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The POWER of Play — Boy finds solace in kites amidst war devastation — WATCH HERE

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11th March 2025: 74 stories worldwide inc 2 video

Inquiry Report Calls On The Government To Restore School Playtime Amid Warning That Play Is Being…

'Anti-play culture' limits children's' time outside, report finds

'Play is being squeezed out of children's lives' - report

Play renaissance: this is the year play gets serious

Wandsworth names 2025 'Year of Play'

Children's Mental Health Week Benefits of Outdoor Play

The Play Commission - Six Months On - Play Commission

£5 million funding for children’s playgrounds and play facilities in Wales. Welsh Government 2025–26 budget published https://play.wales/all-news/

PLAY | Bradford 2025

International Day of Play: What children had to say about play | Children's Commissioner for…

The Impact of Physical Activity in Early Childhood Classrooms

Cardiff's Commitment to Children's Play

Aerial dance and circus acrobatics as children's play inspired by WB Yeats comes to Wexford's Opera…

The premiere of the children's play "Cinderella" performed in Gračanica, tomorrow in Zvečan …

Frontiers | Non-therapeutic play to overcome negative emotional symptoms and improve emotional…

Written Statement: Publication of Ministerial Review of Play Progress Report

Outrage over 'chickenpox party' plan at Gainsborough play centre

BPS responds to Raising the Nation Play Commission report | BPS

Investigation over disturbing detail in kids with 'skipping rope'

Creative Child March 2025

Government partners with young people to help develop new national youth strategy

National Youth Strategy consultation launches with young people - CYP Now

Crews begin removing once-popular Escondido playground from Grape Day Park

Stay indoors and away from public parks - Redlands Coast Today

Improvement Project Begins at Lacy Park Playground

How Playground Regulations and Standards are Messing Up Children's Play

Playgrounds of Today

Your Child's Right to Play at Risk? PIAA's New Policy Sparks Outrage and Legal Battles Over…

They Drink, Then They Fight Over a Ball: An English Town's Tradition

Children's woodland adventure playground and café plans approved

Healthy lifestyle, children and young people

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Generalization: The Magic Sauce in Learning From Video Games

Preparation works underway at site of new children's play area in Rhyl

Expanding play therapy services in healthcare - CYP Now

Bishop's Palace in Wells plans expansion of children's play area

London Playwire Spring 2025 🐛

Mother gets shock of her life after letting her children play alone

Work on new splash pad at The Strand underway

Free-to-play browser game Urban Dead taken offline by UK's online safety law

Renewed play area in Dunbar's Lauderdale Park opens

Nature's playground

World Book Day: Hospital libraries are helping to support children

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

The National Youth Sector Census - National Youth Agency

Just One Day success

Swindon: Project to boost activity levels in deprived areas

Some Wichita schools are easing up on recess rules, citing the benefits of 'risky play'

Some schools in Kansas are allowing kids to go out and play more freely

Korea reports 174 serious accidents in children's playgrounds, urges safety measures

Security questions raised in Daugavpils after incident at playground

Child Development Center Unveils New Renovations to Enhance Learning and Play - WDEF

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Clumsy children may avoid physical activity. Here's how to help them become active

At its core, life is all about play − just look at the animal kingdom

The Psychological Theories Behind Learning Through Play

Breaking Barriers: Empowering children through inclusive sports

Press Play on Play-Based Learning

Yorkshire embraces children’s right to play: How the county supports families and communities

Parent alarmed after community reveals dangers of playground material: ‘Smells like melting … — MSN

United States || Let the Kids Play Sports! Fight Right-Wing Trans Sports Bans

New soft play area opens in Hanley Market — Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Maintenance begins across several Recreational Areas — Preston City Council

Starlight Children’s Foundation Brings Happiness to Hospitalized Kids with second annual …

Opening date for Doncaster children’s play park announced as pupils get sneak peek

If we want to tackle obesity we should just let children play — Ismail Mulla

Recent drownings may influence ‘inclusive park’ design — MSN

Safety issues at Annie’s Playground in Fallston cause closure until further notice — MSN

A national youth strategy — House of Lords Library

Green light for investment in children’s play — Insider Media

We’ve created a one-of-a-kind immersive children’s play centre in the heart of Liverpool — St Helens

2nd March 2025: 52 new stories inc 2 video

Raising The Nation - A commission on play

Inquiry calls for a national play strategy - Nursery World

Enhancing Pembrokeshire Fund brings Milford Haven primary school children joy

Fears grow over future of Greenwich play centre providing safe space for youngsters

London theatre producer on Harwich's upcoming Kindertransport film and exhibition

East Bridgford play area receives revamp to become fully accessible

UK's cleanest soft play centre located in Somerset

Preparation works underway at site of new children's play area in Rhyl

Outdated equipment and lack of funding the 'biggest barriers' to play in Ceredigion

E-Play - latest news from PlayBoard NI

Youth Music

The Perks of Natural Turf

10 ways to get more out of children's play

Free Suffolk children's play sessions at Sutton Hoo

Children's play areas in Monaco: what do our readers think? - Monaco Tribune

Toy cars or dolls? The role of siblings in children's gendered play

Children playing outside far less amid 'no ball games' culture, study shows

Campaigners call for national strategy amid decline in play - CYP Now

Top 10 Facts about the Roden Centre for Creative Learning at the National Gallery! - Fun Kids - the…

Ofsted should measure schools on time pupils get to play

Children's playtime being 'squeezed out' of school day, major report warns

Concerned parent questions safety of school's playground after recent visit: 'How safe is that for…

New Standards Australia handbook provides guidelines for giant slides - Australasian Leisure…

Champion looks at sled hill, playground equipment

Youth mobility scheme on the table for Starmer in EU talks

Bridgend Youth Support

"Youth services are not a luxury'" says Huddersfield MP as funding repeatedly slashed

Free Suffolk children's play sessions at Sutton Hoo

Coming to a cinema near you: six British kids playing Roblox...

We're living in fear of 'pod estate' housing CRIMINALS opposite play centre

Parents pleased with play parks updates across Otley

'Anti-play culture' limits children's' time outside, report finds

Is a 'No ball games' culture stopping outdoor play?

More councils should close off streets to encourage outdoor games

The future of youth and play services in Kensington and Chelsea

Leeds Children's Hospital raises funds to create play room

Youth Music

Bid launched for £300,000 in ASN playscheme cash in Inverclyde Council budget

Creative Child March 2025

Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at CCM

N.L. youth centre grappling with crumbling infrastructure, rodents and mould, documents reveal

Cardiff showcases commitment to children’s right to play at Tokyo Global Forum on Children

10 ways to get more out of children’s play — Yahoo Life UK

BCP Council spending millions on play areas and opening paddling pools — Rayo

Youth services in crisis — a view from the front line

14 Things Kids Used to Do in School That Parents Won’t Allow Today — MSN

New £75,000 play area for young children opens — Yahoo News UK

Uni of Reading: Report calls for urgent action to protect children’s right to play

Children’s play centre buzzing with miniature bus in Bee Network livery — Yahoo News UK