In this section you will find information about webinars, workshops and conferences organised by Play Wales.
We will also share information about events that are relevant to the play and playwork workforces that are being run by other organisations. This does not mean that Play Wales endorses these events.
See our upcoming events here. Follow the links for more information and to book a space.
Events
Play sufficiency – understanding your role in the statutory dutyLocation
Eirias Park rugby ground, Colwyn Bay
Date & Time
15-05-2024 / 9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost
£0
A partnership conference for colleagues in North Wales, delivered by Play Wales with local authority play sufficiency officers
Play Wales Event
Playworkers Forum 2024Location
Willow Globe, Rhayader, Powys
Date & Time
03-04/07/2024 /
Cost
£55
A two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers the opportunity to learn from each other and experienced playwork trainers
Events that may be of interest to the play and playwork workforces. Follow the links for more information.
Events
Early Years and Children’s RightsLocation
Online
Date & Time
19-03-2024 / 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost
£0
This half-day course is aimed at practitioners working with children under 7 years old or with their families in a range of settings.
Events
Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice (L2APP)Location
Flintshire
Date & Time
18/04/2024 - 23/04/2024 / 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost
£0
This entry-level course provides a broad introduction to playwork.
Events
National Children’s Day UK 2024Location
Throughout the UK
Date & Time
12/05/2024 /
This is a national day of celebrating children and raising awareness of the need to protect children and young people's rights.
Other Event
Outdoor Classroom DayLocation
Worldwide
Date & Time
18-05-2024 /
Cost
Free
Outdoor Classroom Day celebrates making time outdoors part of every child’s day – schools around the world take lessons outside and prioritise playtime.
Events
Practical Playwork SessionLocation
Cardiff
Date & Time
18/05/2024 / 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost
£0
This session is an opportunity to network, play games, test out playwork skills and have fun. Attendees will have the chance to share practice and reflect with fellow playworkers.
Events
Playwork Campference 2024: IstanbulLocation
Superpool near Şile, Istanbul, Türkiye
Date & Time
24-27/05/2024 /
Cost
Dependent on location and accommodation needs. Includes all meals
A three-day conference including camping, aimed at playwork students and playworkers
Events
6th Philosophy of Play ConferenceLocation
Faculty of Education, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
Date & Time
3-5/06/2024 /
Cost
€75 to €200
Save the date for this 6th international conference, which is all about ‘Postcolonial Approaches to Play Theories and Practices’.
Events
gofod3Location
Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff
Date & Time
05-06-2024 /
Cost
tbc
gofod3 is designed especially for people involved in Welsh voluntary organisations.
Events
Playday 2024Location
Across the UK
Date & Time
07-08-2024 /
Cost
£0
The annual day for play in the UK.
Play Wales’ Playful Childhoods campaign aims to help parents, carers and community groups provide more opportunities for children to play at home and in their neighbourhoods.