News
The latest news
The latest news about play, playwork and children’s right from Wales and beyond. Here you will also find information about current grants being offered by various funders.
Play Wales News
See the latest news from Play Wales.
Featured | 17.10.2025
Research: What children say about play in Wales 2025New report from Play Wales on children’s play satisfaction
Featured | 17.10.2025
Play Wales draft response – Exceptions to childcare registration consultationUse our draft to inform your response to the Welsh Government consultation
Featured | 13.10.2025
Play in the media – October 2025The latest play related articles, blogs and podcasts
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
News | 13.10.2025
Senedd report on preventing ill health due to obesityReport launched following inquiry
Featured | 13.10.2025
Play in the media – October 2025The latest play related articles, blogs and podcasts
News | 13.10.2025
Research: play prevents trauma for children in healthcareNew Starlight report for Play in Healthcare Week
Funding News
Read our latest funding news.
News | 07.09.2025
Funding: Meithrin Natur
Funding to connect young children and caregivers with the natural environment
News | 26.08.2025
Funding: Community Facilities Programme grant scheme
Grants of under £25,000 and up to £300,000 available for projects that improve community facilities
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.
