Issue - meetings

To provide feedback on the Flintshire County Summer Playscheme 2024.

(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.

The Lead Officer for Play Development presented a report (agenda item number 8) on the Flintshire County Summer Playscheme 2024 which highlighted significant achievements, ongoing initiatives and potential risks, to ensure that stakeholders understood the value of these programmes and the importance of continued support for their success.  He also suggested a Members’ briefing session on the Play Sufficiency Assessment.

The recommendations in the report were supported.

RESOLVED:

(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.