Playing and being well: research into practice

Play Wales’ annual national conference returns this autumn.

This conference is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list to attend, please email us.

Join us to celebrate the launch of our latest publication, Playing and being well. This conference will be an important opportunity to find out more about the literature review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales. The result is a groundbreaking and exciting publication which will influence how we plan and provide for children’s play.

The literature review investigates the connections between play sufficiency and children’s wellbeing. It draws mainly on academic research, across a range of disciplines, but also draws on professional, advocacy and practitioner literature where appropriate. The review focuses on the role of play in children’s wellbeing, children’s play patterns, and adult support for children’s play.

 The conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to:

• hear from the authors of Playing and being well
• engage in lively debate about the research and how it impacts on your work
• contribute to case study workshops which relate to the research themes, Ministerial Review of Play and play sufficiency
• consider how evidence from the literature review can influence your work with children.

Please note: to get the best out of this conference, we recommend that you read the Playing and being well: summary prior to attending the event.

Keynote speakers

Speakers include:

• Dr Wendy Russell
• Ben Tawil, Ludicology
• Mike Barclay, Ludicology
• Rocio Cifuentes, Children’s Commissioner for Wales
• Keith Towler, Chair of Play Wales Board of Trustees

Programme

Download conference programme

Please note: The programme is subject to change, but the conference start and end times will remain the same.

Who should attend?

The conference is aimed at: play sufficiency officers, childcare and playwork practitioners, local government elected members, and those involved in health, education, active travel, town and community planning.

Download conference flyer

Accommodation

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre is offering delegates a discount rate of £110. This rate includes bed and breakfast for a single occupancy. To receive the discount, please email reservations or telephone 02920 347238, quoting the code: 6032505.