Whether you’re after a bit of play inspiration or some practical tools to help improve the play experience, here’s our resources on all things Play Work.
This briefing note covers practical issues in using fallen trees as climbing structures in your playground - including sourcing, moving, risk assessing, maintaining and adding play value.
Explore how to enhance children’s play and provide environmental education using rainwater demonstrating what can be achieved safely and practically using rainwater in children’s play
In this briefing, originally written as part of Islington Play Association's 2006 Playschemes Toolkit, an experienced play worker and play service manager explores the details of working with children and fire
The good practice guide is intended to help outdoor playworkers to manage the risks - and benefits - associated with rope swings, and to provide practical advice on how to site, install and use them effectively.
From the London Play archives, a series of briefings on Natural Play as part of a joint project between London Play and Natural England. This briefing looks at how to create natural water areas by rivers or streams that are enjoyable, engaging places for children to play.
Markfield Adventure Playground in Tottenham have been providing inclusive play opportunities for Disabled children and their families since 1979. In this video they share some of their experience in inclusion and participation
Play professionals are well versed in taking a risk-benefit approach to assessing a play environment. But how does this stand up in case of an injury claim? In this article from 2016, Hackney Play Association experienced a small but potentially significant win for Risk-Benefit Assessment
