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A plan for play: An eye view series report

There is a simple, inexpensive and joyful way to address many of the major challenges facing society and its children; addressing the alarming mental health crisis and obesity epidemic and helping to prepare children for an ever-changing work force.

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Playing and being well

A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales

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Physical health of children and young people

This is the second of four reports that will set out a practical plan for action by Government to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Our report on ‘The Early Years’ has already been published; reports on Mental Health and Family and Community are forthcoming.

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Why Hopscotch Matters

movingsmartblog | Gill Connell Hopscotch was one of my favorite games as a child and it still is today. In fact, Hopscotch proves one of my pet theories that (in most cases) what’s fun for kids is good for kids. ...

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Nurturing healthy minds together

This recent report, published by the National Children’s Bureau explores how services and parents can work in partnership to support the social and emotional development of under fives.’

78% of UK children failing to meet recommended fitness levels

Fit For Sport, the UK’s leaders in engaging and educating children and young people through physical activity, have revealed that a worrying 78% of primary school pupils across the UK measured through their Healthy Active Schools System (HASS) are failing to meet the recommended fitness levels for their age group.

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