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In 2007 a Unicef report found that British children were among the unhappiest in a league table of 21 industrialised countries.

In response to this report 110 teachers, psychologists, children’s authors and experts spoke of the decline in play and stated that they “believe that a key factor in this disturbing trend is the marked decline over the last 15 years in children’s play.” (Daily Telegraph Sept 2007).

The Mayor of London’s Office in April 2003 consulted with 1,047 children to ask their opinion on the strategy Making London Better for all Children and Young People. At the top of their wish-list was to have “more space to play, with parks that are safe and well looked after.”

Eureka! London will be supported by and rooted in the local community. Camden and Islington will be key to the way Eureka! develops and evolves and Eureka! aims to fulfil a social, educational and community purpose through strong partnerships with key stakeholders in London.

Eureka!’s ethos and practice fulfils Government Agendas that include Every Child Matters, the Children’s Plan and the National Play Strategy.

Related Links

  • Unicef Report on Childhood in Industrialised Countries

    This 2007 report assesses the well-being of children and young people in 21 industrialised countries.

  • A Letter to the Daily Telegraph

    A letter to the Daily Telegraph from 110 teachers, psychologists, children's authors and experts in response to the Unicef report

  • Making London Better for all Children and Young People

    The Mayor has published a strategy for children and young people, entitled Making London better for all children and young people, aimed at making London a more child-friendly city.

  • Every Child Matters

    Every Child Matters: Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19.

  • The Children's Plan

    The Government wants to make this country the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. The Children’s Plan sets out how the Department for Children, Schools and Families is going to achieve that – by putting the needs of families, children and young people at the centre of everything we do.

  • Fair Play: A consultation on the play strategy

    Play is fundamental to the successful development of every child - encouraging creativity, teaching children to learn about risk, helping with their physical development and raising self-confidence.

Comments

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Excellent place for children to learn instead of sitting on computer games. Its a shame North Yorkshire does not have a place like this but also geared up for 11 to 18 yr olds in a form of youth clubs as there is nothing for the kids to do at night apart from organised groups.
V Joes from Northallerton North Yorkshire, 11 December 2006 13:58
 
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