Events
Join us at an event
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.
Play Wales events
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Play Wales Event
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.
Play Wales Event
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.
Play Wales Event
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.
Play Wales Event
Playworkers Forum 2025
Location
Willow Globe, Rhayader, Powys
Date & Time
02-03/07/2025 /
Cost
£55
The Playworkers Forum is a two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers the opportunity to learn from each other and experienced playwork trainers.
Events organised by others
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
Events
Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork course (Welsh medium)
Location
Online
Date & Time
05/02/2025 - 09/04/2025 / 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost
Fully funded
This course is aimed at those with a level 3 in childcare, youth work, forest school or teaching support
Events
DARPL Enhanced Leadership Series for the childcare, play and early years sector
Location
In person and online
Date & Time
06/02 - 02/04/2025 /
Cost
Free
This training series takes place over five sessions and is aimed at leaders and practitioners in childcare, play and early years
Events
22nd National Playwork Conference
Location
The Cavendish Hotel, Eastbourne
Date & Time
4-5/03/2025 /
Cost
From £150
This annual conference is aimed at play practitioners and those with an interest in children’s play.
Events
A Wales for all children – effective and meaningful engagement with disabled children and children with additional learning needs
Location
The Optic, St Asaph
Date & Time
07/03/2025 / 9:00am - 2:45pm
Cost
Free
This event is aimed at those who work directly with children and is intended to improve engagement with disabled children and children with additional learning needs
Events
Out of School Childcare Conference and Awards Ceremony 2025
Location
Online
Date & Time
12/03/2025 / 6.45pm
Cost
Free
Join in this free event to celebrate playworkers, volunteers and managers who have made a difference.
Events
Outdoor Classroom Day
Location
Worldwide
Date & Time
08/05/2025 /
Outdoor Classroom Day celebrates making time outdoors part of every child’s day – schools around the world take lessons outside and prioritise playtime.
Events
National Children’s Day UK 2025
Location
Throughout the UK
Date & Time
18/05/2025 /
This is a national day of celebrating children and raising awareness of the need to protect children and young people's rights.
Events
Children’s Rights in Early Years Network (CREYN) Annual Conference
Location
sbarc|spark, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ
Date & Time
21/05/2025 / 10:30am - 3:00pm
Cost
Free
The aim of this conference is to aims to showcase and highlight the work taking place in regards to early years rights in Wales
Events
PEDAL Conference 2025
Location
Faculty of Education, Cambridge University
Date & Time
11/06/2025 /
Cost
Tbc
This year's annual conference marks the 10-year anniversary of PEDAL
Events
gofod3 2025
Location
Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff
Date & Time
02/07/2025 /
Cost
TBC
Save the date
Events
Playday 2025
Location
Across the UK
Date & Time
06-08-2025 /
Cost
£0
The annual day for play in the UK.
Events
IPA World Conference 2026
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Date & Time
2-5/11/2026 /
The triennial conference will return in 2026, taking place in New Zealand
Playful Childhoods
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.
