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
Read the latest issue of our magazine
Magazine | 05.05.2026
Play for Wales – issue 66‘The Wales I want to grow up and play in’ issue of our magazine
Resources
Book | 01.11.2022
Fun in the playground
This storybook aims to support children in making sure they have the right to play at school.
Book | 01.04.2020
Fun in the garden
This storybook shows the importance of supportive and tolerant communities in helping children achieve their right to play.
Book | 01.01.2002
The First Claim – desirable processes
This book provides a framework for advanced playwork quality assessment.
Book | 01.02.2001
The First Claim … a framework for playwork quality assessment
This book aims to enable playworkers and any other adults with an interest in children's play, to analyse play environments.
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.
