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Our latest campaign – #PathwayToPlay – is a call to action and a call for change in a world where childhood obesity, poor #mentalhealth and sleep issues are on the rise. Find out more here: youtube.com/watch?v=-wLaeI… #InvestInPlay #Playgrounds #ChildrenAtTheTable

Controlling parenting isn't good for kids. It puts their well-being at risk. 238 studies, 38 countries, 126k ppl: Kids with controlling parents have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Kids with autonomy-supportive parents are happier. Freedom is a foundation of well-being.

Today we've submitted our evidence to the #RaisingTheNation #PlayCommission Centre for Young Lives. Read our report, Every Child's Right to Everyday Play: The Case for Playgrounds here: rebrand.ly/i4vwuur Paul Lindley OBE #PathwayToPlay

NEW article in Government Business magazine by API Chair on the vital role of #playgrounds in local #communities: rebrand.ly/smokw5s (from p.111) #PathwayToPlay

It’s not rocket science … chng.it/n7mMQMqGmB

Parents often tell me they don’t know how to #play with their #children. These are some great, simple ideas and the most important ingredient is the parent’s full attention.

Really interesting conversation on LBC about children’s freedoms and safety just now. I’d love to hear your views if you caught it.

Try these funding resources from the API api-play.org/resources/fund….

A bit of light relief after an intense day lobbying for #play. I can honestly say I’d sleep very well if these four women ran the country. #electoraldysfunction Jess Phillips Ruth Davidson Beth Rigby Harriet Harman

Self care starts with prevention and play, especially outdoor, social play in accessible, inclusive playgrounds has a huge role to play. It’s also a free resource for rehabilitation. Great session #hcf24 #lab24 and encouraging to see the work Laura Kyrke-Smith MP is doing on this.

The importance of a broad #curriculum must include plenty of play and play-based learning so children can have agency and choices in their #education. Learning outside also opens up curricular opportunities. The New Statesman #lab24 Peter Swallow MP Geoff Barton #curriculumreview

Looking forward to tonight's reception at Labour Conference with Roundhouse Anne Longfield will be joined by Bridget Phillipson, Paul Lindley OBE, Marcus Davey , Rachel C. Boyle & Steve Rotheram Find us at the Beatles Story Museum, Royal Albert Dock (next to the Premier Inn)

So many great sessions, so little time! Day 2 of the The The Labour Party Party conference is as thought-provoking as Day 1. I’ve been splitting my time between community, health and education focused sessions. #lab24 #play #learningthroughplay

Two interesting talks at #Lab24 this morning: 1. How Can a Labour Government Ensure It Invests Well in Public Services? 2. Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour locally A key part of the answer to both of these is to build good, inclusive COMMUNITY #PLAYGROUNDS!

Parliamentary Debate: Provision of Playgrounds by Local Authorities Play England, working with Tom Hayes MP MP, has secured a parliamentary debate on the ‘Provision of Playgrounds by Local Authorities’, taking place on 8 January 2025 at 4:30pm. playengland.org.uk/newsblog/parli… This

My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes 👀 This huge board book has simple, clear & lyrical text that includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience. 📚: whatonearth.pub/3QITwVT sally symes Dr Amanda Gummer

How Can We Make Education More Playful? Dr Amanda Gummer shared her thoughts in a recent interview on the Lessons4Life channel:

Big moment for play! 🛝 Working closely with Play England, Tom Hayes MP MP has officially tabled an amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. It calls for a statutory Play Sufficiency duty to be embedded in planning law. 📜 bills.parliament.uk/bills/3946/sta… This isn’t just

Tomorrow the Raising the Nation Play Commission that I chair publishes *Everything to Play For — a plan to ensure every child in England can play*. A year of work. A clear case for change. A call for national leadership. Watch this space. #EverythingToPlayFor

2025 is flying by! WATCH: New Summer message from API Chair Dr Amanda Gummer. We've been supporting Centre for Young Lives's #EverythingToPlayFor, Play England's #ItAllStartsWithPlay and the Alliance for Children's #Power2Play. Momentum for #play is building and we're excited to see what