New National Occupational Standards (NOS) for playwork published www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/new... The Playwork NOS are a set of standards outlining the competencies playworkers need in various areas of work. #ItAllStartsWithPlay! #Playwork #Playworkers

New National Occupational Standards for playwork published | Play England

The Playwork National Occupational Standards (NOS) are a set of standards outlining the competencies playworkers need in various areas of work. For playwork, the NOS include the knowledge, understan...

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The latest issue of PlayNation Mag is now live! Including a bumper feature on the #NationalPlayConference (pgs 26-35) www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/playnation-magazine-issue-5-2026 Subscribe now to receive a complimentary copy of the magazine every two months. #PlayNation #ItAllStartsWithPlay

The #NationalPlayAwards 2026 finalists are here 🎉 140 nominations 17 finalists 6 categories Celebrating the people, places, practice and progress creating the conditions children need to play www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/inaugural-national-play-awards-finalists-announced #ItAllStartsWithPlay

Inaugural National Play Awards finalists announced | Play England

We are proud to announce the finalists for the inaugural National Play Awards 2026 , recognising outstanding contributions to children’s play across England. The Awards are rooted in Play England’s ...

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Play England’s 2026 AGM takes place on 8 October at 14:00 at the University of Warwick. www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/play-england-2026-agm Governance, accounts, Board appointments and elections, followed by a Play England History Quiz with Dr @WendyRussell.bsky.social #ItAllStartsWithPlay!

Play England 2026 Annual General Meeting | Play England

Play England will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 8 October 2026, from 14:00–15:00, at the University of Warwick. The AGM forms part of our National Play Conference and Awards...

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Playces to launch at the National Play Conference www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/uni... Dr Michael Martin & Dr Paul Brindley of @sheffielduni.bsky.social will showcase the platform & how better spatial evidence can support planning and investment @thetcpa.bsky.social + MHCLG also contributing

Playces to launch at the National Play Conference | Play England

Playces, the new national digital platform designed to support evidence-led planning for play provision, will be formally launched at the National Play Conference on Friday 9 October 2026. The launc...

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Dr Naomi Lott to speak at the #NationalPlayConference www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/dr-naomi-lott-to-speak-at-national-play-conference-2026 She’ll explore how her STAR framework Space, Time, Acceptance and Rights, can help turn children’s right to play into reality 📅 9 Oct 📍 Warwick 🎟️ Book Now

Dr Naomi Lott to speak at National Play Conference 2026 | Play England

Dr Naomi Lott , one of the UK’s leading academic voices on children’s right to play, will speak at the inaugural National Play Conference at the University of Warwick on Friday 9 October 2026. A L...

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Children have not changed. The conditions around them have. New research exposes the generational gap in children’s freedom to play outdoors. Watch the BBC Breakfast interview and read Play England’s call for Government action www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/bri... #ItAllStartsWithPlay

British Children’s Play Survey exposes the generational gap in children’s freedom to play | Play England

Professor Helen Dodd, Director of the new Outdoor Play Research Centre at the University of Exeter and an Elected Director (Trustee) of Play England, joined Amber Ogunsanya-William, Elected Director (...

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🏛️ MHCLG is joining the #NationalPlayConference 2026 in Warwick www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government-to-speak-at-national-play-conference They’ll discuss the £18m Playground Fund & the new NPPF 📅 9 Oct 📍 Warwick 🎟️ Book now #ItAllStartsWithPlay

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to speak at National Play Conference | Play England

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will join the inaugural National Play Conference in Warwick this October, at a pivotal moment for investment, planning policy and children’s p...

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🏆 Who is creating the conditions for children to play? Nominations are OPEN for the inaugural #NationalPlayAwards 2026 www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/nom... Who deserves national recognition? 🏆 6 awards 🆓 Free entry 📅 Closes 25 Sept 👉 www.playengland.org.uk/national-pla... #ItAllStartsWithPlay

Nominations open for the inaugural National Play Awards 2026 | Play England

Who is creating the conditions for children to play? Play England is calling for nominations for the inaugural National Play Awards 2026 . For the first time, the National Play Awards will brin...

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Play England welcomes stronger protections for play in the new NPPF This is the latest step in a sustained programme of advocacy to strengthen the place of children’s play within national planning policy. www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/pla... #ItAllStartsWithPlay

Happy #Playday across the UK: Play here, there and everywhere. We're proud to share Free to Play UK with you, a new outdoor play initiative in development with @playengland.bsky.social, Community Foundations of Canada, Renaisi and academic partners: www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/insights/pla...

🛝Happy Playday! 🎉 Wishing everyone a great day filled with lots of fun and play! 🥳 www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/pla... #Playday2026 #PlayEverywhere #ItAllStartsWithPlay!

Playday 2026 - play here, there and everywhere — Play England

Playday 2026 calls for support to enable children to play here, there and everywhere Today, as thousands of children, young people, and families across the UK celebrate Playday by attending local e...

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Very much looking forward to celebrating #playday2026 tomorrow in the north Paddington street I used to live in. City kids need safe places to play, and Ashmore Road play street is a welcome addition

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Only 1️⃣ day to go until #Playday2026 How are you celebrating? Tag us and don't forget #PlayEverywhere! Find more information about celebrating here: www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/pla... #ItAllStartsWithPlay!

Only 1️⃣ day to go until #Playday2026 How are you celebrating? Tag us and don't forget #PlayEverywhere! Find more information about celebrating here: www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/pla... #ItAllStartsWithPlay!

Playday 2026: Play – here, there, everywhere! — Play England

Wednesday 5 August 2026 is Playday , the national day for play. Celebrated across the UK each year, Playday calls on families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone work...

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Playday is tomorrow. This year’s theme - Play: here, there, everywhere! - is a reminder that play can happen in any space. Try something simple. Make space for play. muddyfaces.co.uk/events/playday @playengland.bsky.social #Playday2026 #PlayEverywhere

📣 Open nominations: Two Elected Directors (Trustees) 🗓️ Deadline: 5pm, Friday 18 Sept 2026 🗳️ Election: AGM, Thursday 8 Oct 2026 Read the full Board Nomination Pack to submit a nomination: www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/open-nominations-two-elected-directors-trustees #ItAllStartsWithPlay

We’re proud to be supporting #Playday2026 as Playday Champions. Our focus is on helping make space for play in everyday settings, through simple ideas, accessible resources & practical approaches that support children’s wellbeing. muddyfaces.co.uk/news/we-are-... @playengland.bsky.social #PlayDay202

Just 2️⃣ weeks to go until #Playday2026 on 5 August! 🎉 Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2026-theme-announced to download posters and find summer events in your local Council area. ☀️ For #SummerOfPlay ideas and activities visit our website: www.playboard.org/play-activities 🪁

Delighted to have been approved today as the new Chair of @playengland.bsky.social and looking forward to working with @tomhayesmp.bsky.social and other friends to support the vital agenda of children’s play

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🚨 We’re Recruiting: Independent Chair, Senior Independent Director & Independent Director 🚨 Help lead our bold, new 10-year strategy #ItAllStartsWithPlay! Find out more & apply by 23 Oct 👉 www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/wer... #IndependentDirectors #Chair #Trustee #CharityLeadership

Come to Bristol on 12th March! A day-conference bringing together people from across this wide and diverse movement for children's freedom and right to play out near home. Great speakers, lots of discussion. Low-cost and free ticket options! Don't miss it. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...

Celebrating 16yrs of Playing Out!

Join us in Bristol as we share learning, look ahead and release this amazing, diverse movement for children's freedom into the world.

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Happy Outdoor Classroom Day! 🤗 Thank you to everyone getting involved! Make sure to tag us in your #OutdoorClassroomDay posts using the hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. We can't wait to see how you celebrate outdoor learning and play today!

🚨 We’re Recruiting: Independent Chair, Senior Independent Director & Independent Director 🚨 Help lead our bold, new 10-year strategy #ItAllStartsWithPlay! Find out more & apply by 23 Oct 👉 www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/wer... #IndependentDirectors #Chair #Trustee #CharityLeadership

🚨 We’re Recruiting: Independent Chair, Senior Independent Director & Independent Director 🚨 Help lead our bold, new 10-year strategy #ItAllStartsWithPlay! Find out more & apply by 23 Oct 👉 www.playengland.org.uk/newsblog/wer... #IndependentDirectors #Chair #Trustee #CharityLeadership

Yesterday we launched the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Play (@appgonplay.bsky.social) 🎉 We're already 40 MPs and Peers strong, working together to: ✅ Push for a National Play Strategy ✅ Champion play sufficiency law ✅ Put play back at the heart of childhood

Thanks to @playengland.bsky.social for their support and work as the APPG's secretariat. 🛝