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Play in schools?
Dr Sarah Thomson of the School of Criminology, Education Sociology and Social Work at the University of
Keele discusses some of the issues and challenges around play in schools. Reproduced by kind permission of
Dr Sarah Thomson from an article in Playwords.
Playwords Issue 40 Autumn 2009
This edition is packed full of articles relating to play in school including;
 Playwork in the Playground by Shelly Newstead
It's a jungle out there... a child's perspective on why school break time isn't all fun and games
There's an Artist in the Playground by Rachel Anderson, Artangel
Breaking into the School Playground by Suzannah Walker, PATH
Bringing Traditional Games back to Playgrounds by Tracey Parr, Children's Links
Wet Playtimes? by Deborah Sharpe.
Playwords is free click here for full details.
Playtime! 2 The importance of being "kid-like"
This summmary research report outlines a six week action research project to assess the impact of lunchtime supervisors adopting playwork
practice in the playground. The project involved 186 boys and girls in years 5 and 6 at a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk.
More useful downloads from external sources
Gill, T., Ball, D. and Spiegal, B. (2009). Managing Risk in Play Provision: Implementation Guide.
DCSF and Play England. Available at W: http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk.
National Children's Bureau (2008). Play in schools and integrated settings: A position statement.
Published by Play England. Available at W: www.playengland.org.uk.
National Union of Teachers. (2007). Time to Play - NUT Play Policy.
Available at W: www.teachers.org.uk.
Play England produced a short film that explores how high-quality play facilities in primary schools can
help to improve children's academic performance and enjoyment of school.
Available at W: www.playengland.org.uk.
Playwork Principles Scrutiny Group (2005). The Playwork Principles. Available at W: www.playwales.org.uk.
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