Making play available to all children is a 'basic human right' says Manx charity

How accessible are the Island's play areas for children of all abilities?

Evidence in the UK suggests some children with disabilities have to travel miles to find a play area they're able to use.

Jo Sayle from Peel says she struggles to find places here for her daughter to be able to enjoy:

A new report says half of the parents surveyed in the UK believe their child is excluded from play there because of a lack of suitable facilities.

But is having accessible equipment in more parks the only way to help make sure all children are catered for?

Charlotte Leonard is also from Peel and goes to parks all over the Island with her three children.

She believes a dedicated space for SEN children would make a real difference:

A dedicated space is something that Manx charity, Isle of Play, would also like to see on the Isle of Man.

Chris Gregory and Cate Jordinson have been explaining just how important play is to a child of any ability:

Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child enshrines the fundamental right of every child to rest, leisure, play, and participation in cultural and artistic activities. 

This right is recognised as essential for a child's holistic development, encompassing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.