Latest play news (page 1 of 28)
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.
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.
Crisis in childhood is all around us
05 February 2019 I CPPF
The Children’s Play Policy Forum has issued a policy statement identifying a crisis in childhood and calling for more children’s play opportunities.
West Ham gets play investment
06 Feb 2019 I My East London
NEWHAM: Almost £1.2m is to be spent upgrading West Ham Park playground and installing a new water play area.
Green fund to cut playground pollution
01 February 2019 I Mayor of London
LONDON: Around £400,000 has been awarded to 29 London primary schools to fund new green barriers to protect children from toxic air in school playgrounds.
Research ramps up screens vs play debate
17 January 2019 I API
A research report claims to show for the first time, a strong link between recreational screen time and children’s inactivity.
£100k ‘play streets’ project for Newham
6 September 2018 I Newham Recorder
Residents are being encouraged to set up traffic-free ‘play streets’ outside their homes.
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