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Realising Article 31 … a shared responsibility
Submitted by Admin on 31 May, 2018 - 11:40By Robyn Monro Miller, President of the International Play Association
2018 marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations General Comment 17 on the right of the child to play. Today is World Play Day: it’s time to reflect on just how far we have gone in those five years.
"Adults in many communities are hearing the message about how important play is and embracing it"- Robyn Monro
This Is Me: Article 31 and a Child's Right to Play
Submitted by Admin on 7 May, 2018 - 13:19In Britain’s Playgrounds, ‘Bringing in Risk’ to Build Resilience
Submitted by Admin on 12 March, 2018 - 16:46In Britain’s Playgrounds, ‘Bringing in Risk’ to Build Resilience.
After decades spent ratcheting up safety measures, many British educators say the pendulum has swung too far. Bring on the scissors, bricks and mud pits. Read the full article at the New York Times website.
Sensory playgrounds offer more than a swing and slide to engage children
Submitted by Admin on 15 February, 2018 - 13:52This week The Age Newspaper has featured a great article about the development of a Sensory Playground in NSW. Read the full story here.