Nick Jackson, who left his position as director of Haringey Play Association in mid-October, told CYP Now that the London borough that was home to Baby P has overlooked the fact that the play association is in an ideal position to support improvements in safeguarding work.
"The pressure on the local authority regarding safeguarding is huge," said Jackson. "We do not get a look in because play is seen as peripheral."
Jackson added that the council has failed to put in place a partnership that meets the government's conditions for funding of new play areas.
Haringey received £1.1m last year to build or improve at least 22 play areas. Conditions stated they must have a partnership to deliver the programme, which must involve senior council members and children's trust representatives. Jackson claims this is not happening.
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