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If your playground has not been inspected by a qualified inspector your insurance may be invalid, leaving you open to fines and a potential court case. Make sure your inspections are up-to-date and your inspector has the required RPII seal of authenticity.

As we transition into Autumn, the changing weather means extra attention is needed to keep our play areas safe. Play equipment owners should regularly check for slippery surfaces, loose equipment, and extra fallen leaves that might cause hazards. Visit playinspectors.com

The 2024 Paris Olympics showcased skateboarding on the global stage, igniting more interest across the United Kingdom. The RPII's outdoor operational inspector qualification encompasses skate park assessments and we are committed to supporting safe skate parks #SkateboardingUK

We’re supporting the UK's inaugural Play Safety Week from 9th – 15th September. Play Safety Week has been created by the @TheRPII for schools, organisations, and families to come together to educate, celebrate, discuss and raise awareness of what play safety means. 1/2

It's Play Safety Week from 9th-15th September! Let's ensure playgrounds are safe for all children. Visit our website for essential tips tinyurl.com/55pbjyhy @TheRPII #playsafetyweek

Listen to our Chair David Yearley on Undiscovered Radio Northampton talking about the RPII's first ever Play Safety Week campaign - jump to 1 hour 34 minutes into the playback using the link below: player.autopod.xyz/693870 #PlaySafetyWeek #RPII #Radiointerview

Our PlaySafetyWeek campaign has been supported this week by a number of schools across the UK. Schools play a vital role in promoting playground safety by implementing policies, procedures, and maintenance protocols to uphold high safety standards. playsafetyweek.org

It's Play Safety Week. The RPII developed this year's campaign because there's a need to educate the public about play safety. 68% of parents report being overly cautious about letting their children play outdoors due to safety concerns. Visit PlaySafetyWeek.org

Welcome to the UK's inaugural Play Safety Week. The RPII is proud to lead this vital initiative, designed to educate and raise awareness about what play safety is all about. Visit playsafetyweek.org and join the conversation #PlaySafetyWeek

Our first ever Play Safety Week campaign kicks off tomorrow and we are an official awareness week on the UK calendar. Will you be joining us tomorrow? Download campaign images from here: lnkd.in/dzgyyrDh and share. playsafety.org. #PlaySafetyWeek #RPII

We are encouraging all UK schools to join our Play Safety Week campaign next week to find out how to manage and maintain play equipment and what constitutes ‘safe play' at school. Schools can download our guidance created especially for schools at playsafetyweek.org.

In 1 week, the RPII will be unveiling our first ever Play Safety Week campaign - an awareness week to drive knowledge and education in play safety. Make sure you join us next week. You can download campaign assets on our website playsafetyweek.org #PlaySafetyWeek #RPII

The summer holidays are here! But when it comes to play equipment safety,  who should conduct inspections and how often?
Play equipment inspections should only be carried out by RPII qualified individuals. playinspectors.com for more info and a list of certified inspectors.

A great feature by @BBCSouthNews on play and playgrounds, where I spoke about the importance of play and the need for play sufficiency legislation in England. In England, children are all but ignored within the national planning policy framework (NPPF). For example, the 2021 NPPF makes only one single mention of children. Currently, no other planning guidance addresses children explicitly. By contrast, bats and newts are amongst the species covered by national planning guidance. There are nearly 12 million children living in England, yet they have no effective voice within, or mechanism for influencing, the current planning system. Therefore, @PlayEngland are calling for meaningful change within England’s planning system, through the introduction of play sufficiency legislation ⤵️ playengland.org.uk/manifesto #PlaySufficiency #Play #Playgrounds #Article31 #UNCRC

Would you or someone you know like to train as an Operational Play Equipment Inspector? If you're detail-oriented, committed to safety, and passionate about making a difference, then the role of Operational Inspector could be for you. playinspectors.com

BMX Pump Tracks. The RPII recently provided our Annual Inspector Members with Guidance on how to inspect and ensure BMX Pump Tracks are safe to use. We also undertook a CPD session with our members where we shared this guidance and discussed accident rates and safety concerns.

As the @UKLabour party takes the helm of the UK's Government today, we look forward to working with the relevant new Ministers and their departments on the continued safety of the UK's play equipment. @UKEducationDept @luhc @DCMS @H_S_E #RPII #PlaySafety

Today is a significant day for the UK as we head to the polls to vote in the UK's General Election. Remember, our vote can shape a safer future for our children. Let's elect leaders who will make play and child safety in playgrounds and on play equipment a priority. #ElectionDay

With the General Election taking place next week, we are proud to support the Association of Play Industries (API) #PathwayToPlay campaign which is calling on the next Government to make 3 simple promises to prioritise play. youtube.com/watch?v=-wLaeI…

Happy #InternationalDayOfPlay! Today, the RPII is proud to celebrate the power of play and its importance in every child’s life. Share your play moments with us! #PlayMatters #PowerOfPlay #RPII