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Previous stories to 29th June 2024

3rd September 2024: 80 new stories worldwide inc 3 video

An open letter to government - Play England

A manifesto for restoring children's freedom and outdoor play

What are the benefits of inclusive sport for my disabled child? - BBC Bitesize

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History encourages kids to be space scientists

How time in nature builds happier, healthier and more social children

One in five Scots have no outdoor play areas within walking distance for kids

Focus on play - How play supports children's mental health - Play Wales

Woking Borough Council switches off children's water play area

Trials to test effectiveness of youth arts and sports schemes in preventing crime - CYP Now

Youth clubs in Britain have been vanishing

Children in care celebrate in North Lincolnshire with their own summer Olympics - North…

Trials to test effectiveness of youth arts and sports schemes in preventing crime - CYP Now

Inclusive playgrounds let disabled kids have fun on a park's swings and slides

Playday 2024: The importance of a rich and lively culture of play in children's lives - Premier…

Commission on play launched

Your street, a playful social space this Car Free Day

Stamford Town Center mall unveils Angel Land, newest child play area with ball pit, 'princess…

Fisher-Price recalling over 366K dumbbell toys due to potential choking hazard

ParalympicsGB | Paralympicsgb calls for no child to be left on the sidelines with launch of equal…

Wheelies look fun, but they're a serious skill for kids in wheelchairs

Where Do Children Play? - Northeast Ohio Parent

The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play

Youth football safety debate is rekindled by the same-day deaths of 2 young players

Balancing fun and performance: Expert tips to prevent sports injuries in young athletes

Redesigned and Expanded Longfellow Playground To Increase Safety and Accessibility

Staying safe during recess in extreme heat

Riot response: youth workers will be crucial for healing communities - CYP Now

Hospital youth workers tackle risk factors - CYP Now

Ash: New bridge leads to £15,000 boost for youth club

Creative Child September 2024

Lack of arts schemes for working class will make UK theatre whiter and posher, director says

Decision to build on children's play space in Plymouth put on hold

Health and safety nightmare playgrounds of the past

Warning of 'serious danger' in UK seaside town after children's 'harmless fun'

JCPL Column: Learning Through Play at the Public Library - Daily Journal

How We Tried-and Miserably Failed-to Fix the Worst Part of Kindergarten at Our School

Children's Hospital awarded grant

'When you are little, you hurt bigger': Gaza's children have a right to play

How play therapy can help children, families

Bozeman's State of Play continues to grow, bringing unique educational approach to young learners

Families protest after neighbour dobs children in to council over 'incredibly dangerous' bike jumps

In Lake View mural, the kids in the park really do play there

Early childhood education: Prioritising play-based learning and Special Education needs

New soft play and sensory room centre opening in Surrey

Childrens Capital of Culture area - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Play time in Cardiff - Connecting people and place through landscape | LDA Design

The Power Of Creative Activities For Autistic Children

New accessible playground at Creekside Park Elementary gives kids with disabilities a chance to…

Boynton Beach organization using sensory play for kids with autism

Young Lungs at Play

Are summer camps robbing our kids of playtime?

The next generation deserves a chance to be active

Play area opened in award-winning Oadby park | Minuteman Press Oadby, Leicester

£48,000 play area upgrade for Coleford

Housebuilder gives Midlands children chance to bring their dream playground to life

Playing technology games and making science fun helps young kids solve visual problems and grasp…

Kids need a break from cell phones and more unstructured play | PennLive letters

Autistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender nonconforming play

Children play in a water fountain during a heatwave in Seoul. The country's constitutional court…

Multi-sensory learning at Discovery Gateway is great way to learn literacy skills

Bakery to provide free Welsh cakes for youth club

Exciting new adventure play park revealed

Two new children's playgrounds open at Westonbirt Arboretum

PE access 'failing' disabled children as 320,000 don't get 30 minutes exercise a day

Kids will 'lose only place to play' if new houses are built

'It's not fair': South Strand parents of children playing sports in community area issued cease and…

Sussex and Surrey: Playground improvements for children

E-Play - latest news from PlayBoard NI

Torfaen Summer of Fun Awards 2024 marked in Cwmbran

Children unable to play on fields as council leaves grass 'uncut this year'

Villagers call for revamp of 'rickety' South Wingfield play area

Work begins on harbourside pirate-themed play area

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon Cardan: A Horological Playground of High Precision, Double Tourbillon…

Learn About Your Playground Amenities

Child's Play: Washington County Fair offers competition, crafts for kids

Homeowners Association issues cease-and-desist over children playing sports in grassy field

Green light given to refurbish key play parks in Chichester

26th August 2024: 72 new stories worldwide inc 2 video, + 1 pic

Children play next to garbage and sewage at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza — read story here

Bradford: Volunteers build play area at community centre

2024 SO FAR... Frankford Elementary Archery Program is a 'game changer for kids'

Playgrounds' hidden hazards

CCISD parents worry about hot playgrounds

Creative Child August 2024

Youth clubs in Britain have been vanishing

Footie kick up competition to celebrate Youth Work Week 2024 - Ceredigion County Council

'It's so brutal, I love it': How Uno can save your children from their screens

Visit Carmarthenshire's play parks this summer!

East Lothian football team for disadvantaged kids could 'fall apart' due to red tape

How Scots nurse keeps children smiling in war torn Gaza

The Lego Group senior VP on constructing a future where play trumps pixels and imagination reigns…

Godalming: Disabled boy's "joy" at inclusive playground swing

New play areas now open at Westonbirt

Children spotted 'playing chicken' with waves during storm

Play Zone officially opens at park

'We know they will love it': Northern engineer builds play equipment for children at school in…

Tenants see red over green space

'Disgusting' Derbyshire play area that hasn't been upgraded in decades

Lego and Nike unite to elevate the power of creative play and sport

Massachusetts Parents Say Play is Essential to Their Children's Healthy Development and Learning

Healthy Kids: Play time is powerful medicine for child development

Opinion: Swing, slide, yawn: Why are our playgrounds so boring?

Kids' Organized Sports Are Increasingly for the Well-Off

Are Pay-to-Play Sports Hurting Our Children?

Finding freedom through sport and play

Kids need different types of play for the best cognitive development

JAKKS Pacific Unveils Wild Manes: Transforming Play with Imaginative Storytelling and Digital…

Back-to-school play for young kids

Know the Standards for Playgrounds

Making Recess a Priority for Back-to-School

Inside out: what the 'play' in playground means for children | Catch22

Westonbirt Arboretum's play areas to help kids explore nature

Child's play: how time-poor and burnt-out parents can build creativity and emotional intelligence |…

Play day with health at heart

Wandsworth celebrates music with a summer of school outreach and community engagement - Wandsworth…

Every Kid Sports organization helps thousands of underserved Houston children play sports

Bethany Children's Health Center's new adaptive playground honors former patient

Children's Museum of Atlanta receives $5,000 grant from 11Alive, TEGNA

7 Days of Play - Boston Manor House - The Chiswick Calendar Events

Innovative and ever-expanding Games Library initiative showcasing the positive impact of tabletop…

New play area opens as part of £2.5million upgrade to park in Rowley Regis - Sandwell Council

BASF Vietnam, Think Playgrounds, and partners build playground for over 200 students with special…

UP Children's Museum hosts 2nd annual block party

CNSW celebrates Play Cricket Week with #cricketanywhere | Cricket NSW

15 STEAM Toys Top Toy Association's 'Back to School' Shopping List

Developing young minds through creative play

LEGO Super-playful Library emphasizes the power of play

Messy Play Day delights kids at The Nature Institute

Opinion | The head of Project 2025 called my kids' favorite playground 'anti-family'

Children and Youth Activities

A look back through the Mid-Devon Advertiser archive

More than 400 staff and volunteers run play sessions in Torfaen

'Tragic': Mississauga officials look to ensure park playground safety after 3-year-old's death

Councillor flags safety issues in playgrounds, as council officials say they struggle to get…

Calvert playground project left in limbo after contractor fails to complete job

Shelby parks' rule that adults can't use parts of playground isn't new, city says

Strong leadership celebrated during the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Council

Research reveals lack of youth cadet force opportunities in Wales

Youth charity calls for more investment to keep young people away from disorder

Welsh Education Secretary Lynne Neagle visits Wrexham's Young People's Centre

International Youth Day 2024: celebration of youth-led digital solutions

'It's gone berserk': flag football rapidly catching on in UK

Mum friends bring play area and coffee shop to popular zoo

Favourite playgrounds for kids and families in Cornwall

Guidance for the youth sector in wake of the Southport incident

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Youth Work Connect - Digital Youth Work: Embracing a…

Kids Need Room for Risky Play. Enter the Adventure Playground — Bloomberg

Kids Need More Free Play and Adventure Playgrounds in NYC: CityLab Daily — Bloomberg

18th August 2024: 78 new stories worldwide inc 4 video

Call for Evidence - The Play Commission

The Play Sector Gears Up for GroundsFest 2024

For more information, please visit www.groundsfest.com

Children should have more time to play, say parents

The ridiculous cost of youth sports includes pay-to-stay-to-play hockey tournaments: Our Best Life

Research shows parents in Milton Keynes are now less confident playing outdoors with children

MonLife host Playday for county's children

Cricket campaign features England stars and Oldham children

Inclusive playgrounds let disabled kids have fun on a park's swings and slides

Pretend play builds the foundation for learning and relationships

What Adults Can Learn From Children's Games

Half of parents resort to video games to keep their kids entertained

'Tired' children's play area gets summer spruce up

Kids spend more time in front of screens than outdoors this summer

Sign the Petition

Readers speak: Let the kids play. Maybe grown-ups too.

Learn the connection between how young children play and cognitive development

Empowering Children Through Play: TheCSRUniverse Interview with Vidyun Goel, Founder & Director of…

F24-102 Rooted in Resilience: Play Therapy with African American Children

Greenock east end playscheme back again this summer

River of Light is back - and it's time to play! - Culture Liverpool

Playday fun in Kay Park | East Ayrshire Council News

Barrhead children enjoy week of free activities and lunches

New play facilities for children to be opened on Hawbush estate

Play boost for children in Brierley Hill | Dudley Council News

Lego launches Lego Play app

Children who don't want glasses should focus on playing outside

Council and Eureka! partnership brings free cultural activities this summer

Plans submitted for updated play areas in Parade Gardens

Introducing: LEGO® Play - A New App to Help Children Unleash Their Creative Superpowers

Play's the Thing

Playday Pembrokeshire celebrates record turn out | PembrokeshireCC News

England stars urge kids to get playing - Somerset

"Batman Effect" Study Reveals Role-Playing Boosts Emotional Regulation In Children | WGRT

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

Tips for saving on youth sports to support long-term physical and mental health

The power of play to boost early language | National Literacy Trust

What children learn when they play

Registration Open for UnConference: Beyond the Playground: Advancing Racial Equity in Play - Early…

Opinion: Why we need to let CT kids play

St Helier submits £750k plans for two Parade Gardens playgrounds

NSPCC publish survey of parents showing impact of in-person play

Overwhelming majority of parents believe in-person play has a positive impact on their child's…

Go-karting, zorbing and more at Bicester play day

Struthers league teaches kids to play bocce

Chess brightening future for displaced children in Congo's refugee camp | Africanews

Compassion UK

Aylesbury Estate: New youth club 'gives back to next generation'

Young performers shine at HAC drama showcase

New ADA safety approved playground equipment going into Murrieta's Monte Vista Park

Creating playgrounds that stand the test of time - Nursery World

Hunker woman is latest to sue county over Giant Slide safety concerns at Mammoth Park

A chess club for kids thrives in a Congo refugee camp. It's about more than the game

Connecting through play

Children who play in summer holidays are happier and more confident, says NSPCC

Volunteers Rebuild TimberTown - The Sun Times News

'We hope it lasts for many years to come': New children's playground opens

The UK's first fully inclusive play centre to open near Bristol

New Tredegar Park facilities add a splash of fun to the summer

Kids hit the Speedway in unique Play Ball event

Learning through play: How to prime kids for the new school year while having fun

Free inclusive play group for children of all abilities to be held in Buckhannon

Young athletes participate in youth sports over the summer at Fox Valley YMCA

Camp helps Jersey children over the summer

Power of play | Compassion UK

Make a Difference: Club helps children celebrate Albanian heritage

In pictures: more than 3,000 families enjoy fun activities to mark Playday — Wigan Today

Safety tips for parents: Be vigilant and watch kids on playgrounds, while riding and swimming

Wiltshire youth organisation gets funding for employment project — Yahoo News UK

Safety tips for parents: Be vigilant and watch kids on playgrounds, while riding and swimming

Children play at a school now used as a shelter for displaced people in Adwa, Tigray | News

Studies show outdoor play boosts children’s physical and mental health | Lifestyle | tylerpaper.com

Children play after rainfall in the old quarters of Delhi on August 8

Collaborating for Inclusion

How to Create a Playground For All Abilities

8th August 2024: 84 new stories worldwide inc 2 video + 1 pic

End of the adventure: council funding cuts imperil Leicester's playgrounds

Play is the Essence of Life

Bridging Family Science and Play

The Benefits of Play

NSPCC: The importance of play as children grow up

State Of Play: Federal Child Care Solutions Gain Steam Going Into The August Recess

Minnesota Children's Museum Makes For Smart Play

Woodruff Arts Center focuses on kids for its $67 million capital campaign

Playday celebrations turn Wrexham city centre into giant play area

What children learn when they play

Not the winning, but how we play the game - Forest Park Review

The power of play to boost early language | National Literacy Trust

Stop letting your children play on MoD firing range, parents warned

ABC Cayuga: Activate your child's imagination with these play ideas

Opinion: Why we need to let CT kids play

Playday 2024 - Family Fund

NI Charity calls for support for children's rights to play

Sambro finds parents want more playtime with kids

Playday

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Hundreds of children taking part and getting fed at summer play schemes

Manchester Is Set To Host Hundreds Of Free Activities This Week For National Play Day

Celebrating National Play Day - helping children to be happy - Warwickshire County Council

Summer fun for children in newly refurbished play areas in Elmbridge

Southport stabbings: Children blow bubbles as hundreds attend vigil for victims of attack

Mile of Music helps teach younger generations about instruments

Iron Leg football game raises funds to support children in need of prosthetics [photos]

Three Years of Learning and Play at Kids Discovery Station Merced | Newsroom

How Pretend Play Helps Children Build Skills - Child Mind Institute

5 unique playgrounds in Northeast Ohio worth a visit

Landlords 'heartbroken' after being ordered to dismantle park and seating area

Outdoor activity hub boosts children's resilience, minister says

UK's largest indoor playground has zip wires, laser tag and on-site pizzeria

Latest news and today's top stories | Yahoo News UK

Playday fun

Play Week activities in Dudley borough parks offer free summer fun

The best playgrounds and parks in Cambridgeshire

The Surrey farm where children can meet furry and feathered friends

Fun With Kids: Sharity-themed scavenger hunt, physical play ideas for pre-schoolers

Investing in play for First Nations families and children

Huntsville Center project restores site at Fort Stewart

South West 'needs more than double' number of youth workers

Campaigners urge new government to invest in youth clubs as south London facility bucks the trend

Mayor announces £2 million investment package in a series of summer activities for young people

NatCen to evaluate UK Space Agency youth programme | News

Coventry Launches Summer Initiatives to keep young people safe, engaged, and supported - Coventry…

Kennedy: Remember when kids played in the streets? | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Screen time eating into physical playtime for pre-schoolers: Study

Parent warned against installing children's playground feature with concerning health effects…

Campaigners urge new government to invest in youth clubs as south London facility bucks the trend

Children being encouraged to play outside this summer by housebuilder

Top 25 activities for a perfect day out, according to kids

The Mayor, TfL and London Play encourage communities to reimagine streets in different ways for…

Another Salford play area refurbishment complete*Salford City Council

Next Level Sensory Table and System Combines Play Opportunities for Young Children

Mural Arts unveils youth anti-violence mural project

Modern Playgrounds Go Beyond ADA to Include Neurodiversity

Cardiff Council Update: 02 August 2024

Bafta awards add new children's and family film category

'Play is learning': summer events, library partnerships extend learning for kids

Concussions in Children Most Frequently Tied to Recreational Play Not Sports

Olympic themed 'Golden Games' inspires Milton Keynes children

NSPCC: The importance of play as children grow up

Looking back on past playtimes as we celebrate national Playday

The Cambs playground where children can climb up a 'cathedral'

Creating playgrounds that stand the test of time - Nursery World

Two huge new children's play areas opening soon

Families have fun at the Flash on Playday

Fees waived to encourage Play Streets for family fun - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Children in care celebrate in North Lincolnshire with their own summer Olympics - North…

Playday 2024: The importance of a rich and lively culture of play in children's lives - Premier…

Summer may be winding down but there’s always time to create memorable moments with the family. We’ve partnered with some of our favorite Instagram moms to bring you fun play ideas that can bring wonder and smiles!

Watch Deena @abcdeelearning do a “Fireworks in a Jar” experiment and get your secret recipe here.

Learn how to create a Wiggly Worm Farm with your kids from Sierra @beautifully_candid.

Follow along as Tiffany @ourcrazyboyslife and her boys play Action Figure Float.

Have fun with Tanay @tanaymichele and her adorable kids doing the Animal Moves race.

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UNESCO report: Women and girls’ access to sport still lagging far behind

Blessing of Unicorns: Kids playing in the streets, outsourcing hard things, Elisabeth Elliot …

Wigan youth organisation to receive funding from Coca-Cola and UK Youth

Tragedy as five-year-old boy killed when bounce house blown 15 to 20 feet into air

Physical security in youth work settings guidance NYA

Guidance for working with communities following traumatic incidents NYA

We All Play Part In Keeping Sport Safe At All Levels — Mirage News

Louisiana Children’s Museum Introduces Play Soirée — New Orleans Magazine

2nd August 2024: 52 new stories worldwide inc 2 video

Mary's Place provides healing for homeless children through play

This Children's Book About Jewish and Palestinian Boys Playing Soccer Is Incredibly Timely …

Creative Child August 2024

Inverclyde playscheme kids hit the road to raise funds for summer activities

Free holiday club places for young people

London Academy Hosts Inaugural Parent & Child Doubles Tournament - Table Tennis England

Sound systems and struggle: community spirit in east London - in pictures

How Pretend Play Helps Children Build Skills - Child Mind Institute

Risky Play: Are You Always Saying "Be Careful"?

Commentary: In a divided Venezuela, National Children's Symphony, with Dudamel's help, shows how to…

Petals Fall Amid A Liturgy For Gaza

NRPA Certification

Yes, play is good for children's mental health - Here's what the data says - KTVZ

Children at Play | Board Books Roundup

Council Post: Toy Trends And Child Development: Open-Ended Play Vs. Closed-Loop Toys

6198 Children's perspectives on play during hospitalisation: a driving force for patient-centred…

Free Family Event, 'Building through Play,' Introduces you to the Child Care Action Council …

SLCC | Join API's Pathway To Play Campaign

Newly refurbished play areas open in time for summer holidays

Royal Parkland & Children's Play Area - Sandringham House

What Adults Lost When Kids Stopped Playing in the Street

Are American parents playing with their kids enough?

Karri Bowen-Poole's Smart Playrooms Inspire Learning and Fun | Moffly Media

Palestinian children play on the wreckage of a car near a building destroyed in Israeli…

Mansfield Embraces Play-Based Learning

PHOTOS: Getting outside with Rewild the Child NWA in Bella Vista | Northwest Arkansas…

More than 400 volunteers to deliver Torfaen summer sessions

What Adults Lost When Kids Stopped Playing in the Street

Childsplay: Why parents should let children play by themselves

Pearl the Whale takes flight

Pictures: Children and parents join Cork's Lord Mayor for National Play Day

Active kids the big winners at Parra Play school holiday camps and clinics

Safety tips for kids: Playgrounds, helmets and swimming

Urgent need for maintenance of children's playgrounds

Safety concerns over condition of Vancouver's Tatlow Park playground | Watch News Videos Online

Playground revamps include new swings and zip lines

'Children came to play, and an explosion shredded them to pieces'

Kids play chess, learn to encourage community through summer program

New programme in Teesside to tackle high levels of deprivation

Lego's CEO on the business case for play

A National Urban Policy for Australia

The Cubbies - Monash University Publishing

What exactly is 'risky play' and how do you do it? | ABC News

What is 'risky play' and what benefits does it have for kids? | ABC News

Diminishing Play Spaces | ABC Radio

Celebrate Playday 2024

Using play to help the world's children to heal, learn and thrive: David Whitebread Memorial…

London Play

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“…allowing kids to play out in the open has helped residents reclaim something they didn’t know they were missing: the ability to connect with the people living closest to them.” Great article featuring our friends @playingout
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Car Free Day is just around the corner — great opportunity to experience the space outside your front door as playful, social space by applying to try out a #playstreet. You will be amazed! Contact us to find out more or visit londonplaystreets.org.uk
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Hopscotch to heat watch: How climate change is impacting summer play — Mongabay-India

28th July 2024: 58 new stories worldwide inc 3 video, + 1 photo

The Guardian view on outdoor play: ministers should give it a whirl | Editorial

Fair Play for Children

Nine dead in rocket attack on Israeli-occupied Golan

Play Ideas & Games

Gillette Children's holding Inclusive Day of Play for kids of all abilities

Art is a comfort for these displaced Lebanese kids

Fort Knox families enjoy inclusive playground

Summer sports camps encourage children to play outdoors

Council earmarks next steps for play provision in Worcester

Millions of kids are heartbreakingly growing up without outdoor play areas

Enjoy dozens of activities to help entertain children during the school summer holiday

Hargher Clough Park Welcomes Exciting New Inclusive Play Equipment - burnley.gov.uk

Sandwell celebrates National Play Day - Sandwell Council

Parents across North West concerned they have no access to safe outdoor spaces

HRH Princess Beatrice calls for 'More, More, More' sun safety - ITN Business

Kayla Itsines blames kids' play centre for giving her conjunctivitis

Plenty of free and low-cost activities this summer

Gillette Children's promotes play for kids of all abilities

Let Children Play

Children discuss importance of play

Art is a comfort for these displaced Lebanese kids

OPINION | "Go outside and play" -Every Boomer's mother - Jacksonville Today

Lego's CEO on the business case for play

Paris 2024: What children said about sport in The Big Ambition | Children's Commissioner for…

Hull Zebfest kicks off summer attractions for children

Commemorating National Children's Day, Denada Helps Maintain Physical And Mental Health Of Children…

Much-loved Greenock centre hosts disco to celebrate family playscheme success

Safety tips for kids: Playgrounds, helmets and swimming

It's play time - how to encourage kids of all ages to be active

We're ignoring easy ways to encourage children to be physically active

Saturday is 'Inclusive Day of Play' at 31 Minnesota playgrounds

Save the date! Huge Playday event returning to Wrexham city centre this summer

Ministers urged to introduce legislation on access to playgrounds

Children open new state-of-the-art playground in Lancaster

Chester's newest children's play area opens after 'exciting' revamp

Why I'm Encouraging "Risky Play" For My Kids This Year, Despite My Anxiety

Childsplay: Why parents should let children play by themselves

Don't let children play in sea foam because of PFAS - DutchNews.nl

Inclusive Day of Play to promote accessible playgrounds across Minnesota

Playforest Aims to Create a Sensory-Focused Learning Experience Alongside Parents

Keeping Play Unstructured This Summer

What is an Imagination Playground?

Why your kids should take risks while playing outdoors this summer - UBC News

These are the health and development benefits of letting children play by themselves

Why I'm Encouraging "Risky Play" For My Kids This Year, Despite My Anxiety

Children on school summer holidays will reach peak boredom by this date: research

'Hope Streets' closes Dover roads to let children play - Bay to Bay News

Outdoor play encouraged at Fun Fest Kids Central

Brent Maze: Family game night gets serious - The Selma Times‑Journal

Using play to help the world's children to heal, learn and thrive: David Whitebread Memorial…

“SPORT IS CRITICAL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, BUT TOO MANY MISS OUT” — OLYMPIANS AND CHILDREN CALL FOR BETTER ACCESS TO SPORT

Scoring a goal for child education through Access bank charity polo tournament

Maumelle unveils new playground designed for children of all abilities — KATV

New Metro train takes centre stage at a new children’s play village | nexus.org.uk

Breaking the grass ceiling: outdoor play in Lancashire being swapped for the great indoors

23rd July 2024: 47 new stories worldwide inc 2 video

Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs

An open letter to government - Play England

The children's play areas in Merthyr Tydfil having £1m spent on them

A window into young children's online worlds

Using play to help the world's children to heal, learn and thrive: David Whitebread Memorial…

Manchester's award-winning park with a 'brilliant' playground kids will love

Portswood Rec: Parents campaign for new park climbing frames

CLIF KID Zbar Launches Outdoor Play Initiative with KABOOM! to Increase Access to Nature-Based…

New place to play: YWCA Family Center shelter opens multi-use playground for kids of all ages

Surviving summer with young children is all about letting go of control

From admission cost to free days, here's what to know about Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Garden Stroll to benefit Azalea Park Children's Discovery Garden

Summer is alive and kicking in Greenock with lots of fun at holiday playschemes

Youth Services are back at the HAC this summer for youth work wellbeing programme

Hope's Children's Campus renovations improve playground safety

Safety concerns remain as more Triangle parks test positive for lead: 'Shocking and concerning'

Six city playgrounds to be refurbished next year

Summer fun: Keeping kids safe while they play

What happens if government doesn't maintain playgrounds? - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports…

Extra law enforcement improves Forest Park pool safety

Playground equipment approved in EBT for nearly $60,000.

New children's play area open in time for school holidays

Have fun and do summer your way in Islington | Islington Council News

Children's Museum for the Magic Valley holds annual pop-up toy takeover event

Smiles aplenty from children at launch of upgraded playground

Children's play area upgrades completed ready for school holidays

Playground announced for New Wortley park

New secret garden themed play area opens in Whitehouse Park | Ipswich Borough Council

Story House Egmont's Laura Adnitt on the power of licensed children's magazines - Brands Untapped

NWACC hosts 'Power of Play' conference

Children play soccer during summer vacation in Toronto, Canada

Special needs performing arts camp seeks children to participate - The Berkshire Edge

PICTURES: Waterford children and organisations embrace National Play Day

Keeping kids safe outside during summer play

'It's relaxing. It's calming:' Kids can play and explore in nature at Lavender Pond Farm

Are kids' games under threat?

E-Play - latest news from PlayBoard NI

Free children's play event returning to Cam

Stay safe at Severn Trent's reservoirs during the summer holidays

The Learning Hidden in Play

Trifakta benefits school-age children with cystic fibrosis: Study

Luccombe Parish Council wants to hea7r ideas for new children's play equipment

Keep outdoor play spaces cool: the best trees, shrubs and plants for shade - UBC News

New daycare pushes for regulatory review to allow more time outside | CBC News

Khel Mela: An opportunity for each child to play — sportanddev

18th July 2024: 68 new stories inc 4 video

As children, we roamed free. What has changed? | Letters

The Guardian view on outdoor play: ministers should give it a whirl | Editorial

How to be a Norwegian parent: let your kids roam free, stay home alone, have fun - and fail

Child's play: Young people explore engineering through Minecraft

The UK's best summer camps for kids

Are kids' games under threat?

Keep children entertained this summer with our free drop-in play sessions and museum activities.

Work hard play hard: Altus AFB hosts Bring Your Kids to Work Day

Anacortes Library kicks off weekly summer events for children

Audubon hosts Green Play Day Mondays

Child's play and a splash landing - readers' best photos

Heatwaves are evaporating the right to play

Growing Competent Kids

Creative Child July 2024

Greater Wausau Children's Museum offering 'Ready Set Play' for kids at George Street Park

National Play Day 2024 - Waterford City & County Council

Column - Summer dam building was child's play in simpler times - Smithfield Times

Fair Play vouchers to boost children in sport - Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

Toy Story: Western musicology researcher explores sounds of childhood in the 1950s - Western News

Actor Tienne Simon launches Art of Youth Work campaign - National Youth Agency

Youth Work Week - National Youth Agency

Excitement as The Zone Youth Club set to reopen

Wheels in motion to deliver new play area to Castleton - Rochdale Borough Council

Refurbished play areas set to open this summer

Free Summer Activities for young people and their families across Carmarthenshire

Luccombe Parish Council wants to hea7r ideas for new children's play equipment

The Learning Hidden in Play

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Children Theatre Workshop culminates with play 'Vishaw Guru Bharat'

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Fair Play for Children urges Government to make UN Convention on the Rights of the Child part of UK law

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New inclusive St. Paul playground allows children of all abilities to play

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100,000-year-old Neanderthal footprints show children playing in the sand

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Worcester academy achieves Platinum Award for 'excellent' outdoor play

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Play-based learning enhances children's cognitive development: research

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YouTube pianist Cole Lam inspires Norfolk children to play music

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Inverclyde Council running free summer playschemes over school holidays

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Alluvion Health Foundation hosted 'Get Out and Play' in Great Falls

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Lack of access to youth services reduces young people's interest in sector careers, NYA warns

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The Belfast youth work charity marking 20 years of changing lives

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Nuneaton: Call for youth support amid drug and violence rise

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colorful shape-sorting puzzle installation sets up a creative children's play place in london

New children's play space concept opens in East Louisville - Louisville Business First

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School Sport and Activity Action Plan

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