Nursery World - Charity launches play inquiry

National deafblind charity Sense has launched a public inquiry into the provision of play opportunities for children from birth to five with multiple needs.

The inquiry will examine whether barriers exist to children with multiple needs accessing play, in a report to be issued in early 2016.

Building on The Case for Play report, which was published in June, it will focus on three areas: the impact of play for children with multiple needs and their families, the barriers preventing access to play settings and activities, and measures to increase play opportunities.

Sense deputy chief executive Richard Kramer said, ‘We know from our experience working with deafblind children and families that play settings and activities are not always accessible to children with multiple needs. As an example, parents and professionals often need more support to understand how to engage disabled children in play successfully. The inquiry will show the extent of the problem and help us to outline recommendations to improve the situation.’

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