Explore Play Wales
Here is a summary of the latest play related articles, blogs, podcasts and webinars to be published online.
Support communities to fight climate emergency, says Future Generations Commissioner as he launches call for all councils in Wales to be net zero
Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
This report of the Commissioner’s speech to local authorities references a Play Streets pilot taking place in the Vale of Glamorgan. The pilot demonstrates how positive initiatives targeting climate change can have wider benefits for communities – such as children’s play opportunities.
UK Play Safety Forum: Benefit-risk and the New ISO (With Q&A)
Play Scotland
This webinar will help play and leisure professionals understand and use a ground-breaking new international standard on risk management in sports and recreational facilities, activities, and equipment (including children’s play).
How a children’s lens in planning shows the way to create better places for everyone
Tim Gill, Building Centre
UNICEF video tips help calm and entertain preschool children in Ukraine
Damian Rance, UNICEF
Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education
Michiel Dijkstra, PsyPost
Six ways to protect your child’s mental health and well-being
Joanne Al Samarae, The National
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play
Nicole Ireland, Global News
Nothing is more valuable than play when it comes to boosting development and learning
Freya Luca, The Sector
What if Children Designed Their School Day?
Mary Beth Schmitt, Psychology Today
Planning child-friendly cities – what is the responsibility of local authorities?
Simon Weedy, Child in the city