The Playwork Foundation and Play England have announced a series of joint events over the coming months, to consult the play and playwork fields in England on a new ‘manifesto for play’ ahead of the next general election.
Forums will take place across the country to:
• consult with the play sector and develop key policy asks to form a manifesto for play
• coordinate campaigning for better play provision
• share latest thinking and developments in play provision
Policy areas to be developed include:
• Design and environment
• Staffed play provision
• Qualifications and training
• Schools
Monday 4 June
Hosted by Bristol City Council and Bristol Play Network
Venue: Bristol Town Hall, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR
More information about the Bristol event, including how to register, here
Thursday 12 July
Hosted by Shiremoor Adventure Playground
Shiremoor Adventure Playground , Brenkley Ave, Shiremoor, Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0PR
Wednesday 5 September
Hosted by Sycamore Adventure Playground
Sycamore Adventure Playground , Sycamore Green, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3QE
Thursday 4 October
Hosted by Hackney Play Association, London
Homerton Adventure Playground, Wardle Street, London E9 6BX
More information and booking details for these events will be published soon
Great news. I hope to join you for one of these.
A very successful day at Shiremoor yesterday – thank you so much for hosting. And thank you to the children who showed us around and helped with the event. Some great discussions and a wonderful sense of community and playwork