In the second part of this reflection on themes of the IPA world conference in Calgary, Robin Sutcliffe identifies funding...IPA conference highlights play sector challenges
The International Play Association conference in Calgary provided Robin Sutcliffe with an opportunity to reflect, a process which gave rise...A disconnect between advocacy and provision for play
A new study from Norway has found clear associations between the extent of children’s outdoor play and their ability to...Outdoor play boosts children’s performance in class, says new study
Children’s Commissioners join forces to issue warning on Brexit
A British Newspaper has revealed that the children’s commissioners of the four UK nations are preparing to increase the pressure on Brexit negotiators to protect children’s rights. The i newspaper says that the UK’s four children’s...Read more
In the modern city it is hard for children to find a place to play
It has never been harder for children and young people in the modern city to find somewhere to play or meet with their friends, due to the seemingly ever-growing dominance of traffic and commerce, the increasing...Read more
Space for children’s play must be central to a vision for the public realm
In this second of a three-part essay ahead of the forthcoming Child in the City event on Children’s Play in the Urban Environment, Adrian Voce sets out the rationale for serious government commitments to meet children’s vital need...Read more
Young people demand role in shaping future of parks and green spaces
Members of the youth network of environmental regeneration charity Groundwork UK say they want input on a group established by government earlier this month to ensure young people’s views are heard. The Parks Action Group, which...Read more
Policymakers should look again at children’s play
Looking forward to the International Seminar on Children’s Play in the Urban Environment, to be held in London on 6-7 November, in this first of a three-part essay adapted from his 2015 book Policy for...Read more
Call for papers 9th Child in the City World Conference, Vienna Austria
On 24-26 September 2018, the 9th Child in the City World Conference will take place in Vienna, Austria. This edition promises to be bigger than ever before. The mission of the conference is to strengthen...Read more
Is Calgary ready for child friendly urban planning?
Tim Gill reports on his recent visit to the Canadian city of Calgary, host of the International Play Association’s triennial conference, and subject of his new research project on child friendly cities. Calgary is the Canadian...Read more
UN criticises UK’s lack of support for disabled children
The United Nations has strongly criticised the treatment of disabled children in the UK and calls on the government to take action to provide better support. The United Nations committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has published...Read more
Making the case for children’s independence
Our latest guest blog from the Vancouver-based urbanist Jillian Glover highlights a particular example of how government has erected barriers to children’s freedoms. When I launched my Kids in the City series a few years back,...Read more
Child in the City London seminar on play in the urban environment
The second Child in the City international seminar, in partnership with the European Network for Child Friendly Cities, will be held at Goldsmiths University of London on 6-7 November. The theme will be children’s play in...Read more
School grounds alliance adopts play sector approach to risk
The International body promoting good practice in the design and use of school grounds has published a ‘declaration’ on risk management that draws on the pioneering approach of the UK and international play sectors. Adrian Voce reports. The...Read more