Waterproof Clothing for Kids Outdoor Play

Schools and Groups - Welcome to Waterproof World

Here at Waterproof World, we are passionate about outdoor play and its importance in early years development and education.

We started our business after seeing first hand in Scandinavian Forest Schools how much more free and exciting outdoor play could be, with really good protective clothing; i.e. 'Clothing Designed with Play in Mind'.

Happily, this freedom is increasingly being experienced by British children too, as the government education guidelines for Early Years & Foundation Stage places more and more emphasis on Outdoor Learning; and as more schools and nurseries equip accordingly. Some lovely action shots in 'Waterproof Worlds' sent in to us by schools and nurseries

Some lovely action shots in 'Waterproof Worlds' sent in to us by schools and nurseries

How we can help

We have worked with lots of schools and settings, helping equip groups from just a few children, to over a thousand, so we have lots of useful experience and can guide you through our range to find the most appropriate outdoor clothing to meet your needs.

We can usually offer attractive discounts for bulk purchase (the discount amount is dependent on the products chosen, and the numbers required) and we are used to dealing with the various purchasing procedures and policies imposed on educational establishments, such as local authority purchase order.

As well as outdoor play clothes, we can also provide a wide range of keenly priced ski wear and watersports wear, and we are happy to help you pull together kit lists for school trips, expeditions or any outdoor activities. Working closely with both you and our suppliers, we can meet your requirements from the full breadth of their products and across all ages, including teenagers and adults.

Do give us a call on 01442 401300 to discuss your requirements and timescales; we have lots of experience and can help in many ways.

Buying Tips

Things to consider when buying outdoor play clothing:

Look for our waterproofs 'designed with play in mind'. Breathable, in soft yet tough fabrics and with generous cuts, they are comfortable enough to wear as outdoor overalls to keep children clean, irrespective of weather.
Parents tend to buy large to get two seasons worth of wear. Groups tend to buy for a target child age (swapping in new children rather than replacing the clothes). This can lead to a tendency to buy large numbers in a single (average) size.
The spread of sizes for young children at a given age is however, enormous, so provision needs to be made for the largest children and the smallest.
It can be useful to buy different colours for the different sizes. In this way an outfit can quickly be matched to a child at a glance.
It's normally wise to avoid pink; we can offer you a wide range of plain colours, focusing on reds, blues, yellows and greens; and some great print designs.
Choice of an all-in-one suit versus a two piece outfit is largely a matter of personal taste. All-in-ones offer very reliable protection, and are quickest to get on and off, with adult assistance.
Two pieces can take longer to get in and out of, but are easier for the children to manage unassisted and can be more flexible for all year use.
Dungarees offer quite a lot of protection, even without a jacket in warmer weather - as they cover high up the body.
Trousers can be easiest for children to manage unassisted, and for toilet visits etc, but don't have the same degree of coverage and protection on their own in the warmer months.
Don't forget teacher!! Once the children are completely weatherproof, you'll need good waterproof jacket and trousers too, or long coat !
take a look at our general buying tips page for more things to think about in choosing your play clothes.

It can be worth taking one or two products initially to confirm size and expectation before ordering for a full group. Any goods we supply as samples can be discounted retrospectively if they are subsequently followed by a large discounted order. Likewise, unwanted samples can be refunded if returned to us unused and in original packaging. Please call to discuss your requirements on 01442 401300 or email us to request a brochure.

Popular Products

Click on the links below for more details of these popular choices for groups.


Kiba Separates	Togz All-in-One	Regatta Packaways	Regatta Puddle Suit	Kiba Suits

In addition to these popular choices, we are now offering Special Order for additional products not held in stock for immediate dispatch. See our range of Special Order products from Togz and our Special Order products from Regatta.

The Growing Schools Garden

As a result of our involvement with schools and groups, we have forged a close alliance with the School Grounds Charity, Learning Through Landscapes (LTL); working alongside them in promotion and development of outdoor learning.

We were honoured to be asked by them to showcase a selection of our products within the Growing Schools Garden at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in July 2007.

The garden was commissioned by the Department for Schools, Children and Families; was designed by TV gardener Chris Beardshaw and was co-ordinated by Learning through Landscapes. It won the highest accolades at the show; both a gold medal and the coveted Tudor Rose (best in show) award, and it created enormous visitor and media interest.

The garden was designed to express the themes in the Learning Outside the Classroom manifesto; highlighting the valuable role of outdoor experience in child development, and demonstrating the innovative ways that schools are using the outdoors in providing meaningful learning opportunities for children.

The garden included contributions from over 30 schools and settings from throughout the country, as well as examples of modern school resources and sustainable architectures.

Schools and early years settings from across England worked closely with the partners in designing and creating the garden, some growing plants and some creating features for the garden. At the show, children from many of the schools provided demonstrations of the wonderful learning, play and social opportunities created through the garden and within their own school grounds.

The garden also showcased the modern, sustainable school buildings which are being developed through the government’s Building Schools of the Future programme.

A presentation of Outdoor Play Clothing, supplied by us, Waterproof World, highlighted the important role that all weather practical clothing has in enhancing the children's learning experiences.

After the show, the garden is being re-located to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where it will become a permanent learning resource for schools and early years settings – and for all visitors to the Gardens.

LTL Early Years Outdoors Members

We are currently running a promotion in conjunction with LTL Early Years Outdoors. Please call us on 01442 401300 quoting your membership number for details.

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