Children's Play Devon

This website is a resource for play strategy and policy development in Devon. A number of documents are available for download - to support and inform this process - along with examples of practice and (draft) strategies and policies from across the county.

devonplay has been working with district and county partners to support them in their plans for play, and to facilitate co-operation, collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and experience.

The resources available will be updated regularly so please check back and, if you have any other suggestions for inclusion, please contact us.

Devon-wide information (including proceedings of the Children's Play in Devon conference, co-hosted by devonplay with Playlines and zero14plus)

Big Lottery Fund allocations and contacts (Devon, Plymouth and Torbay) (MS Excel spreadsheet)
Children's Play in Devon (Agenda)
Children's Play in Devon (Opening Address)
Children's Play in Devon (Notes)
Devon Children and Young People's Plan
Devon Play Policy (Draft)
Devon Play Policy (Consultation)

Local information

East Devon Play Strategy (Draft)
Exeter Play Strategy
Mid Devon Play Strategy
SHAPES (South Hams) Play Policy
Teignbridge Play Strategy
Torbay Play Strategy (Summary)
Torridge Play Strategy (Draft)

Mid Devon Play Mapping (Draft)
Torbay Play Funding Guidance 1
Torbay Play Funding Guidance 2

Resources

Guidance on the development of play strategies

Big Lottery Fund - Planning for Play
Big Lottery Fund - Guidance for Local Authorities
Children's Play Council - Developing Sustainable Play Services
Forestry Commission - Designing for Outdoor Play
Forestry Commission - Growing Adventure (Play Strategy)
Playing for Real™

Government policy on play

Getting Serious About Play - A review of children's play ('the Dobson Report')
Time for Play - Encouraging greater play opportunities for children and young people