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National Play Strategy

The first National Play Strategy sets out the Government’s plans to improve and develop play facilities for children throughout the country.

Based on consultation with thousands of children and young people, as well as their parents, the strategy outlines the short-, medium- and long-term objectives in bringing to life children’s right to play.

Published in December 2008, the strategy is backed by £235 million of dedicated investment. This funding will support its aims of creating safe, welcoming, interesting and free places to play in every residential community and giving children and young people an active role in planning these areas.

The Oxfordshire Play Strategy is available on the County Council Website.