The Mayor of London has today released draft revised planning guidance for outdoor play, entitled Shaping Neighbourhoods: Children and Young People’s Play and Informal Recreation. The document shows that London’s decision-makers continue to take seriously the play needs of the capital’s children and young people.
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This website is managed by Tim Gill. Tim is one of the UK's leading thinkers on childhood. His research, writing and consultancy work has a real, positive impact on children’s everyday lives.Facebook
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- Have CRB checks been scaled back, as the Govt promised? No, says this report. http://t.co/40vAm90o 1 hour ago
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