Play in Hinckley and Bosworth
Introduction to play
In Hinckley and Bosworth we are serious about play. It is every child’s right to play and have access to good quality play opportunities. A healthy and happy childhood is everyone’s responsibility.
There is a national recognition of how vital play is in a child's development.
The Borough Council supports the development of high quality, inclusive, accessible play opportunities by:
- Providing clean and interesting environments for children to play
- Engaging positively with children, young people and the voluntary and community sector
- Encouraging participation in healthy lifestyles
- Encouraging social development and interaction
- Raising the profile of play in the borough
Why play?
Play is thought to be the visible result of a biological drive (Sturrock,1993; Rennie and Sturrock, 1997). It has existed throughout human evolution and is thought to be the significant factor in every aspect of human development - from coordination to language and from brain development to adaptation.
It is absolutely essential to all children's optimum development that they engage in high quality play experiences, throughout the period of their childhood.
Last updated: 24/09/2025 09:33
