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Welcome to Play Wales

Championing children’s play

The national charity for children’s play in Wales.

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Play Film

About us

We champion every child’s need and right to play.

We envision a future where play is valued in Wales for being crucial to a healthy and happy childhood. A country where children can freely explore, discover, develop and grow through play.

We campaign for a play-friendly Wales by leading with intention, collaborating with inclusivity, educating with enthusiasm, and supporting with sensitivity.

Play

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Playing is one of the most important aspects of children’s lives. Children value time, freedom and quality places to play. When asked about what matters to them, children consistently mention playing and meeting up with their friends.

Playwork

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Playwork is child-centred and ensures that play is the main focus when adults and children spend time together. Playwork is a recognised occupation with a set of professional standards, training, qualifications and careers.

Play policy and legislation

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Playing is an important part of children’s and teenagers’ lives and happens wherever they spend time. As a champion for play, Play Wales contributes to a range of policy debates and decisions – including those on children’s rights, health and wellbeing and workforce development.

Resources library

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Our range of resources raises awareness about the importance of play for children and teenagers. These also offer good practice guidelines on a variety of topics about providing opportunities to play.

Upcoming events

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Play Wales Event

Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Introducing play sufficiency: why and how Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Introducing play sufficiency: why and how

Location

Online

Date & Time

21/01/2025 / 12.30pm - 2.00pm

Cost

free

The aim of this webinar is to introduce the concept of play sufficiency, why it matters, and approaches to assessing and securing sufficient opportunities to play.

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Play Wales Event

Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Play sufficiency at national level Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Play sufficiency at national level

Location

Online

Date & Time

25/02/2025 / 12.30pm - 2.00pm

Cost

free

The aim of this webinar is to share examples of possible responses to play (in)sufficiency at national level and explore what makes those responses possible.

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Play Wales Event

Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Play sufficiency at local authority level Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Play sufficiency at local authority level

Location

Online

Date & Time

01/04/2025 / 12.30pm - 2.00pm

Cost

free

The aim of this webinar is to share examples of possible responses to play (in)sufficiency at local authority level and explore what makes those responses possible.

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Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Play sufficiency at neighbourhood level Exploring Play Sufficiency webinar – Play sufficiency at neighbourhood level

Location

Online

Date & Time

13/05/2025 / 12.30pm - 2.00pm

Cost

free

The aim of this webinar is to share examples of possible responses to play (in)sufficiency at local and neighbourhood level and explore what makes those responses possible.

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