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 | 07.08.2026
PETC Wales annual report 2025-2026Annual update from the Playwork Education and Training Council for Wales
Featured | 05.08.2026
Playday 2026 calls for support to enable children to play here, there and everywhereCelebrating children's play across Wales, and the rest of the UK, on the national day for play
Featured | 06.07.2026
Focus on play – NMS for open access playworkExploring the new standards for open access playwork
Other News
See the latest news about play across the UK.
News | 17.08.2026
Play in the media – August 2026The latest play related articles, blogs and videos
News | 17.08.2026
New children’s rights budgeting guide launchedNew resource from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales
News | 17.08.2026
Call for submissions – IPA Right to Play AwardsSubmit your nomination by 25 September 2026
Funding News
Read our latest funding news.
News | 10.08.2026
Funding: Small Eco Grants
Open to applications from community groups in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
News | 14.08.2026
Funding: Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants
Grants for schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations
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.
