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 our latest info sheet – aimed at playworkers and anyone working with children
Information sheet | 25.06.2025
Creativity and tool use in play settingsThis information sheet explores the relationship between play and creativity
Resources
All children | 28.11.2024
Examples of Play Sufficiency
Examples of actions taken locally – by local authorities and their partners – to support children’s play, as part of play sufficiency work. Each example aims to show the unique contexts, processes and people involved in the project.
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 Wales
This 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.
Research | 31.01.2024
Summary – Playing and being well: A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales
This is a summary of the forthcoming publication, 'Playing and being well'.
Research | 06.06.2023
Briefing – Playing and being well: A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales
Introduction to recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales.
Research | 17.04.2023
Leopard Skin Wellies, a Top Hat and a Vacuum Cleaner Hose…
A study to explore how local authorities responded to the first part of the Play Sufficiency Duty
Research | 17.04.2023
What children say about play in Wales
Report of data from surveys completed by children in Wales as part of the 2019 Play Sufficiency Assessments
Research | 13.04.2023
Welsh Play Workforce Study 2021
A study that offers an insight into the play workforce in Wales
Research | 13.04.2023
A play friendly workforce for Wales
A plan which includes priorities for upskilling the workforce in relation to children’s 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.
