The long-awaited review, led by Frank Dobson MP, outlines a series of recommendations for the Government around the allocation of 200m of New Opportunities Fund money earmarked for children's play.
As revealed by Children Now (News, 7 January) the report says funding should be focused on the most disadvantaged areas, on the basis that these have a dearth of access to good quality play. Provisional allocation should be made to each local authority area based on child poverty levels, recommends the report, which calls for a strong emphasis on the inclusion of disabled and older children.
The report calls on local authorities to improve planning and operation of play facilities by appointing a play champion to carry forward the play agenda and ensure any projects funded by Lottery money are successful in the long term.
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