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Kindergarten Playtime Disappears, Raising Alarm on
Children's Learning and Health

New studies from America show play losing out to formal lessons and tests, even though multiple benefits of imaginative play are well documented
Time for play in most public kindergartens has dwindled to the vanishing point, replaced by lengthy lessons and standardized testing, according to three new studies released today by the Alliance for Childhood. .
The studies were conducted by researchers from U.C.L.A., Long Island University, and Sarah Lawrence College in New York. Their findings are documented in Crisis in the Kindergarten: Why Children Need to Play in School

CHILDCARE MATTERS!

Thursday 11th June 2009 saw the Launch of CHILDCARE MATTERS! A scoping study of School Age Childcare in Northern Ireland.

This independent study is being undertaken on behalf of PlayBoard by Blueprint Development Consultancy. The purpose of the study was “To critically review the contribution of School Age Childcare services and toexamine the case for continued support in the medium to long term”.Click here for a copy of the interim report

Work For PlayBoard

Please click here for updates on the Play and Leisure Implementation Plan

PlayBoard are hosting National PlayDay on Wednesday 5th August 2009 at Oxford Island click here for booking form and information

Check out The Big Deal small grants programme! Its
for individual and groups of children and young people
in Northern Ireland up to 25 years of age.

An individual can apply for an award of £500
A group can apply for an award of between £500 and £2500
For more information: Tel: (028) 90331880 or
Email: info@thebigdealni.com or Visit: www.thebigdealni.com