It's an idea that's gaining traction around the world.

This Canadian scheme drew its inspiration from the streets of the UK, which could make a real difference on whether they meet the government guidelines for physical activity.

More than 40 local authorities across the UK are now supporting the street play scheme.

She championed a street in Toronto, Canada, with Children doing what they do best, playing together on having fun.

They're able to play on the roads here because cars air banished every week for four hours at a time.

This street is one of seven that have just finished a six month pilot scheme, and it's all about getting kids outside playing again.

And it was a natural part of my childhood.

But it's a big piece of childhood that's missing from the modern day, often known a street play, it's an idea that's gaining traction around the world.

This Canadian scheme drew its inspiration from the streets of the UK streets like this one in Bristol, this street place together like this for two hours every Tuesday, scientists who have studied the skin think it can also have health benefits for Children.

You can get an extra 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity just from simple closure of the street for a short period of time, which could make a real difference on whether they meet the government guidelines for physical activity.

Our Children were not getting outside enough.

They were not physically active enough.

Onda.

We saw that we had this great space immediately outside their their front doors, but they couldn't use it.

More than 40 local authorities across the UK are now supporting the street play scheme she championed, and ST Place seems to have an appeal that crosses national boundaries.