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In this section you will find information about webinars, workshops and conferences organised by Play Wales.
We will also share information about events that are relevant to the play and playwork workforces that are being run by other organisations. This does not mean that Play Wales endorses these events.
Save the date for our next annual conference.
09.05.2024
Play Wales national conference 2024Save the date for our annual conference, taking place in November 2024.
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Events
Play sufficiency – understanding your role in the statutory duty
Location
Eirias Park rugby ground, Colwyn Bay
Date & Time
15-05-2024 / 9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost
£0
A partnership conference for colleagues in North Wales, delivered by Play Wales with local authority play sufficiency officers
Play Wales Event
Playworkers Forum 2024
Location
Willow Globe, Rhayader, Powys
Date & Time
03-04/07/2024 /
Cost
£55
A two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers the opportunity to learn from each other and experienced playwork trainers
Events
Play Wales national conference 2024
Location
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Date & Time
21/11/2024 /
Save the date for our annual conference, taking place in November 2024.
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
Events
National Children’s Day UK 2024
Location
Throughout the UK
Date & Time
12/05/2024 /
This is a national day of celebrating children and raising awareness of the need to protect children and young people's rights.
Events
Practical Playwork Session
Location
Cardiff
Date & Time
18/05/2024 / 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost
£0
This session is an opportunity to network, play games, test out playwork skills and have fun. Attendees will have the chance to share practice and reflect with fellow playworkers.
Events
Influential speakers – importance of the Welsh language in the EYCC sector
Location
Online
Date & Time
20/05/2024 / 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost
Free
Come and hear from inspirational speakers about the importance of the Welsh language in early years and childcare
Events
Climate Change and Play
Location
Online
Date & Time
22/05/2024 / 4:30pm
Cost
Free
This free online event is accessible to members of the International Play Association, including members of IPR Cymru Wales.
Other Event
Outdoor Classroom Day
Location
Worldwide
Date & Time
23-05-2024 /
Cost
Free
Outdoor Classroom Day celebrates making time outdoors part of every child’s day – schools around the world take lessons outside and prioritise playtime.
Events
Playthings and Playtimes – An International Symposium on the Material Culture of Play
Location
Online and in-person at University of Sussex – Arts 108, BN1 9RH
Date & Time
23/05/2024 / 9:30am - 5:30pm
Cost
Free
This is a free one-day academic symposium aimed at those with an interest in play research.
Events
Playwork Campference 2024: Istanbul
Location
Superpool near Şile, Istanbul, Türkiye
Date & Time
24-27/05/2024 /
Cost
Dependent on location and accommodation needs. Includes all meals
A three-day conference including camping, aimed at playwork students and playworkers
Events
Playing with Children’s Health? – A new policy campaign
Location
Online
Date & Time
28/05/2024 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost
Free
This webinar will introduce Starlight Children's Foundation's new campaign to advocate for children's play in UK Government health and healthcare policy.
Events
6th Philosophy of Play Conference
Location
Faculty of Education, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
Date & Time
3-5/06/2024 /
Cost
€75 to €200
Save the date for this 6th international conference, which is all about ‘Postcolonial Approaches to Play Theories and Practices’.
Events
gofod3
Location
Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff
Date & Time
05-06-2024 /
Cost
tbc
gofod3 is designed especially for people involved in Welsh voluntary organisations.
Events
DARPL National Leadership Conference
Location
Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales
Date & Time
20/06/2024 / 9:00pm – 5:00pm
Cost
Free
This free conference is aimed at leaders in childcare, playwork and early years, post-16 education, youth work or within schools.
Events
International Day of Play
Location
Worldwide
Date & Time
11/06/2024 /
Cost
£0
International Day of Play is a global day of celebrating children’s right to play and its importance for their wellbeing.
Events
Raising awareness of safeguarding children and young people
Location
Online
Date & Time
04/07/2024 / 9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost
£65
A training course aimed at Group A practitioners – all staff who join a public or voluntary sector organisation or agency in Wales.
Events
Playday 2024
Location
Across the UK
Date & Time
07-08-2024 /
Cost
£0
The annual day for play in the UK.
Events
Raising awareness of safeguarding children and young people
Location
Online
Date & Time
15/10/2024 / 9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost
£65
A training course aimed at Group A practitioners – all staff who join a public or voluntary sector organisation or agency in Wales.
Events
Raising awareness of safeguarding children and young people
Location
Online
Date & Time
04/12/2024 / 9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost
£65
A training course aimed at Group A practitioners – all staff who join a public or voluntary sector organisation or agency in Wales.
Play Wales’ Playful Childhoods campaign aims to help parents, carers and community groups provide more opportunities for children to play at home and in their neighbourhoods.
