Pre-schools, playgroups, nurseries and childminding networks are being invited to apply for grants that can be spent either to buy new outdoor play equipment or to provide or upgrade an outdoor play area for children. The money will be distributed locally by Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships.
Equal opportunities and employment minister Margaret Hodge said, 'Giving children the chance to enjoy outdoor play with good-quality equipment is vital for children's physical well being and for their social and creative development. Recent research by the Thomas Coram Research Unit has confirmed the importance of outdoor play for children in their early years.
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