This evidence shows play is more than a spontaneous activity with noparticular purpose, but a way of being active that can support andpromote good mental and physical health.
The factsheet also outlines the extent to which the Government hasacknowledged the value of play in children's health and describes someof the underpinning evidence to support these developments.
The service produces factsheets and student reading lists on a varietyof play topics, and can also provide customised reading lists.
- For more information email cpis@ncb.org.uk or visitwww.ncb.org.uk/library/cpis.
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