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How to encourage play in schools and childcare

Ideas for how to identify playful schools and childcare and how to encourage them to be more playfulRead more

Ideas for parents and other adults to make their community more playfulRead more

Practical step-by-step guide on how to look at the current play opportunities in your communityRead more

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Ideas for parents and other adults to make their community more playful

Free and cheap ideas for making sure your child has enough time to play everyday

Ideas about everyday items, loose parts, to support children to play

Ideas for everyday items that can be used for play and activities to play

Ideas for parents and carers to support children’s play and playful parenting

Practical information to make your community playful and how to raise awareness about the importance of children’s play

Ideas for how to identify playful schools and childcare and how to encourage them to be more playful