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Play in Trafford
Play is of vital importance to all children and young people. It is nature's way of helping them to understand and make sense of the world around them. Play is the starting point for cognitive development and helps children and young people to develop the power of concentration and many skills which will equip them for life.
Why do we need a Strategy for Play?
- Trafford's Play Strategy is called Play 4 All
- Play is crucial to the personal, social, emotional, physical development, health and well being of all children and young people.
- The importance of a strategy with a focus on Play is to provide a framework for development.
- The play strategy will help Trafford to meet the vision of improved outcomes for children and young people as set out in 'Every Child Matters'.
- It will also inform an action plan which will provide a clear focus of what needs to be addressed within the borough.
Download the Trafford Play 4 All Summary
The Vision for Play in Trafford
- Our vision is to create an environment where children and young people can actively participate in a safe and accessible environment within their local communities.
- The creation of play opportunities will endeavour to support the development of children's life chances, to help them stay healthy give them the opportunity to enjoy and achieve and ultimately make a positive contribution in their immediate community.
- We will do this by working in partnership with statutory private, voluntary and community provision.
Who to Contact
Children's Information Service
Children & Young People's Service
4th Floor Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF
Email: childcare.information@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 1053
Fax: 0161 912 3288
Textphone: 0161 912 2101 (User ID 1053)
This page was last updated on 29 April 2008
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