The group called on local authorities to provide better
outdoor play facilities so children don't spend all day in front of computers.
56 per cent of parents revealed that they were unhappy about the lack of high quality
play facilities in their local area.
Even in a well -
padded play facility there may still be areas that are not fully padded where the risk of injury exists.
The performances are all superb, from the three leads to the many elderly actresses
who play the facility's patients.
Not only are schools places of learning, many of them are already equipped with
educational play facilities and hardworking, experienced teachers who know their pupil's individual needs.
With the rising tide of the technology it is becoming more important that we provide school students with the
correct play facilities to ensure they get adequate exercise and play.
All of the entertainment facilities are also of a very high quality including the television which had international satellite channels as well as a DVD player and
music playing facilities.
For the communities who have lost out in the spending cuts, the need for their children to have access to
play facilities in school is greater than ever.
Parents in the UK are unhappy with local
play facilities for children and think more funding should be allocated, according to research from the Association of Play Industries (API).
Just over half surveyed (52.4 per cent) said they see no improvement in
local play facilities, with 38.1 per cent worried that playgrounds in their local community may close down altogether.
Provision of high -
quality play facilities not only has a vital role to play in tackling the nation's catastrophic physical inactivity epidemic, it also addresses wider social problems like social exclusion, anti-social behaviour and community cohesion.
Encouraging children to make the most
of play facilities and the benefits of outdoor socialising will help their development and prevent
It has over 240 corporate members from across the UK, all with a direct involvement in sports and
play facility development, including contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, professional consultants and test laboratories, as well as sports governing bodies and related organisations.
As a result, 83.4 per cent of respondents believed that more funding should be allocated to
public play facilities, and 81 per cent thought there should be more investment in parks and green spaces.
Following the success of the Huntington Pre-school project, another team of Portakabin volunteers is helping to repair
flooded play facilities at Orchard Park Pre-school in York.
Planning an outdoor play space for children with SEN requires care, consideration, expertise and experience, but when it comes to creating
inclusive play facilities, we believe there are no limitations.
«SAPCA members all pledge to maintain the highest of quality standards — by providing written advice and expert guidelines SAPCA is helping the industry create even better sports and
play facilities nationwide.»
With hundreds of public playgrounds set to close, API Chair Mark Hardy says it's more important than ever that schools are able to provide adequate play facilities
When commissioning
new play facilities, it is important to make sure play equipment and surfacing conforms to relevant standards — they are viewed as best practice.
Accelerated: This option is available at our discretion for puppies under six months of age, and dogs who are already very social and comfortable in group situations, for example, a dog who has previously boarded at a
group play facility and / or attended dog daycare without any incidents.
Our location at 1020 NW 67th Street offers a climate controlled
indoor play facility and a large 1/3 acre outdoor play - yard.
All of the rooms feature air conditioning as well as such entertainment facilities as televisions with international satellite channels and a number of CD and
DVD playing facilities which are all of a high standard as well as a library of media to enjoy on them.
Research by the API last year found that over half (56 per cent) of parents are unhappy about the lack of high
quality play facilities in their local area, with nearly four in ten (38.1 per cent) worried that playgrounds in their local community may close down altogether.
The panel would also consider other costs, which Burnley would have to provide evidence of, including cost of training and
playing facilities, education and welfare requirements, medical facilities, friendly and competitive matches as well as scouting and coaching fees.
Based on this research, Sudocrem has teamed up with PlayMore to offer 10 nurseries across the country the chance to win # 500 towards improving their outdoor
play facilities, in an effort to get pre-school aged kids outside more.
Children's secretary Ed Balls today confirmed the government is making # 225 million available for
play facilities.
The scheme includes new school buildings to the front of the Simon Balle school site offering accommodation for the primary aged pupils along with outdoor
play facilities, improved on - site car parking with a revised in and out scheme and an on - site drop off area.
The FA Football Hubs model calls on Further and Higher Education establishments to forge partnerships with the local football community by offering access to
their playing facilities - creating greater opportunities to play and boost participation numbers.
It introduces children to passing, catching and throwing in a non-contact format and is designed to be played on
any playing facility, regardless of surface or space available.
One in twenty UK children has a disability or special education needs (SEN), yet many have no access to an outdoor space with
play facilities.
Mixing it up In schools, making the time for play is often a balancing act of both funding and other more tangible resources such as staff and
play facilities.
But in order to encourage active play and new learning outcomes, a mixture of subjects and
play facilities can be embraced.
ABOUT SAPCA Gerflor is a member of the Sports & Play Construction Association (SAPCA), which represents specialist constructors, manufacturers and suppliers of sports and play surfaces (and related products) and plays an important role in the promotion of high standards for sports and
play facilities.
The Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) represents specialist constructors, manufacturers and suppliers of sports and play surfaces (and related products) and plays an important role in the promotion of high standards for sports and
play facilities.
With warmer weather upon us, schools should review their outdoor
play facilities and upgrade those that are worn or fail to excite children
It's great to be part of an organisation that campaigns for investment in children's
play facilities and which raises the standards of the entire industry.
Friendly and professional service, WIFI, parking, business center and nearby childcare and
play facilities are all features of the luxury Sofitel Warsaw Victoria hotel.
The extensive foreshore reserve area has picnic, barbecue and
play facilities, as well as a walking and cycling track.
Your expert travel specialist can also advise you on the best family friendly hotels and resorts to ensure you have all of the right cooking facilities,
play facilities and even baby - sitting services within the resort.
It seems like a great business to buy several bounce units and set up a kids»
play facility, but what many don't realize is the astronomical liability that comes with dealing with children.