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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.
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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
Toolkit | 27.01.2015
Developing and managing Gypsy and Traveller sites![Developing and managing Gypsy and Traveller sites](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gypsy-Traveller-guide-cover-scaled.jpg)
This good practice guide supports with managing or developing new and existing Gypsy and Traveller sites.
Toolkit | 01.11.2015
Use of school grounds for playing out of teaching hours![Use of school grounds for playing out of teaching hours](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/schools-toolkit-cover.jpg)
This toolkit encourages a collaborative approach to making school grounds available for local children to play in outside the school day.
Toolkit | 27.07.2017
Resources for playing – providing loose parts to support children’s play![Resources for playing – providing loose parts to support children’s play](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/loose-parts-toolkit-cover.jpg)
This toolkit supports those working in play, early years and education settings to provide loose parts play.
Toolkit | 27.11.2017
Creating accessible play spaces![Creating accessible play spaces](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cover-Creating-accessible-play-spaces.jpg)
This toolkit is intended to support those involved in developing and upgrading accessible play spaces.
Toolkit | 27.04.2021
Developing and managing play spaces![Developing and managing play spaces](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-27-at-16.17.30.png)
This toolkit has been designed for anyone who is responsible for managing or developing a community play space.
Toolkit | 27.03.2023
Opening streets for play![Opening streets for play](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cover-Opening-streets-for-play.jpg)
The toolkit aims to help local authorities develop policies and procedures that will enable resident-led street play projects in their areas.
Toolkit | 27.03.2023
How to organise playing out sessions on your street![How to organise playing out sessions on your street](https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cover-How-to-organise-playing-out-sessions-on-your-street.jpg)
This manual and supporting materials aim to support parents when organising play sessions on their street.
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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