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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.
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Latest resource
This resource provides an overview of what is unique about playwork and the role of the playworker and describes how playworkers facilitate children’s play.
![Playwork – what’s so special?](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-18-at-10.31.46.png)
Information sheet | 24.07.2024
Playwork – what’s so special?An info sheet for those with an interest in learning more about playwork and the role of the playworker.
Publications
Playwork guide | 01.01.2021
Childhood, play and the Playwork Principles![Childhood, play and the Playwork Principles](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover-Playwork-guides-–-Vol-1_2023.png)
This guide is aimed at those who work in settings where children play.
Playwork guide | 01.03.2021
Practising playwork![Practising playwork](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cover-Playwork-guides-Vol-2_2023.png)
This guide is aimed at those who work in settings where children play.
Playwork guide | 01.03.2021
Managing playworkers and working with other adults![Managing playworkers and working with other adults](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cover-Playwork-guides-vol-4_2023.png)
This guide is aimed at senior staff with a good understanding of play and playwork theory and practice.
Playwork guide | 01.06.2021
Developing and managing a playwork project![Developing and managing a playwork project](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cover-Playwork-guides-Vol-3_2023.png)
This guide is aimed at senior staff who have management responsibility in playwork projects.
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.
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