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[Eugene Minogue @EugeneMinogue]

‘Call for 'No Ball Games' signs to be scrapped as play being 'squeezed out of childhoods' - @SkyNews

https://t.co/R4xly2pzWZ

A year-long inquiry has concluded that play is being "squeezed out of childhoods with drastic implications for children, our economy and public services".

The report by the Raising the Nation Play Commission inquiry says urgent action is needed to create more opportunities for children to play outdoors and away from digital devices.

Its recommendations include:
• Child-friendly, playful neighbourhoods;
• A national ban on ‘No Ball Games’ signs;
• A school ban on smartphones during the school day;
• Raising the age of digital consent from 13 to 16, restricting children from opening online accounts;
• Tougher regulations to tackle the ‘addictive grip of smartphones and social media’.

Closures of playgrounds, busier roads, shortened school break times and the dominance of screen time have restricted children's opportunities to play, according to the report.

The commission is urging the government to establish a National Play Strategy for England, backed by an annual £125m investment and led by a ‘minister for play’.

It brought together 19 expert commissioners to conduct a year-long inquiry into how play can be restored to every childhood in England.

Full report: 📖 https://t.co/n79B29Nv8y

#EverythingToPlayFor #PlayCommission #NationalPlayStrategy #PlaySufficiency #ItAllStartsWithPlay #KnowBallGames #RightToPlay #UNCRC #Article31

[Proludic UK @Proludic]

Make a Splash this Summer with Proludic! 🏖️🌊

Check out the transformed #Eastoke Corner #play park on Hayling Island! 🎉

Features include a #wheelchair-accessible train unit, outdoor #fitness stations, and a Multi-Use Games Area. Fun for all ages and abilities! 🌟

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

@SutcliffePlay @RTC_Safety 😍Looks awesome!! Well done both!

Could we be cheeky and use these photos on our site https://t.co/CIcmheK0im to help more people find the park please? We can create "equipment supplier" pages for you both too

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of London near @GreatOrmondSt this exciting lizard themed playground is waiting to be explored! Another great playground from @KompanUK 🌳❤️

[API @apiplay]

The #wellbeing benefits to #children of public #playgrounds are enormous, providing many children with their only chance for free #outdoor #play. Find out how we campaign for everyday play for every child: https://t.co/uEZgdr2cpk #PlayMustStay #EqualPlay

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

.@marcatplay

Free play, a right, not a gift to assign, Pirates or princesses, in this world, they shine. Through the lens of imagination, they view the day, In this infinite playground where children play. #FreeParksPoems #FreePlay #ChildsRight

[Marc Armitage @marcatplay]

The weekly #playconversation discussion piece is back for the next 8 weeks. Do join in either here or over on the main conversation on FB https://t.co/gd5ma9ueYC

Unpick this for me. #play #playing #playwork #marcatplay #freeplay

[API @apiplay]

Play is integral to children's #mentalhealth and helps provide opportunities for children to build and maintain positive social relationships. Read more about how #play helps prevent anxiety in children here - https://t.co/Pd8x00hiH2 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Twinkl Resources @twinklresources]

Every teacher rushing to cover playground duty as soon as it hits 20 degrees outside

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

New playground added! Beckenham Place Park in Kent - an absolute gem, such a brilliant day out

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

@twinklresources It's got to be rice pud

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

In the realm of school meals, a tasty quest, Cheese Flan duels Roast, which one's the best?
Pink custard or Rice Pudding, sweet desires ignite, Square pizza or Turkey Twislers, taste buds take flight!

#FreeParksPoems #outdoorplay #loveparks

[Twinkl Resources @twinklresources]

THIS OR THAT: SCHOOL DINNERS EDITION 😋

1. Cheese Flan or Roast Dinner?

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

@twinklresources No competition! It's the roast

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

Embracing technology today primes our children for a future where digital literacy is key, cultivating young minds to navigate, innovate and succeed in an increasingly tech-driven world 🔑

This is an incredible campaign by @BBC_Teach @Nominet and others!

[BBC Bitesize for Teachers @BBC_Teach]

Primary teachers! Get FREE micro:bits for your school!

BBC micro:bit - the next gen is aimed at 8-11 year olds, and is giving away a FREE classroom set of 30 micro:bits to every primary school in the UK.

A partnership between BBC Teach, @microbit_edu and @nomine #BBCmicrobit

[London Play @londonplay]

Article 31 of the #UNCRC says children have the right to play. But until that right is enshrined in law, until there are clear lines of accountability for delivering on that, we will continue to fail children. #righttoplay #allmouthandnotrousers

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

Under the sky, let melodies soar, Music in nature, who could ask for more? Strumming the heartstrings, touching the core, Peace we discover, stress out the door.

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Wondering if we should write a poem a day?🤔😅 #FreeParksPoems

[Percussion Play @percussionplays]

This week it's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2023 and we're here to highlight the benefits of playing music in the great outdoors for your soul! Creating harmonies in the wilderness is fun for everyone of all ages. Read all about it here- https://t.co/4qgipDF08m

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

Here's a little poem we wrote for Outdoor classroom day tomorrow 🌳❤️

#OutdoorClassroomDay is near,
A day of joy, learning, and cheer.
No walls, no desks, just skies clear,
Where nature whispers in each ear.

Join us, where the wild things steer,
Education’s frontier is here!

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

@cosydirect Aw thanks

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

@cosydirect Twitter for me! So many amazing people and accounts sharing ideas and stories #OutdoorPlay #outdoorlearning #eyfs #biggerloudermessier ❤️🌳

[freeparks @freeparks_co_uk]

@cosydirect Under skies of blue or gray, Lessons bloom in outdoor play. Nature's classroom, vast and wide, Where curiosity can't hide. Through dirt, water, rock, and tree, Life's best lectures come for free. #FreeParks, it's our tweet, Earth's the school, can't be beat!🌳😘