Upcoming events in Australia
News of a string of talks and workshops in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane in October 2023. Continue reading →
Rethinking Childhood
Website for Tim Gill: researcher, writer, consultant
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Missed the launch events for ‘Urban Playground’? Watch again and read more here
Your chance to catch the two online launch events for my new book Urban Playground, which took place on 24 and 25 February 2021. Continue reading →
Announcing 2 launch events for ‘Urban Playground’
Hear leading designers, developers, politicians, play champions and officials from London and around the world discuss my new book Urban Playground at 2 public online panel events on 24 and 25 Feb. Continue reading →
A reminder of the significance of play in lockdown
Sharing some compelling images of public playgrounds that were closed during the first lockdown, along with a post on play co-written with Prof Helen Dodd. Continue reading →
My new book ‘Urban Playground’: Sneak peek and seasonal discounted price
News of a festive offer, and a sample of page spreads to whet your appetite. Continue reading →
A vibrant young city is building better neighbourhoods for early childhood. Can it sustain and broaden its impact?
With its booming population of young parents, Tel Aviv is giving its parks a playful makeover, and investing in cycling and public transport. But will it fix its congested streets, and can it reach the poorest neighbourhoods? Continue reading →
Covid-19 and children: what does the science tell us, and what does this mean as the lockdown is eased?
Covid-19 is less severe in children than adults, but the lockdown has hit them hard. As measures are eased, a balanced approach will be needed. Continue reading →
Academics highlight children’s need for street play during lockdown
Originally posted on Policy for Play : There are growing calls this morning for governments and local authorities to urgently look at steps to allow more children to use their local streets for outside play. A new paper by Prof. Alison…
UK Government action on children’s play during the coronavirus crisis
Originally posted on Policy for Play : This open letter to the UK government – from play practitioners, researchers, advocates, and industry bodies – urges the Chief Medical Officer and Public Health England to consult with the field on producing clear…
Play in the time of coronavirus
Thoughts and ideas on supporting children’s play in these challenging times, from Tim and playworker Penny Wilson Continue reading →