate.
This additional gate can close off
the top of a ramp or stairs.
Extra gate G888 £38
1.4 m
Climb and slide
blue carpet G810 £959
warm sand carpet G815 £959
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King of the castle
If you are telling children “Get
down off the furniture!” perhaps
there is nothing they are allowed to
climb! Climbing is developmentally
important, and being “up high”
makes children feel grand.
Tool-free
assembly
The terrain platform with its contoured
foam surface provides the unpredictable
surfaces found in nature.
Sand dune with slide
1.8 m
Sand dune with slide/ramp
2.5 m
0.7 m
1.4 m
2.9 m
2.5 m
1.8 m
1.4 m
This compact gym has the basics for
beginners as well as surprises for toddlers
discovering the magic of role play.
Rapunzel with ramp
3.0 m
0.9 m
Rapunzel with slide
1.9 m
1.8 m
1.9 m
1.8 m
3.0 m
0.9 m
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Textures to intrigue
Babies are in the sensory-motor
stage when they learn through
action and through all their
senses. They need a variety of
tactile experience and enjoy
feeling differing surfaces with
fingers and toes.
Tool-free
assembly
The arched bridge is an adventure in
itself. The view from the top makes
little people feel really big!
Billy goat’s bridge with slide
2.2 m
Billy goat’s bridge with ramp
3.4 m
1.8 m
0.7 m
2.6 m
1.4 m
3.4 m
0.7 m
Knights and ladies – climb
over the moat and off to
meet the dragon.
Knightsbridge
3.2 m
1.4 m
Knightsbridge with balcony
4.0 m
4.0 m
0.7 m
0.9 m
3.0 m
1.8 m
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Confidence through repetition
Young children learn through
repetition. The Nursery Gym allows
them to gain confidence as they
practice their new skills. Watch the
DVD to observe this happy learning
in action.
Photo: Kate Greenaway Nursery
Tool-free
assembly
Tunnels are for crawling
through – but you can
crawl under this one too.
Mole hole with slide
1.8 m
1.8 m
Mole hole with ramp
1.4 m
2.9 m
1.8 m
1.8 m
1,8 m
2.5 m
Gnomes don’t live in tunnels – they
have houses. Across the dunes,
through the tunnel and you’re home.
Gnome home with slide
2.9 m
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Gnome home with ramp
1.8 m
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1.8 m
0.7 m
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Variety of action
As babies learn to move, they want
to get going! Crawlers and toddlers
enjoy climbing, sliding, crawling
over a rise or creeping through a
tunnel. Variety of choice lets them
push themselves to attempt ever
greater challenges.
Tool-free
assembly
A royal castle or a pirate ship? Wave to the
crowds from the balcony, then down the
slide, up the stairs and sail the seven seas.
Windsor with terrain
2.5 m
1.8 m
1.8 m
Windsor with balcony
1.8 m
1.8 m
1.8 m
3.6 m
0.9 m
London, Middle Earth or your
nursery? These two towers will
transform your room with elegance.
Tower bridge
3.8 m
196
1.8 m
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Indoor playscape
A multi-level environment is
irresistible; if it’s open-ended, it
releases children’s imagination.
They will turn it into a landscape
that serves their own creative
schemes and dreams.
Activity panel
Babies and toddlers enjoy using the activity panel to hone their
physical skills and follow their curiosity. Even the coordination
necessary to turn the wheel is a skill perfected through repetition.
94 cm
Use as part of the Roomscapes
system or attach directly to a wall.
81 cm
Two bars provide a sturdy
handhold for pulling to a stand.
Activity panel F787 £300
How do I put it all together?
Page 8 will walk you through it.
Activity cube F505 £668
Includes Activity panel F787, Window panel F743,
Arch F826 x 2, Post F754 x 4
The fuzzy pinboard backs
provide softness and a surface
for attaching objects at the
children’s level.
With a piece of fabric thrown
over the top, the Activity cube
becomes a wee cosy house.
106 x 75 cm
While investigating the Activity cube,
children develop social skills as well as
large-motor and fine-motor dexterity.
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Support natural development
Babies like to post objects. They
are intrigued by mirrors. When
developmentally ready, they want
to pull to a standing position. This
panel provides all this as well as
helping to divide your room.
ToddleBoxes
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Confidence and sound physical development are
strengthened as young children explore ToddleBoxes.
How they connect
ToddleBoxes connect with our teacherfriendly connectors. Insert the connector
through two handholds and turn to engage.
Flip the units over to connect them.
Each unit comes with one connector.
Pocket Park C990 £228
Includes Square, Rectangle, Ramp, Steering wheel,
4 Connectors
As an introductory set, Pocket Park
offers big adventure in a small space.
Turn the Hill over – and
sail out of the harbour!
Weymouth Harbour C992 £413
Includes Large curve, Hill, 2 Ramps, 4 Connectors
Exmoor C993 £743
Includes Rectangle, Hill, Valley, Steering
wheel, Square, Small curve, Large curve,
Ramp, 8 Connectors
Right-way-up or upside-down, these units create endless
combinations for exploring. With one of each shape, this
set is perfect for your group of little busybodies.
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On top of the world
Little explorers need and enjoy
a challenging movement-rich
environment. Because these
ToddleBoxes can be connected in
many ways, you can continually
alter the landscape of adventure.
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How they connect
Every child wants to be in the
driver’s seat! And there’s room
for one behind.
ToddleBoxes connect with our teacherfriendly connectors. Insert the connector
through two handholds and turn to engage.
Flip the units over to connect them.
Each unit comes with one connector.
Dodgem C950 £123
Includes Rectangle, Steering wheel,
2 Connectors
The Hill and Valley present new
terrain for children who have
experienced only flat surfaces.
High and Over C991 £458
Includes Hill, Valley, Small curve, Ramp, Square,
Steering wheel, 6 Connectors
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Rectangle C913 £90
69 x 35 cm (14 cm high)
Hill C923 £120
69 x 35 cm
Valley C924 £110
69 x 35 cm
Steering wheel C918 £33
21 x 13 cm
Square C912 £55
35 x 35 cm
Small curve C916 £90
35 x 35 cm
Large curve C917 £195
69 x 69 cm
Ramp C914 £49
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Celebrating accomplishment
Learning how to crawl and climb
is hard work, and getting into a
ToddleBox is an achievement to
be celebrated!
Changing tables
Staff can change children without endangering their backs. The
optional pull-down steps invite the child to climb up holding a
carer’s hand. The contoured pan is seamless for easy cleaning as
well as soft and comfortable for babies.
Hide-away wheels
See page 8
112 cm
Sturdy, childsize steps
provide a new adventure
for toddlers while sparing
your back.
95 cm
56 cm
41 cm
Changing table with steps
15 cm deep pan G268 £1,275
Includes one shelf
Changing table with storage
15 cm deep pan G248 £1,125
Includes two shelves
Steps automatically
retract into the unit,
so they’re inaccessible
to children.
Extra-storage option for
Changing table with steps
G269 £115
Includes 2 additional shelves
and 8 deep clear trays
Extra-storage option for
Changing table with storage
G249 £181
Includes 4 additional shelves and
12 deep clear trays
Two additional shelves
G245 £35
Two additional shelves
wide side G245 £35
narrow side G265 £26
When changing is over,
unlatch and open the
steps, holding them down
with your foot.
Wall-mounted shelf
Use the Wall-mounted shelf for well-organised,
safe and sanitary storage in your baby room.
24 cm
Movable dividers and label
holders allow you to organise
each child’s personal items.
81 cm
122 cm
Wall-mounted shelf G28 £315
Includes 8 self-adhesive label holders
and labels
Accessory mirror G282 £26
Includes mounting screws
The built-in roll dispenser holds
paper towels or plastic bags.
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Watch your back
Nappy-change should be a
positive experience for both child
and carer. A two-year-old feels big
and independent when climbing
stairs. At the same time, the steps
protect your back from the strain
of lifting heavy children.
Browser box
Books, soft toys or babies – any or all of these fit together in
the browser box. Your littlest ones hold on safely as they cruise
around the box. Even babies try to put toys away in the bins.
31 cm
93 cm
37 cm
Browser box F778 £180
The dowels make good
handholds for little hands.
The size of the bins adjusts;
just push the dividers along.
Smooth hardwood ends
provide handholds for carers
(or peepholes for babies).
Me-do-it chairs
Here is a chair the littlest children will adopt as their own, get in and out
of, carry and push. It’s designed specially for short legs and wide bottoms.
Accommodates the knee-first-then-turn ritual typical of beginning sitters.
The handhold in the back
is for carers. All corners
are heavily rounded for
safety. The wide leg base
prevents tipping.
13 cm Me-do-it chair J505 £48
For ages 6 to 18 months
Use with 30 cm table height. The seat and
back are hardwood. Open space between
them makes cleaning easy.
The birch plywood sides
are shaped for stacking.
Both sizes of chairs stack
together up to five high.
Safety buttons keep the
tower stable.
17 cm Me-do-it chair J506 £53
Use with 36 cm table height
Dimensions (cm) Seat height Seat depth Seat width
13 cm Me-do-it13
17
28
17 cm Me-do-it17
17
28
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Babies and toddlers
2-week delivery
MultiTables with low adjustable legs fit
the Me-do-it chairs. See pages 84–90
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
ITERS 2:7.2, 5.3
At my level
One-year-olds are always
busy exploring the different
properties of whatever they
find. The Browser box makes
it easy to present interesting
objects to be examined at
their level.
Photo: University of
Edinburgh Day Nursery –
case study online
Mealtime chairs
Your children will sit comfortably in this ergonomic
chair with its waterfall seat front. The seatbelt and
pommel prevent the child from sliding out.
20 cm Mealtime chair
J444 £97
with tray J443 £159
J424 £102
with tray J423 £164
Mealtime and Childshape chairs
Dimensions (cm)
Seat height
Seat width
Seat depth
Armrest height
20 cm chair 20 28
24
33
25 cm chair
25
28
24
37
Trays are dishwasher safe,
removable, and fit both
sizes of Mealtime chairs
Replacement tray J425 £62
This tray only fits on current model Mealtime chairs.
For older chairs contact us quoting the
ID code found under the seat.
26 cm Woodcrest
chair J710 £77
21 cm Woodcrest
chair J708 £73
Seat height: 21 cm
Seat width: 27 cm
Seat depth: 20 cm
Removable seat belt lets carers
decide – on or off? But its clip defies
a toddler’s attempts to remove it.
Childshape chairs
Childshape chairs encourage healthy posture because the
children’s backs are supported and feet are flat on the floor.
20 cm Childshape chair
J408 £82
For ages 1½ to 3 years
25 cm Childshape chair
J410 £84
For ages 2 to 4 years
Chair dolly J413 £92
Chair dolly (with locking castors) accommodates
both sizes of Childshape and Mealtime chairs.
Stacks up to five high.
Replacement chair wellies J426 £12
Set of 12
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Learning to eat
Before a baby learns the finer
points of social eating, a generous
individual tray is helpful. When the
child is ready for group mealtimes,
the tray can be removed and the
chair brought to the table.
Gliders
Safety and durability are the built-in baseline on our gliders.
They are a welcome addition to any childcare setting, whether
you’re cuddling a baby or reading a good story with toddlers.
Community glider J900 £520
Bench glider J920 £730
Glider covers J905 £30
Includes back cover and 2 armrest covers.
Machine-washable
Bench glider covers J925 £35
Includes back cover and 2 armrest covers.
Machine-washable
Cushions are reversible
and easily cleaned with soap
and water. The tough antimicrobial fabric covering is
designed for restaurants and
other high-use areas.
Optional glider covers snap
over back and armrests.
Dimensions (cm)
Distance between armrests
Seat depth
Overall height
Footprint
Maximum weight limit (kg)
Moving parts are
shielded with a
wooden base and
fabric apron.
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Babies and toddlers
Community glider Bench glider
2-week delivery
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
46 51
104
66 x 84
109
74
51
104
97 x 84
204
ECERS 3:5.3; 15:5.5 ITERS 2:5.5; 14:5.3
Home away from home
Each setting needs peaceful
places where adult and child can
share a story or a cuddle. Soft
seating lends a homelike feel,
essential where children spend
long hours away from home.
Photo: Atelier Nursery –
case study online
Wren nest
This cosy den was designed with one-year-olds in mind;
a child can feel alone while remaining visible.
63 cm
65 cm
Wren nest F517 £504
Extra Branches and Flowies
Branches let you incorporate fabrics
when you cannot attach anything to
the walls of your room. They attach to
61 cm (or taller) posts connected to
shelving or panels.
Two Low branches 100 cm F811 £65
Two High branches 150 cm F812 £75
220 x 220 cm
218 x 310 cm
HideAway cube
For other cosy spaces see page 30–44
Children need a safe corner for rest and retreat,
a den from which to survey the action.
HideAway cube F792 £610
106 x 106 cm
HideAway cube has space for
solitude or one or two friends.
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A place for me!
In an adult-sized world, young
children appreciate places
designed to their scale. They
gravitate to a space where
they feel in control.
Baby shelf
Designed for babies learning to walk. The solid wood construction
provides sturdy seating for carers interacting with their children.
Placed on its side, the baby shelf becomes a boat any child is
delighted to play in.
36 cm
41 cm
Carpeted top surface is
soft on baby’s hands.
94 cm
Baby shelf F611 £240
Easy grip lip surrounds the
top, giving a handhold for
babies and preventing toys
from rolling off.
End mirrors with holes
are for peeking through.
PushCart
Your children’s imaginations will turn this PushCart into a tractor,
pram, lawn mower or doll carriage. One-year-olds can pull up to a
stand without tipping it, and it will withstand years of intense and
varied play, indoors and out.
58 cm
71 cm
PushCart D120 £158
For ages 1 to 5
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Babies and toddlers
2-week delivery
10-year warranty
Made in the UK
ITERS 2:5.3; 16:7.3
Raised play surfaces
Babies’ primary play surface is
the floor, but they also enjoy
raised play surfaces. Furniture
must be sturdy, because prior
to walking independently,
children “cruise”, grasping
anything in reach for support.
Baby crawl area with gate
Roomy and versatile, this safe-play area can be arranged in a corner, against a wall,
or to partition a room. A low arch, mirror and clear display cover are included.
2.6 x 2.8 m space, one spare F753 post
Baby crawl with gate F950 £1,880 – This set includes:
F682
Tote shelf
F661
Fixed shelf
F671
Corner shelf
F831
Arch
F728 x 2
Clear wave
F712 x 2
Display board
F844
Mirror cover
F822
Clear cover
F836
Gate
F753 x 6
Post
F754 x 2
Post
4.3 m length
2.8 x 3 m space, one spare F753 post
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Safe space
Because babies feel secure in
this encircled space, they freely
investigate and play. Through
the clear panels, they can
watch older children and feel
connected with the rest of the
nursery – while remaining safe
from disruption.
Certifications
Like you, we care about the world we are raising children in and leaving to
them. Here are some of the certifications and initiatives we subscribe to.
Care for the environment Craftsmanship
Wood is a renewable resource. We make sure more trees
are planted than are cut down. Our products are certified to
the globally recognised forest management schemes shown
below. Please call us if you have questions about certification
details for a particular product.
Two third-party accreditations, ISO 14001 (Environmental
Management Systems) and FISP (Furniture Industry
Sustainability Programme), mean we meet or exceed all
environmental requirements and are committed to continuous
improvement. For example, we re-use or recycle all cardboard,
stretch film and wood packaging from our suppliers.
Made in the UK
Our products are designed and made at our workshops
in Kent and East Sussex. You always have direct access
to the company who made your items, so there will never
be the excuse that a mistake was made by some far-away
manufacturer. Considerable stocks of raw materials are held
at our logistics facility in Kent, meaning that interruption of
supply is extremely rare. This enables us to respond within
hours to large or urgent orders.
We use a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern
process control. Each part is inspected and assembled by
hand, and the final product is inspected twice before it is
packed. This stringent quality control means customers rarely
find fault with our products. Our Quality Management System
is certified to ISO 9001:2008.
Real wood is at the core
of our designs. Wood
is natural and looks
beautiful, creating a
relaxing, home-like
environment. Wood is
also extremely durable.
Rate your setting
If you’ve ever wanted to evaluate the quality of your early
years setting, the ITERS and ECERS rating scales are for you.
ITERS (Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale) and ECERS
(Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale) utilise a broad
range of research-based, developmentally appropriate criteria
to guide practice. The scales are used for self-assessment by
staff and by Local Authorities to determine areas for targeted
improvement funding.
Both scales measure the quality of the overall care and
learning environment. For more information and the UK
Addendum to the ECERS-R go to: www.ecersuk.org
As members of The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers,
we aim to foster both the craft and the industry of furniture
making in the United Kingdom.
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Certifications
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We've included ITERS and
ECERS information in the
footer below each product
where applicable.
Care
Community Playthings products are worth caring for. We recommend a regular
programme of maintenance. Refer to the specific product guide for maintenance
suggestions. Replacement parts are available through customer service, often at no cost.
Unfinished wood: Unit blocks are natural,
unvarnished wood. If they become soiled, you
can wash them, but remember, wood and
water are natural enemies. Don’t soak; work
quickly. Use a stiff brush with washing-up
liquid and water. Let the blocks dry thoroughly before next
playtime.
Preserved wood: Hard outdoor use may
roughen your H
ollow blocks. To renew
them, sand with fine sandpaper. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions; apply a coating
of good quality boiled linseed oil. Let it
penetrate the wood for an hour, then wipe off any excess oil
with a clean soft rag. Repeat in 24 hours.
Finished wood: The clear finish used on
Community P laythings is guaranteed safe for
children. To refinish, lightly sand the entire
surface. Any remaining finish need not be
removed. Then, following the manufacturer’s
instructions, apply one or two coats of childsafe varnish, using
a brand you trust.
Carpet cleaning: Our carpets are made of
stain-resistant nylon fibre. Vacuum carpets
frequently. To wash, lift any corner of the
carpet to take it off, shampoo it with carpet
cleaner, then replace the carpet when it is dry
(on some products, partial disassembly is required for proper
re-installation). For stubborn stains, refer to your product guide.
Disinfecting: A solution of household cleaning agent
is commonly recommended for use as a disinfectant. We
have tested this and found that it will not harm Community
Playthings products. All products should be rinsed with plain
water and dried after any cleaning agent is used.
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Care
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Service
Some extras you enjoy when you choose Community Playthings.
Free Two-week delivery
Help planning your room
We guarantee two-week delivery on all our products
but most orders are dispatched within one day. We hold
substantial stocks of finished goods so that even large orders
can ship quickly. Delivery is always free, no minimum order.
Working together, we can create an inspiring learning
environment for your children. Our room layout service is
free of charge with no obligation to purchase. You can take a
picture tour through some of the settings who have planned
with us at www.communityplaythings.co.uk/casestudies
For large orders we offer an unpacking and placement service.
For a fee the items are unpacked, placed in the correct location
and packaging taken away. This service can save you time and
effort on refurbishments and new builds.
Replacement parts
Replacement parts are available through customer service,
often at no cost. We recommend a regular programme
of maintenance. Refer to the specific product guide for
maintenance suggestions.
Ten-year warranty
We promise you ten years of service, day-in and day-out.
Our ten-year warranty covers every component of our line.
The terms and conditions are available on request or at
www.community playthings.co.uk/FAQ
For help planning your room, call 0800 387 457 or
email [email protected]
“Community Playthings worked with us
to establish a layout within our budget.
Together we divided the vast space into
intimate areas appropriately scaled for
our children.”
Sarah Hill, Manager/Owner,
Nelly’s Nurseries, Lambeth
Free training resources
Respect for childhood underpins our free training resources.
We offer a range of booklets and DVDs for staff development.
In addition we offer PowerPoint presentations
and trainer’s notes for those training others. We
hope these tools will support and inspire anyone
privileged to work with young children.
Actually it’s no secret that Community Playthings products
last a lot longer than ten years. This truck is at least 50 years
old and still rolling. How do we know? In 1964 we changed
our logo, and so the logo you see branded on the side of the
truck means it was made before then. We found this truck in
a nursery where the children still use it daily.
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Service
Request our free training
resources online at :
www.community playthings.
co.uk/training
Caring for children
Children’s play equipment and
environment are central to their
development and learning, but
still more important are their
relationships with caring adults.
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Five ways to order
1. Online at www.community playthings.co.uk
Ordered by:
2. Email sales@community playthings.co.uk
3. Phone 0800 387 457
NameDate
4. Fax 0800 387 531
Daytime phone number
5. Post a photocopy of this form to:
Community Playthings,
Robertsbridge, England TN32 5DR
Email address
Title
Invoice address
Delivery address (if different from invoice)
If an organisation, please name
If an organisation, please name
Post code
Payment
For all who have a credit account with us, terms are 30 days net.
For all others, payment is due with order. Make cheques payable
to Community Playthings.
Special delivery instructions
Delivery contact information
Post code
We provide free inside delivery on all orders. Let your customer service
representative know if you need to make special delivery arrangements.
Name
Phone number
Catalogue no.
Quantity
Name of item
Community Playthings is a trading name of Community Products (UK) Limited, registered in England
and Wales No. 3498955. Registered Office: Darvell, Brightling Road, Robertsbridge TN32 5DR.
Unit price
Total
VAT
Total including VAT
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Ordering information
Total price
Your customer service representative
We’ve given you a customer service
representative who understands your needs and
can help you with questions about our products.
0800 387 457
Freefax 0800 387 531
[email protected]
• Prices in this catalogue are
effective 1 January 2016 and are
subject to change without notice.
If prices change appreciably we
will advise you before dispatch.
• All prices are exclusive of VAT.
• VAT Registration No GB 680 1077
50. Local Authorities in the United
Kingdom are able to reclaim
VAT ensuring that capitation
allowances are not charged with
VAT, although we must include it
in our invoice.
•T
o improve our products, we
reserve the right to alter design
or materials without prior
notice. Although durability
and safety are prime concerns
in the design of our items,
Community Playthings are
used by young children of
immature judgement and are
not intended for unsupervised
use. The buyer assumes all risk
of injury or applicability to a
particular use.
•P
lease examine your goods on
arrival. In the event of damage
or loss, telephone Community
Playthings the same day.
•A
ll goods offered subject
to availability.
• Credit on returns: if you wish to
return a Community Playthings
product, please call us within
30 days of receiving it for return
instructions. We will arrange all
the details and pay for the return
shipment. You are responsible for
repackaging the item. Please hold
on to your carton and packaging
materials until you are certain
that your order fulfils your needs.
There will be a 10% restocking
charge. No unauthorised returns
are accepted.
•A
product guide comes
with each Community
Playthings product. This
important document makes
recommendations for use and
details specific limitations which
must be observed. Please look
for it when your boxes arrive.
You can download product
guides from our website.
Ordering information
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Design by Navig8, Printed in the UK
Index
198
A Activity panel
Adapter, Roomscapes
68
Adjustable shelves
50
Airplane136
Aprons, tulip
114
Armchair, child’s
158
Art islands
108
B Baby crawl with gate
216
Baby shelf
214
BackSafe cot
180
Baskets
54, 64,102
Bed, doll
154
Bench glider
210
Block storage
122–132
Blocks
Hollow128–130
Mini hollow
132
Mini unit
134
Unit122–126
Book cart
76
Book ends
74
Book nook
74
Book storage and display 72–76
Books and cosy
under 3s
40
3–5s32
Branches68
Browser box
76, 206
C Cabinets, Play Collection142–148
Canopy unit
48
Carry Crate
56, 64
Carts, block
132
Cart, book
76
Chair
Childshape208
Chair dolly
208
Mealtime208
Me-do-it206
Teacher low 94
Woodcrest92
Chalkboard, Roomscapes
66
Changing tables
204
Chest, block storage
126
Child’s rocker
154
Childshape chair
208
Circle round
18
Classroom book corner
20
Classroom role play corner
22
Coathook strips
80
Community cot
180
152
Construction
under 3s
44
3–5s28
Cooker148
Corner basket
64
Corner bench
80
Corner shelves
64
Corner shelves,
Montessori78
Corner tote, wooden
64
Cosy nook
34
Coracle, Dream
178
Cot
BackSafe
180
Community
180
Evacuation
180
Couch, child’s
158
Counter, Play Collection
148
Covers, Roomscapes
66
Cradle, doll
154
Craft counter tops
102, 104
Craft shelves
102
Creative units
102
Cubbies82
Cube, Hideaway
212
Cushions
148
D Display and discovery
24
Display units
24, 58–62
Doll high chair
154
Doll (playsize) furniture
154
Dolly, chair
208
Door, teacher
70
Drama centre
150
Compact
152
Drawer, Play Collection
148
Dream Coracle
178
Dress-up unit
150–152
Drying rack
112
E Easels108–112
Evacuation cot
180
F Fixed shelves
46
Floor easels
112
Flowie68
Focus corner
12
Fridge148
G Gate, Roomscapes
70
Glider210
Group work area
14
88
H Half circle table
Half round table
84, 88
Hedgehog cottage
36
Helicopter136
Help yourself trolley
106
Hideaway cube
212
Hollow blocks and cart 128–132
Hollow blocks, mini
132
Home corner set
154
I Inside sweep shelves
64
174
K Kiddie cars
L Learning station
10
Library panel
72
Library rack
74
Library shelf
74
Locking shelves
52
M Magnets
62, 108–110
Mealtime chair
208
Me-do-it chairs
206
Mini arch
70
Mini arch panel
70
Multi-storage52
Mini art island
108
Open back
48
Mini hollow blocks
132
Ring binder
52
Mini unit blocks
134
Sweeps64
Mirror, Roomscapes
66
Tote54
Montessori shelving
78
Tray60–62
Multi-purpose easel
110
Wall-mounted204
Multi-storage shelving
52
Sink148
MultiTables84–90
Sofa, child’s
158
My box
82
Soft seating
158, 210
186–196
N Nursery gyms
Storage chest, blocks
126
48
O Open back shelves
Stove
148
Open back shelves,
Supply units
104
Montessori78
Swallow Nest
36
Oven148
Sweep
shelves
64
P Painting Aprons
114
Sweeps, Montessori
78
Panels, Roomscapes 66–72, 198
T
Tables,
Multi
84–90
Paper corner
102, 104
Tables, Woodcrest
156
Peg tree
114
Tall art island
108
Play Collection
142–148
Teacher arch
70
PlayFrame162–168
Teacher
door
70
Playsize (doll) furniture
154
Teacher low chair
94
Posts, Roomscapes
46, 52
ToddleBoxes200–202
Puppet theatre
48
Tool corner
102, 104
PushCart
154, 214
Tote
boxes
54,
56, 102
Push me-pull me
174
Tote
shelves
54
Q Quiet corner
30
Transportation toys136–138, 172
112
R Rack, drying
Tray shelves
60–62
Rack, library
74
Trays
60, 62
Reading corner
18
Tricycles170
Refrigerator148
Trolley, Help yourself
106
Rest mat
182
Trucks136–138
Rest mat stacker
182
Tulip aprons
114
Robin nest
38
U Unit blocks
122–126
Rocker, child’s
154
Unit blocks, mini
134
Role play
V Versatile play corner
16
under 3s
42
Village
vehicles
138
3–5s26
Villagers
136, 138
Classroom corner
22
W
Wall
adapters
68
Roomscapes8–72
Wall-mounted shelf
204
Arches70
Wall pegs
80
Display, book
74
Wave
panels
72
Display units
58–62
Washer,
clothes
148
Doors and gates
70
Welcome and notices
24
Panels
66–72, 198
Welcome centre
80–82
Posts and accessories 46, 52
Corner bench
80
Shelving46–64
Wall
pegs
80
Wave panels
72
Welcome bench
80
Round tables 88, 156
Welcome cubbies
82
S Sand and water tables 116–118
Welsh
dresser
148
Scooter170
Wheelbarrow 172
Shelves
Wire
racks
112
Adjustable50
Window panel
72
Baby214
Wings,
Roomscapes
68
Corner64
Woodcrest chairs
92
Craft102
Woodcrest
tables
156
Display58–62
Wooden tote
56, 64
Fixed46
Workbench98–100
Library74
Work station
16
Locking52
Wren
nest
38,
212
Montessori78
© 2016 by Community Products (UK) Limited
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Index
University of Edinburgh Day Nursery: This new nursery was designed with Community
Playthings furniture in mind. The resulting harmony of natural colours, sunlight and wood
furniture creates a stunning environment for children.
Find other nurseries and schools that are using our furniture:
www.community playthings.co.uk/case-studies
Have a peek
into newly furnished
University of Edinburgh
Day Nursery
Or see other nurseries and
schools that are using our furniture:
www.communityplaythings.co.uk/case-studies
NEW
Carry crates
See page 56
Robertsbridge, East Sussex, England TN32 5DR
Telephone: 0800 387 457

- Community Playthings

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