Community Playthings | Case studies

Case
studies

Norland Nursery

Wellingtons
for Langley

Lincolnshire
Montessori

Golden Lane
Campus

Glebe School

Herne
Infant
School

Tidemill
Academy

Nelly’s Nursery

Bradford Academy

Bradford Academy is set in impressive modern buildings. Three years ago they became an all-through school and needed to invest in early years furniture. Read more

Bright Beginnings

Angela Foley was not satisfied with the old "portacabin" that Leeds University was providing for its nursery. Vigorous campaigning resulted in this building and grounds. Read more

Dartington Primary

The layout of this unique school could raise some eyebrows. Come with us to Devon to understand the vision behind it. Read more

Towerfield Tots

Bright Horizons – Towerfield Tots is a large open-plan nursery. They use Roomscapes so they can change the layout to cater for different numbers/ages of children.
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Kate Greenaway

Kate Greenaway Nursery school is only a few blocks from Kings Cross Station. When you step inside, something inside you says this is a place for children. Read more

Tidemill Academy

When Tidemill Primary school moved to a new building and became an Academy, they wanted a completely new look for their Nursery and Reception classrooms. Read more

Norland Nursery

At Norland Nursery each key group integrates a range of ages. The atmosphere is warm and homelike, and every activity area is lovingly prepared before the children arrive. Read more

Wellingtons

Wellingtons is the nursery connected with a new free school in Slough, Langley Primary Academy. Sally Eaton understands the importance of the nursery environment. Read more

Nelly’s Nursery

When a fire raged through the inside of a church in Lambeth, Sarah Hill was asked if Nelly's Nursery wanted to be part of the re-build. The result is stunningly beautiful. Read more

Golden Lane Campus

Golden Lane Campus brought together a children’s centre, a primary school and a special needs school. Staff from each setting came together to plan the layout of each new room. Read more

Lincs Montessori

Set in the rolling hills of Lincolnshire, this project converted an old coaching inn, holiday cottages, and tractor shed into a Montessori nursery and school. Read more

Herne Infant School

Refurbishing three reception classrooms in this modern school building created some beautiful rooms and increased the children’s independence. Read more

Glebe School

After completely equipping their new nursery with Community Playthings in 2004, Glebe School gradually switched over to our chairs and tables, room by room over a four year period.
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