New service — play equipment safety inspections for schools, nurseries & councils
New service from Setter Play
Play equipment safety inspections
Keep your play area safe, compliant and open for play. Our experienced team now offers independent inspections against the EN1176 and EN1177 safety standards — for schools, nurseries, councils and play area operators.
Why inspect?
Play safe. Stay compliant.
Every play area weathers with use — fixings loosen, surfaces wear, and standards evolve. Regular inspections help you meet your duty of care, protect the children in your care, and keep your equipment fit to play on for years to come.
Confirm compliance
Independent checks that your play area continues to meet the EN1176 equipment and EN1177 surfacing safety standards.
Duty of care
Demonstrate that you are proactively managing the safety of your play area for pupils, families and visitors.
Catch issues early
Wear and tear is normal — identifying it early means small, planned repairs instead of closures and incidents.
Expert guidance
Clear, prioritised recommendations from a team that has designed, built and maintained play equipment for over 30 years.
Our inspection services
An inspection schedule to suit your play area
From an in-depth annual compliance inspection to weekly checks your own team can carry out — we offer a complete inspection programme, and the advice to run it well.
Annual Safety Inspection
A comprehensive, independent inspection of your entire play area, recommended once a year to confirm ongoing compliance with the EN1176 and EN1177 safety standards.
- Full compliance check against EN1176 & EN1177
- Detailed, easy-to-read written report
- Covers equipment, surfacing and the wider site
- Prioritised actions and recommendations
Operational Inspection
A hands-on inspection recommended three times a year to confirm the equipment continues to be suitable to play on — catching wear and tear between annual inspections.
- Function and stability of equipment
- Wear and tear on moving parts and fixings
- Surfacing condition and impact attenuation
- Clear findings with practical next steps
Routine Manual Inspection Advice
Advice for play area operators to carry out routine manual inspections, recommended once every week to identify any glaring issues with the equipment before they become a problem.
- Simple weekly checks operators can run themselves
- Spot broken, loose or missing components
- Identify vandalism and obvious hazards
- Know when to call us for expert support
Not sure which inspection you need?
Call us on 01462 817 538 and we'll happily guide and advise you.
Our work
Play areas built and inspected by Setter
For over 30 years, Setter Play has designed, manufactured and installed beautifully crafted wooden play equipment for schools, nurseries and councils — and now keeps it safe for the long term.
Get in touch
Make an enquiry today
Tell us a little about your play area and which inspection you're interested in, and we'll come back to you with advice and a no-obligation quote. Prefer to talk? We'd love to hear from you.