An analysis of the local authority Play Sufficiency Assessments (PSAs) and Play Action Plans submitted to the Welsh Government in June 2025. As well as reviewing all 22 Play Sufficiency Assessments and Action Plans, this analysis has been supplemented by discussions, workshop support and engagement with play sufficiency lead officers across most local authorities.
State of Play 2025 provides an overview of:
- the policy background
- key messages and the main themes emerging from the 2025 Play Sufficiency Assessments
- recommendations for the future.
The report includes specific information on particular aspects of the Play Sufficiency Assessments:
- links to the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan
- inclusion of disabled children and children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- play in education and schools
- neighbourhood planning.
