Resources

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In this section you will find information about resources produced by CPIS and NCB Library and Information Service. Use the menu to browse the resources or click on the links below.

Play designers and landscape architects
CPIS has a database of play space designers and landscape architects. Contact us and we will send you an up-to-date list by email.

Children's Play Update
Free monthly newsletter for the play sector with a round up of news, policy, information and events related to children's play.

Play Abstracts and Play Conferences
Two free monthly e-bulletins for play professionals and students who need to keep up-to-date with the latest play literature and conferences and events.

Current Research on Play
Details of ongoing and recently completed research on children's play and informal recreation.

Factsheets
Factsheets on key play topics of interest to those involved in children's play in a voluntary, professional or academic capacity.

Highlights
Single-sheet summaries of research findings, influential reports and legislation, published by NCB Library and Information Service.

Student resources
Reading lists aimed at students.

Useful organisations
Links to organisations working in the field of play and related areas.

Play Archives
Details of the play archive collection held at the Children's Play Information Service.

Play strategies

View play strategies developed by English local government areas on our regional map

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