Latest play news (page 1 of 27)
Here's the lowdown on what's happening right now with play in London... along with news from beyond the M25 that might affect how, where and how often children play within its confines. If you want news relating to London Play, choose from the menu on the left.
London kids show Go Kart grit
10 August 2018 I London Play
Continuous rain failed to put a damper on yesterday’s All London Go Kart Build and Race as children from across London proved that they are anything but a ‘cotton wool generation’.
Green space link to child mental health
June 2018 I Telegraph and Argus
A study has unearthed a link between the quality and quantity of green space and the mental health of children.
Killjoy Councillors to ban tree climbing
Friday 16 Feb 2018 I Standard
London borough of Wandsworth plans fines of up to £500 for climbing trees, flying kites or playing cricket in parks
Islington officially 'awesome'
26 October 2017
Islington adventure playgrounds romped home with three of the top prizes at the prestigious London Adventure Play Awards today.
Risk 'essential' in school grounds
18 September 2017 I ISGA
School grounds should be 'as safe as necessary', not 'as safe as possible' asserts a new declaration from the international School Grounds Alliance.
New fund could support play
August 2017 I London Play
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a new £9m fund to create and improve green spaces and encourage more tree planting in London.
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