@PlayEngland

England’s national charity for play. Our objective is to restore a play-based childhood for all children in England by 2035. #ItAllStartsWithPlay!

 Bristol, England
playengland.org.uk
Joined June 2010
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1 year ago today we launched our bold, new 10-year strategy - #ItAllStartsWithPlay! in Parliament. One year on, our objective remains clear: restore a play-based childhood for all children in England by 2035. playengland.org.uk/strategy #ItAllStartsWithPlay
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New National Occupational Standards (NOS) for playwork published playengland.org.uk/newsblog/… The Playwork NOS are a set of standards outlining the competencies playworkers need in various areas of work. #ItAllStartsWithPlay! #Playwork #Playworkers
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🏆 The finalists are in! We’re proud to be Headline Sponsor of the inaugural National Play Awards on 8 October. 👏 Congratulations to all the finalists! Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdecddfw #NationalPlayAwards #PlayMatters #Wicksteed
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Playground still 'like a building site' one year on bbc.in/3U9HnyJ

Alfreton Park playground still 'like a building site' one year on

Derbyshire County Council says two companies are currently costing up repairs.

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The countdown is on – just one week to go! On 09 October, the inaugural National Play Conference is taking place, where the API is proud to be sponsoring the Children’s Voice Programme. It will be great to see children and young people contribute to the day and ensuring their voices are part of the conversations shaping the future of play. @PlayEngland @SAPCA #NationalPlayConference #ChildrensVoice #PlayIndustry #APImembers #ItAllStartsWithPlay!
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The latest issue of @PlayNationMag is now live! Including a bumper feature on the inaugural #NationalPlayConference (pgs 26-35) playengland.org.uk/newsblog/… Subscribe now to receive a complimentary copy of the magazine every two months. #PlayNation #ItAllStartsWithPlay
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Play England has announced the finalists for the inaugural National Play Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to children’s play across England landscapeandamenity.com/sect…
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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 playengland.org.uk/newsblog/… 🏆 Winners announced 8 October. #ItAllStartsWithPlay
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@apiplaySep 30
We’re delighted to sponsor the Sector Award at the inaugural National Play Awards 2026. The award recognises work that strengthens the wider conditions for play - evidence of changed policy, funding, children’s involvement, wider influence and more. It’s a great opportunity to recognise the people and organisations helping to build a stronger future for play. @PlayEngland | @SAPCA Find out more here: ow.ly/4N7J50ZSFjI #NationalPlayAwards #PlayIndustry #Play #APImembers #PlaygroundPower
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We’re proud sponsors of the Children’s Voice Programme at the National Play Conference 2026. Children and young people won’t simply be attending – they will be contributing and bringing their own experiences and perspectives directly into the Conference. For an industry dedicated to creating places for children to play, it’s vital that their voices are part of the conversation about what the future of play should look like. Find out more here: ow.ly/iLO650ZSzz0 @PlayEngland @SAPCA #NationalPlayConference #ChildrensVoice #PlayIndustry #APImembers #PlaygroundPower
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Today it’s 50 years since I first presented Playschool wearing my blue beads and silver heart. I adore bringing joy into the lives of my #Playschool Babies during the 12 years I was on the programme. @CBeebiesHQ ❤️
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API supports inaugural National Play Conference and Awards @apiplay landscapeandamenity.com/sect…
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Michael Savage@michaelsavageSep 24
NEW: The BBC is touting the return of Play School as an antidote to online slop aimed at kids - I know many parents who are looking for that. But in a world of global content, can it work? And does anyone under 40 have a clue what it is? Story: theguardian.com/media/2026/s…

Ready to knock? Play School returns as BBC pushes quality children’s programming

TV heads hope the revamped show – back after four decades – will win over parents seeking quality shows amid concerns about addictive online content

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I’m so thrilled to hear this fantastic news as the new #Playschool will inspire the nation’s children and future generations for life just as before because ‘Childhood lasts a lifetime’ @CBeebies @BBC @televisual televisual.com/news/cbeebies…

CBeebies opens pitch for Play School reboot - Televisual

BBC Children's & Education has issued an invitation for producers to pitch for a reboot of classic kids show, Play School, for CBeebies.

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We’re proud to be supporting the National Play Conference and Awards 2026, sponsoring both the Children’s Voice Programme and the Sector Award. It’s an important opportunity for the play industry to be part of the wider conversation about the future of play - while ensuring children’s voices are heard and recognising those working to strengthen the sector. Read more about API’s involvement: api-play.org/resource/api-su… @PlayEngland @SAPCA #NationalPlayConference #PlayIndustry #APIMembers #PlaygroundPower
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We’re looking forward to supporting the National Play Conference 2026 on 9 October - more details coming soon! @PlayEngland @SAPCA #NationalPlayConference #Play #PlayIndustry #APImembers
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@bbcemtSep 18
SEND school embraces new 'risky play' scheme bbc.in/4h0AuZp

SEND school embraces new 'risky play' scheme

A school in Nottinghamshire has signed up to a new programme that encourages creative playtimes.

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Play England’s 2026 AGM takes place on 8 October at 14:00 at the University of Warwick. playengland.org.uk/newsblog/… Governance, accounts, Board appointments and elections, followed by a @PlayEngland History Quiz with Dr Wendy Russell #ItAllStartsWithPlay!
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#ThrowbackThursday to the inaugural @PlayTheirWay podcast - “We play sport, we don’t ‘sport’ sport” youtu.be/vooy-XGofB4 #ItAllStartsWithPlay!

“We play sport, we don’t sport sports” - Eugene Minogue on the danger of ‘sportising’ children

Join host Laura-Jane Jones and guest Eugene Minogue, the visionary ...

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playtheirway@playtheirway17 Sep 2023
🎧 Have you had a chance to listen to our first episode of the #PlayTheirWay podcast yet? Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion between host @MissLJJ and guest @EugeneMinogue on play as the foundation of all movement: bit.ly/44JAjIz
Episode 1 of the Play Their Way podcast: “We play sport, we don’t sport sports” - Eugene Minogue on the danger of ‘sportising’ children

ALT Episode 1 of the Play Their Way podcast: “We play sport, we don’t sport sports” - Eugene Minogue on the danger of ‘sportising’ children

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Playces to launch at the National Play Conference playengland.org.uk/newsblog/… Dr Michael Martin & Dr Paul Brindley of @SheffieldUni will showcase the national platform & how better spatial evidence can support planning and investment. With @TheTCPA + @MHCLG also contributing.
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Play England@PlayEnglandAug 20
🏆 Who is creating the conditions for children to play? Nominations are OPEN for the inaugural #NationalPlayAwards 2026. playengland.org.uk/newsblog/… Who deserves national recognition? 🏆 6 awards 🆓 Free to enter 📅 Closes 25 Sept 👉 playengland.org.uk/national-… #ItAllStartsWithPlay
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