"A dull and boring playground would be one with only swings and a slide. Children like things to climb on. What we want are things that can be made into a castle, a school or a boat - all in the imagination."
Councils with boring play equipment, beware. Children's Secretary Ed Balls, speaking last week as the government launched a consultation on the first ever play strategy for England, is on to you.
"If people are looking for excuses not to do things, fear of legislation is an easy one," he said. "But there are very few examples where parents have taken action over play facilities. People should have legal redress but there's a danger that fear of legislation can end up being obstructive."
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