Play Wales

24/08/2026

In case you missed it – we are recruiting a part-time or full-time Policy Officer

Find out more at: https://play.wales/work_with_us/policy-officer/

21/08/2026

Looking to catch-up on some play and playwork news? Read our August update for the latest:

⭐ News
⭐ Funding opportunities
⭐ Jobs
⭐ Consultations
⭐ Events
⭐ Awards
⭐ What's new on our Playful Childhoods / Plentyndod Chwareus website

👉 https://mailchi.mp/playwales/monthlyupdatejuly-diweddariadmisolgorffennaf-2026?e=f08b9f4776

19/08/2026

☀️ Summer Special Offer! ☀️

Get your printed copy of Playing and being well for the bargain price of just £20, including UK postage!

That's a huge saving on the usual retail price of £49.50 + postage.

📧 To order, email [email protected]

⏳ Limited stock available, so don't miss out!

17/08/2026

The International Play Association (IPA) Right to Play Awards Programme is open for nominations.

The IPA Right to Play Award Programme recognises and celebrates projects that use innovative and practical ways to implement Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Projects must demonstrate how they protect, promote or improve the child’s right to play.

Submit your nominations by 25 September 2026

Find out more at: https://play.wales/news_category/call-for-submissions-ipa-right-to-play-awards/

14/08/2026

Nominations are now open for the St David Awards 2027 Gwobrau Dewi Sant. The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales.

Submit your nominations by 23 October 2026

https://www.gov.wales/st-david-awards

12/08/2026

Recruitment – Bilingual Communications Officer

Join our team: the Communications Officer will make a key contribution to the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality communications activity, working closely with colleagues across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a fluent Welsh speaker with experience in communications, and a strong commitment to bilingual practice.

For more information about the role and to apply, visit: https://play.wales/work_with_us/bilingual-communications-officer/

10/08/2026

Looking for a new challenge? Join our team – we are recruiting a Policy Officer.

The Policy Officer will support the development and delivery of Play Wales’ policy and strategic work across the breadth of the organisation’s remit. Working as part of a small national team, the role will involve engagement with partners, contribution to projects and programmes, and supporting the organisation to respond effectively to developments in policy and practice across Wales.

For more information about the role and to apply, visit: https://play.wales/work_with_us/policy-officer/

07/08/2026

Only 362 sleeps until Playday 2027 - save the date!

What a fantastic Playday! 🎉

It’s been wonderful to see children out playing and having fun at Playday events across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales this week. We have loved all the photos and videos you have shared, so keep them coming!

Thank you to everyone who organised, supported and joined events to celebrate

Aaaaand the countdown starts now... only 362 sleeps until Playday 2027 on 4 August!

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05/08/2026

Tune in to a live episode of the Play Absolutely Podcast at 5pm today. Play Wales’ Marianne Mannello will be taking part, talking all things Playday.

https://www.youtube.com/live/BbE1Q3oSRKA?si=OZx1FJywbwca9ber

First live session of the Play Absolutely Podcast to help celebrate...

05/08/2026

📢 offer

We have bilingual copies of Fun in the dungeon and Fun in the garden to give away to anyone living or working in Wales.

To order the storybooks, please send us a message with your name and postal address.

Playday special offer 💚 Cynnig arbennig Diwrnod Chwarae

To celebrate we are offering families living in Wales our storybooks for FREE. We have bilingual copies of Fun in the dungeon and Fun in the garden to give away.

To order the storybooks, please send us a message with your name and postal address.

I ddathlu rydym yn cynnig ein llyfrau stori yn RHAD AC AM DDIM i deuluoedd yng Nghymru. Mae ganddon ni gopïau dwyieithog o Hwyl yn y dwnjwn a Hwyl yn yr ardd i’w rhannu.

I archebu’r llyfrau stori, anfona neges atom gyda dy enw a chyfeiriad post.