Client: OSN– Polkadot, Kinwarton Road, Alcester

What the client needed

Polkadot nursery is part of the Old StationNursery Group which has 71 nurseries across the UK. It is registered for 81children aged up to five.

The children often like playing outside,but the decking in the garden area was coming to the end of its life and hadbegun to rot. The steps were becoming soft and sinking to one side when steppedon. A large planter was also losing board the bottom and the contents werestarting to spill out.

All of this posed a potential hazard toyoung children at the nursery and staff and needed urgent attention to ensurethe outdoor space could remain in use.

Why was Elevate FM chosen?

We had worked for the nursery previouslyand they were impressed with our high standard of work so invited us back forthis job.

What did Elevate FM do?

We began by taking up the old and damageddecking, replacing it with new timbers where needed. We added a new frameworkto make it stronger and safer for the children and staff to use and extend itslife.

The stairs were completely rebuilt and wealso created a new planter.

Safety was at the forefront of our mindsduring all work.

Every area of visible wood was sanded welland anti-slip bars and rubber mats were put in place to ensure safety at alltimes.

The Elevate FM team all have an enhancedDBS and lots of experience working in the childcare and education sector. Theyeven know how to work without interrupting nap time!

Outcome

The decking is safe and secure and lookslike new.

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