Decision details

Flintshire County Summer Playscheme 2024

Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To provide feedback on the Flintshire County Summer Playscheme 2024.

Decision:

(a) That the Committee support Year-Round Community-Based Play Provisions: to continue to provide safe, supervised play opportunities for children in their communities, particularly in areas affected by austerity;

 

(b) That the Committee endorsethe PlayPals Programme: to promote the School delivery of the PlayPals initiative, a 6-week programme designed to empower children with knowledge of their rights to play and encourage them to become play ambassadors within their schools and communities; and

 

(c) That the Committee support thePlay Sufficiency Assessment: to actively champion play opportunities for children in Flintshire by supporting the Play Sufficiency Action Plan.  This includes participating in advocacy efforts, attending relevant meetings, and engaging in local events. Through this involvement, contribute to the development of a robust Play Sufficiency Plan for 2025–2028, ensuring play remains a priority in the community.

Report author: Rachel Padfield

Publication date: 18/10/2024

Date of decision: 17/10/2024

Decided at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

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