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‘Play takes Place’ - PlayBoard NI /SkillsActive Joint Conference 2007
At present children’s play is one of the most comprehensive crosscutting public policy issues affecting families and communities. There is growing public interest in play, opinion polls and surveys show a strong demand for places to go and things to do’ for children and young people. Politicians and opinion formers are interested in exploring how good play opportunities can help improve quality of life and safety in neighbourhoods. This conference will explore how play contributes to education, tackles obesity and promotes children’s health and well-being, as well as contributing to children’s development, building social capital and community cohesion.
| What | Conference |
|---|---|
| When |
25 October 2007 09:15
25 October 2007 16:30
25-10-2007 from 09:15 to 16:30 |
| Where | Omagh College, Omagh |
| Contact Name | Lisa O'Connor |
| Contact Email | info@playboard.org |
| Contact Phone | 028 90803389 |
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Aim:
To explore the significance of the physical environment and the role of practitioners in planning for children's play, development and learning
Objective:
• Raise the profile of Play and Playwork
• Promote understanding and knowledge of Play
• Assist workforce development
• Share expertise
Key Speakers:
- Pia Bjorklid - Environmental Physiologist from Sweden
- Bob Hughes - Co-ordinator of Play Education
- Stuart Lester - Gloucestershire College
- Patricia Lewsley - Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
- Dan Rhys Jones - Bristol Play Project
- Marc Armitage - Independent researcher and teacher of Play and Children’s issues (PlayPeople)
- Harry Harbottle& Tassy Thompson - Portpatrick (Risk/Safety)
- SkillsActive Speaker – Speakers and workshop facilitators TBC
