2009: Make time!
Wednesday 5 August was
Playday, the annual celebration of children's
right to play. The 2009 Playday campaign
theme was Make time!
What's it all about?
The 2009 Playday campaign theme was
Make time! The Make time! campaign
highlighted that all children have the right to play and need time
and space to play. The campaign called for everyone to make time to
support children’s right to play - from parents, carers and
teachers, to policy makers and planners.
Key
messages
- All children need time and space to play
- Adults should prioritise the time children have to play
- Everyone should make time to support children's right to
play
Research
A comprehensive body of research was published to
support Playday 2009. The research includes a national opinion
poll conducted by ICM, an in-depth study with children, and a
literature review of existing research. The research reveals that
nearly three quarters of parents (72%) would like more time to play
with their chidren or take them places to play, and that parents
and children are increasingly facing pressures on their time to
play. View the research here.
Events
Over 830 locally organised events took place across the UK
to celebrate Playday 2009, making it the biggest Playday on
record!
Campaign
supporters
We're grateful for the support of national organisations for the
Playday campaign. Take a look at our supporters page if your organisation would like
to sign up as a Playday supporter.