Playday, the national celebration of children's play, is 20 years oldtoday (1 August). This year campaigners are highlighting the need foryoung people to feel safe playing in local streets.
Alan Sutton, policy and development officer at London Play, saysprevious Playdays have made lasting changes. "Playday gives young peoplean excuse to go a bus to someone else's manor. Young people end upplaying together rather than thinking it's too dangerous."
Clare Lennard, project development officer at Hackney Play Association,agrees on Playday's importance. In Hackney the day galvanisesprofessionals. "It has helped housing providers understand the need forplay. Health visitors and community dieticians also use the day,"explains Lennard.
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