Wendy Russell
@wendyrussell.bsky.social
She/her. Researcher, evaluator & consultant on children's play and playwork, mostly geography and philosophy. Focus on the politics of space for children. Based in Nottingham, Senior Research Fellow at Uni of Gloucestershire, UK #SpatialJustice
And this from 3 months ago - although the link is broken ...
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
And this from 3 months ago - although the link is broken ...
Thanks for this overview, it's useful. I get this is an analysis of *main* policy areas, but there's a lot missing from this contents list that can feed into the *main* issues, particularly in terms of children's and families' lives, health and wellbeing. #SocialInfrastructure #SpatialJustice
September 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Thanks for this overview, it's useful. I get this is an analysis of *main* policy areas, but there's a lot missing from this contents list that can feed into the *main* issues, particularly in terms of children's and families' lives, health and wellbeing. #SocialInfrastructure #SpatialJustice
Today, on #InternationalDayofPlay, the #RaisingTheNationPlayCommission releases its excellent final report #EverythingToPlayFor, calling for a National Play Strategy for England, including a Play Sufficiency Duty. cfyl.org.uk/report/Every...
June 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Today, on #InternationalDayofPlay, the #RaisingTheNationPlayCommission releases its excellent final report #EverythingToPlayFor, calling for a National Play Strategy for England, including a Play Sufficiency Duty. cfyl.org.uk/report/Every...
Where do you start?
May 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Where do you start?
4th and final play sufficiency webinar looking at neighbourhood level actions! 13/5/25, 12.30-2pm BST. Speakers: Lauren Cole (Carmarthenshire County Council); Matluba Khan (Cardiff Uni); @alisonstenning.bsky.social (Playing Out) and Michael Follett (Outdoor Play & Learning). Book: play.wales/events/
April 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
4th and final play sufficiency webinar looking at neighbourhood level actions! 13/5/25, 12.30-2pm BST. Speakers: Lauren Cole (Carmarthenshire County Council); Matluba Khan (Cardiff Uni); @alisonstenning.bsky.social (Playing Out) and Michael Follett (Outdoor Play & Learning). Book: play.wales/events/
my weeping cheery is on the brink too!
March 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
my weeping cheery is on the brink too!
I always get ridiculously excited to see spring blooms against blue skies. #UrbanLoveliness
March 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I always get ridiculously excited to see spring blooms against blue skies. #UrbanLoveliness
Today! Last chance to book on the 3rd webinar in our series, with 4 fab speakers from GB LAs (Leeds, Glasgow, Sandwell and Wrexham) talking about their experiences of #PlaySufficiency.
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
March 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Today! Last chance to book on the 3rd webinar in our series, with 4 fab speakers from GB LAs (Leeds, Glasgow, Sandwell and Wrexham) talking about their experiences of #PlaySufficiency.
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
Curated by mysellf and Ludicology
Book: play.wales/events/
Recordings of Webinars 1 & 2: lnkd.in/eFmQ_S8B
Webinar 3 in our series looks at play sufficiency at local govt level. Tues 1 April, 12.30-14.00 GMT. Contributors: Jenny Rutherford (Leeds), Etive Currie (Glasgow), Tracey Jobber (Sandwell), Gareth Stacey (Wrexham). Curated by Ludicology & me, supported by Play Wales. To book: play.wales/events/.
March 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Webinar 3 in our series looks at play sufficiency at local govt level. Tues 1 April, 12.30-14.00 GMT. Contributors: Jenny Rutherford (Leeds), Etive Currie (Glasgow), Tracey Jobber (Sandwell), Gareth Stacey (Wrexham). Curated by Ludicology & me, supported by Play Wales. To book: play.wales/events/.
Massive congrats to @playglos.bsky.social! The #Play2Nurture project really is something altogether different. Read more about it here: playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_nurtu...
So many brilliant projects/people nominated. #Playwork changes lives.
#NationalPlayworkConference2025 #ThankYou
So many brilliant projects/people nominated. #Playwork changes lives.
#NationalPlayworkConference2025 #ThankYou
March 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Massive congrats to @playglos.bsky.social! The #Play2Nurture project really is something altogether different. Read more about it here: playgloucestershire.org.uk/play_2_nurtu...
So many brilliant projects/people nominated. #Playwork changes lives.
#NationalPlayworkConference2025 #ThankYou
So many brilliant projects/people nominated. #Playwork changes lives.
#NationalPlayworkConference2025 #ThankYou
One week left to book your free place on our next Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar focusing on play sufficiency at a national level. Fabulous line up of speakers
Book by 17 February: play.wales/events/play-...
Book by 17 February: play.wales/events/play-...
February 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
One week left to book your free place on our next Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar focusing on play sufficiency at a national level. Fabulous line up of speakers
Book by 17 February: play.wales/events/play-...
Book by 17 February: play.wales/events/play-...
Webinar 2 of 4: #PlaySufficiency at national level, 25 Feb 12.30-2pm GMT. Speakers listed in the thrread below. To book your free place, go to play.wales/events/
January 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Webinar 2 of 4: #PlaySufficiency at national level, 25 Feb 12.30-2pm GMT. Speakers listed in the thrread below. To book your free place, go to play.wales/events/
Great to hear Anne Longfield CBE advocating for a play strategy and for play sufficiency when giving evidence to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Creating the conditions for children to play would be a huge step towards supporting children to be and do well.
#PlaySufficiency
#PlaySufficiency
January 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Great to hear Anne Longfield CBE advocating for a play strategy and for play sufficiency when giving evidence to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Creating the conditions for children to play would be a huge step towards supporting children to be and do well.
#PlaySufficiency
#PlaySufficiency
Might you be interested in hosting the 7th international biennial Philosophy at Play conference in 2026? The call is below, but if you can't read it, try here: www.linkedin.com/posts/wendy-...
January 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Might you be interested in hosting the 7th international biennial Philosophy at Play conference in 2026? The call is below, but if you can't read it, try here: www.linkedin.com/posts/wendy-...
Loved working with Ben & Mike from Ludicology on this review of contemporary research on children's play, policy & practice commissioned by Play Wales. Download the summary & full version or buy a print copy of the full version.
Digital: play.wales/playingandbe...
Print: play.wales/news_categor...
Digital: play.wales/playingandbe...
Print: play.wales/news_categor...
December 6, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Loved working with Ben & Mike from Ludicology on this review of contemporary research on children's play, policy & practice commissioned by Play Wales. Download the summary & full version or buy a print copy of the full version.
Digital: play.wales/playingandbe...
Print: play.wales/news_categor...
Digital: play.wales/playingandbe...
Print: play.wales/news_categor...
We're so excited about this series of 4 webinars on #PlaySufficiency brought to you by myself (glos.ac.uk/social) and Ben & Mike from Ludicology, supported by Play Wales. All 12.30-2 GMT.
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
December 5, 2024 at 10:49 AM
We're so excited about this series of 4 webinars on #PlaySufficiency brought to you by myself (glos.ac.uk/social) and Ben & Mike from Ludicology, supported by Play Wales. All 12.30-2 GMT.
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
1. 21/1/25
2. 25/2/25
3. 1/4/25
4. 13/5/25
More details and bookings here: play.wales/events/
#SpatialJustice
So good to launch the full version of Playing & Being Well yesterday with Ludicology at Play Wales national conference. The briefing, summary & now full version of this review of contemporary research into childhood, policy & practice in children's play, in English & Welsh are here:
lnkd.in/d5RDNUag
lnkd.in/d5RDNUag
November 22, 2024 at 5:07 PM
So good to launch the full version of Playing & Being Well yesterday with Ludicology at Play Wales national conference. The briefing, summary & now full version of this review of contemporary research into childhood, policy & practice in children's play, in English & Welsh are here:
lnkd.in/d5RDNUag
lnkd.in/d5RDNUag
Today, 20 November 2024, World Children's Day, will be the 100th anniversary of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a precursor to the #UNCRC. The UN Committee has updated the Declaration and will formally sign it today. You can endorse it here:
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
November 20, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Today, 20 November 2024, World Children's Day, will be the 100th anniversary of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a precursor to the #UNCRC. The UN Committee has updated the Declaration and will formally sign it today. You can endorse it here:
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
Tomorrow, 20 November 2024, World Children's Day, will be the 100th anniversary of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a precursor to the #UNCRC. The UN Committee has updated the Declaration and will formally sign it tomorrow. You can endorse it here:
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
November 19, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Tomorrow, 20 November 2024, World Children's Day, will be the 100th anniversary of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a precursor to the #UNCRC. The UN Committee has updated the Declaration and will formally sign it tomorrow. You can endorse it here:
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
declaration2024.org/centenary-of...
The 1997-2010 Labour Government did focus on child poverty and managed to reduce it a bit, then it rose again under the Tories.
ifs.org.uk/articles/lab...
ifs.org.uk/articles/lab...
November 19, 2024 at 11:20 AM
The 1997-2010 Labour Government did focus on child poverty and managed to reduce it a bit, then it rose again under the Tories.
ifs.org.uk/articles/lab...
ifs.org.uk/articles/lab...