🚨 Big moment for play! Tom Hayes MP has tabled a landmark amendment - developed by Play England - to embed a #PlaySufficiency duty in law. Children don’t just need homes 🏡 They need a childhood. And #ItAllStartsWithPlay! 📩 Email your MP now! 🔗 playengland.org.uk/newsblog/big-m…

A huge THANK YOU to the 71 MPs who’ve backed the Play Sufficiency amendment - tabled by Tom Hayes MP and developed with Play England. 📅 Debate is Monday - don’t miss it: whatson.parliament.uk/event/cal52098 #ItAllStartsWithPlay! #PlaySufficiency

71 MPs back my cross-party amendment to fix our playgrounds in order to fix the foundations. Planning authorities would ensure local playgrounds, no net loss because of any development, and inclusive play. We can start to build pride in where we live by improving its look.

Today our year-long Raising the Nation Play Commission into why play is critical to the wellbeing and development of children publishes its Final Report, #EverythingToPlayFor. It’s time to reclaim childhood with a National Play Strategy for England. centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/ev…

Play is prevention. In Parliament, I called again for a legal right to play, so every child has safe, inclusive spaces to grow up healthy and happy. Over 70 MPs are already backing that call — and I'm looking forward to the government making progress.

#EverythingToPlayFor: A National Wake-Up Call on Play The Play Commission’s final report calls for a new National Play Strategy, legal protections, and systemic investment — echoing Play England's long-standing advocacy. playengland.org.uk/newsblog/play-… #ItAllStartsWithPlay

Communities work best when they’re shaped with children in mind. It’s time families and children have a real say in how their community play spaces look, feel, and are.

I'm pleased to report that I met with the Minister for Housing and Planning last week to discuss how the Government should incorporate play into its policies. Really optimistic that there'll be more progress to report soon! 🛝

3 weeks to go until #Playday2025!🥳 We're encouraging families, community leaders, planners, developers & everyone who shapes children’s lives to champion better #SpacesForPlay. Together, we can create a more playful, inclusive world where all children can grow, thrive & belong.

The new APPG on Play will hold its first meeting in Parliament on 2 Sept 2025 - bringing MPs, Peers, and partners together to champion every child’s right to play Read more about the APPG: 👉 playengland.org.uk/newsblog/appg-… #APPGonPlay #PlaySufficiency #NationalPlayStrategy #PlayPolicy

Less than 2⃣ weeks to go until Playday! 🤩 Share or search for events in your local area using #Playday2025. To help promote your event, there are posters which you can download from the Playday website at: playday.org.uk/resources/camp… #SpacesForPlay

A Critical Step Forward: Play Sufficiency Amendment Reintroduced in the Lords playengland.org.uk/newsblog/a-cri… Baroness @NatalieBen has reintroduced the #PlaySufficiency amendment 👏👏👏 Children don’t just need homes 🏡 They need a childhood. And #ItAllStartsWithPlay!

🎉 HAPPY PLAYDAY! 🎉 Today is the national day for play in the UK. How are you celebrating children’s right to play? #Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay

As #Playday2025 is celebrated across the UK, we are calling for more inclusive and welcoming #SpacesForPlay. Together, we can create a more playful, inclusive world where all children can play, grow, thrive and belong. Read our media release at: playday.org.uk/2025-media-rel…