Inclusive Play Opportunities
In partnership with local town and community councils and Welsh Government

Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) states;

1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts. 

2. States Parties shall respect and promote the right of the child to participate fully in cultural and artistic life and shall encourage the provision of appropriate and equal opportunities for cultural, artistic, recreational and leisure activity. 

In Flintshire, we aim to provide a rights-based service – 
‘Every Childs Right!'

Our summer playscheme programme will be delivered for six weeks (22 July 2024 – 30 August 2024, weekdays). We offer two hour sessions at locations across the County. The Buddy Scheme has been developed to provide a service for children and young people with additional needs aged 5 -17 years to enjoy the school summer holidays. 

The role of the playscheme Buddy is to work as a member of the team at each site locations, supporting children and young people with additional needs. The Buddy will encourage participation in playscheme activities and will work closely with the family of each child.  

Impact

We have closely monitored the Buddy Scheme since its ‘pilot’ in 2005. Some of the comments we have received from parents and carers include:

"Definitely, we are always happy to see T gain social experience it’s the one thing parents with a special needs child worry about, how your child is accepted by their peers” 

“It helped me survive the summer holidays the only time M is able to experience play without me being there which is great for M’s independence”  

“Yes it meant that we had some time to ourselves whilst D was in safe hands”  

“A huge difference the holidays were much less stressful that they have been in previous years”  

“It made a difference to F as she was totally bored.  She has friends but as she needs to be watched all the time she cannot always have as much interaction with other children” 

For further details, please contact the Play Development Team
Email - FCCsummerplayschemes@flintshire.gov.uk 
Tel - 01352 704154