‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground
St John's Church of England primary school in Barnet, north London, has transformed its flood-prone playground with the help of Trees for Cities, addressing severe flooding issues that previously rendered the area unusable for outdoor play. Headteacher Macci Dobie noted that rainwater would pool on the tarmac, often forcing children to be dismissed from different parts of the school due to unsafe conditions.
WPN Brief
- What Happened
St John's Church of England primary school in Barnet, north London, has transformed its flood-prone playground with the help of Trees for Cities, addressing severe flooding issues that previously rendered the area unusable for outdoor play. Headteacher Macci Dobie noted that rainwater would pool on the tarmac, often forcing children to be dismissed from different parts of the school due to unsafe conditions.
- Why It Matters
This initiative not only enhances the children's play experience but also reflects a growing commitment to climate adaptation in urban school environments, potentially serving as a model for other institutions facing similar challenges.