Play Opportunities

Introduction

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council recognises the importance of play for all children in the borough and that opportunities to play should be safe and freely chosen by the child.

“Every child needs to play freely in order to grow into a healthy, happy, creative and confident adult.  Every child wants, and will seek out, opportunities for play.  It is the responsibility of the community to ensure that each child has access to a variety of stimulating play opportunities.” (Open for Play – PLAYLINK 2003)

The council's Children and Young People and Families Officer aims to :

• motivate,enthuse and support local groups to provide play opportunities within their local community
• provide advice as appropriate on issues affecting children and young people, including child protection and effective engagement with the under 19’s.

For further information please contact;

Mike Nicholls, Children and Young People and Families Officer,

Tel: 01256 845338 Email: mike.nicholls@basingstoke.gov.uk

The Locally Managed Play Scheme Grant Fund is not currently operating.

Opportunities for Play in the Borough

The borough council supports Basingstoke Play Limited who provide after school care, holiday care schemes, open access and special needs play schemes within Basingstoke and Deane.

Basingstoke Play Limited, Winklebury Community Centre, Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, RG23 8BN.

Tel: 01256 844847 Email. playcouncil@btclick.com