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Merton Free Play Strategy 2007-2012
Merton’s Free Play Strategy raises awareness of the important value of free play for children and young people.
The strategy sets out our vision to work together to provide play opportunities in the community where children and young people can follow their own positive interests and ideas through experiences that are fun and inclusive of everyone’s needs and abilities.
Children and young people’s play is central to their health, happiness and development.
It was developed after consultation with children, young people, parents, carers and organisations with an interest in play.
It was approved by the Children’s Trust in September 2007 and supports our Children and Young People Plan as part of Merton’s commitment to provide a range of positive activities for all children and young people.
The Free Play Strategy includes the work of a range of Council and community services and Council and Community Services.
Play Pathfinder Project
Merton secured £2.5 million to develop a number of play areas and one adventure playground. The date for completion was March 2011. Look out for new or refurbished play areas across the borough.
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Contact us
Early Years, Childcare and Children’s Centres Service
10th Floor, Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
Email: play@merton.gov.uk
This page was last updated on Wednesday 21 March 2012