Play in a Pandemic

“During times of crisis, play has a significant therapeutic role helping children recover a sense of normality and joy”

– International Play Association

With our country in lockdown, parks and schools closed, and trips out of the house limited to an hour a day for most, we want to know how these changes have impacted on your play experiences.

We would love to hear about the part play has had in your family’s life during this pandemic.

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* 1. What sentence best described your family duringthe pandemic?

We play together less often

We played together the same amount

We play together more often

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please tick all that apply to your family:

We are spending more time together as a family

We are playing in the same way as we always have

We are finding new ways to play

We are becoming more aware of the importance of play in everyday life

We are spending more time apart

We are planning activities each day

We are making time for “free play”

We are encouraging the children to decide what they want to do

We are playing outside when it rains

We are playing during our time outside the house

We are feeling grateful for what we have

Other (please specify)

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* 3. (For children / young people) Please tick all that apply to you:

I am spending more time playing around the house

I am spending more time playing in the garden

I am spending more time playing on my device

I am playing with my parents more

I am playing on my own more

I am playing when I go outside the house

I am finding new ways to play

I am playing games that I haven’t played for a long time

I am getting bored easily

I am choosing when, how, where and what to play

I am enjoying this time

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What has been your fondest play memory during this time?

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* 5. What have you missed visiting the most during this time?

Local Parks

Country Parks

Beaches

Play Areas

Leisure Centres

None of these

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Are there any suggestions you have for how the Play Team can support your community once restrictions are lifted? Please provide you email address.

You can also use this space for any comments you would like to make about play during this time

About Your Family

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* 7. Please tell us which of the following best describes your family

One parent family - working from home

One parent family - out to work

One parent family - not working

Two parent family - working from home

Two parent family - out to work

Two parent family - not working

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which area do you live in?

Barry

Eastern Vale e.g. Penarth, Sully, Dinas Powys

Western Vale e.g. St Athan, Llantwit Major, Cowbridge

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

Less than 1 year old

1 year old

2 years old

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

6 years old

7 years old

8 years old

9 years old

10 years old

11 years old

12 years old

13 years old

14 years old

15 years old

16 years old

17 years old

18 years old or older

Play in a Pandemic

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* 1. What sentence best described your family duringthe pandemic?

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* 2. Please tick all that apply to your family:

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* 3. (For children / young people) Please tick all that apply to you:

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* 4. What has been your fondest play memory during this time?

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* 5. What have you missed visiting the most during this time?

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* 6. Are there any suggestions you have for how the Play Team can support your community once restrictions are lifted? Please provide you email address.You can also use this space for any comments you would like to make about play during this time

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* 7. Please tell us which of the following best describes your family

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* 8. Which area do you live in?

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* 9. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

* 6. Are there any suggestions you have for how the Play Team can support your community once restrictions are lifted? Please provide you email address.

You can also use this space for any comments you would like to make about play during this time