In the news
Playday has hit the headlines! Each year, the
campaign receives high profile coverage across a wide-range of
national and regional media, sparking debate across the UK.
You can read the coverage highlights from the
2009 campaign, below, or visit our news
archive to check out coverage from previous
years.
Don’t forget to contact
us if you come across any Playday coverage in your local
media.
2009 MEDIA COVERAGE
With over 800 amazing events taking place this year, it’s no wonder
that Playday hit the headlines. The Observer, other national
newspapers, BBC and GMTV all covered the campaign, as well as local
and regional media across the UK. Playday was even featured in the
Tehran Times – almost 3,000 miles away!
Most parents cannot find enough time to play with their
children
2 August
The Observer explores the 2009 Playday research
and says that head teachers, academics and parents agree that
parents cannot find enough time to play with their children.
Not enough time to play, say parents
3 August
The Guardian quotes Playday
2009 research and Play England Director, Adrian Voce.
Busy parents 'unable' to play with their children, survey
claims
3 August
The Telegraph highlights the Playday 2009
research and that busy parents are unable to play with their
children.
Do parents of larger families face discrimination?
5 August
Sky News featured the 2009 Playday research and
posed the question, ‘Do parents of larger families face
discrimination?’
Make time for
play, schools urged
3 September 2009
BBC News online quotes the Playday 2009
research, highlighting the importance of children having time to
play during school hours.
REGIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE
Read a selection of media coverage across the regions here. Don't forget to contact us with your local stories.