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Indicator for Play

Many local authorities are in the process of developing or reviewing a corporate policy for play. This could be as part of a cultural or community strategy or prompted by Best Value reviews. In the context of a more joined up approach to children's services, play can lose out unless embedded in a policy framework which provides the rationale for strategy and action.

To support the process of developing a policy, there is now a recognised Best Value Performance Indicator. This sets out the elements of a play policy and enables a local authority to define the status of its policy according to the three criteria 'advanced' 'established' or 'emerging'.

The Performance Indicator for Play was drafted by PLAYLINK, Inspire and the Children's Play Council in conjunction with the Audit Commission, referenced LIB 115 in the library of local indicators.

The website is a bit tricky to navigate but you should be able to link to the document at http://www.local-pi-library.gov.uk//SYSTEM/MODULE/PI/ITEM.ASP?ID=720. When you get to it you will need to look at the supporting table to see how it works.

Alternatively go to the Library of Local Indicators at http://www.local-pi-library.gov.uk/library.asp#find. Enter the PI number - "115" in 'search by the reference number' and click "Search". Finally, click 'i' in the title box to view it. When you get to it you will need to look at the supporting table to see how it works. If you have trouble, let us or the Audit Commission know!