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Today is #InternationalDayOfPlay! From playgrounds to pavements, gardens to games, play happens everywhere. Let’s ensure every child, everywhere, can play. #ChoosePlay #ChoosePlayEveryday Learn more here 👉 play.wales/news/play-wale…

This #InternationalDayOfPlay, we are joining with IPA Cymru Wales and IPA Japan to call on everyone – policy makers, schools, hospitals, families, and neighbours/community members – to make sure all children can #ChoosePlay, every day. Get involved: play.wales/news/play-wale…

The Welsh Government Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden MS has announced the publication of children and young people versions of the Ministerial Review of Play Progress Report, along with an explanatory animation. Take a look: youtube.com/watch?v=xlRdv4…

📣 New information sheet Play in healthcare explores the benefits of play for children and teenagers experiencing serious illness and hospital treatment, and the roles of the play in healthcare workforce. Take a look: play.wales/news/play-wale…

Download our June e-bulletin now. The issue is packed with all the latest news and resources from our website: ➡️mailchi.mp/playwales/efwl… Plus, sign up to receive future editions straight to your inbox by completing the sign-up box on our website: ➡️play.wales/contact-us

Happy #YouthWorkWeek This week are sharing resources for people who support the play of older children and teenagers. Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice is a great starting point to develop playwork skills – funded places available through Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs clybiauplantcymru.org/all-training-a…

Youth workers have a vital role in supporting older children and teenagers to play and hang out with friends. Watch our short film to learn more about about playwork qualities that can help #youthworkers to encourage and support play: 🎥youtu.be/bfuxYVvSAMQ #YouthWorkWeek

This week is #WorldWellbeingWeek Play is central to children’s wellbeing – as shown by the growing body of research discussed in our literature review, Playing and being well. Download your copy to explore the importance of play for children’s wellbeing: play.wales/publications_c…

🚨 New info sheet now available Written by Ben Tawil Ludicology, it explores the relationship between play and creativity and the benefits for children. It also provides helpful hints and tips, such as top tips for working with tools: play.wales/resources-libr…

Our final share for #YouthWorkWeek is our info sheet exploring the play of older children and teenagers. It includes how to avoid assumptions based on age, barriers to play and guidance for practitioners: play.wales/publications_c…

📣 Playwork Principles – playwork sector announcement Marking 20 years of the Playwork Principles, we have commissioned Leeds Beckett Childhood Development and Playwork Team to undertake a survey on their use. Find out more and how you can get involved: play.wales/news/play-wale…

5 weeks to go until #Playday2025 (6 August)🙌 Planning an event in Wales that is open to the public and free to attend? ... Email the details to [email protected], to share it with parents and families on our Playful Childhoods website👇 🔗 playfulchildhoods.wales/blog/playday-2…

Looking for your next playwork role? Latest vacancies listed on our website: ⭐️ Play co-ordinator, Blaenau Gwent (closing 10 July) ⭐️ Play organiser, Cardiff (closing 13 July) Take a look – play.wales/sector-jobs . . #Jobs #Vacancies #Playwork #Playworker #JobAlert

Looking for funding?🔎 Latest opportunities for charities and community organisations working with children on our website. Some have fast approaching deadlines: ⭐️Tesco (up to £1,500) ⭐️Co-Op (£1,000+) ⭐️Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust (£5,000+) 🔗 play.wales/funding

Who is excited to celebrate #Playday2025 in just 4 weeks' time (6 Aug)?🙌 Planning a free-to-attend public event in Wales? We can help spread the word to parents and families on our Playful Childhoods site: playfulchildhoods.wales/blog/playday-2… Email details to: [email protected]

Planning for play activities this summer holidays? ☀️ Our latest info sheet, written by Ben Tawil, explores the benefits of creativity in play, and provides helpful tips for encouraging creativity, like using tools in play. Check it out 👉 play.wales/resources-libr… Ludicology

Do you know a youth worker who deserves to be celebrated? Nominations are now open for the Youth Work Excellence Awards 2025 There are 9 categories, including Outstanding youth worker. Take a look and submit your nomination 👇 🔗 gov.wales/youth-work-exc…

Only 3 weeks to go until Playday 2025! How will you be celebrating the national day for play? #Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay