1. Access and Inclusion 4th April 2008 Play Pathfinder and Playbuilder Start-up

2. Who we are Access – what we mean Inclusion – in action What we offer Any questions?

3. Who we are A national charity working with over 6000 Disabled Children and their families across England A national support and advisory agency on inclusive play, childcare and leisure Our vision - Disabled Children included in universal services KIDS established first accessible adventure playground in 1970 Today 5 adventure playgrounds in London and play services across England KIDS Play Inclusion Project (PIP) supports inclusion in play services and settings throughout England funded by the DCSF

4. What do we mean by accessible play environments? Consider this image Is this an accessible play environment? If it is, why? If not, why not?

5. How about this one? Is this an accessible play environment? If it is, why? If not, why not?

6. Six Design Principles Ease of Use Freedom of Choice Diversity and Difference Legibility Quality Safety

7. Ease of use

8. Freedom of Choice & Mainstream Access

9. Diversity and Difference

10. Legibility & Predictability

11. Quality

12. Safety

13. Inclusion Is You can design in good access, but it’s the people that make it inclusive When you can get in, could join in, but also want to When the welcome is warmer than the physical environment If you want a successful playground then don’t just invest in equipment, invest in your most enduring asset, your people

14. Inclusion is … being with friends

15. Our Offer Seminars Training Advice and information Briefings Publications Why not Contact us? julie.hathaway@kids.org.uk pip@kids.org.uk