CHILD FRIENDLY CITIES TOOLKIT

QUALITY IN PLAY

London Play’s Play Street Pointers

 

UNICEF Child Friendly Cities and Communities Initiative

This Toolkit contains tested step-by-step guidance, methodologies and tools on how to establish a CFCI in a manner that respects the rights and principles enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Based on good practices and lessons-learned from countries where UNICEF has National Committees, the guidance and methodology in the Toolkit is tailored to National Committee context, but can be applied by all municipalities that implement the CFCI.

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This fifth edition of Quality in Play has been launched as a free downloadable quality assurance system to support supervised play and childcare provision for school-aged children.

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Play England

This fifth edition of Quality in Play has been launched as a free downloadable quality assurance system to support supervised play and childcare provision for school-aged children. It takes providers through a clear and systematic process, assessing every aspect of quality play provision. Whether starting out or well-established, working in the voluntary public or private sectors, Quality in Play is an essential tool for every play and childcare provider.

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Adventure play
09 April 2020: This briefing has been prepared by London Play and A5cend to help London adventure playgrounds as they rise to the challenge during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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These tip sheets for play street organisers will help keep things interesting, well-managed and fun. We hope you find them useful – but remember we are always at the end of a phone if you need any extra advice, support or just a chat – we’ve encountered most play street scenarios somewhere along the line. Watch out for further additions to the series too – and if you have any ideas for what to add, please let us know. If you would like hard copy laminated versions of these please email us.

01 Low cost, high value play

Lots of people worry that they need to provide toys or play equipment for a successful play street. But often it is the cheapest and simplest materials or props that will capture children’s imagination and get them playing the most.

02 Making Play Streets for Everyone

Play streets are obviously great for children. But to thrive in the long term, they need to appeal to everyone on the street – from young professionals to older residents and everyone in between. How do you do that? Read on to find out.

03 Dealing with Common Challenges

Some people find the idea of children playing in their street worrying. Most are pleasantly surprised once they see a play street in action. But in the early stages of planning it can help to have some answers to common concerns and objections.

04 Consulting your Neighbours

Consulting everyone on the street can feel a bit daunting if you don’t know many of your neighbours. But if you go with an open mind and plenty of information to hand, it is likely to be the beginning of a beautiful new relationship with your street and the people who live on it.

05 Keeping it Going

Until we achieve play street nirvana – play streets need committed adults to keep them going. That can be a challenge – but is not impossible. Here’s what we’ve learned about keeping it going.

06 Rainy Day Play

Rain is an inevitability on our small green island – but it shouldn’t mean a stop to play. Read our tips on novel ideas for playing in the rain.

01 Low cost, high value play
02 Making Play Streets for Everyone
03 Dealing with Common Challenges
04 Consulting your Neighbours
05 Keeping it Going
06 Rainy Day Play
Adventure play
09 April 2020: This briefing has been prepared by London Play and A5cend to help London adventure playgrounds as they rise to the challenge during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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