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The neglect of our children is a disgrace - a crisis of national purpose. Let’s end this sorry tale of state neglect and make childhood magical again observer.co.uk/news/opinion-a…

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🎉Good news – Booking is open for our national conference, Play policy, research and practice: Getting it right for children (taking place 16 October 2025) Early bird rates are available for supporters in Wales until 1 September. Book your place today👇 play.wales/events/play-wa…

Today Play Wales is supporting the launch of #BilPobPlentyn – a legislative proposal calling on the #Senedd to ensure every child in Wales has a legal right to be heard, protected and supported. Let’s legislate for children’s rights. Now. #ChildRightsWales #RightsForEveryChild

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Submit your nomination now for our Board of Trustees. This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance of a national organisation championing children’s right to play. To nominate someone, or yourself, complete and return the form by 16 June: 🔗 play.wales/sector_jobs/pl…

Happy #InternationalDayOfPlay! 🎉 What does play look like across the world? In our beautiful short film, children in Wales and Japan share the magic of play. Learn more here and #ChoosePlay: play.wales/news/play-wale…

Today is #InternationalDayOfPlay! From playgrounds to pavements, gardens to games, play happens everywhere. Let’s ensure every child, everywhere, can play. #ChoosePlay #ChoosePlayEveryday Learn more here 👉 play.wales/news/play-wale…

This week is #WorldWellbeingWeek Play is central to children’s wellbeing – as shown by the growing body of research discussed in our literature review, Playing and being well. Download your copy to explore the importance of play for children’s wellbeing: play.wales/publications_c…

Our final share for #YouthWorkWeek is our info sheet exploring the play of older children and teenagers. It includes how to avoid assumptions based on age, barriers to play and guidance for practitioners: play.wales/publications_c…

Planning for play activities this summer holidays? ☀️ Our latest info sheet, written by Ben Tawil, explores the benefits of creativity in play, and provides helpful tips for encouraging creativity, like using tools in play. Check it out 👉 play.wales/resources-libr… Ludicology

Do you know a youth worker who deserves to be celebrated? Nominations are now open for the Youth Work Excellence Awards 2025 There are 9 categories, including Outstanding youth worker. Take a look and submit your nomination 👇 🔗 gov.wales/youth-work-exc…