The survey of more than 1,000 adults, funded by Play England, showedthat 83 per cent want the next government to focus policies more onencouraging children to play outside. The research has been conducted tocoincide with A Manifesto for Children's Play, which is expected to bereleased by Play England at its national conference on Tuesday. Themanifesto calls for the next government to make a pledge to prioritisethe provision of safe places for children to play.
Catherine Prisk, Play England's assistant director, said: "We need toprovide spaces that meet the needs of 21stcentury children, whichdoesn't mean herding them from school to clubs.
"It means giving children adventure playgrounds and public parks, andcreating planning and policing policies that welcome them into theneighbourhood."
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