Explore Play Wales
Here is a summary of the latest play related magazines, articles, blogs and podcasts to be published online.
Is outdoor play the key to children’s health?
Dr Tim Sandle, Digital Journal
This article explores how outdoor play spaces such as public parks and playgrounds can improve children’s health.
Children in Wales Magazine, issue 91 – Winter 2024/25
Children in Wales
The magazine contains articles by 18 partner contributors on the topic of children and young people’s mental health, wellbeing and resilience. It includes an article by Marianne Mannello, Play Wales’ Assistant Director.
The Play Well Podcast, episode 41 – Dan Wuori and Early Years Education
Play Scotland
In this episode, Dan Wuori, Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions, discusses his work in early years education.
PEDAL Conference 2024 recordings
Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL)
Listen to the speakers of PEDAL’s 2024 conference to hear more about the new and different ways researchers, policy makers and practitioners are work together successfully to improve outcomes for children.
Children’s play in grey spaces: ludic geographies and the chromatic turn
Alison Stenning, Taylor & Francis Online
Study Into Removing Barriers To Children’s Outdoor Play
Universtity of Canterbury in SCOOP Independent News
Thinking Allowed Podcast: The social history of the playground
BBC Sounds