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 | 31.10.2025
Reminder: share your views on the Playwork PrinciplesComplete the online survey by 31 December 2025
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
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
News | 05.11.2025
Research: experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicity people working in the childcare and playwork sectorCan you help with Welsh Government research?
News | 31.10.2025
IPA World Conference 2026 – call for abstracts openSubmit your abstracts by 17 February 2026
News | 31.10.2025
Early years and childcare learning week 2025Online events and sharing good practice to support the sector
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.
