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
Undertaken by Dr Wendy Russell, with Mike Barclay and Ben Tawil from Ludicology, this literature review investigates the connections between play sufficiency and children’s wellbeing.
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 WalesThis 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.
Resources
Information sheet | 12.11.2024
The Play Sufficiency Duty and the role of playworkers
An info sheet aimed at playworkers which offers an introduction to the Welsh Government’s Play Sufficiency Duty
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.
Information sheet | 12.03.2024
Play deprivation: the causes and consequences for child development, and the potential of playwork
An info sheet about play deprivation and the potential of playwork to overcome the consequences.
Information sheet | 16.05.2023
Play: Mental health and wellbeing
An info sheet about how play contributes to children and teenagers' mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Information sheet | 18.04.2023
The Play Satisfaction Survey: A guide to using it locally
An info sheet to support local authorities in consulting with children as part of their Play Sufficiency Duty requirements.
Information sheet | 18.04.2023
The Playwork Principles – an overview
An info sheet providing an overview of the Playwork Principles, which establish the professional and ethical framework for playwork.
Information sheet | 18.04.2023
Play, museums and cultural organisations
An info sheet exploring why play is important for children, families and cultural organisations
Information sheet | 18.04.2023
Hospital play
An info sheet about the role of the health play specialist in supporting a play process that helps sick children adapt to a health care setting.
Information sheet | 21.11.2021
Play provision: realising disabled children’s rights
An information sheet to support play providers and playworkers in creating opportunities for disabled children to enjoy their right to play.
Information sheet | 12.11.2021
Weighing up risks and benefits in children’s play
An info sheet exploring why a balanced, thoughtful approach to managing risks in children’s play is important.
Health | 01.05.2021
Accessing the therapeutic powers of play: a guide for playworkers
An info sheet for playworkers in community settings about therapeutic play skills and ideas.
Information sheet | 24.11.2020
Promoting physical activity through outdoor play in early years settings
An info sheet aimed at supporting early years practitioners in providing physical activity through outdoor play within their various settings.
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.
