Play Wales shines a light on latest play studies
Play Wales, the national body for play, has released a summary of a new publication, Playing and being well, which takes a Welsh-focused look at child’s play, social policy and practice.Read more
Play Wales: ‘Nothing could be more important to children’s lives than play’
Play Wales has produced a new film – This is why play is so important – online, celebrating play and highlighting its importance for every child.Read more
Play Wales paper examines the role of play in society
Play Wales, the national body for play, has published a new paper highlighting some of its latest research findings into the role of play in society.Read more‘Urgent need’ to implement changes to play infrastructure in Wales – report
A report on play services in Wales says there is an ‘urgent need’ to deliver key changes like promoting school grounds as community assets and having adequate safeguarding in place.Read more
More space and play opportunities – that’s what children want in a post-pandemic world
Children say they want more space and more time to play with their friends following the COVID pandemic, according to a new study.Read moreWelsh Play Workforce Study 2021
The play workforce in Wales is examined in detail in the newly-published Welsh Play Workforce Study 2021.Read more
Play Wales: ‘Adults should pay better attention to children’s play needs’
Adults should pay ‘better attention’ to children’s play needs in order to serve their interests better, says the head of Wales’ national body for play.Read more
Play Wales – publications for professionals
Play Wales, the national body for children’s play, has this year published a wide variety of guides and resources to help professionals working in and around the children’s play sector.Read more
Play Wales: Weighing up risks and benefits in children’s play
Play Wales has published a new information sheet aimed at helping children’s play organisers take the right approach in decision-making over play infrastructure.Read more
Supporting the right to play in schools in Wales
The Play Wales charity has re-published a briefing document for school heads, teachers and governors which highlights the benefits of play in school for youngsters’ health and well-being.Read morePlay in Wales: a resource for community and town councils
Play Wales, the national charity for children’s play, has published a paper aimed at helping local councils support better opportunities for play.Read morePlay during lockdown – by Sumaya, 10
A 10-year-old girl’s experiences of play during lockdown in Wales has shone a light on just how important play is to youngsters, both for their pleasure and physical & mental health.Read more