CHALLENGES As with the previous assessment there were a number of challenges encountered during this process which have impacted on the completion of this assessment. The issue of capacity affecting the ability to input into this assessment process as fully as desired, has been highlighted by a number of internal and external partners and also by the PSA Lead Officer who has to continue with their day to day duties in addition to completing the assessment. Whilst partners recognise that it is useful to have an accurate picture of the state of play at a given time and that areas for development are identified, many felt that this process was restricted if there is no additional funding available to deliver against required actions. It is clear from undertaking the Play Sufficiency Assessment that there are links to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment. There are potential opportunities to combine some of the areas of work to fulfil some of the requirements of both Assessments, however the timelines for these assessments do not currently align. This is an area that could be considered by Welsh Government as many of the organisations contribute to both Assessments. MOVING FORWARD The action plan produced following the completion of the assessment identifies a number of low cost / no cost actions that can be implemented. However some of the actions can only be implemented if additional funding is identified. It is the intention of the Local Authority to revisit the plan regularly, review and amend where appropriate based on the available resources. It is intended that the Play Sufficiency Assessment and action plan is a document that will provide a foundation upon which we can build for the future. It is for this reason that this is a working document, which will evolve in line with the identified play needs of children and young people. The full Play Sufficiency Assessment document and action plan is available.
CHALLENGES As with the previous assessment there were a number of challenges encountered during this process which have impacted on the completion of this assessment. The issue of capacity affecting the ability to input into this assessment process as fully as desired, has been highlighted by a number of internal and external partners and also by the PSA Lead Officer who has to continue with their day to day duties in addition to completing the assessment. Whilst partners recognise that it is useful to have an accurate picture of the state of play at a given time and that areas for development are identified, many felt that this process was restricted if there is no additional funding available to deliver against required actions. It is clear from undertaking the Play Sufficiency Assessment that there are links to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment. There are potential opportunities to combine some of the areas of work to fulfil some of the requirements of both Assessments, however the timelines for these assessments do not currently align. This is an area that could be considered by Welsh Government as many of the organisations contribute to both Assessments. MOVING FORWARD The action plan produced following the completion of the assessment identifies a number of low cost / no cost actions that can be implemented. However some of the actions can only be implemented if additional funding is identified. It is the intention of the Local Authority to revisit the plan regularly, review and amend where appropriate based on the available resources. It is intended that the Play Sufficiency Assessment and action plan is a document that will provide a foundation upon which we can build for the future. It is for this reason that this is a working document, which will evolve in line with the identified play needs of children and young people. The full Play Sufficiency Assessment document and action plan is available.
Final-Vale-Play-Sufficiency-Assessment-Executive-Summary-2016.DOCX