After much research and many meetings, Imperial College were unanimous in their decision that School Natural Playground Designers Ltd, presented by far, the best Design, which met their high standards and fulfilled their criteria, for all the required aspects of their EYFS Outside area.

This highly prestigious project was completed in 4 months and included a 3 level timber Multiplay Structure.

Features included a Sand Pit, a Mud Kitchen, a Playhouse and garden, a Mosaic tricycle pathway, an All Weather play area, a Multipurpose Pavilion, a Gypsy Caravan, a Woodland area with Rustic Wigwams, a Tree House, a Look Out Tower, secret timber Playhouses, a Water Pump and all year Sensory plants in raised timber planters.

Imperial College EYFS >>

The Ethos of Robert Sergent Fairley

• To provide as many School Children as possible, with a Natural Green Environment, for Play, Relaxation and Study
• To create an awareness of the benefits of a Natural Green Environment as opposed to Artificial and Hard Surroundings
• To help children to experience a Healthier and Happier School Lifestyle to be gained from Natural Green Surroundings
• To teach basic Horticulture and Gardening Techniques, through demonstration and a “Hands On” approach
• To impart an understanding of Ecology
• To create a Sensory Garden and Wildflower Area in every School
• To create a Vegetable Area and a Fruit Area in every School
• To promote physical and mental developement through the use of innovative fitness trim trails
• To introduce School Children to the Reasoning behind Sustainability and Conservation of the World in which they live

Robert has never lost his love of Nature; his desire to fill as many spaces as possible with Trees, Shrubs Perennials, Plants in general, Lawns, Bog Areas, Sensory Gardens and Wild flower Areas is self evident in his plethora of his Amazing Planting Designs.

WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT ?

WE ARE DIFFERENT, PARTLY BECAUSE OF OUR NATURAL STYLE OF PLAY AREAS BUT ALSO BECAUSE ALL OUR STAFF ARE SHAREHOLDERS IN OUR COMPANY

AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY, ALL OUR STAFF SEEK TO PROVIDE A PERFECT PRODUCT AND TO SATISFY OUR CLIENTS IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY

NOTHING IS EVER TOO MUCH TROUBLE

An amazing 18th Century Pirate Boat, recreated by Robert and constructed by his ever popular Team.

This boat was constructed in sections in his London Workshop. It was then transported in a container ship to Hong Kong Robert and his Team travelled to Hong Kong, where they finalised the construction and added all the original and replica Accessories.

This particular Children`s Pirate Boat is every child`s dream; it is a unique creation by Robert and there has never been such an amazing one before.

"Many people will be surprised when they hear that living here in Hong Kong, we commissioned you, all the way from England, to design and construct for us a Pirate Boat"

Pirate Boats >>

Bangabandhu must be one of the luckiest schools in the country - Robert and his team of master craftsmen have just finished an absolutely mind blowing design project for the school. The playground features many innovative design ideas, never before seen in the UK. Shown to the left is a UK first - Gypsy Caravans. When the caravan arrived all lessons at the school came to a halt as children and teachers alike ran outside to get a better look.

Quote from the Head - "I could never have imagined, in my wildest dreams, that our old asphalt playground could have been transformed into such an Amazing Natural Green Oasis, in the middle of our city. The children are very eager to see their new playground finished and incessantly talk about what is taking shape in front of their eyes"

Photos and Video Banga Bandhu Junior School Bethnal Green >>

Plants, Garden, and Play Area Design is the core of Robert Sergent - Fairley's family business. The roots of the business can be traced back to 1642 which means the business has been constructing award winning Children`s Natural Play areas for almost 400 years ! !

They have constructed everything from Castles in the 1700`s in Southern Silesia to Leopard cages in old Prussia. They also designed and constructed Childrens Fantasy Tree Houses in the 1800`s for the ruling Sultan of Zanzibar

Back to the present day, Robert would like to see a Wild Flower Area, Sensory Garden or Scientific Nature Garden in every school in the UK. His desire is “for School Children of all ages, to participate in the care and cultivation of their school outdoor areas and to have the opportunity to spend their early formative years in natural green surroundings for their recreation, play hours and their studies"

He also “loathes the Standard Wire Fencing and the solid brick walls, generally erected around School Playground Areas”. He completely “despises the Multi Coloured Modular Play Structures prevalent in most School Playgrounds”. He blames all these “abominations” on the basic lack of School Playground Design Knowledge by other design companies.