Review: Ouch! Live at Liberty Festival , Trafalgar Square, London
Ouch! Live Liberty Festival Trafalgar Square, London As a huge fan of Ouch!, the BBC's monthly disability podcast, I made a beeline for...
09 October 2009
4Children: Third of children have never had family day out
One in three children has never experienced a traditional family day out because they are too expensive, according to a 4Children survey published today.
18 August 2009
Parents of disabled children bemoan summer childcare options
Two-thirds of parents of disabled children are dissatisfied with the summer holiday care that is available, resulting in a serious impact on their ability to work, according to a survey by Working Families.
17 August 2009
Care home residents console themselves with Wii
Care home residents in Scotland are back playing the sports of their youth - courtesy of Nintendo Wii, reports Alisdair Suttie
27 February 2009
Disabled children's playground in north London
An inner city playground for children with disabilities has won praise for encouraging inclusivity, writes Anabel Unity Sale
28 October 2008
EDCM: Disabled young people routinely miss out on activities
Disabled children routinely miss out on activities enjoyed by their peers, the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign said in a report published today.
22 September 2008
From the vaults: 18 September 2008
Thirty years ago: Social workers - an unloved breed?
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18 September 2008
Cricket helps engage hard to reach children
While all team games can teach fair play, co-operation and mutual respect, cricket has particular characteristics suited to helping young people develop...
29 July 2008
Blind children benefit from specialist sports clubs
Visually impaired children who play sport and can socialise freely are more likely to be confident and develop good social skills, writes Nina Jacobs.
29 February 2008
Disabled children want more fun with friends, Balls to be told
Disabled children have urged the government to set up more fun places and activities for them and their friends, in a report out today.
26 September 2007
The Big Picture: Wake up and smell the air
The government is right to emphasise outdoor play, but small groups have been helping children enjoy holidays for years
29 August 2007
Nurseries need government investment to fund fair wages
Staff working in day nurseries are unlikely to be paid a “fair” wage unless the government invests more heavily in the sector, child care charities have warned.
04 July 2006
Pots of Gold
Sources of funds for organisations working with children and teenagers
01 March 2006
Play away
Play is definitely back on the agenda with a big boost of Lottery cash. KEITH HASSELL looks at what the future holds
01 March 2006
Planning for leisure activities
As a child support worker, I am amazed at the lack of joined-up information on leisure activities for young people.
01 March 2006
My Life - CJ Beckford
CJ Beckford relishes the opportunity to take part in a Bollywood production
01 March 2006
£15m to support local play strategies
Play was given a boost this week with the announcement of a £15m grant for the Children’s Play Council to help local agencies plan for play across their region.
23 February 2006
Web Review: www.soundjunction.org.uk
Run by: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, commissioned by Culture Online, part of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport
01 February 2006
Web Review: www.youngncb.org.uk
Run by: The National Children’s Bureau
01 February 2006
Schools fail to realise importance of physical education
Primary schools and nurseries are failing to devote enough resources and time to pupils’ physical development, according to the chief inspector of schools.
25 October 2005
