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It's #OutdoorClassroomDay! The State of Outdoor Play in Primary Schools - our latest national survey - reveals the real state of outdoor play in schools across England: rebrand.ly/a5w9rgz
Alongside our friends over at @afPE_PE, we have welcomed the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report and the Government’s response to the recommendations, calling for today to turn the page on a new chapter for Physical Education (PE), school sport and…
What does the API do? We are the UK’s leading trade body for those who design, manufacture, install and supply play equipment and safe surfacing. We promote best practice, influence standards and campaign for policy recognition of the vital importance of #play. Together, we…
🎥 A powerful moment for play in Parliament. Yesterday, Baroness @NatalieBen spoke in the House of Lords in support of the Play Sufficiency Amendment (A179/121e) to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill - developed by @PlayEngland ⤵️ playengland.org.uk/newsblog/a-cri… The amendment would…
Thank you Baroness @NatalieBen! playengland.org.uk/newsblog/a-cri… #ItAllStartsWithPlay! #PlaySufficiency
Healthy communities need safe, accessible spaces where children can play. Today I’m asking the government to ensure our planning system makes space for play in housing developments. #PlayMatters #HealthyCommunities | @PlayEngland
Great to see our @API_ChairUK, @DrAmandaGummer, meeting with @MWheelerMP to talk about the vital role of #outdoorplay in children’s lives. We’re delighted that he’s pledged to champion #play and support better public play provision for #children - in the #community and in…
At the Association of Play Industries we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the inspiring work of our members. Don’t miss our Latest News roundup and see how our community is shaping the future of play: api-play.org/post-type/late… #APIMembers #PlayIndustry #InnovationInPlay…
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! Outdoor play isn’t just fun. It’s vital for children’s mental health. Fresh air, freedom and friendship help build resilience and confidence that lasts a lifetime. But too many children are missing out. Free-to-access, public playgrounds are essential…
Great to see the Association of Play Industries mentioned in Hello! this week - always good to see #play in the spotlight! Read the article here: rebrand.ly/hjblnty @hellomag @API_ChairUK
Play is instinctive, natural, and essential. But it’s being eroded. ❌ 800 playgrounds closed in the last decade ❌ 2 million children live >10 mins from one ❌ In Bournemouth East, only 35% of children live within reach of a play area
Planning a new #play space? Our member companies are the UK’s leading providers of outdoor #playground equipment, safety surfacing, outdoor #fitness equipment & multi-use games areas (#MUGAs). Our stringent membership criteria means that our members are trusted, reputable and…
Children are 20% of our population, but 100% of our future. In my latest Echo column, I discuss why Bournemouth’s playgrounds matter and why we should protect them for kids today, and for generations to come. 👇
Playgrounds are where childhood happens. The reaction of King’s Park Academy pupils when their playground was stripped of equipment shows just how deeply children care about these spaces.
Government’s £150m Pride in Place investment is welcome - now it must deliver for children’s play playengland.org.uk/newsblog/gover… @MHCLG Pride in Place Impact Fund - £1.5m per place over 2 years to upgrade public spaces with new green spaces, play areas and sports & leisure facilities.
.@API_ChairUK with @darrylmorris yesterday on @TimesRadio discussing @LibDems proposals to place warnings for children on social media. She argues that safe, community, outdoor #play spaces are a vital tool in combatting the amount of time children spend indoors on devices.…
With @annelongfield in @10DowningStreet today, taking the Raising the Nation Play Commission recommendations towards actions. centreforyounglives.org.uk/play-commission
Play is not frivolous. It is essential — for children’s physical and mental health, for independence, for learning to take and manage risks. That’s why I back a play sufficiency duty in planning, to secure and protect spaces for play. #RightToPlay | @PlayEngland
The amendment was debated on Thursday, and received broad support. That was committee stage - I will definitely be looking to bring it back at report, and potentially put to the vote hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-09-…
A Critical Step Forward: Play Sufficiency Amendment Reintroduced in the Lords playengland.org.uk/newsblog/a-cri… Baroness @NatalieBen has reintroduced the #PlaySufficiency amendment 👏👏👏 Children don’t just need homes 🏡 They need a childhood. And #ItAllStartsWithPlay!
New Minister for Children & Families @JoshMacAlister has highlighted the problem: children are growing up in a phone-based childhood We need to restore a play-based childhood! Our 10-year strategy - #ItAllStartsWithPlay - shows how playengland.org.uk/strategy #NationalPlayStrategy
Our #PathwayToPlay campaign calls for the Government to: Conduct a national audit: assess the quantity, quality and location of public playgrounds Ensure long-term sustainability: provide dedicated funding for the installation and upkeep of free-to-use community play spaces…
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