Latest play news (page 1 of 29)
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 "two tier play" exposed
01 April 2019 I Guardian
LONDON: As many as half a dozen housing developments across London – most of them relatively new – separate play areas for richer and poorer children.
School's out for play street!
01 April 2019 I East London Advertiser
TOWER HAMLETS: Play time has extended onto the street for two schools in Tower Hamlets
Fun factor key to getting children active
25 March 2019 I Sport England
Enjoyment is the single biggest factor in motivating children to be active according to new research.
London kids hurt most by cuts
26 Feb 2019 I Action for Children
LONDON: The five councils that have made the biggest cuts to children's services since 2010 are in London according to new analysis.
£13m for parks
21 February 2019 I API
£13m in funding for parks is welcome but does not go far enough to offset years of decline.
Mayor backs adventure play
7 Feb 2019 I London Play
LONDON: Leading insurer Zurich has promised to review its decision to withdraw insurance cover from two of the capital's adventure playgrounds.
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