Briefings
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Communicating with disabled children and young people
To support 'Hello, the national year of Communication' the focus of this Playwork Inclusion Project briefing is communication with disabled children and young people. This briefing outlines some of the barriers to communication that exist and the variety of tools that can be used in order to support communication with all children, as well as highlighting some methods that promote better communication for all.
Myth Busting - Busting the myths of inclusion
This Playwork Inclusion Project (PIP) briefing looks at myths based on the inclusion of disabled children in play settings and services – this was the theme of the PIP regional seminars held in Spring 2010. In this briefing we outline some of the myths that were raised by the attendees at the seminars, and summarise some of the underlying principles of inclusion and the key recommendations that emerged from discussions.
Managing risk when reducing spending on services for disabled children
KIDS has contracts with half the Local Authorities in England to provide services for disabled children, young people and their families. We thought that Directors of Children’s Services and other senior colleagues may find a provider’s perspective on reductions to services of value.
The briefing focuses on three areas – reducing the need for Out of Area residential placements, the strategic use of individual support and improved use of systems and technology. It ends with a note about the links between safeguarding and disabled children.
Playing Outdoors? Disabled children's views of play pathfinder and playbuilder spaces - The research briefing
KIDS has conducted a piece of national research with disabled children aged from 8- to 16-years old in five local authorities in England, to find out what they think about the new play areas being developed as a result of the former government's Play Strategy funding. Play England, as a government delivery partner, was contracted by DCSF to support local authorities developing new outdoor play areas. Play England commissioned KIDS to provide advice and guidance to local authorities on mainstreaming inclusive play. Consequently this research involved the valuable support of Play England.
Although it is clear that some authorities have planned for the development of inclusive spaces, the findings also highlight some of the different challenges that many disabled children still face to being included in outdoor play areas. Inaccessible routes to and around play spaces, equipment, transport, information about play opportunities, toilets and changing facilities are all issues that continue to exclude some children. From this research KIDS has developed some key recommendations for those with a responsibility for developing play spaces to take on board.
Inclusive Play in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
This Playwork Inclusion Project (PIP) briefing examines the impact that the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is having on the inclusion of disabled children in play settings and services – the theme of the PIP regional seminars held in autumn 2009. We outline some of the challenges and concerns that were raised, highlight some examples of good practice and summarise the key recommendations that emerged from the seminars.
The health benefits of play and physical activity for disabled children and young people
This KIDS briefing intends to raise awareness of the vital role of play and physical activity in promoting disabled children and young people’s health and wellbeing. It examines the health benefits of play, the national policy context, and the additional barriers disabled children and young people face in accessing play, sport and leisure opportunities. It also includes case studies, key recommendations for policy makers and a list of useful resources.
I have a right to play out too! - Celebrating outdoor play for disabled children
This new PIP briefing celebrates outdoor play for disabled children. It is being published alongside a more in-depth KIDS briefing (which will shortly be available on our website) looking at the wider issues around play and health. The new PIP briefing focuses on practical examples and case studies of disabled children and young people accessing outdoor play drawn from the PIP seminars and National Inclusive Play Network members.
Direct Short Breaks Procurement Guide- Advice for efficent and effective block contracting
This guide provides tips and advice to local authority staff who are involved in the procurement process for short breaks under the government's Aiming High for Disabled Children (AHDC) Programme.
First Wave Successes - Celebrating inclusive design in the play pathfinder and playbuilder programmes & leisure services
This new KIDS/Play England good practice briefing paper (No.4) celebrates some of the key achievements from the first wave of the play pathfinder and playbuilder programmes. The briefing focuses on inclusive design and illustrates some of the good practice that is beginning to emerge across the country.
Nothing Special - Including young disabled people in youth & leisure services
This multi-media toolkit emerged out of KIDS Young People’s Inclusion Network (YP-in), a three year project funded by the Big Lottery, looking at the inclusion of young disabled people in youth & leisure services. The toolkit is divided into three parts:
- Part one: Inclusion - does it only exist in policies? (Text & online) Also available to order as a separate publication
- Part three: Inclusion into practice (online only)
Licences are available now; please email ndd@kids.org.uk for more information.Download
Our play - our choice: a KIDS consultation with disabled children
Like all children, disabled children have a right to have their voices heard.
This good practice briefing outlines the findings of a play consultation carried out by KIDS in early 2009 with disabled children, and includes signposts to useful organisations and resources on participation and inclusion
DownloadMaking the links - Playful short breaks for disabled children
This briefing has been compiled by KIDS, in partnership with Play England, in order to explore the links between the Aiming High for Disabled Children (2007) programme and the funding from the national Play Strategy (2008). It builds on an earlier KIDS briefing ‘Aiming Higher for Inclusive Play' (2008), and accords with Play England’s responsibility to support and challenge local authorities receiving funding under the Play Strategy. The briefing highlights the successful work undertaken by authorities who have linked their short breaks and play pathfinder funding and consequently increased opportunities for inclusive play.
DownloadInclusive Design for Play
Produced in partnership with Play England, this is the first 'Mainstreaming Inclusive play good practice' briefing. Disabled children and young people have the right to play and be included in their local communities. The National Play Strategy makes it explicit that all new play provision must be accessible and inclusive - and that disabled children and young people are to be consulted in the process. The responsibility now falls to local authorities under the play pathfinder and play builder programme to ensure that this right becomes a reality.
Inclusion into Practice
This briefing examines the work of the Playwork Inclusion Project (PIP) which has been running since 2001 as a development programme aimed at increasing the numbers of disabled children in play and childcare. This was achieved through training, publications and a regional development programme.
PIP advises on national and local policy development, with a particular focus on turning inclusive policy into inclusive practice.
Strategies for Inclusion
This briefing is a revised and updated edition of the original KIDS Inclusion Framework for Local Authorities first published in 2004. Strategies for Inclusion has been drawn up as a result of KIDS’ wide experience of working with individuals and local authorities committed to the inclusion of disabled children and young people in mainstream play, childcare and leisure settings.
All of Us - The Framework for Quality Inclusion
KIDS has revised and re-branded the All of Us Briefing (and accompanying training materials) to incorporate the developing standards and initiatives across children’s services. This third edition provides a framework for improving practice by including disabled children and young people in early years, play and childcare settings and services.
Aiming Higher for Inclusive Play
This briefing paper is aimed at those who commission services for disabled children; those who work in play and other universal children's services; and families with disabled children. It considers the responsibilities we all share in the light of recent government initiatives and it gives a taste of the successful work already being undertaken in different parts of the country to include disabled children in ordinary play services
Equalities and Inclusion in Play and Childcare
This briefing focuses on equalities and inclusion in play and childcare services with an emphasis on the Disability Equality Duty and the inclusion of disabled children and young people from black and other minority ethnic communities.
Bridges to including disabled children in play and childcare provision
Referring to examples of inclusive practice gathered via the KIDS PIP Regional Network meetings, this briefing paper examines aspects of the Bridging role in promoting inclusion, and offers some ‘Top Tips for Good Bridge Building’.
Planning for Inclusion: Making your play strategy inclusive
This briefing provides guidance on how to develop your play strategy so that it really does address the rights and meet the requirements of disabled children. The latter supports the Big Lottery Fund/Children’s Play Council publication Planning for Play and is designed to help local authorities and their partners in the practical application of that guidance in relation to disabled children.
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