Sources of information for students

There are several sources of information on children's play, playgrounds and play environments available for students and researchers.

The major ones include:

Enormous collection of architectural books including runs of journals. Good sources of non-UK articles.

Primary source of accident related material including sections on playgrounds and environmental accidents.

World wide Non Governmental Organisation promoting the right of the child to play

Primary sources of material on disabled children, mainly orientated towards leadered play provision.

Primary source of information on development of outside areas and playgrounds for schools.

Primary source of information on all aspects of children including small amount on children's playgrounds and environments.

Source for work with children with disabilities.

Range of material on children's play and playgrounds.

Large specialised information library on playgrounds and play environments linked to RoSPA.

Primary and oldest resource of accident related material. Leaflets on aspects of playgrounds.

Most of the organisations listed are charities so an SAE is appreciated. If funds permit, include an additional First Class Stamp to help with photocopying costs.

The Charter for Children's Play produced by Play England is available from THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, Edward Rudolf House, Margery Street, London WC1X 0JL.