Fair Play for Children News — Children’s Play and Youth Work

Jan Cosgrove
46 min readSep 12, 2024

including Children’s Play, Sport, Arts, Recreation, Creativity, Cultural, Youth Work

Fair Play for Children website: http://www.fairplay31.online/index.html

The POWER of Play — Boy finds solace in kites amidst war devastation — WATCH HERE https://playgroundprofessionals.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac6ec19af66f3318fa67c26fe&id=65d44ddfc6&e=f6d73f99cf

Read Stories to 3rd September 2024

31st October 2024: 46 new stories worldwide inc 1 video

School CLOSES part of muddy play area that left kids filthy — MSN

Social worker reveals why you should enlist kids in ‘PLAY therapy’ — MSN

News Releases | DEP State Park Service Unveils New Inclusive Playground

Portsmouth parents urge new playgrounds, cite dangers at 3 schools — Seacoastonline.com

Play Your Part | Every child deserves a safe space to play, learn, and grow — especially in …

24th October 2024: 99 new stories worldwide inc 5 video

The Right to Play: Gaza’s children navigate roller-skating under the shadow of amputation

Silent Crime: the scams targeting children when they play Fortnite and Roblox

Children’s screen time rises as outdoor play declines, impacting eye health

The number of elephant slides has dwindled since Taiwan tightened playground safety regulations

CCISD parents worry about hot playgrounds — MSN

Shehab’s Superpower: Protection Through Education and Play in Jordan

Play Nation Issue 1: NEW PUBLICATION

12th October 2024: 96 new stories worldwide inc 7 video

‘Child’s Play’ at the Norman Rea Gallery: An exposé of the Power of Memory, Childhood …

Social worker reveals why you should enlist kids in ‘PLAY therapy’ — MSN

Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?

Defiant children play on wrecked rocket in the Israeli desert — Daily Mail

Continuing our partnership with UK Youth | RSA Insurance

Loring-Jass: Stories from a kid’s playground | Opinion | timescitizen.com

CALIFORNIA: New LA84 Foundation “Play Equity” survey reports just 34% of children are in …

Play Picnic to celebrate Children’s Week 2024 — Government of Western Australia

‘Tired’ children’s play area gets summer spruce up — MSN

Moray Council apologises over Elgin play park wrangle near Greenwards Primary School

Sound Play Tools / Instruments for Children’s Play: Fostering Cooperation, Movement, and … — Gupea

Bedford Borough Council announces spooktacular activities for October half term

The Sound of Progress Report — Making Music Accessible With Percussion Play and the RSBC

People are trying to find places for their kids to learn and play after natural disasters

30th September 2024: 108 new stories worldwide inc 4 video

Fair Play for Children makes Submission to Play Commission

http://www.fairplay31.online/SubmissioFPfC.pdf

New inclusive playgrounds coming to Martin County elementary schools — WCTI

Thousands of Denver Metro children will get to play sports after charity collection

Collage Kids: The Really Big Love Book Day Play | Haringey Council

Children’s park named after IRA hunger striker has no future as a play facility as it is left out of council plans

Children’s Museum celebrates 14 years of play — Brookings Register

Photo Focus: Children’s Museums Celebrate International Day of Play | St. Thomas Source

‘Our kids aren’t even safe playing in parks’: More Cape Town children cut down by bullets

The VI Children’s Museum Participates in an Exciting “Worldwide Day of Play

5 youth clubs that are making a difference in the UK — Good Housekeeping

Bartlett Center kids used new playground equipment Thursday morning, purchased using CIP funds

Manifesto for Children’s Play General Election 2024

Using a SportPlus approach to improve support and outcomes for young people in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System

20th September 2024: 64 new stories around the world, inc 2 video

FAQ for a Children’s Play Therapist — Big News Network.com

The PLAY-DOH Brand is on a Mission to Empower Kids, Families and Educators … — Morningstar

Preschool Play Park | Coast Life | newportnewstimes.com

Hanbok-clad children play traditional games — Korea.net

API: Supporting the Play Industry

Help Us Create a Pathway to Play:
Take Action Today

We’re excited to share an important opportunity for you to help shape the future of outdoor play in the UK. As part of our Pathway to Play campaign, we’re calling on all our members and supporters to take action to ensure that children’s play is a top priority for the new government in their first Budget on 30 October.

Why this matters

The newly elected Government has the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children by investing in public playgrounds. Our campaign highlights the urgent need for more and better play spaces to combat rising childhood obesity and mental health issues.

How you can get involved

We’ve created a template letter that you can personalise and send to your local MP, urging them to support the Pathway to Play campaign. By highlighting the need for a national audit of playgrounds, long-term funding for play spaces and the integration of outdoor learning in schools, your voice can help make play a priority.

Take Action Now

  1. Download the Template Letter
  2. Personalise It: Add your details and any personal experiences or concerns.
  3. Send it to your MP: Let them know why investing in play is crucial for our children’s future. You can find out who your MP is by visiting https://www.theyworkforyou.com with details on how to write to or email them here.
  4. Don’t forget to share your news on social media using #PathwayToPlay and tagging in your local MP and the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP | Rt Hon Rachel Reeves

Together we can make a difference

Your involvement is key to making the Pathway to Play a reality and ensuring that every child has access to safe, high-quality outdoor play spaces.

Thank you for your continued support for children’s play.

12th September 2024: 63 new stories worldwide inc 1 video

Family Day: Baila! Canta! Celebra! Invites Children to Carnegie Hall On September 21

Police issue M6 safety warning as kids seen playing on the motorway — The Independent

Local bakery and churches support kids’ play scheme — Wales 247

Play’s the Thing: Acting Basics for Children — Fall — Polk County Itemizer-Observer Events

Ongoing support for play streets

Learner safety in school: Spotlight on playgrounds

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Jan Cosgrove
Jan Cosgrove

Written by Jan Cosgrove

National Secretary of Fair Play for Children, Also runs Bognor Regis Herald online. Plus runs British Music Radio online

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