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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.
Latest resource
Read the latest issue of Focus on play
Briefing | 06.07.2026
Focus on play – Updated National Minimum Standards for open access playwork settingsExploring the new standards for open access playwork
Resources
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.
Book | 01.01.2002
The First Claim – desirable processes
This book provides a framework for advanced playwork quality assessment.
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.
