A play policy for a public body should include the following:
- Vision Statement
- Play Values - right to play Article 31, ‘SPICE’, NCS
- Existing Services and Provision
Responsibilities, aims and objectives, how they are provided
- Service Delivery
Types of play settings - open space hierarchy, child-friendly city, supervised play areas, holiday play schemes, safe routes to school, Chomhairle na Nog. Working with the community.
- Statements of Intent
Quality standards
Accessibility - disabled, special needs
‘Best Play’ indicators
Consultation - community, parents, children
Training - staff and community
Range of play opportunities
Partnership - statutory, voluntary sectors
Environmental play
Fixed equipment playgrounds – Standards
(ISEN 1176 & 1177), design, installation,
age segregation, maintenance schedules,
keeping written records, procedures, staff
responsibilities, post-installation and
independent annual inspections.
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