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 – Introducing play sufficiency: why and how
Location
Online
Date & Time
21/01/2025 / 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Cost
free
The aim of this webinar is to introduce the concept of play sufficiency, why it matters, and approaches to assessing and securing sufficient opportunities to play.
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.
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
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
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.
