Regenerating Play
A joint project with North Fulham New Deal (NDC) for Communities,
funded by Awards for All.
The Regenerating Play project consisted of a series of three workshops
aiming to extend access and participation by engaging local people
and decision makers in the development of the play spaces using
the PLACES for PLAY
model.
The project was intended to increase skill and creativity and encourage
a more imaginative approach to children's play in the regeneration
area. Play areas are an important part of the outdoor environment
and can provide an important social focus for all of the community,
not just children and young people. Developing good quality play
environments is important to improve the quality of life in built
up areas such as North Fulham.
 Planning for Play
The first workshop, held on Wednesday 23 May at Normandscroft School,
focussed on play policy and strategy development and risk assessment
in play provision. The workshop brought together local head teachers,
community groups, play experts and designers along with NDC staff.
Play at School
The second workshop, held on Thursday 14 June, was on the theme
of play at school.
Play in the Park
The third workshop, and an accompanying exhibition on designing
for play, was organised as part of the NDC's annual festival in
Normand Park on Saturday 1 September and was open to members of
the public to take part. Normand
Park is currently undergoing redevelopment funded by the NDC,
which will include new play features such as an informal play park
and facilities such as table tennis and a ball court aimed at older
children and young people. At this workshop children and young people
were invited to give their views and enter into the debate on what
makes a place a good place for play.
The project has helped build links between the Free Play Network,
the NDC and local community and friends of the park groups.
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