Deputy Director of the Outdoor Play Research Centre Dr Paul McCrorie joined Sutcliffe Play’s Home Show in Pontefract from 7–9 September, to introduce the work of the centre and explore how research can support the development of better play environments. 

The Outdoor Play Research Centre joined over 290 signatories to call on the Department for Education to support the Outdoor Education Bill.

Deputy Director of the Outdoor Play Research Centre Dr Paul McCrorie joined Centre Associate Dr Lily FitzGibbon, to be present at a Planning for Play event hosted by IPA Scotland, Play Scotland, Inspiring Scotland and Planning Aid Scotland. 

Professor Helen Dodd joined UK Community Foundations’ roundtable to help refine the learning framework of Free to Play UK, the Foundation’s new five-year initiative.

Professor Helen Dodd was pleased to join the Government Office for Science’s breakfast briefing on Shaping Tomorrow Through Play.

Professor Helen Dodd joined Katie Thistleton and Guvna B to explore how parents can support children to climb, jump, explore and take safe risks, while learning when to step in and when to give them space to work things out for themselves.