Other Useful Links
Playground Partnerships is an award scheme from the charity Woolworths Kids First aimed at all UK primary and special schools to help them improve the quality of their playgrounds and in turn, help children play well, play healthily and have fun.
Call the Playground Partnerships helpline - 0871 472 3016
Email us - playgroundpartnerships@edcoms.co.uk
Follow the links on the website - www.playgroundpartnerships.org
Children's Play Council www.ncb.org.uk/cpc
The Children's Play Council website brings you the latest play information, news about CPC's work, conferences and events plus links that you'll find helpful whether you are a member, a student or anyone else with a professional or academic interest in children's play in England.
4Children www.4children.org.uk
4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children.
Playground Fun www.playgroundfun.org.uk
Playground Fun aims to bring together traditional and modern playground and street games for children aged 7-9 and aims to encourage children to take part in physical activity through education.
BSI www.bsieducation.org/Education/playground/default.shtml
This site from the British Standards Institution has information on how to build a safe playground and also lots of interactive educational games.
Playday www.playday.org.uk
Playday is the biggest annual play celebration in the country. This website gives you plenty of information about the Playday and about the importance of play.
RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) www.rospa.org.uk
The Play Safety site of RoSPA provides information and guidance on playground management and the safety of indoor and outdoor play areas.
School Councils www.schoolcouncils.org
School Councils UK helps schools to develop into caring communities, working with teachers and pupils in infant, primary, secondary and special schools
Free Play Network www.freeplaynetwork.org.uk
The Free Play Network is a network of individuals and organisations, which aims to promote the need for better play opportunities for children.
Practical Funding for Schools www.practicalfunding.com
Practical Funding for Schools is a monthly newsletter that keeps the school fundraiser up-to-date with all the extra funding sources available.
Play Wales www.chwaraecymru.org.uk
Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru is the national organisation for children's play in Wales; an independent charity funded by the Welsh Assembly Government (available in English and Welsh).
Play Scotland www.playscotland.org
Play Scotland is the lead organisation promoting the importance of play in the development of all Scottish children and young people.
Playboard Northern Ireland
www.playboard.orgEducation and Special Projects www.esp-playgrounds.co.uk
Education and Special Projects (ESP) specialise in the design, installation and support, through CPD, of the outdoor resource in Foundation, Primary and Secondary schools across the UK. Their aim is to provide an enjoyable and safe learning experience for 'Every Child' whilst delivering targets of both school and National agendas.
