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‘Share your experiences – and help shape play policy’ - @ChildInTheCity1 childinthecity.org/2024/08/21/sha… The #RaisingTheNation Play Commission suported by Centre for Young Lives needs your input and ideas to help shape policies that can improve children’s access to play. An open call for

Get hopping #Londoners! You know deep down that spacehoppers will be the perfect antidote to the post back-to-school blues this September 😆 The deadline to apply to enjoy your street as a playful social space for #CarFreeDay is soon. Ask us to help! londonplaystreets.org.uk/car-free-day-2…

1/ Positive News! ✅ Children in #Surrey and #Sussex will benefit from upgraded play areas, thanks to Lewes District Council's efforts. 🔗bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… But this should be the norm, not the exception... 🧵1/2

Bly’s experience at @brightonhovecc Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme set her on the way to becoming a Paralympian 🏓 The council created this film to show how HAF ensures children stay active, make friends, learn skills & enjoy new opportunities ⤵️ #Paralympics

The #GoodChildhoodReport 2024 is here, and it shows concerning findings for the wellbeing of children in the UK. We see a continuing decline in young people’s wellbeing. This must end now. Read more in the full report: childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

“It’s made a massive difference to all our playtimes for all our children.” Fantastic piece from Notts TV highlighting the impact that investing in playtimes has had at the brilliant Willow Farm Primary School. #OPALSchools #BackToSchool #PlanForPlay

In 1 week, the RPII will be unveiling our first ever Play Safety Week campaign - an awareness week to drive knowledge and education in play safety. Make sure you join us next week. You can download campaign assets on our website playsafetyweek.org #PlaySafetyWeek #RPII

No textbook or lesson plan can prepare our children for the future. Let's equip them with creativity, problem-solving, and resilience today to build a brighter future. Here are five ways we can give every child the chance to learn through play⬇️learningthroughplay.com/how-we-play/cl…

If your local play area could be better and you want to do something about it, join us next Saturday at our People for Play workshop. Children welcome, FREE picnic + campaign inspiration = perfect antidote for #backtoschool blues. Thanks Trust for London! londonplay.org.uk/event/people-f…

We are encouraging all UK schools to join our Play Safety Week campaign next week to find out how to manage and maintain play equipment and what constitutes ‘safe play' at school. Schools can download our guidance created especially for schools at playsafetyweek.org.

How do you make children enjoy writing? By using playful writing skills, you can make writing more playful and intuitive by building a 3D model of their story. In that way, they get the chance to act the story out. Sounds fun, right? #internationalliteracyday

Welcome to the UK's inaugural Play Safety Week. The RPII is proud to lead this vital initiative, designed to educate and raise awareness about what play safety is all about. Visit playsafetyweek.org and join the conversation #PlaySafetyWeek

This week, our Research and Policy Manager, Alison McCann, dives deep into the National Planning Policy Framework (#NPPF) consultation and explores the vital role parks and green spaces play in building healthier, happier communities 🌳 🔗 Read more fieldsintrust.org/about-us/news/…

A Play Ranger team will be back in St Michael’s Park tomorrow after school. There are only 4 sessions left before the winter break so please do join us Our team will be there no matter what the weather, we look forward to seeing you there so we can Get Out & Play!

It's conker season right? Please gather them up and be prepared to conquer the conker in Half Term as part of the silly fun stuff at the Festival of Play 2024 #LeedsPlayFest24 leedsinspired.co.uk/events/conquer…

Playgrounds are part of many solutions - CYP Now cypnow.co.uk/content/blogs/…

It's Play Safety Week. The RPII developed this year's campaign because there's a need to educate the public about play safety. 68% of parents report being overly cautious about letting their children play outdoors due to safety concerns. Visit PlaySafetyWeek.org

Our PlaySafetyWeek campaign has been supported this week by a number of schools across the UK. Schools play a vital role in promoting playground safety by implementing policies, procedures, and maintenance protocols to uphold high safety standards. playsafetyweek.org

🌟Why is risky play important? Anthropologists weigh in with new research cbc.ca/news/canada/ju…