| Time |
Presentation |
Speaker |
10.15
10.25 |
Introduction
Welcome to Playfair
2008 |
Lesley Knight
Chair, Association of Play Industries |
10.30
11.00 |
Spending the money well
Adrian Voce, director of Play England will discuss the
opportunities presented to the play sector by the new
national play stategy and government funding programmes |
Adrian Voce
Director, Play England |
11.15
11.45 |
Begining to end - the birth of a successful
playground
This presentation will look at practical
guidance for those who are responsible for purchasing new and
refurbished play settings. This session will give realistic
advice on key elements inlcuding design, financial considerations
and community development |
Lesley Knight
Chair, Association of Play Indsutries |
|
12.00
12.30
|
Innovation in consultation
The life and
durability of a recreation area is often dependent upon the
acceptenace and active involvement in the decision making by all
stakeholders. This presentation is intended to suggest ways
in which different consultation exercises can be undertaken
depending on the size of the project, time, budgets and target
markets.
|
Kristina Hinks
API Member Company
|
13.30
14.15 |
Designing for play - creating playable
spaces
The Presentation will look at what makes a
good place for play. How can we make public spaces more
playable and welcoming for children? We believe in taking a
design-led approach to the creation of playable space.
Play spaces should make use of natural elements, be well
located, have flexibility built into the layout, be accessible,
allow for change and evolution, meet community needs, and
build in opportunities for risk and challenge. This
yields in our view far better, richer playable spaces, ones that
evoke a sense of place and enhance the local
environment. |
Phil Doyle
Free Play Network |
14.30
15.00 |
Adapting play to nature
This presentation explores ideas and relationships that
combine unique elements of the natural landscape with
considered and well designed equipment. A thought provoking
look into techniques used to transform a space into a natural
play area providing rich opportunities for play. |
Michael Hoenigmann
Executive Officer
API |
15.15
15.45 |
Play & Schools
The workshop will
provide delegates with an overview of national policy relating
to providing play provision in schools and
extended services. The seminar will also investigate why
play is a crucial element of extended services and provide
practical examples to support schools developing good quality
play opportunities. The presentation will also cover the work
of play, schools and integrated children's services
group which is convened by Play England |
Lisa Davis
Policy Officer, Play England |