North Somerset Council
Executive members of the council and North
Somerset Play Partnership unanimously adopted the North Somerset
Play Strategy in the spring of 2007, securing its place at a
strategic level with elected members and key lead officers.
The play strategy was based on the principle that all children
and young people should have the opportunity to achieve their full
potential within their leisure time.
An early task for the play partnership was to identify and
network with lead officers in organisations and local authority
departments with responsibility for:
- planning
- streets and open spaces
- parish and town councils
- voluntary sector organisations
- built facilities and playing pitches
- transport.
Building trust between departments and recognising professional
skills was key to developing the play strategy. It enabled the team
to pool their knowledge and expertise to meet the Every Child
Matters outcomes and influence future planning proposals in North
Somerset. The needs of local children, young people, parents and
communities are seen as central to the planning and provision of
services.
The play service is based within the Childcare Learning and Play
Team, within the Children and Young People’s Services Directorate,
and reports to the Childcare and Children Centres Development
Manager. It also has strong links with the early years and the
youth services. This further strengthens the partnership.
For further information contact: North Somerset Play Service or
visit
www.n-somerset.gov.uk
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