HOLLYMOUNT PRIMARY SCHOOL.

The proposed layout creatively develops a strategy to incorporate landscape elements such as a foundation stage play area, boundary treatments, ramp and steps, cultivation area, MUGA and woodland planting and play within the primary school boundaries.

Client: London Borough of Merton

Architect: Haverstock Associates

The Project

The landscape design proposals are focused on providing a new playground for the early years foundation stage along the east boundary, new habitat and cultivation areas for use by all years, relocation of the Multi-use Games Area to the South end of the school and improvements to the Key Stage 1 and 2 play area. This allows the landscape works to meet the following key objectives:

· Enhanced integration of outdoor learning as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum

· Lively and engaging playground space for the foundation stage pupils whilst also allowing for quiet, more contemplative play

· Treatment of boundaries to provide security for pupils whilst affording improved screening and acoustic protection for neighbouring residents

· Provision of improved growing/ecology areas for the full school

· Fully accessible playground space throughout, including the repositioned Multi-use Games Area

· Protection of the existing landscape character by retention of the mature trees on the Cambridge Road frontage

· Enhanced play opportunities for Key Stages 1 and 2 in the woodland play area proposed for the site of the temporary classroom.

· Increased bio-diversity achieved by an increase in the extent and range of planting