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Research & reports on risk

Balancing & managing risk in play; reports, research, reviews & official statements.

Reports & research documents are, as much as possible, arranged in chronological order, most recent at the top

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Parental perspectives of outdoor risky play

A mixed methods study exploring parents’ perspectives on outdoor risky play in childhood. Rachel Cogbill, BSc (Hons) Childhood Development, University of South Wales. May 2022.

Rachel Cogbill dissertation parental perspectives on outdoor risky play docx

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Outdoor Practitioner magazine: risky play focus. DIGITAL COPY

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Explore how risky play outdoors benefits children in Early Years, nurseries, primary schools, Forest School & other outdoor settings. Contributors include outdoor experts Kathryn Solly, Nikki Buchan, Dr Mel McCree, Prof Jan White and Tim Gill.


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Risky play tips & gallery

Inspiration & tips shared by outdoor practitioners and parents enjoying risky play in their settings.

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Risk articles

News, articles & other literature looking at the importance of risk in play.

Arranged in chronological order, most recent at the top

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Risk-Benefit Assessments

An introduction to the concept of risk benefit assessments, plus sample documents & templates (with a particular focus on mud kitchens) & links to risk assessment resources from other organisations.

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