Discover how a bespoke sand kitchen can transform a nursery's outdoor space, encouraging sensory exploration, imaginative play, social interaction, and early years learning through hands-on experiences.

When the demand for childcare opportunities in Northamptonshire soared - thanks to government-backed funded hours starting from nine months, the forward-thinking team at Acorn Early Years Day Nursery in Stanwick found a golden solution right next door: a vacant workshop space waiting to be transformed. Enter Elegon, the local, family-run construction specialist with a niche in educational and early-years developments. The brief? Deliver a turnkey design-and-build renovation that wouldn’t just...

When it comes to creativity and imagination in children, there’s one activity that wins all round - playing in the mud. And with the help...