Policy for play

Responding to children's forgotten right

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Social Services & Welfare, Social Science
Cover of the book Policy for play by Voce, Adrian, Policy Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Voce, Adrian ISBN: 9781447319443
Publisher: Policy Press Publication: October 28, 2015
Imprint: Policy Press Language: English
Author: Voce, Adrian
ISBN: 9781447319443
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication: October 28, 2015
Imprint: Policy Press
Language: English

Play is fundamental to children’s health, wellbeing and development. Yet in the modern world, their space and opportunity to play is under threat. This is the first book to look in detail at children’s play within public policy. Using the UK government’s play strategy for England (2008-10) as a detailed case study, it explores states’ obligations to children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the General Comment of 2013. It presents evidence that strategies for public health, education and even environmental sustainability would be more effective with a better-informed perspective about the nature of play and the importance of allowing children more time and space for it. The book throws down a challenge to both play advocates and governments, to make effective policy that respects, protects and fulfils children’s right to play as a priority. It is an essential tool for practitioners and campaigners around the world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Play is fundamental to children’s health, wellbeing and development. Yet in the modern world, their space and opportunity to play is under threat. This is the first book to look in detail at children’s play within public policy. Using the UK government’s play strategy for England (2008-10) as a detailed case study, it explores states’ obligations to children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the General Comment of 2013. It presents evidence that strategies for public health, education and even environmental sustainability would be more effective with a better-informed perspective about the nature of play and the importance of allowing children more time and space for it. The book throws down a challenge to both play advocates and governments, to make effective policy that respects, protects and fulfils children’s right to play as a priority. It is an essential tool for practitioners and campaigners around the world.

More books from Policy Press

Cover of the book Unaccompanied young migrants by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book The rise of the Right by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Young, Muslim and criminal by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Ageing through austerity by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book An introduction to political crime by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Student lives in crisis by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book The housing debate by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Social work by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Personhood, identity and care in advanced old age by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Women and Religion by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Renewing Europe's housing by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Precarious Lives by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Trading time by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Community organising against racism by Voce, Adrian
Cover of the book Challenging governance theory by Voce, Adrian
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy