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

19th May 2024

Gaza

Gaza's children: play in a time of crisis - Positive News

Welcome to Pathway To Play: A Manifesto for Children - Association of Play Industries

"It's changed our lives": how playing out helped my children, my neighbours and me - Playing Out

Urgent warning over horrifying discovery GLUED to toddler swings in play area

Theatre play for children in hospital premieres in Bristol

Air Up: scent-flavoured water bottle becomes latest playground craze

Our history - National Youth Agency

Rising knife crime in London is linked to austerity cuts to youth services - here's the evidence

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

New members of Cornwall Youth Council outline their goals for the future

British Youth Council: five factors for demise of youth voice stalwart

News | Children's Alliance

What is the Ofsted plan for play?

The “plan for play” launched on Tuesday outlines a vision for the Department for Education to require every school to have a play plan that would be subject to Ofsted inspection. Under the proposals, teachers would be taught about play-based learning for children of all ages, not only early years.12 Mar 2024

How Local Leaders Can Improve the Quality of Life for All Children Through Nature Access

Sadiq Khan reveals plans for youth investment ahead of mayoral election

Children should be taught to ration time online, says new guidance

What America's first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation

Read, sing, dance and funny faces: expert tips on how you can help your baby's development through…

As a child psychiatrist, I know it's critical for kindergartens to embrace playful learning

Public Space - play:groundNYC

Kids, screen time & despair: An expert in economics & happiness sounds the alarm

Savannah Bananas play special game with patients at Bethany Children's Health Center

Why an "Everyone Wins" Attitude Is Making Our Children Lose

The Bay Area's most hazardous playground is unbelievable

ChangeX, a leading organization, has launched a multi-region community fund to commemorate the…

KidsPlay Children's Museum in Torrington transforms Salvation Army space into 'Hub' with library

Why letting children play in dirt is actually healthy for them

Get Your Kids Moving This Summer!

Playground Communication Boards: Enhancing Inclusive Play at the Play for All Park

Commentary: Community-based youth sports matter in Baltimore and beyond

Sex offender found working at children's indoor playground in West Des Moines

Thousands of children to benefit from new music hub

Mariachi legend's foundation helps countless children through music

PLAY Roanoke celebrates National Kids to Parks Day with free move night

Want to protect your kids' eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside

'Playtime: Then and Now' aims to connect children and cultures

Padecky: Why parents should pay attention to high school sports

PHOTO GALLERY: Children in Gaza forget how to play - Multimedia - Ahram Online

Campaigners are calling to revive play in schools to tackle an ‘escalating’ health crisis — MSN

14th May 2024

Katherine Rundell wins author of the year at British Book Awards

Video games can have a positive impact on children-if designed with the right features, says new…

Playing with children is hard and boring, parents say

Seeking Input on Recess and Play for Advocacy Toolkit - Early Learning Resource Center Region 5

See inside the mini seaside town that's a 'world-first' play venue | ITV News

Risky outdoor play can boost science education

Opinion | Understanding My Son, One Game of Catch at a Time

I let my kids have unlimited screen time on one simple condition

Somerset Youth Alliance is 'filling the massive void' in youth provision

Youth worker says role has been 'traumatic'

Viva Vitality: Tips for safe outdoor play - Medicine Hat News

Neighbors concerned multi-million dollar park renovations overlook safety issues

Playground reopens with accessible equipment in Fort Wayne neighborhood

Weston-super-Mare recreated in new miniature town play attraction

The Best Play Places for Kids in the Dallas Area

Pickleball net at Santa Rita Park kept kids from playing basketball 'outside'

Viva Vitality: Tips for safe outdoor play - Medicine Hat News

Improvements at Oak Ridge park to allow more children to play

Your May parks and green space update inside 🌲

New children's soft play area with slides and ball pit now open

Port Royal children can now come out to play - Jamaica Observer

The Child at Play | 4 | Blurring the Boundaries between Children's Pas

National Week of Play 2024

Upper Peninsula Children's Museum hosting free day of play this Saturday

I dreaded Mother's Day after my son died. Then I learned to play again

A Playground Transformation for The YWCA El Paso del Norte Region

Turf Playing Field vs Playground Surfacing

Washington Commanders help fund safe space for children to play in Capitol Heights

'I see potential': Music Mentorship Program inspires passion in local children

See inside the mini seaside town that's a 'world-first' play venue | ITV News

Uganda to introduce national children play day

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

National playday

The power of play - Part 4: Characteristics of play

Home - Clear Sky - The Power of Play

New Coventry University research shows children who play adventurously are more active

Amazon fulfillment centre delivers 600 play therapy kits — Echo.ie

GALLERY: Official opening of £81,000 children’s play park in Boston-area community

8th May 2024

Chelsea: Blue plaque honours playgrounds creator Marjory Allen

Respect Plastic in Structures

Nature Deficit Disorder

First Lady advises parents to create play time for children

Billion Pavilion opens for play at Sanford Children’s Hospital

METROPARKS: Nature Play areas boost kids’ mental, physical skills

How play therapy can help children deal with anxiety and other difficult emotions

Modern Motherhood: Connecting with Your Children Through Play

Chicago public school in the 1950s: a heyday for unstructured play — The Boston Globe

£2,000 grant for activities event

Sensory gym in Monroe designed for children with unique needs

Disabled children feel unsafe in playgrounds — and are ‘missing childhood experiences’, campaigners…

Somerset Wildlife Trust hopes to raise £40k for youth work

The Children and Young People’s Plan for Somerset 2024–30 survey now open

Tips for hot Central Florida playground days

More Children Than Ever Are Suffering Playground-Related Brain Injuries

Weston playgrounds get much needed updates and improvements

Meeting with: ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use

Children’s Day: Cherish Experiences That Enhance Five Senses

HUCKLEBERRIES: McEuen Park was an instant kid magnet

Powering play

New soft play prepares to welcome children in from tomorrow

The Toy Association Provides Shareable Content Ahead of International Day of Play — aNb Media, Inc.

Adults are ruining youth sports | GUEST COMMENTARY

Gallery: Play Space opens new outdoor area for kids in Auburn

From entrepreneurs to innovators, why creativity and critical thinking is important in children

Child protection conference underway in Aweil

Expert Advice

Why play is serious work | Brookings

Remarks by the UNICEF representative to Uganda on occasion of Uganda’s first ever National Play Day

New Orleans boy inspires first-of-its-kind play space at Children’s Hospital

Exploring the Westchester children’s museum: A journey of play and discovery

MoBot wins grant to develop U City outdoor play space for young children

Why physically active children tend to be better at their studies

Playgrounds 'no-go areas' as third of children have been injured

Your View: Playgrounds offer many benefits. Allentown should make sure every school has one.

support with kit - Playing Out

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Youth Work Connect: Detached Youth Work: Shared Values…

Designated Safeguarding Lead Training for the Youth Sector — Ipswich

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Working Together Webinar with the Department for…

PlayEngland

A window into young children's online worlds

The Big Ambition for Youth Work 24 April 2024 | Children's Commissioner

Play-Based Approach To Ofsted Inspections | Parenta.com

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

Trend Lines: The Importance of Play for Raising Independent Kids

A Place to Play: Children's Play Needs in England's Temporary Housing - The Reach Alliance

Why children who don't play can develop anxiety

Project Play 2024 Initiative - Project Play

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

Play & Learn Place at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library celebrates first anniversary

The Power of Play: Building a Creative Britain

The Power of Play | Press Release | Childrens Alliance

The “plan for play” outlines a vision for the Department for Education to require every school to have a play plan that would be subject to Ofsted inspection. Under the proposals, teachers would be taught about play-based learning for children of all ages, not only early years.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/news/call-for-schools-to-plan-for-play-for-pupils-of-all-ages

https://www.espplay.co.uk/the-importance-of-play-in-eyfs-ofsted-inspections/