Health & Play
The Benefits of Play & Playwork: Research by SkillsActive and CYWYU on the benefits in all areas of play and playwork.
Play & Autism: Children with autism are impaired in their play, and this article gives an indepth explanation as well as offering advice.
Play Therapy: the latest research from Play Therapy UK found that play therapy helps over 70% of children with emotional, behaviour and mental health problems. Based on over 700 cases, this is the largest single play therapy research programme.
Outdoor Play: Researchers at University College London claim that children who are allowed to play outdoors and unsupervised are likely to be healthier and more sociable.
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A new 372m cross-government strategy to help everyone lead healthier lives has been published by the Health Secretary, Alan Johnson and the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls.
Well Child Awards: recognising the individuals making a difference to children's health, as well as the children themselves. Nominate on-line by 25 June.
