Are any Funding opportunities available for Snug

We recognise schools may wish to invest in Snug but are restricted by budget. Our new lease option could enable your school to play now and pay later. Sutcliffe Play’s playground funding guide is available free to any school interested in researching sources of funding to buy Snug

Click here for more information on these funding opportunities.

Snug environmentally friendly?

Yes - more details are given in the Snug & The Environment section on the Information Packs page of this website.

Can Snug be recycled?

Yes - more details are given in the Snug & The Environment section on the Information Packs page of this website.

How long will Snug last?

If looked after Snug will last many years. It is manufactured from durable materials. The parts that may suffer wear and tear, e.g. rubber feet, are easily replaceable and can be purchased as spares.

What is the product guarantee?

All Snug products are guaranteed for 2 years against poor materials or workmanship, provided they are used and maintained in accordance with the manufactures instructions supplied with your Snug prodcut.

Do you sell spares?

Yes, Sutcliffe Play offer a full spares service. Please contact Snug on +44 (0)1977 653266 with your enquiry.

Does Snug need to be maintained?

Yes, as does all equipment used by children. We recommend that Snug is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions supplied with your Snug products.

What age range of children do you recommend to use Snug?

Ages 2-11.

Can Snug be used indoors and outdoors?

Yes, it has been designed with non-marking black feet so it can be used indoors as well as outdoors, for example in a gym for PE classes.

Does Snug need to be used with a safety surface or matting?

No, however please see the Do's and Don'ts in the" Stay Safe" section on the Information Packs page of this website

Can Snug be safely lifted and carried by children?

Yes - for recommended methods of carrying please see the Do's and Don'ts in the "Staying Safe" section of the Information Packs page of this website.

Are the Snug surfaces non slip in the wet?

Like most surfaces, extra care should be taken when wet

Is Snug waterproof and weatherproof? Can it be left outside permanently?

Yes, it can be left outside in all weathers.

What if children bite, chew or lick Snug? Is it toxic?

Not recommended, but it is not toxic!

How much playground space (sq. m) do I need for a Snug kit?

20m x 20m space will allow room for all the kit and for children to have the freedom to move and play around it.

How many children can safely use a Snug kit at any one time?

Snug is ideal for the equivalent of a class at a time, but it can accommodate 40-50 children.

What degree of supervision, if any, is required?
If supervision is required, do the supervisors need to be trained?

We would advise normal playtime supervision. No special training is required, however for ideas of how to get the best from the kit in playtime and to support the curriculum, please see the Snug Activity Cards section on the Information Packs page of this website.

How do I store Snug?

We have developed a special Snug storage unit that can be purchased in addition to the kit. The storage is designed to house everything except Cones, the Loop and the Mound which are designed to stay out in the playground. The dimensions of the storage are 2.4m wide x 1.7m deep x 1.7m high. If you would like to store in your own storage unit, you would need a similar footprint.

How long does it take to put away and bring out??

It takes a group of 8 children and an adult about 5 minutes to take all the Snug kit out of the store.

Do we need to install Snug ourselves and if so how do we do this. How many adults are needed?

No ground installation is required. If you are buying a Snug kit, our delivery drivers can build the mould up into a starter configuration. If installing yourself the mound will need bolting together into your chosen configuration. This is simple, instructions and the necessary tools are supplied with the kit. This can be done by a Teacher/Site Services.

Is Snug suitable for children with special needs?

Yes, it was designed with them in mind and has been tested in a special school.

Is Snug safe? Does Snug conform to the appropriate Standards?

As Snug is a new concept and made up of loose parts, there is no European Standard that is totally applicable. Snug has however been designed in the spirit of EN1176, which is the standard appropriate to fixed play equipment. It has also been developed in close consultation with RoSPA the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents who have concluded that they "believe Snug is a product that is well suited to primary school playgrounds and is suitably safe".

How do I clean Snug?

Snug can be washed easily with soap and water in accordance with the manufacturers instructions supplied with your Snug product.