Topic: Free play

Unconventional playgrounds develop creativity in children

Extraordinary playground ideas bring out the creativity in children. That is the opinion of Adelina Benson. In this article, she gives a brief overview of the different types of playgrounds and the benefits they provide. Children...Read more

12-11-2018|Comment|author: Adelina Benson

The benefits of ‘free’ play may not be what you think

The importance of play to children’s learning, development and physical activity is regularly cited as a reason to provide more opportunities for it. Adrian Voce suggests it may be even more fundamental than that, and...Read more

06-04-2017|Comment|author: Adrian Voce

Wales leads the way in legislating for play

Young children have the enviable ability to turn almost anything, anywhere into play. So if children’s play just happens, why should national government intervene? Across much of the world, children’s opportunities for outdoor free play, and...Read more

31-03-2016|1 comment|author: Jenny Wood