Discovery Time Blog

"Take Time Out To Play"


I am in Oxford for three months enjoying the arrival of my new grand daughter. What a treat. She is wonderful.

Whilst here I've been looking at to opportunities for young children in the local community and I am hugely impressed with the educational focus on PLAY.

 I came across the Oxfordshire Play Association - This is play for all ages.
Here are some quotes from their publicity brochure:

Play is the most natural way that children & young people learn about themselves and the world around them.

The United Nations states that children have the RIGHT to play.  It helps them develop skills for life: - social, physical, creative, emotional, intellectual, moral, spiritual and communication.

Play enables children to experiment and take control which raises confidence and self esteem. Studies show that children who do not play much have slower physical and social development, and may show signs of aggression or withdrawal.

So - it is vital that we provide a variety of play opportunities for our children and young people.

Sounds as though Discovery Time would find a lot of support in Oxford.

I'll continue to keep you posted with news from the UK