HAPPEN Swansea 2018-19

RQ: How can children’s play make them happier and healthier?

Methods: Question walls with peers, expert (Play Wales) guidance

Findings:

• Fresh air and the freedom to play are the most important parts of play
• Most pupils stated they don’t get enough play
• Children felt there should me more grownups on the yard at playtime.
• Children stated there are playtime rules and felt they were fair.
• Children have good friendships in school but not as much outside of school
• Most pupils stated they have enough play outside of school
• Children want more play equipment
• The best things about play are friends, facilities in school and playing
• Children stated the boundaries were not so good at play
• Teachers and bullies stop play
• TO IMPROVE PLAY CHILDREN STATED THEY WANT MORE TIME TO PLAY

Outcomes/Impact:

Children planned to feed their results to the school governing body.