Review

Enabling Environments: Equipment - Protective clothing; Juniorsport play system; John Deere Combine...

A round-up of new products, from protective clothing to farm toys, compiled by Ruth Thomson.

- Protective clothing

Reflections on Learning

www.reflectionsonlearning.co.uk

Autumn showers and winter squalls won't deter children dressed in Reflections on Learning's new range of protective clothing.

The company's rain ponchos (£6.99, each), in a choice of eight fun designs (including dolphin, pirate, dinosaur and ladybug), come with a built-in hood and a handy drawstring pouch.

Regatta Mud Jump (£13.99) are dungarees with elasticated ankles and stirrup loops that fit around the foot, while the Regatta Puddle (£19.99) is a breathable one-piece that comes in sizes small enough for children as young as six months and zips down to the floor, making it easy to get on and off. The main features of the one-piece Regatta Splosh (£24.99) are its fleecy Thermo Guard lining to the hood and body and its high-visibility reflective trim. Finally, there is the Regatta Stormbreak (trousers, £4.99; jacket, £7.99), designed to slip over clothing to provide a snug seal against wet and cold weather.

- Juniorsport play system

Playgarden Design and Resources

www.playgardens.co.uk

Juniorsport is a versatile indoor and outdoor play system for children aged three to eight years old. The all-weather hollow blocks (£80.64 each) and lightweight pegs (£19.04 each) make it easy to assemble and manoeuvre, so opening up play opportunities for construction, imaginative play, climbing and jumping.

Additional Juniorsport equipment can be added to offer greater challenge, such as a guide plank (£255.36), round balance beam (£321.44), trampoline (£901.60) and soft mat (medium, £273.28).

Playgarden is the only company in the UK to stock the range.

- Storage bags and pockets

Wesco

www.wesco-group.com

Wesco's storage bags and pockets, with handles and plenty of capacity, will solve indoor storage problems and make it much easier to transport resources outdoors.

Part of the Nomad range, they are made from tough azo-free vinyl, have transparent fronts and label holders and are available in single or double units and in either satchel bag or pocket design. They also come in four colours and two finishes. Prices are: Nomad bags single, £8.97 (product number 163 127 163) and double, £17.48 (163 127 164); Nomad pockets single, £7.25 (163 127 165) and double, £13.92 (163 127 166).

Products can be viewed on the company's downloadable catalogue.To order, call 0115 9899765 or e-mail sales@wescouk.co.uk and quote the product number.

- John Deere Combine LS

www.farmtoysonline.co.uk

The John Deere Combine LS (£49.95) is the latest addition to a toy range for children fascinated by life on the farm. Also new to the range is the John Deere 7930 Pedal Tractor (£159.95), available with front loader (£239.95) and with front loader, air tyres, gears and brakes (£299.95).

Diggers, trailers, quad bikes, ploughs, Land Rovers, dump truck, excavators - are all to be found on the website. Other categories include animal clocks, farm buildings, farm sets and animals, gardening and wildlife, JCBs, puzzles and games.

- Education Series Projectors

BenQ

www.benq.co.uk

Enjoy excellent colours and readability with BenQ's new series of six Education Projectors, designed for low maintenance and running costs, long-lasting reliability and easy and safe use. All six models feature ultra-short-throw for interactive whiteboards. Prices start at £499 (MP626).

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