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Play Association Tower Hamlets works with local people to ensure that play is at the heart of Tower Hamlets communities. https://teapawt.net/t.co/HC5Zv5z6v6

UK
Joined November 2011
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Open Letter for local authorities: Some LA’s in England have closed playgrounds despite government guidance to keep them open. Play England and a group of academics, scientists, play experts and charities are calling on them to keep them open childrensplaypolicyforum.wor…
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A brutal Covid legacy awaits our children. ‘one of the drivers of our education policy has undeniably been freeing up adults for the workplace’ time to ‘consider the possibility of creating some human-shaped workplaces instead of school-shaped children’ theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Children’s experiences now will affect them forever. They need to be able to play outside freely and with agency. We cannot overstate the importance of adults facilitating play for children’s wellbeing and good health. Make it work. @PlayScotland @PlayWales @playboard_
Dear @BorisJohnson and @MattHancock Outdoor play is exercise for children. Please provide clear guidance that #outdoorplay is allowed during lockdown, for children's health and wellbeing. playingout.net/dear-pm-outdo…
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Kamala Harris: the woman who will break new ground as vice-president ‘Aged 13, she mobilised the neighbourhood children to protest against rules that stopped them playing on the lawn in front of their apartment building. The protest was a success. theguardian.com/us-news/2020…
What better way to celebrate #NationalFitnessDay than to Get Out & Play! Play is a great way to get active & creative, plus being outdoors offers so many therapeutic benefits (even in the rain 😉) #PlayMatters #PlayworkWorks #GetOutandPlay #PlayRangers
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COVID-19 and Children’s Play- the evidence is that the risks posed by COVID-19 to children playing in outdoor spaces is very low #play childrensplaypolicyforum.wor…
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‘There has been a continued decrease in average happiness with life among 10-15 year olds in the UK. Happiness with friends is in decline’ #play Friends are fundamental to well being #playwithfriends The Good Childhood Report 2020 childrenssociety.org.uk/good…
For schools, the outdoor space is going to be key to a safe, meaningful, enjoyable and successful return of staff and children. This space can, supported by good policy, practice and resource make the best space for learning and playing. Read more here ludicology.com/store-room/th…
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We want to hear children's views on #PlayinthePandemic! If your child is aged 3-10 years old and interested, we would love to have a brief virtual chat💻about their recent play experiences🧸⚽️ Sign up for more details at cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/j… and please RT!
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£6 million covid-19 fund announced for organisations supporting disadvantaged children and young people @BBCCiN @YF_Foundation #Nooneleftbehind #youthemploymentgroup #employability ersa.org.uk/media/news/%C2%A…
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Can play provision reopen under government changes to wraparound, childcare and playgrounds. We say Yes!!
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Great hearing Pattrina Quashie-Ferguson from @VentureCentre1 @NHAPventure briefing this morning’s @playengland meeting on how the @VentureCentre1 is supporting local children and communities. An inspiring update with lots of useful hints and tips! #playbuildschildren
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My kids decided they wanted to play ‘splat the virus’ today. They drew ‘virus’ shapes on the pavement and then splat them by jumping from one to another. They intentionally decided to do it on the pavement so other kids could play it too. #coronaplay
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Starting Wed 8 April, five locations in Tower Hamlets will be handing out free hot meals to take away for any family with school-aged children that are in need over the Easter holidays (excl Sat and Sun). More info. + opening times orlo.uk/buEwE #TowerHamletsTogether
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UPDATE 23/03/2020. New restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19 mean we can only take active exercise once per day and must maintain social distancing. We have updated our blog to reflect the new guidance. buff.ly/33EA43z Stay safe for each other. #coronaplay
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Join us to learn about the future of open streets in London; plans #carfreeday 2020 19th March with @MumsForLungs; @SustransLondon; @londonplay; @MeristemDesign & more; we may have special guest @JonnyPolitics with news on York's traffic-free city centre: eventbrite.com/e/car-free-da…
Ready for an adventure? Here's a playground, set up by Donne Buck, campaigner for children’s right to play. Together with children, he made this using found materials on an unused site. #NationalPlayDay
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The Roman Road Park Festival on Sat will have a ton of family-friendly activities. There'll be Cardboard City Building with @playPATH, pop-up tennis with @TowerHamTennis, gardening, music performances and much more. RT & spread this great kid-friendly day! romanroadlondon.com/event/ro…
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Play Association Tower Hamlets - PATH are giving children safe and fun spaces to play in the borough! 🙌 Read more about their work here: playtowerhamlets.org.uk/2018… After school play sessions on Fridays: wellone.co.uk/activities/aft… – at Poplar, London
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The #HeartoftheCommunity Fund voting has opened in the #London @VMLounges today! Pop down and place your vote for your favourite charity! @ProspexTweets @playPATH @ChabadIslington ow.ly/xrfI30mD8lg
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