Here are many of the wonderful expert Raising the Nation Play commissioners so integral to creating ‘Everything to Play For’ our plan to ensure every child in England can play- 🙏🙏🙏 for your time, expertise, energy & humour- what a collaborative team🩷 drive.google.com/file/d/

What a day! Yesterday, on #InternationalDayOfPlay, we joined the launch of #EverythingToPlayFor – the landmark report from the Centre for Young Lives #RaisingTheNationPlayCommission. As proud sponsors, we were thrilled to see API Chair and inquiry Commissioner Dr Amanda Gummer help

Communities work best when they’re shaped with children in mind. It’s time families and children have a real say in how their community play spaces look, feel, and are.

.API Chair Dr Amanda Gummer is at today's #Alliance4Children event highlighting the crucial importance of #play through the launch of their new professional policy, the #POWER2PLAY, featuring key recommendations to national, regional and local policy makers. The day started at

Parliamentary support for children’s play is growing in both Houses! Today’s powerful #Alliance4Children event in Westminster - #Power2Play - saw Jess Asato MP, Tom Hayes MP, Baroness Ruth Lister, Anne Longfield and Dame Rachel de Souza unite in their call for urgent action on

It was good to sit down with Baroness Taylor, who’s leading on parks and green spaces in Government. We discussed why play matters so much and why every community needs safe, accessible spaces where kids can be kids. I’m encouraged that the government is listening. But I hope

Great to meet with you as always Tom and to hear your passion for parks, green spaces & playgrounds which I share. I look forward to working with you & the APPG to promote the huge benefits to individuals, families & communities.

This #PlayWeek2025, join us and fellow #play advocates in putting children’s outdoor play where it belongs - at the heart of public policy and central to children's health and wellbeing. Outdoor play isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. Let’s make it a priority. #ItAllStartsWithPlay

2025 is flying by! WATCH: New Summer message from API Chair Dr Amanda Gummer. We've been supporting Centre for Young Lives's #EverythingToPlayFor, Play England's #ItAllStartsWithPlay and the Alliance for Children's #Power2Play. Momentum for #play is building and we're excited to see what

As the lead trade body in the UK #play sector, we represent manufacturers, installers, designers & distributors of play equipment and safer surfacing. We work to promote best practice & high-quality play provision. Find out more here: api-play.org/about-us/api-a… #APImembers

‘Making time and space for children to play’ - @CYPNow cypnow.co.uk/content/featur… Every child should be able to experience a safe, healthy and happy childhood. All the evidence shows play is central to this. Yet play is being squeezed out of many childhoods. Each generation of

"It’s wonderful to see that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all have official birthday portraits taken outdoors - it sends a really positive message about the value of #outdoor #play." API Chair in HELLO! on the role of #play and the outdoors for the

Our newly commissioned report - 'The State of Outdoor Play in Primary Schools' by The Education Company - exposes widespread underinvestment in #play provision across the sector. API Chair Dr Amanda Gummer says: "#Schools are telling us they want to do more - they understand

It’s #LoveParksWeek – a time to celebrate the vital green spaces at the heart of our #communities. In parks across the UK, #playgrounds play a crucial role in bringing #children and communities together. They’re where families and children connect, move and grow – no matter

Play Sufficiency is back on the parliamentary agenda - and this time it’s in the Lords. Following sustained leadership from Play England, Baroness @NatalieBen has officially reintroduced the Play Sufficiency amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill at Committee Stage

It’s #Playday2025! Today we’re celebrating the vital role of spaces for play in children’s health, happiness & development. Every #child deserves access to safe, inclusive places to #play, but too many are missing out. Let’s make space for play. #SpacesForPlay

As #Playday2025 is celebrated across the UK, we are calling for more inclusive and welcoming #SpacesForPlay. Together, we can create a more playful, inclusive world where all children can play, grow, thrive and belong. Read our media release at: playday.org.uk/2025-media-rel…

This #Playday2025, we’re celebrating the brilliant work of our API Members - the UK’s top play companies. They create imaginative, high-quality and inclusive play spaces that inspire children and support healthier, happier communities. By choosing an API Member, you’re helping

NEW Report: Our latest report reveals what's really happening in school playgrounds across England. Outdoor #play in primary schools is declining fast, putting children's wellbeing, learning and development at risk. Essential reading for schools, educators, parents and

Attention API Members! Our new report on The State of Outdoor Play in Primary Schools is essential reading for schools and educators. But did you know that as an API member, you get more? Access a bank of high-quality, exclusive resources to take into schools - including guides,