Welcome to PlayBoard
WORKING FOR THE CHILD'S RIGHT TO PLAY
PlayBoard is the lead agency for children and young people's play in Northern Ireland, working to improve the quality of children's lives by increasing their opportunity to play.
OUR VISION: we share our vision:- "A society that respects and values the child's right to play as an intrinsic and essential right of childhood; where play is recognised and embraced as being the most natural way to enhance children's health and well-being".
OUR MISSION: Our common mission as an organisation is:- To work for the child's right to play.Latest News
30th - 31st May 2008 PLAY GATHERING (Lorne House)
PlayBoard is excited to present Northern Ireland's first ever Play Gathering - a two day event promoting Play at its Best! The gathering offers a fun, interactive programme for Playworkers by Playworkers.
The event will give playworkers in Northern Ireland the opportunity to come together, experience new ideas, learn from each other, share play experiences, get the best from play and have lots of fun! There is a variety of workshops to choose from that will suit all preferences over the two days
What can you do? Just fill in the Booking Form and sent it back to playboard either via post, fax or email: Lisa O'Connor . We have priced this event to simply cover our costs. we can only accept bookings accompanied by full payment. Due to the very limited spaces available, bookings will on a first come first serve basis
National Playday 2008 "Give us a go!"
Wednesday 6th August, Oxford Island, 12pm - 4pm.This years title is 'Give us a go!' The campaign promotes the benefits of allowing children to manage their own risks whilst playing and aims to counter the risk-averse 'cotton wool' culture that can limit children's play.
Let's make Playday 2008 the biggest and best yet. For more information contact
Lisa O'Connor or
Tel: 028 90803380 you can also visit the Playday website at – www.playday.org.uk
