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Playing

Play is very important for children to learn, engage and enjoy life.

To read more about why play matters visit Play Wales.

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Turn screen time into 'you and me' time

Learn how to turn screen time into ‘you and me’ time with advice from the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service.

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Managing screen time for your child

Get help on how to manage your child’s screen time from the Occupational Therapy Service for Children and Young People.

Lots of children enjoy screen time which can be very playful but can also distract from other types of play.

Play is a great way to help children develop their attention and listening skills.

Play can help children stay active and develop their physical skills.

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Active Families, Active Lives

Take a look at Active Families, Active Lives page for ideas on movement and play.

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Supporting my child to develop their gross motor skills

The Occupational Therapy Service for Children and Young People have some guidance on helping to develop your child’s gross motor skills.

If your child struggles to interact with others in play take a look at the advice from the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy service on interaction and play.

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Supporting my child with sensory play

The Occupational Therapy Service for Children and Young People have put together some information to help you support your child to enjoy the benefits of sensory play.

Introducing a variety of sensory play into your child’s day to day life will help their sensory system develop and mature.

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Making play inclusive

The charity Sense have a great toolkit on making play accessible for all.

Play is a fundamental right for all children but unfortunately not all children have equal access to play opportunities.

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