Latest play news (page 1 of 31)
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.
GOSH research on play in the pandemic
7 March 2021 I GOSH
Parents are worried that the loss of freedom to play during the pandemic could have a long term impact on their children, according to new research.
Parents support wellbeing catchup
07 March 2021 I Institute for Fiscal Studies
A huge majority of parents favour ‘catch up’ policies that would improve their children’s wellbeing, research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has shown.
London Play joins call for 'summer of play'
16 Feb 2021 I Guardian
London Play has joined academics and other play campaigners in calling on the government to support 'a summer of play'.
Kids get muddy in South London Oasis
29 January 2021 I fenews
Hundreds of children will have the chance to learn about the natural world – and get muddy – at an urban ‘oasis’ in south London.
Dear Boris
05 Jan 2021
Dear Prime Minister
Please prioritise children’s wellbeing during this third lockdown in England.
Triple winners keep adventure spirit alive
30 Oct 2020 I London Play
It's pizza all round for three London adventure playgrounds that kept the spirit of adventure play alive during the ongoing pandemic.
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