Dear colleague,
We are pleased to announce the launch of new resources to help you raise awareness of the importance of play for children in your area. These colourful and inspiring resources will help you to engage key stakeholders – from children through to decision makers – in discussions about the importance of play in children’s lives and what you can do to ensure the children in your area can enjoy it.
Charter for Children’s Play
The Charter for Children’s Play sets out a vision for play, outlining the basic principles of what play means for children and what we should all do to promote their right to enjoy it.
It is a catalyst for individuals and organisations to examine and improve their provision for children and young people’s play and informal recreation. Organisations whose services impact on children can formally adopt the charter in order to raise awareness of the importance of play.
A range of support materials is available to promote the charter, including a children’s version, a poster illustrating the charter and an implementation guide.
Charter for Children’s Play
The four-page charter is a vision for play encapsulated in eight charter statements and explains why play is important for all children and young people. It is the underpinning document for Play England’s work, and was reviewed recently to ensure that it reflects the needs and aspirations of today’s children and young people.
Cost: £6 (pack of 25) Click here to order
Poster
This colourful A2 poster highlights each of the eight charter statements in a child-friendly and engaging format. The eye-catching poster can be used to highlight children’s right to play to a wide audience.
Cost: £6 (pack of 25) Click here to order
Children and young people’s version
This pocket- sized, fold- out version of the charter has been produced to help children and young people understand how the charter statements work to protect their right to play. This version has been designed so that children can carry it around easily and refer to it when needed, and provides an excellent tool to support consultation with children and young people about play.
Cost: £8 (pack of 20) Click here to order
Making It Happen: Implementing the Charter for Children’s Play
This booklet is a practical guide for those using the charter and promoting its messages. Making It Happen explores action points for parents and carers, play providers, planners and decision-makers to implement and promote the eight charter statements. The booklet also summarises recent developments in play and children’s policy and provides links to supporting documents.
Cost: £5 (per copy) Click here to order
How to order
Click on the links above to order online or download an order form and send by post or fax.
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Play England members: to receive your discount, please contact Central Books directly or download the order form from the Play England website.
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