18thNovember 2021
Weighing up risks and benefits in children’s play
Child in the City (12 November 2021) share this new guidance document from Play Wales, written by Tim Gill. It is designed to set out ‘why a balanced, thoughtful approach to managing risks in children’s play is needed’. It also aims to give an overview of risk-benefit assessment (RBA).
24thAugust 2021
Free-ranging kids?
This article in The Guardian (16 August 2021) explores the benefits of “free-range parenting”, providing children with more freedom to play outdoors, in the context of our increasingly risk-averse society.
12thAugust 2021
Risk tolerance, risky play and resilient youth
A fascinating podcast, with script, shared by the Forest School Association. It has a Canadian context, but could be used to stimulate discussion within any setting or family.