Lack of Space, Time and Opportunity for Children in the UK to Engage in Physical Play
- Sally Goddard Blythe
- Jun 16
- 1 min read
Lack of Space, Time and Opportunity for Children in the UK to Engage in Physical Play
Findings from the Raising the Nation Play Commission that children were spending less time outdoors as a result of a reduction in school break times, playground closures, safety concerns, and a lack of money for public play facilities should be a major concern.
Physical skills lay the foundations for all aspects of life and learning from coordination and balance to control of eye movements involved in reading, writing and emotional regulation. It is therefore not surprising that as children spend less time engaged in physical play we are witnessing a rise in special educational needs and a decline in children’s mental health.
While there can be many reasons underlying a picture of less favourable childhood, space, freedom and opportunity to play and develop and engage in physical activity should be one of the fundamental rights of childhood and a hallmark of any civilised society.
-Sally Goddard Blythe, MSc
June 2025
It's possible that you selected chemistry because you find it interesting. On the other hand, if you set aside your interest in the topic, you can discover that it is one of the most difficult subjects. It is also possible that you are studying chemistry as a decision that you have made, and that you are finding it very challenging to deal with. You may find it challenging to write chemistry research papers, dissertations, essays, and other projects if you do not attend the classes or if you do not have a complete understanding of the subject matter. The good news is that chemistry may appear to be difficult unless you have not yet obtained the Chemistry assignment helper service.…