Welcome to Play and Recreation Services

Children need and want to take risks when they play. Play provision aims to respond to these needs and wishes by offering children stimulating, challenging environments for exploring and developing their abilities. In doing this, play provision aims to manage the level of risk so that children are not exposed to unacceptable risks of death or serious injury.
Children's Play Council

I can provide a cost effective inspection service to enable you to assess the quality and safety of your play provision. I can provide a local service, with national back-up.

Whilst inspection of play areas is not a legal requirement, but is used as evidence of best practice by HSE and EHO in the case of an accident. Risk assessment is a legal requirement. My reports are fully accepted by HSE and major insurers. Inspection not only ensures safety of equipment, but can prolong item’s lifespan by identifying maintenance required in good time. The annual inspection forms part of the recommended regime of inspection under EN1176 Playground Equipment.

Bob Wallace, Consultant

I am a member of The Register of Play Inspectors International (www.playinspectors.com) which is the professional body for play safety,

  • this ensures insurance cover, both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability
  • I am qualified and approved to inspect play areas to Annual Inspector level
  • RPII carries out Disclosure checks (criminal records)
  • I am an approved trainer/examiner for Routine and Operational courses and examinations.

As an independent inspector with no ties to insurance companies or play equipment manufacturers you are assured of impartial advice. I take a sensible approach is taken to risk in play, and the needs of the child are always taken into consideration.

Please feel free to contact me for further information on any of our services.