On 14 October the NI Executive announced a number of time-bound interventions aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19 with restrictions coming into regulatory effect on 16 October. The interventions announced did not include any change in status for fixed play areas. Fixed play areas can therefore remain open [...]
PlayBoard NI, the lead agency for play in Northern Ireland has welcomed the NI Executive’s decision to allow the reopening of Play Parks from 10 July as part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Welcoming the reopenings, PlayBoard Chief Executive Jacqueline O’Loughlin said: “The severe social restrictions associated with [...]
The NI Executive have announced that all outdoor playgrounds can re-open from 10 July 2020. With a view to reducing levels of risk parents and children visiting playgrounds are asked to adhere to the following: 1. Closed Play Parks If the play park you wish to [...]
Following approaches from a number of local councils PlayBoard have today issued the following guidance regarding public access to and use of fixed play areas during the current Covid-19 outbreak. At the outset it is important to state that under normal circumstances PlayBoard, as the lead organisation for Play [...]
Dear Project Providers, PlayBoard is aware of the increasing levels of concern and distress within the Childcare/School Age Childcare Sector in regard to the Covid-19 Coronavirus situation. We've been monitoring updates from the relevant authorities, including UK Government, NI Executive and Public Health Agency (PHA), to help us respond [...]
Ten new pods, which are secure storage units for play equipment, are now in place throughout the borough alongside 20 volunteer ‘Play Rangers’ who have received training in the promotion of play as an essential part of children and young people’s lives.The training was delivered as part of the innovative [...]
Ahead of the general election on 12 December PlayBoard is calling on prospective Members of Parliament to champion children’s play to help support children and young people to realise their full potential whilst contributing to a forward-looking society. Please share this call for support with your local candidates. [...]
Make a Real Difference for Young Children The elections for the new European Parliament in May 2019 comes at a significant turning point for the European Union. The departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Brexit) has proved to be an area of considerable debate and [...]
Keith McCann is Project Coordinator with Regenerate, a peace building group based in Rectory Park, Portadown. Regenerate focuses on community cohesion, community safety and education, working with people, communities and other community groups. Regenerate builds on what is strong, and not what is wrong. Their works includes supporting community [...]
Participants of the Play Shaper programme gathered at Parliament Buildings, Stormont recently to discuss their experiences, the impact the programme has made and discuss next steps. Play Shaper is a programme of professional play development and training which aims to help a range of stakeholders who directly or indirectly [...]
