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.
Our national conference
Celebrating the launch of our latest publication, Playing and being well.
Play Wales events
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Events
Playing and being well: research into practice
Location
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Date & Time
21/11/2024 / 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost
£75
A Play Wales national conference
Events organised by others
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
Events
Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice – Carmarthenshire
Location
Carmarthenshire
Date & Time
12/11/2024 - 10/12/2024 / 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost
Free
This funded course provides an introduction to playwork
Events
Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice – Neath Port Talbot
Location
Neath Port Talbot
Date & Time
19/11/2024 - 3/12/2024 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
£0
This three-day course provides an introduction to playwork
Events
Festival of Lifelong Learning for Early Years and Childcare 2024
Location
Online via Zoom and the Angel Hotel, Cardiff
Date & Time
21/11/2024 - 28/11/2024 / Check individual event timings
Cost
Free
This festival is aimed at anyone who has an interest in early years and childcare and features two events that will be held on 21 and 28 November 2024.
Events
Group B Intermediate Safeguarding Children and Young People
Location
Online
Date & Time
21/11/2024 / 9:30am - 4:00pm
This course aims to provide an understanding of the key legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures that govern the safeguarding of children and young people
Events
Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice – Cardiff
Location
Cardiff
Date & Time
22/11/2024 - 6/12/2024 / 09:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
£0
This three-day course provides an introduction to playwork
Events
BAPT Annual Conference 2024
Location
Hotel La Tour, 400 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3FP
Date & Time
22-23/11/2024 /
Cost
£340
This conference is for play therapy professionals and students, and those with an interest in play therapy.
Events
Care Inspectorate Wales quality conference (English language event)
Location
Online via Teams
Date & Time
26/11/2024 / 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cost
Free
This event is aimed at childcare and play providers – to share positive examples and address common issues across Wales
Events
Knife Crime Awareness: Supporting Young People
Location
Online
Date & Time
26/11/2024 / 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost
£65
This course will talk about how to keep young people safe from knife crime
Events
Child in the City Seminar 2024
Location
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Date & Time
03-04/12/2024 /
Cost
TBC
This event is aimed at professionals, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about creating child-friendly urban environments.
Events
CIW quality conference (Welsh language event)
Location
Online via Teams
Date & Time
03/12/2024 / 5:30pm-8:30pm
Cost
Free
This event is aimed at childcare and play providers – to share positive examples and address common issues across Wales
Events
An introduction to data protection for the voluntary sector
Location
Online via Zoom
Date & Time
03/12/2024 / 9.45am - 12.45pm
Cost
£50
This course will present information about UK Data Protection legislation including the UK and EU GDPR
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
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.
