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Playwork People 4 published
Playwork People is the largest dedicated survey of playworkers in England, conducted by SkillsActive. It provides quantitative information about the characteristics of the play workforce. The survey topics include skills needs and qualification levels, as well as salaries and career progression in the sector.

Make a pledge to play
Figures released by the British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) and Play England show that parents feel their children are not having enough playtime, with the average child having just over one hour each day. The BTHA has partnered with Play England to ask parents to `Make a Pledge' to allocate more of their children's time each day to playing. Parents can make their pledge via Facebook and will be able to get ideas on the Make Time 2 Play website.

IKEA international research on play
Playreport is a global research project on children' families and play, initiated by IKEA. Survey fieldwork was carried out in 25 countries in Europe, Australia, Canada, United Staes, China and Japan. Information about the project, reports and figures can be found on the Playreport Facebook page

IPA World Conference 2011, Playing into the Future – surviving and thriving
4-7 July 2011 – Cardiff City Hall, Wales
The website is now live for the International Play Association’s (IPA) triennial world conference, which takes place next year in Wales. The conference will focus on the theme of play in the future, and explore the ways to create a future where playing is valued and where every country and neighbourhood upholds all children’s right to time, freedom, and a safe enough environment for play. The conference takes place over four days, offering delegates the opportunity to share evidence, and experience examples of good practice with colleagues from around the world. Registration opens from 1 September 2010, and the deadline for abstracts and proposals is 10 November 2010.

Support Play England’s manifesto: Help us give children back their childhood
Play England’s Manifesto for children’s play has already received a huge amount of support from individuals, organisations, local councillors and MPs – but more is needed! Getting as many people as possible to support the campaign will help strengthen our voice to make play a policy priority, and help us work towards a society that prioritises children’s need and right to play. To download and endorse the manifesto, and for further ways to get involved in the campaign, visit the Play England website.

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