On my way back from a (very thought-provoking) NE Combined Authority child poverty roundtable, at which I was hoping to get play and poverty on the table, I cycled past this.
Who would want to play here? Especially with the #noballgames notice?
#playsufficiency #playpoverty
Who would want to play here? Especially with the #noballgames notice?
#playsufficiency #playpoverty
February 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On my way back from a (very thought-provoking) NE Combined Authority child poverty roundtable, at which I was hoping to get play and poverty on the table, I cycled past this.
Who would want to play here? Especially with the #noballgames notice?
#playsufficiency #playpoverty
Who would want to play here? Especially with the #noballgames notice?
#playsufficiency #playpoverty
Great to hear Anne Longfield CBE advocating for a play strategy and for play sufficiency when giving evidence to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Creating the conditions for children to play would be a huge step towards supporting children to be and do well.
#PlaySufficiency
#PlaySufficiency
January 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Great to hear Anne Longfield CBE advocating for a play strategy and for play sufficiency when giving evidence to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Creating the conditions for children to play would be a huge step towards supporting children to be and do well.
#PlaySufficiency
#PlaySufficiency
We're so excited about this series of 4 webinars on #PlaySufficiency brought to you by myself (glos.ac.uk/social) and Ben & Mike from Ludicology, supported by Play Wales. All 12.30-2 GMT.
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
December 5, 2024 at 10:49 AM
We're so excited about this series of 4 webinars on #PlaySufficiency brought to you by myself (glos.ac.uk/social) and Ben & Mike from Ludicology, supported by Play Wales. All 12.30-2 GMT.
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
As I was pulling together my #urbanplay feed, I spotted this #PlaySufficiency assessment from Glasgow - well worth a browse for ideas about documenting play and its place in a city:
Little bit of a work post on @unicefmedia.bsky.social #worldchildrensday
5000 young people told us what it's like to live and play in #Glasgow
Have a look at our award winning Play Sufficiency Assessment 👇
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/454a...
5000 young people told us what it's like to live and play in #Glasgow
Have a look at our award winning Play Sufficiency Assessment 👇
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/454a...
Play Sufficiency Assessment
Glasgow City Council
storymaps.arcgis.com
November 23, 2024 at 11:27 AM
As I was pulling together my #urbanplay feed, I spotted this #PlaySufficiency assessment from Glasgow - well worth a browse for ideas about documenting play and its place in a city:
These webinars next year on #PlaySufficiency with Wendy and Ben & Mike from Ludicology look wonderful - a great opportunity to learn more about "play sufficiency" and how the approach can help make places better - and more just - for children and their play and mobility, at a variety of scales.
We're so excited about this series of 4 webinars on #PlaySufficiency brought to you by myself (glos.ac.uk/social) and Ben & Mike from Ludicology, supported by Play Wales. All 12.30-2 GMT.
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
December 6, 2024 at 9:55 AM
These webinars next year on #PlaySufficiency with Wendy and Ben & Mike from Ludicology look wonderful - a great opportunity to learn more about "play sufficiency" and how the approach can help make places better - and more just - for children and their play and mobility, at a variety of scales.
The recording of our 3rd #ExploringPlaySufficiency webinar is now available, looking at #PlaySufficiency at local government level, with 4 excellent speakers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eMR...
The 4th and final webinar will look at #PlaySufficiency at neighbourhood level. Book here: shorturl.at/ZKWrN
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eMR...
The 4th and final webinar will look at #PlaySufficiency at neighbourhood level. Book here: shorturl.at/ZKWrN
Webinar 3: Exploring play sufficiency at local government level
YouTube video by Exploring Play_Sufficiency
www.youtube.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The recording of our 3rd #ExploringPlaySufficiency webinar is now available, looking at #PlaySufficiency at local government level, with 4 excellent speakers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eMR...
The 4th and final webinar will look at #PlaySufficiency at neighbourhood level. Book here: shorturl.at/ZKWrN
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eMR...
The 4th and final webinar will look at #PlaySufficiency at neighbourhood level. Book here: shorturl.at/ZKWrN
Webinar 2 of 4: #PlaySufficiency at national level, 25 Feb 12.30-2pm GMT. Speakers listed in the thrread below. To book your free place, go to play.wales/events/
January 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Webinar 2 of 4: #PlaySufficiency at national level, 25 Feb 12.30-2pm GMT. Speakers listed in the thrread below. To book your free place, go to play.wales/events/
Today! Last chance to book on the 3rd webinar in our series, with 4 fab speakers from GB LAs (Leeds, Glasgow, Sandwell and Wrexham) talking about their experiences of #PlaySufficiency.
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
March 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Today! Last chance to book on the 3rd webinar in our series, with 4 fab speakers from GB LAs (Leeds, Glasgow, Sandwell and Wrexham) talking about their experiences of #PlaySufficiency.
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
We're excited to share our story of engagement with children and the influence they have had on the development of local play spaces. Our aim is that disabled children shouldn't just have one space to play, but should have choices of places and opportunities across the county. #PlaySufficiency
April 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We're excited to share our story of engagement with children and the influence they have had on the development of local play spaces. Our aim is that disabled children shouldn't just have one space to play, but should have choices of places and opportunities across the county. #PlaySufficiency
You can now watch all four webinars from our series #ExploringPlaySufficiency here - an introduction, then 3 webinars looking at #PlaySufficiency at national, local and neighbourhood levels. Curated by me with Ludicology, with support from @playwales.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@ExploringPl...
www.youtube.com/@ExploringPl...
www.youtube.com
May 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
You can now watch all four webinars from our series #ExploringPlaySufficiency here - an introduction, then 3 webinars looking at #PlaySufficiency at national, local and neighbourhood levels. Curated by me with Ludicology, with support from @playwales.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@ExploringPl...
www.youtube.com/@ExploringPl...
Great article here from Harriet Saddington of the Developer magazine on #PlaySufficiency, play as a matter of #SpatialJustice for children, and how we need an English #PlayStrategy
www.thedeveloper.live/opinion/chil...
www.thedeveloper.live/opinion/chil...
Child’s play is a public health issue, so why is England so far behind?
Harriet Saddington reports on the developers and professionals fighting to put play sufficiency into practice, policy and places
www.thedeveloper.live
June 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Great article here from Harriet Saddington of the Developer magazine on #PlaySufficiency, play as a matter of #SpatialJustice for children, and how we need an English #PlayStrategy
www.thedeveloper.live/opinion/chil...
www.thedeveloper.live/opinion/chil...
Good to see this interim report from the Play Commission calling for a national play strategy and recommending legislating for more time for play in schools and for a #PlaySufficiency Duty. Looking forward to attending the launch later today.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Inquiry Report Calls On The Government To Restore School Playtime Amid Warning That Play Is Being Squeezed Out Of Children’s Lives — Play Commission
The Raising the Nation Play Commission, a year-long independent inquiry into why play is critical to the wellbeing of children in England, publishes its Interim Report, ‘State of Play’. The Commission...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Good to see this interim report from the Play Commission calling for a national play strategy and recommending legislating for more time for play in schools and for a #PlaySufficiency Duty. Looking forward to attending the launch later today.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Great article from Ludicology on play as a public health priority. The article talks about the principle of #PlaySufficiency. If this concept interests you, do join one or all of our series of four webinars. Closing date for webinar 1 is 14 Jan!
play.wales/events/
www.linkedin.com/pulse/protec...
play.wales/events/
www.linkedin.com/pulse/protec...
Protecting and Improving Children’s Opportunities for Play: A Call to Action for Public Health
Change, the Labour Party Manifesto 2024 pledged to create 'the healthiest generation of children in our history'. Plans include cutting paediatric waiting times, improving access to arts music and spo...
www.linkedin.com
January 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Great article from Ludicology on play as a public health priority. The article talks about the principle of #PlaySufficiency. If this concept interests you, do join one or all of our series of four webinars. Closing date for webinar 1 is 14 Jan!
play.wales/events/
www.linkedin.com/pulse/protec...
play.wales/events/
www.linkedin.com/pulse/protec...
Over on LinkedIn @eugeneminogue.bsky.social reminded me that it's 17 years (2008) since the last UK play strategy was launched, by Andy Burnham & Ed Balls (then Secs of State for culture and children, schools & families respectively).
Surely time for a new one?
(www.linkedin.com/posts/eugene...)
Surely time for a new one?
(www.linkedin.com/posts/eugene...)
#nationalplaystrategy #playsufficiency #childrenswellbeing… | Eugene Minogue | 21 comments
17 years ago today, the government launched its first—and only—National Play Strategy.
‘Government pledges to improve children’s play’ – The Guardian
https://lnkd.in/e3Zqe9Rw
Ed Balls and Andy Bur...
www.linkedin.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Over on LinkedIn @eugeneminogue.bsky.social reminded me that it's 17 years (2008) since the last UK play strategy was launched, by Andy Burnham & Ed Balls (then Secs of State for culture and children, schools & families respectively).
Surely time for a new one?
(www.linkedin.com/posts/eugene...)
Surely time for a new one?
(www.linkedin.com/posts/eugene...)
Listening to Leeds City Council folk talking about their amazing work around #PlaySufficiency at a Play England event. This is undoubtedly a result of some brilliant people & partnerships but they’re also underlining the critical important of **political & strategic commitment at the highest level**
November 7, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Listening to Leeds City Council folk talking about their amazing work around #PlaySufficiency at a Play England event. This is undoubtedly a result of some brilliant people & partnerships but they’re also underlining the critical important of **political & strategic commitment at the highest level**
The Place Standard Tool for young people, developed by Play Scotland is available at www.playscotland.org/resources/th... #EduSky #playsufficiency
The Place Standard tool: facilitator's resource - Play Scotland
www.playscotland.org
November 24, 2024 at 8:12 AM
The Place Standard Tool for young people, developed by Play Scotland is available at www.playscotland.org/resources/th... #EduSky #playsufficiency
Fishing on the Tyne at Jarrow today, an event organised as part of our #playsufficiency project by partners Tyneside Outdoors. Over 25 children and young people trying out, or honing, fishing skills, whilst being outdoors, chatting, running about, watching the river & more. Nowt but seaweed caught.
February 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Fishing on the Tyne at Jarrow today, an event organised as part of our #playsufficiency project by partners Tyneside Outdoors. Over 25 children and young people trying out, or honing, fishing skills, whilst being outdoors, chatting, running about, watching the river & more. Nowt but seaweed caught.
The recording from our 2nd webinar, on #PlaySufficiency at national level, is now available
www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Hj...
The 3rd webinar is on 1 April, 12:30-14:00 GMT. Book here:
play.wales/play-wales-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Hj...
The 3rd webinar is on 1 April, 12:30-14:00 GMT. Book here:
play.wales/play-wales-e...
Play Sufficiency at National Level
YouTube video by Exploring Play_Sufficiency
www.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The recording from our 2nd webinar, on #PlaySufficiency at national level, is now available
www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Hj...
The 3rd webinar is on 1 April, 12:30-14:00 GMT. Book here:
play.wales/play-wales-e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Hj...
The 3rd webinar is on 1 April, 12:30-14:00 GMT. Book here:
play.wales/play-wales-e...
We've contacted our MPs to support the #PlaySufficiency Amendment 👇
Whilst only applicable in England, it highlights the absence of Play Sufficiency within NI's planning system & the growing consensus that #play is a necessity.
We urge our MPs to champion the #RightToPlay!
Whilst only applicable in England, it highlights the absence of Play Sufficiency within NI's planning system & the growing consensus that #play is a necessity.
We urge our MPs to champion the #RightToPlay!
Huge well done to @playengland.bsky.social @eugeneminogue.bsky.social & @tomhayesmp.bsky.social for getting an English Play Sufficiency Duty to this point. Please ask your MP to support this amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/big...
www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/big...
Big Moment for Play: Play Sufficiency Amendment Tabled in Parliament — Play England
Help Us Make History for Children’s Right to Play A big moment for play — and now we need your voice. Today, following sustained leadership from Play England , Tom Hayes MP has officially table...
www.playengland.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We've contacted our MPs to support the #PlaySufficiency Amendment 👇
Whilst only applicable in England, it highlights the absence of Play Sufficiency within NI's planning system & the growing consensus that #play is a necessity.
We urge our MPs to champion the #RightToPlay!
Whilst only applicable in England, it highlights the absence of Play Sufficiency within NI's planning system & the growing consensus that #play is a necessity.
We urge our MPs to champion the #RightToPlay!
Thanks. I’ve been trying to keep track of what’s going on across the country. I’m currently working with a group of play/youth workers and researchers on a very small #playsufficiency project in Jarrow, to explore ideas and practice.
November 24, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Thanks. I’ve been trying to keep track of what’s going on across the country. I’m currently working with a group of play/youth workers and researchers on a very small #playsufficiency project in Jarrow, to explore ideas and practice.
You might be interested in the work of Play Scotland around #PlaySufficiency You can find out more at www.playscotland.org/policy/legal...
Play Sufficiency Assessments - Play Scotland
What we did Worked with the Scottish Government to produce a child-friendly version...
www.playscotland.org
November 23, 2024 at 10:44 PM
You might be interested in the work of Play Scotland around #PlaySufficiency You can find out more at www.playscotland.org/policy/legal...
Wondering how to *do* #PlaySufficiency? Play Wales have published these 'report cards' with examples of actions to support children's play, showing the unique contexts, processes and people invovled. #SpatialJustice #RightToPlay
play.wales/publications...
play.wales/publications...
Examples of Play Sufficiency - Play Wales
Examples of actions taken locally – by local authorities and their partners – to support children’s play, as part of play sufficiency work. Each example aims to show the unique contexts, processes and...
play.wales
November 28, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Wondering how to *do* #PlaySufficiency? Play Wales have published these 'report cards' with examples of actions to support children's play, showing the unique contexts, processes and people invovled. #SpatialJustice #RightToPlay
play.wales/publications...
play.wales/publications...
Play England (not yet here) are running a webinar on #PlaySufficiency on 7th Nov, with folk from Leeds City Council talking about their work, leading the way for English local authorities:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b88715...
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b88715...
October 24, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Play England (not yet here) are running a webinar on #PlaySufficiency on 7th Nov, with folk from Leeds City Council talking about their work, leading the way for English local authorities:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b88715...
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b88715...
Clause for Celebration 🛝
Tom Hayes MP tables amendment NC82, bringing England closer to a Play Sufficiency Duty! 🎉
⚡ 48 MPs backing
⚡ Protect play spaces
⚡ Securing the right to play
Find your MP & take action! 👉 WriteToThem.com
#PlaySufficiency #NC8
Tom Hayes MP tables amendment NC82, bringing England closer to a Play Sufficiency Duty! 🎉
⚡ 48 MPs backing
⚡ Protect play spaces
⚡ Securing the right to play
Find your MP & take action! 👉 WriteToThem.com
#PlaySufficiency #NC8
A Clause for Celebration
The New Dawn light sculpture at the entrance of St. Steven's Hall celebrating women's right to vote In evidence submitted to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee at the end of April this year, Play England put forward a comprehensive case to introduce a new clause to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025 that would require local authorities in England to secure sufficient play opportunities for children - effectively creating a…
playwork.foundation
June 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Clause for Celebration 🛝
Tom Hayes MP tables amendment NC82, bringing England closer to a Play Sufficiency Duty! 🎉
⚡ 48 MPs backing
⚡ Protect play spaces
⚡ Securing the right to play
Find your MP & take action! 👉 WriteToThem.com
#PlaySufficiency #NC8
Tom Hayes MP tables amendment NC82, bringing England closer to a Play Sufficiency Duty! 🎉
⚡ 48 MPs backing
⚡ Protect play spaces
⚡ Securing the right to play
Find your MP & take action! 👉 WriteToThem.com
#PlaySufficiency #NC8
New: Making Space to Play
Our new page shares our ideas & work on engaging with children and communities to make space for play. Healthy, nurturing places to play are vital to children’s health, development & happiness. Read on
#ListenToChildren #PlaySufficiency
elpa.org.uk/make-space-t...
Our new page shares our ideas & work on engaging with children and communities to make space for play. Healthy, nurturing places to play are vital to children’s health, development & happiness. Read on
#ListenToChildren #PlaySufficiency
elpa.org.uk/make-space-t...
Make space to play | East Lothian Play Association
elpa.org.uk
May 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
New: Making Space to Play
Our new page shares our ideas & work on engaging with children and communities to make space for play. Healthy, nurturing places to play are vital to children’s health, development & happiness. Read on
#ListenToChildren #PlaySufficiency
elpa.org.uk/make-space-t...
Our new page shares our ideas & work on engaging with children and communities to make space for play. Healthy, nurturing places to play are vital to children’s health, development & happiness. Read on
#ListenToChildren #PlaySufficiency
elpa.org.uk/make-space-t...