Factsheets
CPIS publishes a series of factsheets on key topics of
interest to both play professionals and students. All factsheets
can be downloaded below.
New factsheet
No.14
What is Playwork? [PDF 257KB]
This factsheet presents an overview of the discussions, debates and
theories of playwork, the type of play opportunities that
playworkers should provide, and the different views of the benefits
of play for children.
No.1 Play Space Development
Checklist [PDF 199KB]
This factsheet aims to provide some general advice on the
process involved in developing a play space by means of a number of
checklists.
No.2 How
to Raise Funds for Children's Play [PDF 205KB] -
Updated 2010
This factsheet is designed to act as a guide to help you to secure
funding towards a project on children’s play. It covers the
essential steps you need to think about in order to get your
funding.
No.3 What is
Play? [PDF 178KB]
Written by Jenni Lindon, this factsheet looks at the definition of
'play'.
No.4 Where do
children play? [PDF 190KB]
Written by Issy Cole-Hamilton, this factsheet is about the types of
places children use for outdoor play
No.5 Scrapstores
England and Wales [PDF 206KB]
This factsheet lists contact details of scrapstores in England and
Wales.
Updated annually
No.6 Play in
Hospital [PDF 186KB]
Written by Norma Jun-Tai, this factsheet discusses the value of
play and play opportunities for children in hospital, and outlines
how to run a successful play programme.
No.7 Consulting
Children About Play [PDF 220KB]
Written by Mark Gladwin, this factsheet gives practical ideas on
ways of consulting children on play opportunities and
facilities.
No.8 Inclusive
Play [PDF 234KB]
Written by Rachel Scott, Kids, this factsheet gives an overview of
inclusive play, focusing on disabled children. It looks at all
children's right to play, explores some of the barriers to play,
and provides action points for inclusion.
No.9 Play and
Health [PDF 204KB]
Written by Issy Cole-Hamilton, this factsheet outlines the extent
to which the Government has acknowledged the value of play in
children's health and describes some of the underpinning evidence
to support these developments.
No.10
Children's Play in Natural Environments [PDF
233KB]
Written by Martin Maudsley, this factsheet looks at the benefits of
natural play for children, and gives advice on how adults can
support this type of play.
No.11 Key
Sources of Information on Children’s Play [PDF
216KB]
Compiled by CPIS, this factsheet lists some of the key
organisations and sources of information on children’s play
Updated annually
No.12
International Sources of Information on Play [PDF
191KB]
Compiled by CPIS, this is a list of international websites and
organisations related to children's play, focusing on the right to
play, research and design, and planning for play.
Updated annually.
No.13 Guidance on what to look for in a play
designer [PDF 180KB]
This factsheet gives brief guidance on choosing a play designer, as
outlined in Shackell, A and others (2008) Design for Play: A guide
to creating successful play spaces. London: DCSF, DCMS and Play
England.