Resources Library
Play Wales resources
Our range of publications raises awareness about the importance of play for children and teenagers. These resources also offer good practice guidelines on a variety of topics about providing opportunities to play. They are aimed at everyone who has an interest in, or responsibility for, children’s play.
In this section you can find our resources. They include toolkits, guidance, information sheets, top tips, and more.
We haven’t added every resource yet – if you’re looking for a Play Wales publication and can’t find it here, please get in touch.
Latest resource
Undertaken by Dr Wendy Russell, with Mike Barclay and Ben Tawil from Ludicology, this literature review investigates the connections between play sufficiency and children’s wellbeing.
Research | 29.10.2024
Playing and being well – A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on WalesThis literature review focuses on the importance of children’s play and wellbeing. It is a review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales.
Resources
Playwork guide | 01.06.2021
Developing and managing a playwork project
This guide is aimed at senior staff who have management responsibility in playwork projects.
Playwork guide | 01.03.2021
Managing playworkers and working with other adults
This guide is aimed at senior staff with a good understanding of play and playwork theory and practice.
Playwork guide | 01.03.2021
Practising playwork
This guide is aimed at those who work in settings where children play.
Playwork guide | 01.01.2021
Childhood, play and the Playwork Principles
This guide is aimed at those who work in settings where children play.
Playful Childhoods
Playful Childhoods is a campaign that aims to help parents and carers give children time, space and support to play at home and in their local community.
