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.
This conference will explore the next steps for making the recommendations of the Ministerial Review of Play happen.
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
Events
Children’s Rights and Participation for Young People Aged 11-25Location
Online
Date & Time
15-03-2024 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
£0
The aim of this one-day course is to give participants a firm grounding in theory and practice, offering practical techniques to increase young people’s participation in their work.
Events
Early Years and Children’s RightsLocation
Online
Date & Time
07-02-2024 / 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost
£0
This half-day course is aimed at practitioners working with children under 7 years old or with their families in a range of settings.
Events
Early Years and Children’s RightsLocation
Online
Date & Time
19-03-2024 / 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost
£0
This half-day course is aimed at practitioners working with children under 7 years old or with their families in a range of settings.
Events
National Play, Playing & Playwork Conference Australia 2024Location
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date & Time
08-10/03/2024 /
Cost
$825 AUD (earlybird) - £900 AUD
This three-day in-person conference aims to cover the latest good practice in play and playwork.
Events
Sixth Philosophy of Play ConferenceLocation
Faculty of Education, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
Date & Time
3-5/06/2024 /
Cost
€150 to €200
Save the date for this 6th international conference, which is all about ‘Postcolonial Approaches to Play Theories and Practices’.
Other Event
21st National Playwork ConferenceLocation
The Cavendish Hotel, Eastbourne
Date & Time
5/6-03-2024 /
Cost
£235 – £300
This annual conference is aimed at play practitioners and those with an interest in children’s play.
Other Event
Outdoor Classroom DayLocation
Worldwide
Date & Time
18-05-2024 /
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.
Other Event
Direct work to engage with care experienced children and young peopleLocation
Online
Date & Time
13-12-2023 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
£0
This one-day course will use a child rights-based approach to engaging care experienced children and young people.
Other Event
Direct work to engage with care experienced children and young peopleLocation
Online
Date & Time
10-01-2024 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
£0
This one-day course will use a child rights-based approach to engaging care experienced children and young people.
Other Event
Direct work to engage with care experienced children and young peopleLocation
Online
Date & Time
31-01-2024 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
£0
This one-day course will use a child rights-based approach to engaging care experienced children and young people.
Other Event
Direct work to engage with care experienced children and young peopleLocation
Online
Date & Time
20-02-2024 / 9:30am - 3:30pm
Cost
£0
This one-day course will use a child rights-based approach to engaging care experienced children and young people.
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.