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Ellie Hutchings

Campaigners are calling to revive play in schools to tackle an 'escalating' health crisis - here's what we know

School children playing in a school playground.

School breaks have shrunk, and campaigners are worried about the impact less play time has on children's health.

It's no secret that play is important for child development. In fact, there are eight types of play kids need to support their development - from independent and imaginative play to cooperative and competitive. But with recent news that one in three children spend less than three hours a week playing, there is some concern that children aren't active enough, which can have a detrimental impact on their physical and mental health.

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