Free Play

‘Play is an essential part of every child’s life and is vital to their development’ (Westminster City Council Play Strategy 2005 – 9)

‘Children enjoy playing and prefer to be outside….. we know that parents and children want more opportunities to play safely close to where they live.’ DCSF (2008a) Fair Play – A consultation on the play strategy. London: Department for Children, Schools and Families.)

Digging in the mud

Digging in the mud

‘Parents and children told us that they wanted safe places to play outside, and we know that play has real benefits for children.’ (The Children’s Plan DCSF 2007)