Practical guides, checklists, and regulatory updates for soft play centres and trampoline parks.
No appointment needed. Who really turns up at a play venue, the powers they carry, the sequence of the visit, and the patterns that turn routine into enforcement.
The law sets no fixed number; your needs assessment does. How to size first aid cover for peak occupancy, why paediatric training is the one that matters, and the tracking that fails first.
Part 10 exists because a three-storey padded structure isn't a swing. What it demands of enclosed play frames, and the three-layer inspection regime that proves it.
Footfall and incidents rise together, but attention doesn't scale. The peak-day checklist, temporary staff standards, and why capacity is a safety number.
In your evacuation, the children are three levels up a frame and their adults are at tables. The Fire Safety Order, the sweep procedure, and the tests that prove it.
A spreadsheet doesn't fail at storing information. It fails at paying attention. The visible hours, the invisible risks, and the arithmetic in the open.
A DBS check is a snapshot; safeguarding is what your team does on shift. Training content, the designated lead, the policies, and the awkward moments decided in advance.
Anyone quoting a premium without seeing your venue is guessing. The eight variables that set the price, and the one lever that's entirely in your control.
The most regulated substances in your venue are under the sink. The never-mix rule, COSHH assessments, and storing chemicals in a building full of children.
Pure soft play? ADIPS probably isn't your scheme. One coin-operated ride changes that. What the DOC is, who needs one, and the secondhand paperwork trap.
A generic template filed unread is evidence against you, not for you. How to build a risk assessment that's specific to your venue and actually runs.
Most injuries at a play venue aren't RIDDOR-reportable — and some that look minor are. The test that decides it, the deadlines, and the records that protect you.
Everything you need to know about the regulations governing soft play centres in the UK, from EN1176 to HSE requirements.
A practical breakdown of EN1176 playground equipment safety standards and how they apply to your soft play centre.
What PIPA inspections involve, how often you need them, and how to prepare your inflatables for assessment.
A comprehensive daily opening checklist for soft play venues, covering equipment, hygiene, and safety checks.
Which DBS check level do your staff need? How often do they need renewing? Your complete guide to DBS compliance.
Navigate the safety standards landscape for UK trampoline parks, including PAS 5000 and IATP membership requirements.
A practical guide to insurance requirements for soft play centres, including public liability, employer's liability, and more.
What inspectors actually look for, how to prepare, and how to make sure you pass with flying colours.