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	<li>New research reveals three quarters of UK parents (75%) believe more should be done to support children with additional needs<|}span><|}li>
	<li>Almost half of parents (44%) say they&rsquo;ve had to cut back on play opportunities for their children in the last year due to financial concerns<|}span><|}li>
	<li>TV personality and Autism advocate Christine McGuinness launches Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK to champion play for all abilities<|}span><|}li>
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A brand-new &pound;2.5M playground, Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK has opened today at the home of entertainment&rsquo;s Skegness resort &ndash; designed specifically so children of all abilities can play together, shoulder to shoulder.<|}span><|}p>

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The state-of-the-art playground is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible trampoline and roundabout, sit-up swings for support and sociability, and wheelchair-friendly walkways and ramp, to ensure no child is left on the side lines.<|}span><|}p>

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To celebrate the opening, new national research reveals the majority of parents believe children with additional needs do not receive sufficient support, with three quarters (75%) saying more should be done in this area.<|}span><|}p>

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Nearly seven in ten parents (69%) would welcome the opportunity for them and their children to learn more about children&rsquo;s additional needs &ndash; including physical and sensory impairments, learning disabilities and autism. Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK will provide a space for children and families of all abilities to come together, socialise and play.<|}span><|}p>

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What&rsquo;s more, the research found that almost half of parents (44%) have had to cut back on play opportunities for their children in the last 12 months due to financial concerns. With parents on average spending &pound;100 (&pound;94.31) per month on paid for activities, such as assault courses and soft play. <|}span><|}p>

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Despite UK parents cutting back on paid for activities, they unveiled that the top skills they feel their children develop through socialising and playing with others include; confidence (55%), sharing (51%), cooperation (46%), patience (42%) and respect (41%).<|}span><|}p>

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Marking the official opening, TV personality and autism awareness campaigner, Christine McGuinness, visited Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK to celebrate the brand-new playground. The star understands the importance of play for all abilities due to her own experience, having been diagnosed with disorder during adulthood, aged 33. <|}span><|}p>

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Christine is also mum to three children, Felicity, Leo and Penelope, who have all also been diagnosed with autism.<|}span><|}p>

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As an ambassador for the National Autistic Society, Christine is determined to raise awareness of the disorder, and champion the benefits of encouraging children of all abilities to play together.<|}span><|}p>

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Christine McGuinness, said about the launch: <|}strong>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s fantastic to be involved in the launch of Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK. I know first-hand just how important play is for all children, but to have an environment where kids of all abilities can play together is really special.<|}span><|}p>

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&ldquo;Children with additional needs such as autism can often lack confidence and need that extra support when it comes to communication. It&rsquo;s really encouraging to hear that nearly 70% of UK parents are open to learning more about the additional needs some children have.<|}span><|}p>

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&ldquo;By allowing kids to play and learn from each other, we&rsquo;re helping to facilitate a better understanding for everyone.<|}span><|}p>

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&ldquo;We know that taking part in regular exercise is great for all children&rsquo;s cognitive development, and I&rsquo;m really pleased to see Butlin&rsquo;s taking the next steps in championing inclusivity by creating environments that allow children of all abilities to play together.&rdquo;<|}span><|}p>

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In a league of its own with thrills and surprises, Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK features four epic climbing towers with the tallest standing at 14 metres high, offering an incredible panoramic sea view. The new playground is also home to the UK&rsquo;s longest interactive seesaw, at an impressive 24 metres long, children and adults can work together to generate enough energy to light up the area.<|}span><|}p>

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Jon Hendry-Pickup, CEO at Butlin&rsquo;s, said: <|}strong>&ldquo;As the home of entertainment, we&rsquo;re really proud to be able to offer a playground that&rsquo;s designed to be truly inclusive for all families &ndash; with Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK included in the price of a break.<|}span><|}p>

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&ldquo;Launching Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK is an incredibly proud moment for us as a business and it is the first of many exciting investments we&rsquo;re making across our three resorts in the next few years.<|}span><|}p>

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&ldquo;Our new playground provides a safe, stimulating place for children of all abilities to play together. We can&rsquo;t wait to see families enjoying our incredible new playground this Easter and beyond.&rdquo;<|}span><|}p>

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To find out more about Butlin&rsquo;s SKYPARK, including further information on different zones and key features, please visit: <a href="https:|}|}www.butlins.com|}discover-butlins|}things-to-do|}skypark" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">www.butlins.com|}discover-butlins|}things-to-do|}skypark<|}a> <|}span><|}p>

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 BRAND-NEW £2.5M INCLUSIVE PLAY PARK OPENS TODAY SO CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES CAN PLAY TOGETHER

SKYPARK OPENS TODAY<|}p>

Butlin's SKYPARK, Butlin's brand-new £2.5m inclusive play park opens today. Find out more about how we're bringing children together to play shoulder to shoulder. Read our press release.

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