Hartlepool Play Strategy

The Play Strategy for Hartlepool 2006 - 2011 has been developed to provide a framework for increasing Hartlepool's capacity to provide good quality play opportunities for all children and young people.

The strategy recognises the importance of play for all children and its fundamental role in children's development. It also recognises that every child needs a variety of play opportunities for their development.

To view the Hartlepool Play Strategy, please follow the links below.

• Hartlepool's Play Strategy

Objectives

• Objective 1 - Develop a Coordinated Approach to Play
• Objective 2 - Increasing Play Space/opportunities
• Objective 3 - Develop the Quality of Play Opportunities
• Objective 4 - To further Develop Processes that Facilitate the Participation of Children, Young People and Local Communities
• Objective 5 - Aim to Offer all Children and Young People the Opportunity to Experience Acceptable Risks in Play Environments
• Objective 6 - To Improve Safe Accessibility within Formal and Informal Play Settings
• Objective 7 - Funding and Sustainability of Play Provision

Appendix

• Appendix 1 - Play Partnership Membership
• Appendix 2 - Play Partnership Terms of Reference
• Appendix 3 - Links to Strategies & Local Plans
• Appendix 4 - Consultation Information Source
• Appendix 5 - Children and Young People Consultation Findings
• Appendix 6 - Audit Of Provision by Ward
• Appendix 7a - Local Nature Reserves & Beach Patrolled Areas
• Appendix 7b - Parks & Recreation Grounds
• Appendix 7c - Play Areas
• Appendix 8 - References