Path Finder - Wave 2

Our goal is to help you to complete your Path Finder schemes stage 2 by March 2011

We have created this web space for you to give you as much information as possible on how to get the best out of Fair Play.

eibeplay is able to offer you:

Free of charge, supervised and unsupervised play
Interesting places to play
Safe and accessible for all children and young people
Attractive parks and open spaces
Created with local community
Create respect for other people and property
Active role in the development
Creating attractive, welcoming and engaging play spaces for young people

Path Finder Facts and Figures

£235m pledged for children’s play to be spent in 3 years
10 Play Pathfinders have been selected, £2m capital & £1m revenue
£800k of the award is allocated to adventure play
Remaining spend allocated in accordance to the playbuilder criteria
A full range of playable spaces: which can include big wooden structures; quiet, ‘chill-out areas’; wild nature areas; planted areas; water and sand play; informal sports areas; fully accessible play equipment
The play areas will focus on the 8-13 year olds ensuring sites are attractive to ethnic minorities, girls and providing better disabled access.

Equipment

       
                 
         

Documents

API - Technical Guidance

 
Play England - Design For Play
 

Managing Risk in Play Provision

 
DCSF - Fair Play
             

Cabe - Living With
Risk

 

Cabe - Spaceshaper

 

DSCF - Capital and Revenue

 
Pathfinder wave 2

DSCF - Wave 2

Sport England
Sport England - Inspirational outdoor sports provision in primary schools
           

Web Links

DCSF / DCMS Fair Play Consultation
Play England
Association of Play Industries
National Childrens Bureau
The Children's Play Information Service
The Free Play Network
Groundwork Federation of trusts

 

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