College of Teacher

Education
Sharmaine G. Ortega

BECED II-A

Policies on Children's Play

International National

Policies In 2014, IPA released the updated The draft National Children’s Policy
declaration on the importance of adheres to the belief that play is a
play leisure. Children need basic need for all children, and that
opportunities to play at leisure. fun should be a key characteristic
in their childhood.
Provide time, space, materials,
natural settings, and programs with 1. Encouraging inclusive and
leaders where children may develop equitable play opportunities for all
a sense of belonging, self-esteem, children.
and enjoyment through play.
2. Ensuring that quality play
Enable interaction between children provision is a criterion in all public
and people of all backgrounds and places related to children.
ages in leisure settings.
3. Ensuring that young people have
Encourage the conservation and use age-appropriate activities and
of traditional indigenous games. spaces for leisure, whilst
guaranteeing that quality
Stop the commercial exploitation of standards, safety and regulatory
children’s play, and the production issues are followed and enforced.
and sale of war toys and games of
violence and destruction.

Promote the use of co-operative

games and fair play for children in
sports.

Provide all children, particularly

those with special needs, with
access to a diversity of play
environments, toys and play
materials through community
programs such as pre-school play
groups, toy libraries and play buses.

Legislation Article 31 The United Nations

Convention on the Rights of the
 Child specifies that:

(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.

Program

1. For me, International and National policies on children's play are the same. They aims to
raise awareness on the value of play for the wellbeing of the children and to encourage the
improvement of play opportunities for all children.

2. Yes, it can be used in the country because it is important for the children to enjoy their
childhood by giving them the time and the safe facilities wherein they can develop
friendship and skills