Flintshire commitment to opportunities to play

Flintshire’s Play Development Team is committed to ensuring all children across the county have access to play opportunities in their local schools and communities.

Historically the team has focused on delivering a huge summer playscheme which spans across more than 40 sites in Flintshire. However, the growth and development over the last 2 years has seen the play team expand to deliver year-round provision in schools and communities, while also working collaboratively with other services.

During May Half-Term, the Play Team is delivering community activities in the following places; Penyffordd (Holywell), Mostyn – Maes Pennant, Buckley – Princess Avenue, Holway – Meadowbank and Mold – Parkfields. Some provisions will run in the morning and some in the afternoon, with snacks available on each site.

Councillor Mared Eastwood, Cabinet member for Education, Welsh Language, Culture and Leisure, said:

“Flintshire is proud to lead the way in supporting play. Our Play Development Team works tirelessly all year round to create opportunities that allow children to explore, imagine and thrive through play.

“Play is a crucial part of a child’s development, but also a vital necessity to their everyday life, so it’s important they are given these opportunities in safe spaces across the county. We are committed to ensuring that every child in Flintshire has the chance to play safely and freely in their community.”

Play has many benefits which promotes emotional support, physical wellbeing, social skills and cognitive behaviour.

Recently the team has rolled out a project across Flintshire schools called ‘Loose Lunchtimes’. The project focuses on a key element of play called loose parts – a range of resources that may be reused in play such as tyres, guttering, fabric and more. Loose Lunchtimes gives children a chance to expand their creativity, but also develop their team building skills.

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