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Passionate about children's play?

Raising awareness of the value of play

Play in schools and children's services

Supporting those who work in play

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Savlon and Play England, in conjunction with Natural England, have launched an interactive map to help families find great places to play outdoors where they live.  Find out more

Play map

Quality in Play is the quality assurance scheme for out-of-school play and childcare provision, which aims to raise the standards of staffed play provision across the country.  Find out more

Quality in Play

Our new Play in Schools and Children's Services support package aims to help schools and children's services to provide high-quality, stimulating and exciting play opportunities.  Find out more

Play in Schools and Children’s Services

Our networks

  • of adults believe children playing outside helps to improve community spirit
  • of parents want more time to play with their children
  • of adults think children should go to fewer extra-curricular activities
  • of adults would like flexible working arrangements for parents
  • of children worry about being followed or taken by strangers
  • of adults think it is unsafe for children to play out without supervision

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