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.
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Date for your diary
Save the date for our next annual conference.
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09.05.2024
Play Wales national conference – 21 November 2024Save the date for our annual conference, taking place in November 2024.
Play Wales events
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Play Wales Event
Playworkers Forum 2024![Playworkers Forum 2024](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image002_web.jpg)
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 – 21 November 2024![Play Wales national conference – 21 November 2024](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plant_crop-scaled.jpg)
Location
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Date & Time
21/11/2024 /
Save the date for our annual conference, taking place in November 2024.
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, Neath Port Talbot![Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice, Neath Port Talbot](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/event_5.jpg)
Location
Neath Port Talbot
Date & Time
01-15/08/2024 / 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost
£0
This three-day course provides an introduction to playwork
Events
Playday 2024![Playday 2024](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Green.png)
Location
Across the UK
Date & Time
07-08-2024 /
Cost
£0
The annual day for play in the UK.
Events
PEDAL Conference 2024![PEDAL Conference 2024](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Red.png)
Location
Faculty of Education, Cambridge
Date & Time
11-09-2024 / 9:00am - 5:30pm
Cost
£20
This conference will explore innovative ways to bridge the gap between evidence and action for babies and children.
Events
Teenage development and how to engage them and their brains![Teenage development and how to engage them and their brains](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Yellow.png)
Location
Online
Date & Time
12/09/2024 / 9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost
£98
This course is aimed at practitioners working with teenagers and want to understand how their brains work and how this manifests itself in behaviour.
Events
ACE: Building resilience in the face of adverse childhood experiences![ACE: Building resilience in the face of adverse childhood experiences](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Red.png)
Location
Online
Date & Time
16/09/2024 / 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost
£65
This course is aimed at professionals working with children and young people who are interested in building resilience and understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Events
Neurodiversity Awareness in Children & Young People![Neurodiversity Awareness in Children & Young People](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Blue.png)
Location
Online
Date & Time
17/09/2024 / 09:30am - 4:30pm
Cost
£98
This course is aimed at frontline staff who work with neurodivergent children, young people and their families.
Events
IPA USA Conference 2024![IPA USA Conference 2024](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Red.png)
Location
Heritage Green, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Date & Time
25-28/09/2024 /
Cost
$350 - $400
This international conference is aimed at those with an interest in play and playwork.
Events
Early Years and Children’s Rights![Early Years and Children’s Rights](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Red.png)
Location
Online
Date & Time
17/10/2024 / 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost
£0
This course is aimed at practitioners working with children under seven years old or with their families in a range of settings.
Events
Child in the City Seminar 2024![Child in the City Seminar 2024](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Yellow.png)
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
Raising awareness of safeguarding children and young people![Raising awareness of safeguarding children and young people](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Play-Wales-Placeholder-Green.png)
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.
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.
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