The Opening streets for play toolkit is designed to provide clear and concise information about street play for local authorities and their partners in Wales. It contains information intended to help understand and address issues of concern and it provides practical, step-by-step tools and templates to support street play to happen. This toolkit is intended … Continue reading Opening Streets for Play by Play Wales
‘She seems genuinely impressed when she hears about the freedom and control that children have here, and especially at the sense of community and social connection they exhibit: that this is their place, of which they are immensely proud. Before she moves on, The Princess Royal turns to me and says that these children, from … Continue reading The Right to Play is for Every Child, Regardless of Where They Live
The first years of our lives are vital. Often, it is the poorest children who miss out. In 2018, only 61 per cent of eligible two-year olds took up a free early education place in London, compared with 72 per cent nationally. By aged five, children entitled to free school meals are almost three months … Continue reading Early Years in London
Some wise words from Alex Beresford, weatherman. During a Good Morning Britain debate on knife crime on Tuesday, Alex Beresford made an off-camera interjection as the Police Federation chair, John Apter, was arguing for the need for more prisons. The weatherman later posted a longer video to social media explaining why he made his impassioned … Continue reading Good Morning Britain weatherman explains why he interrupted knife crime debate – video
