CHILDREN: A baby…a dog…Some children playing…a school! PRESENTER: Jaz and her dad walked past a crying baby…a dog…and some children playing at school. And ...

Now, scientists are using innovative approaches, including virtual reality, to probe the benefits of risky play, and how best to promote it. This is an audio version of our Feature: Why kids need ...

It turns out play with an element of risk may be exactly what today’s kids are missing Brittany Toole When you think back to your favourite childhood play experiences, chances are they took ...

play with others make progress in literacy - eg listening for the sounds that make up words These audio episodes are intended to support and develop children’s listening and attention skills.

A “no ball games” culture and increasing smartphone use mean play is being “squeezed out” of children’s lives, new research has found. A report by the Raising the Nation Play Commission ...