The Raising the Nation Play Commission has highlighted a concerning trend where children's playtime has been drastically reduced due to various societal pressures. According to their interim report, children are spending less time outdoors and more time in front of screens, exacerbated by shorter school breaks often viewed as lost instructional time. The analysis reveals that children aged five to seven now have an average of 23 minutes less break time per week compared to those in 1995. Urging the Government to act, the report stresses the necessity of incorporating restorative play into children's daily lives for their overall wellbeing.
An interim report by the Raising the Nation Play Commission inquiry warns that children's playtime has decreased due to a curriculum focused on exams and rote learning.
Children aged five to seven have 23 minutes less break time per week than their peers did in 1995, highlighting a significant decline in outdoor play opportunities.
The report advocates for restoring playtime in schools, citing barriers like playground closures and increased traffic as reasons why children's outdoor play has diminished.
Founder Paul Lindley states that a reshaping of school culture and a focus on children's wellbeing are essential to reversing the trend of reduced playtime.
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