Your school is likely facing shrinking budgets, increasing reliance on donations, and the ongoing responsibility to keep children safe. This training gives your staff the practical tools they need to confidently assess play materials while meeting safety requirements.
UK education settings today are caught in a difficult position:
Tight budgets push you to find creative resourcing solutions
Community donations and preloved items help fill resource gaps
Safety requirements remain strict regardless of your budget reality
Staff often feel uncertain about assessing unfamiliar materials
You need to protect your setting legally while still providing rich play experiences
The result? Your team might be hesitant to accept donated items, or might be using materials that pose unrecognised risks.
I provide hands-on training that gives your staff clear, practical advice on managing play materials safely. No vague suggestions, just straightforward guidance based on current regulations and developmental stages of the group they are teaching.
Your staff will learn:
How to quickly assess both new and preloved materials for safety risks
Simple ways to document these assessments that protect your setting
How to modify materials to eliminate hazards while keeping play value
When to accept or politely decline donated items
How to align your approach with Ofsted expectations
This training works particularly well for early years settings, special education environments, and schools committed to inclusive play.
90-minute session (£280)
Presentation for twilight CPD or staff meetings
Half-day training (£495)
Workshop with practical toy assessment exercises
Full-day training (£875)
Complete training with customised checklists/protocols for your staff
*Payment of the deposit is required to confirm delivery dates, and the full amount up to 5 working days after the delivery. More information is available in the Terms and Conditions.
*All sessions delivered more than 20 miles from Liverpool include additional travel costs.
Each participant gets:
A certificate of completion
Digital or printed resource pack
Each organisation gets:
Industry standard testing tools for small objects and finger entrapment
Ongoing email support for a whole year after your training date
Beyond the core training, I also offer:
Leadership consultancy on play safety policies and protocols
Family workshops to improve your home-school engagement
Please ask if you wish to have some other support to complement the training. I am happy to build a bespoke offer to save you time and money on booking several different training options.
Sara brings a unique blend of academic excellence and practical expertise to ToyScope's educational training programmes. With a PhD in Education focused on playful approaches to learning and a Master's Degree in Educational Treatment of Diversity, her academic foundation is complemented by specialised certifications in Parent-Child Attachment Play and comprehensive Toy Safety Regulation training.
At ToyScope, Sara's recommendations integrate knowledge of child development, regulatory standards, and real-world play behaviour. Her extensive experience in special education provides a unique perspective on adapting safety considerations for children with varied abilities and needs. She understands that safety doesn't mean eliminating all risk—rather, it's about creating environments where children can safely explore their capabilities while developing resilience through appropriately challenging play.
Sara is committed to equipping school leaders with practical, evidence-based strategies that balance regulatory compliance with developmental benefits. Her approach transforms toy safety from a mere box-ticking exercise into an opportunity to enhance your school's learning environment while protecting both children and staff.
For availability and bookings, please get in touch with me at least 14 days in advance of your preferred date:
Profile: LinkedIn
Email: info@toyscope.org
Website: www.toyscope.org
I typically book full-day sessions 4-8 weeks in advance and 2-4 weeks for shorter sessions.
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