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 | 06.07.2026
Focus on play – NMS for open access playworkExploring the new standards for open access playwork
Featured | 03.06.2026
Getting ready for International Day of PlayResources to help you get ready for 11 June
Featured | 14.05.2026
Play Wales impact report 2024-2025Read about our achievements during 2024-2025
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
News | 13.07.2026
Research: early years and childcare workforceSocial Care Wales publishes research findings
News | 13.07.2026
Free trees for schools and communitiesApply before August for November delivery
News | 07.07.2026
Out of Schools Childcare Awards 2026 – voting now openSubmit your votes by 31 July 2026
Funding News
Read our latest funding news.
News | 28.10.2025
Funding: Happy by Nature Fund
Submit your application to Learning through Landscapes by 9 November 2025
News | 26.06.2026
Funding: Adult Learners’ Week Innovation Fund 2026
Submit your application by 3 July 2026
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.
