Topic: #PlayEngland

‘Give children the chance to play’ – national UK play organisations join forces to demand action

‘Playday’ in the UK – held on 7 August – was an opportunity for the four national play organisations to urge policymakers to deliver on a child’s right to play. As thousands of children and young...Read more

05-08-2024|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Assessing the future of ‘sustainable’ adventure playgrounds in England

Creating a formal ‘network’ of outdoor adventure playgrounds would help them feel less isolated and more likely to become sustainable in the long run.Read more

22-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Play England: Keep playgrounds open to avoid ‘catastrophic’ effect on children

Play England has written an impassioned open letter to local councils, urging them to keep playgrounds open for the sake of children’s physical and mental health. Read more

21-01-2021|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Play England webinar shares inspiring stories from play workers

Play England has produced a webinar and new practical guide to help organisations adopt a play-based approach as they slowly emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown.Read more

02-07-2020|Comment|author: Simon Weedy