websites for play
Learning through Landscapes was launched in 1990 as an independent charity. They are based in Hampshire, England. It is a national organisation that is concerned with all aspects of school grounds. It has publications and videos for sale. They are involved with research projects and training.
KABOOM!More than a playground…….it can be a catalyst for community change
Human Rights and Disability CommissionDetails underpinning the Disability Discrimination Act and the requirements for the managers of public space and facilities.
Fundraising ideasDisability in the UK
Some websites about changing schoolgrounds in Scandinavia:
http://home.c2i.net/swan/skolensutemiljo.htm
http://levandeskule.nlh.no/index2.html
http://www.karmoyped.no/lek/eng/teksteng.htm
The Porsgrunn Project
Porsgrunn city has since 1991/1992 tried to develop methods to get children and youth to participate locally. This is done during the city’s
long-range planning, physical planning and within different departments.
During the winter of 1995/1996 a book and a videotape with the ideas, efforts,
methods and experiences from the Porsgrunn project was published. In the
following the work and the efforts will be presented.
The Porsgrunn Projects main goal is to strengthen local democracy. This
means developing a positive identity, a feeling of belonging and a habit
of participation. The main goal is to make use of the children’s and
youth’s own resources and competence to engage the grown-ups, because
the children are engaged.
Tingbjerg Recreative Center
Environment as an Integrating Context for Learning
Creating Better Cities with Children and Youth
Creating Better Cities with Children and Youth is a "how to" manual for promoting young people's participation in urban planning, design, and implementation. It is an invaluable resource for architects, planners, municipal officials, development professionals, and anyone interested in creating more child-friendly, humane urban environments and in involving young people in the process.
The Child and Youth Friendly Communities ProjectThe society forchildren and youth of BC