Public Sector Software Introduction to Play Value Assessment

Play Value is generally a numeric value given to a playground to rank it in relation to others in the area. A play value assessment is a valuable tool in the on-going development of an operators facilities. This course is designed to outline different methods of play value assessment, how they can be used to programme development and choose which items to install in playgrounds to improve their attractiveness and value to users.

The course is suitable for managers responsible for play facilities and landscape architects responsible for designing facilities. The course will be delivered as a theory session but may include a practical site visit as appropriate.

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"PSSLive are single-handedly changing the face of quality monitoring in the grounds maintenance sector. The increased use of information technology at home has impacted on our work in a positive way improving our productivity and our customer relationships through innovation. G. S will continue to seek innovative partners to drive forward the performance of our industry and offer customers an affordable usable technological solution.”

Adrian Wickham - Glendale Services
“With so many play areas and records that have to be kept for over 20 years, PSSLive has saved paper, storage and time required to search for records. Not only that, it has made staff accountable and the play areas safer and a more attractive place to be. A versatile tool that can be used by all personnel at a level they are comfortable with which produces vital information for the operation of our 500 play sites, an important part of our landscape accountability."

Milton Keynes City Council
PSS worked alongside Worcester Council to meet their request for specific Findings and Tasks to be associated with Trees.

Public Sector Software on working with Worcester
“Thank you for all that you did for us at the Risk Assessment training - everyone was buzzing after you left. They all said that they found it really useful and were glad to have had the opportunity to sit in on the session. I believe you have a South Gloucestershire Council fan club now! I spoke to both routine inspectors and they've really taken it all on board too. To the extent that they are now asking me if it would be beneficial for them to do their operational inspectors training!”

Tina Rainey - Training at South Gloucestershire Council
“At Lewes District Council, we have recently started using PSSLive for logging all of our tree stock. Our inspectors using the mobiles carry out inspections of the trees to ensure that they are healthy and safe. Any arboriculture work required on the tree will be 'tasked' at the same time. We have found the software to be very user friendly; and it's always good to know that there is a fast response from PSSLive if we need a helping hand!”

Andy Frost, Lewes District Council
“This has really helped in managing beach car parks, local halls, recreation facilities and land. I use only a small fraction of the features available but for an officer whose needs are to handle variety, rather than quantity of the same thing, it simplifies so much.”

David Menday - St David's City Council
“Enables a concise record of inspection / maintenance to be kept, which is an invaluable asset when dealing with liability claims.”

John Edmondson
“It is very easy to find time to complain, pick holes and tell someone you are not happy with their services, but we never make the same allowances to say thank you or to say we appreciate what has been done. Your system is not one of the best, it is the best and a joy to use.”

Jennie Judd - Newport County Borough Council
The PSSLive system is the perfect tool for Inspecting and reporting on the Parks, Playgrounds and open spaces throughout the City & County of Swansea area.

John Hopkins - City and County of Swansea
"I thought I would send you a big thank you for the training you provided to my staff and also our contractor. Everyone enjoyed the training and also thoroughly appreciated the way in which you provided the training. I am glad that everyone took the test and also passed. I am sorry I could not have made the training. So thank you once again, very much appreciated. Encouraged organic discussion to demonstrate points in ways to enable clear understanding.”

Matthew Lank - Training at Waverley Borough Council
"On the iPad it's the best piece of software I've ever used.”

John Millard
"The system provides a paperless record of all inspections carried out. It is a great asset management tool that assists with the production of planned maintenance schedules and much more. There is a good audit trail which is required should a claim for injury arise”

Rushden Town Council
“We managed our Play Site Inspections and Maintenance, using PlaySafe, successfully for three years before migrating to PSSLive and have found it to be a much improved management tool. PSSLive is an excellent tool with a wide range of functions that enable us to record inspections and maintenance and to monitor budgets."

Peter Jones, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

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