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Children playing outdoors no more than 25 minutes a week

Children are spending less than 25 minutes a week playing in the street. Only when they are nearl...

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06.40 19 Aug 2026


Children playing outdoors no more than 25 minutes a week


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06.40 19 Aug 2026


Children are spending less than 25 minutes a week playing in the street. Only when they are nearly 11 before they are allowed to play outdoors without supervision, according to a new report from the University of Exeter. 

Discussing these findings with Anton was Paul McCrorie, Deputy Director of the Outdoor Play Research Centre at the University of Exeter. 


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