Published today our paper about why adventurous play might decrease children's risk for anxiety. This forms the basis for my @UKRI_News #UKRIFLF Grateful to @kathrynlester1 for being a fantastic co-author. Please share @mbrussoni @EllenBSandseter @timrgill

See you on the other side…

So grateful to the brilliant team @RecFearLab for hosting me last week. Not many academic visits include an evening at a ‘haunted house’ and waking up with fake blood in my hair 😂 I left feeling excited about continued collaboration and my next visit!

‘Girls play outside less than boys even at two years old, UK survey reveals’ - @Guardian https://t.co/SyDESBmdzX Girls play outside in nature less than boys even at the age of two, according to the first national survey of play among preschool-age children in Britain. “The

"It's concerning that at age two, we're already seeing these differences... girls may already be at a disadvantage very early in life." New research co-led by @DrHelenDodd has found by aged 2, girls are already playing outside less than boys. Read more: https://t.co/t4T8wscUNQ

Really excited that @Anna_M_Price and I from @ChYMe_Exe will be working on this with @UniofExeter colleagues and building new collabs with @UniofBath. Look forward to getting started!

Sometimes when children play they get muddy. Sometimes they play with the mud. It’s normal and it’s fun 🤩

Keynote speakers are confirmed for Child in the City 2024 Seminar #KeepOnMoving, from 3-4 December in Rotterdam. It will explore themes around access to physical movement & outdoor play in cities. Book by 19 October for our 'early bird price'.

Where this is being denied our youngest children, it is an infringement of their human rights and detrimental to their wellbeing & development.

The Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by Professor Becky Francis, is seeking evidence from across the education sector, including teachers, parents, children and employers. Your experience and insight will help to shape the future of education for our young people.

"We want every child to be able to feel safe and confident in being able to cycle to school" @LouHaigh and @Chris_Boardman visited children in Preston to watch their @BikeabilityUK training session this #CycleToSchoolWeek 🚲

Power is fleeting. Respect is lasting. Reputation is not a function of wealth, fancy titles, or prestigious memberships. It's a matter of what we contribute and how we treat others. Admiration is earned through actions, not positions. The best way to be valued is to add value.

@bphillipsonMP @JanetDaby Next up at our Building a Bright Future reception is a panel on play and the creative arts with @Paul_Lindley @RachelCBoyle1 @MarcusDavey_. We need great teacher training, support for the arts, and a play strategy to unleash the potential of play & creative arts say speakers.

We're extending the deadline for our #PlayCommission call for evidence. You can now submit your views until 31st October 2024, we'd love to hear from you! Find out more:

Inclement weather is CONSISTENTLY reported as the number one barrier for outdoor play & learning, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn from teachers across Canada how to overcome this perceived barrier 👇

A whole lot of teachable moments do not involve a teacher -- or an adult at all. Childhood curiosity is natural, if we take a step back and give kids the time and space to wonder and wander.

Why Children Need Risk, Fear, & Excitement in Play – And why adults’ fears put them at risk. From this article by @mbrussoni : "Every successive generation of children since the 1970s has seen their outdoor play and freedom shrink." More here: 👇 https://t.co/gAv57JW5dM

UK 15 year olds have the lowest average overall life satisfaction in Europe. Good to see recommendations from @childrensociety for government to tackle child poverty, improve mental health support and open more spaces for children to play #PlayCommission https://t.co/BU7jGGhr2Q

Bly’s experience at @brightonhovecc Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme set her on the way to becoming a Paralympian 🏓 The council created this film to show how HAF ensures children stay active, make friends, learn skills & enjoy new opportunities ⤵️ #Paralympics

The Benefits of Adventure for Children! Great to see this support for the first #AdventureMind evidence summary from @mentalhealth 👏 You can read their blog below and the evidence summary here: https://t.co/ClXH9Odniq Written by yours truly with @ExplorerBelinda