Introducing real tools in the early years
12 April 2017
As with anything in the early years, first-hand real play experiences have so…
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It’s not just children who miss out when their play is censored – we all do
5 April 2017
Mike Greenway, Director of Play Wales Some time ago when involved in the…
Read more »Jane Bradley: Childhood is no longer a picnic
30 March 2017
Over-protective parenting has denied the next generation the happy adventures of roaming free,…
Read more »“Why do architects dictate children’s play so stringently?”
29 March 2017
We need to stop concentrating our energies on hazard-proofing playgrounds, and worry instead about how…
Read more »Let Kids Be Kids: Using Adventure and Nature to Bring Back Children’s Play
21 March 2017
It is a disappointing thing to see new playgrounds developed in city spaces…
Read more »Designing streets for play – research and observation
17 March 2017
Many within the UK’s street play movement want to see long-term changes to…
Read more »Scottish Parliament debates national play charter
17 March 2017
The Scottish Parliament has debated the country’s first Play Charter, developed and promoted…
Read more »Transcript from Scotland’s Play Charter Debate
17 March 2017
You can read full transcript from Scotland’s Play Charter Debate held at the…
Read more »The Joy of Junk
8 March 2017
At a time of increasing debate over the extent of children’s use of screen-based technology, for…
Read more »Remove the Bubble Wrap: Why Over-Protection Hinders Healthy Child Development
8 March 2017
I’ve got only a few minutes left to spare before I have to…
Read more »10 Things Your Toddler Will Play With More Than Any Toy You Buy
22 February 2017
“Mummy, can I have that? I NEEEDDDDD it.” The banshee cry all parents…
Read more »An updated UNCRC for the digital age
20 February 2017
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is truly inspiring document which sets…
Read more »Photographer combats gender stereotypes with the idea that ‘boys can, too’
20 February 2017
It started when my son was only a few months old. I had…
Read more »Keeping children indoors is not the solution to pollution!
15 February 2017
The response to the recent air pollution alerts in London alarmed many of…
Read more »Play Theory: Understanding ‘Play Types’ and how they relate to Forest School
15 February 2017
“We’re on a ship,” she said, “and we’re going to a desert island….
Read more »Can We Bring Back Riskier Playgrounds?
26 January 2017
A slide, swings, maybe a seesaw or sandbox: These are the usual elements…
Read more »Air pollution threat to children’s playtime in UK cities
26 January 2017
Play England is deeply concerned that the worsening air quality in Britain’s cities…
Read more »Let’s build safe play spaces into our communities
23 January 2017
I wholeheartedly agree that “children need plenty of self-directed outdoor play” (Screen-based lifestyle…
Read more »The Beauty and Chaos of Free Play
19 January 2017
No, not a beautiful provocation but instead a picture of the real chaos…
Read more »Protecting our children from harm while they play
18 January 2017
Tottering round in mum’s far too big heels, sneaking into the make-up drawer…
Read more »4 myths debunked about outdoor play and children’s health
13 January 2017
Enough with the old wives’ tales that have kept kids indoors long enough!…
Read more »Do Yourself A Favor, Let Your Kids Play In The Rain
9 January 2017
You want your kid to play in the rain? You only need to dress them…
Read more »Bundle up and get outdoors: The health benefits of outdoor winter play for kids
9 January 2017
As winter and cold weather approaches, children’s play is often limited to the…
Read more »Here’s a Helpful Infographic on the Many Risks of Helicopter Parenting
29 December 2016
Below you’ll find a nifty infographic produced by the folks at Yellowbrick detailing the…
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