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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.

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Play Wales News

See the latest news from Play Wales.

Featured | 17.10.2025

Research: What children say about play in Wales 2025

New report from Play Wales on children’s play satisfaction

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Featured | 17.10.2025

Play Wales draft response – Exceptions to childcare registration consultation

Use our draft to inform your response to the Welsh Government consultation

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Featured | 13.10.2025

Play in the media – October 2025

The latest play related articles, blogs and podcasts

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Other News

See the latest news about play across the UK.

News | 13.10.2025

Senedd report on preventing ill health due to obesity

Report launched following inquiry

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Featured | 13.10.2025

Play in the media – October 2025

The latest play related articles, blogs and podcasts

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News | 13.10.2025

Research: play prevents trauma for children in healthcare

New Starlight report for Play in Healthcare Week

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Funding News

Read our latest funding news.

News | 14.09.2025

Funding: Garfield Weston – Regular Grants Funding: Garfield Weston – Regular Grants

Grants of up to £100,000 available

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News | 07.09.2025

Funding: Meithrin Natur Funding: Meithrin Natur

Funding to connect young children and caregivers with the natural environment

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News | 26.08.2025

Funding: Community Facilities Programme grant scheme Funding: Community Facilities Programme grant scheme

Grants of under £25,000 and up to £300,000 available for projects that improve community facilities

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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.

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