Explore Play Wales
Here is a summary of the latest play related articles, blogs and magazines to be published online.
The pioneering Play Sufficiency Duty in Wales: how can we respond to children’s views?
Marianne Mannello, nonprofit
In this article, Play Wales’ Assistant Director, Marianne Mannello writes about how Wales was the first country in the world to legislate for children’s play.
Placemaking for Children in Town Centres webinar
Design Commission for Wales
This webinar explores the benefits of providing play opportunities for children in town centres, as part of a placemaking approach. It includes a presentation by Marianne Mannello on town centres and playmaking – focusing on the international and national policies for play in the context of planning.
Play, prevention and being well
Marianne Mannello, Investing in Prevention e-bulletin, Public Health Network Cymru
This article on page 11 of the e-bulletin focuses on the links between play, prevention and well-being for children of all ages, and the importance of ensuring that children have enough time, space and freedom to play.
To what extent does self-reported physical activity impact children’s wellbeing and mental health? Insights from school-aged children in Wales
Michaela James, Mary Adebayo, Mayara Silveira Bianchim, Levi Hughes, Marianne Mannello, Emily Marchant and Sinead Brophy
This study, co-authored by Play Wales’ Assistant Director, Marianne Mannello, aims to identify specific factors of self-reported physical activity that are associated with wellbeing and mental health among school-aged children in Wales.
Designing a city? Start with children
Architecture Today
Architects, urbanists and advocates Tim Gill, Dinah Bornat, Petra Marko and Jonny Anstead reflect on the growing international movement for child-centred urban planning, speaking at the ‘Start with Children’ summit in Bratislava.
The Barbie Brand Appoints Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill as First U.K. Play Ambassador
License Global
How Play Therapy Benefits Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being
Azmaira H. Maker, Psychology Today
Bradford project produces ‘outstanding’ rise in children’s physical activity
Chris Osuh, The Guardian
Why Do We Engage in Risky Play?
Scott G. Eberle, Psychology Today
PlayNation Magazine: Issue 3
Play England
5 Ways to Limit Screen Time Without Arguments
Randy Kulman, Psychology Today