Parents can play a significant role in promoting children’s play, acting as ‘play models’ for their children. The Play for Parents programme, an element of the Department of Education’s Play Matters project has aimed to support groups of parents who face more barriers than most in being play [...]
With mental health in focus recently following Mental Health Awareness Week the Play Matters project has produced a new information flyer looking at nurturing children’s mental health through play. Download Flyer Play is crucial to children’s healthy development and happiness and is vital for children’s mental [...]
PlayBoard staff had a fun-filled weekend, attending the International Play Association Northern Ireland (IPA NI) Play Gathering at the beautiful Clandeboye Estate in Bangor. Over two days we enjoyed great company, great food and great craic! Friday night was fright night, with ice-breakers and challenges in the [...]
Do playgrounds in Northern Ireland allow your child (or adult) with disabilities or other needs, to take part? The Mae Murray Foundation and PlayBoard NI are surveying parents and carers on play opportunities for children with disabilities. We are particularly interested in your views on fixed play areas i.e. play [...]
PlayBoard is looking to grow its team of Peripatetic Play Development Officers. We are looking for self-motivated, creative, and innovative individuals who have expertise in Play Delivery, Play Practice and/or Play Development. To join our Peripatetic Team you will need a professional qualification (Level 3 or above) in Playwork, [...]
