Overview

• Outdoor play among English children has declined by 50 percent over the past generation, the commission found.
• The report reveals that Key Stage 1 pupils now have about 23 minutes less break time than they did thirty years ago.
• Activists say car-heavy roads and ubiquitous 'no ball games' signs deter children from playing outside and heighten safety concerns.
• The commission’s proposed National Play Strategy for England includes a £125 million investment and calls for removing 'no ball games' signage.
• Recommendations also urge councils to upgrade parks, limit daytime smartphone use, and mandate play-area provision in new housing developments.