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SUMMARY:Resourcing the play: free and found
DESCRIPTION:Location: St Comgall’s Youth Centre\, Antrim. \n\n\n\nPlayBoard training with Childcare Partnerships. \n\n\n\nThis practical session for childcare providers will cover ‘loose parts’\, the free and found resources that have little other value and cost\, re-using materials for play and recognising the play value of objects. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a wealth of ideas on using these materials to support the play offered in settings across various types of play. \n\n\n\nFor further information and to book go to https://ccptraining.hscni.net/Courses/Details/215
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/resourcing-the-play-free-and-found/
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SUMMARY:Financial assistance with childcare costs
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar for childcare providers to find out about financial assistance available to parents\, to help with childcare costs. \n\n\n\nDelivered by Employers for Childcare\, this webinar for childcare providers will focus on the financial assistance available to parents. Most working families are entitled to financial support with their registered childcare costs. Depending on circumstances\, working parents could save up to 85% on registered childcare costs. \n\n\n\nJoin us on 19 September at 10:00 – 11:00am or 7:00 – 8:00pm. \n\n\n\nBook your place at https://PBFinancialAssistanceChildcare190923.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/financial-assistance-with-childcare-costs/
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SUMMARY:Physical Play\, Health & Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Location: South Lakes Leisure Centre\, Craigavon. \n\n\n\nPlayBoard training with Childcare Partnerships. \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at childcare providers who wish to incorporate physical play when supporting children and young people\, and highlights the benefits to their health and well-being. Practitioners will develop an understanding of the importance of physical activity and the links with making healthy choices in relation to food and activity. \n\n\n\nFor further information and to book go to https://ccptraining.hscni.net/Courses/Details/116
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/physical-play-health-well-being-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T214500
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SUMMARY:Physical Play\, Health & Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nPlayBoard training with Childcare Partnerships. \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at childcare providers who wish to incorporate physical play when supporting children and young people\, and highlights the benefits to their health and well-being. Practitioners will develop an understanding of the importance of physical activity and the links with making healthy choices in relation to food and activity. \n\n\n\nFor further information and to book go to https://ccptraining.hscni.net/Courses/Details/116
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/physical-play-health-well-being/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T213000
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SUMMARY:Bridge to Management - School Age Childcare Settings
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nPlayBoard training with Childcare Partnerships. \n\n\n\nA number of settings are currently struggling to recruit a Leader and/or Deputy Leader’s post. As an interim measure\, your local Trust may permit another member of staff (usually qualified at QCF Level 3) to act up in the role temporarily. This training will provide information on the key management aspects of that role to help those Level 3 staff fulfil the duties of a Leader/Deputy more effectively. \n\n\n\nThis training is also available to anyone currently qualified at Level 3 who may be considering undertaking Level 5 in the near future. \n\n\n\nThe training takes place across three sessions (12\, 19\, 26 September) – you are advised to attend all three sessions. \n\n\n\nFor further information and to book go to https://ccptraining.hscni.net/Courses/Details/193
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/bridge-to-management-school-age-childcare-settings/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Playday
DESCRIPTION:PlayBoard is holding a Playday event on Wednesday 2 August\, 10am – 12pm in Ormeau Park (3G MUGA pitch\, Ozone complex)\, Belfast. (This event is FULLY BOOKED.) \n\n\n\nThe free event will have a range of inclusive play activities including: arts & crafts\, music & dance\, traditional games\, loose parts\, den building and more. \n\n\n\nChildren/young people must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Places are limited – early booking is strongly advised. \n\n\n\nTo book go to https://PlayBoardPlayday2023.eventbrite.com *Please note – this event is now fully booked* \n\n\n\nThe event is supported by Mae Murray Foundation\, Belfast City Council\, Disability Sport NI\, Bryson Energy Play Resource. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Playday \n\n\n\nPlayday is the national day for play across the UK\, taking place every year on the first Wednesday in August. Playday is a celebration of children’s right to play\, and a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children and young people’s lives. \n\n\n\nThe biggest celebration of children’s play in the UK\, Playday is the most important date in the play sector’s calendar. The campaign sees thousands of children\, young people\, and communities get out and play at events\, large and small\, across the UK. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is Playing on a shoestring – making every day an adventure. \n\n\n\nThe theme focuses on the everyday low-cost or no-cost play adventures that children can enjoy at home\, in settings\, and in our communities. \n\n\n\nPlay opportunities don’t need to involve expensive activities\, costly toys\, or trips to far-off destinations. It is often the simplest ideas\, the free and found opportunities\, which offer the most fun\, and are the most developmentally beneficial for children and young people. \n\n\n\n\nPlay is essential at all ages and stages of childhood\, and is particularly important during times of crisis.\n\n\n\nPlay helps children and young people make sense of the world around them\, deal with challenges\, and build resilience.\n\n\n\nPlay is fun\, enabling children and young people to make friends\, blow off steam\, and cope with stress and anxiety.\n\n\n\nPlay is vital for children and young people’s health\, happiness\, and skills development including creativity\, imagination\, and sense of adventure.\n\n\n\n\nMake this Playday\, and every day\, an adventure! \n\n\n\nGet involved \n\n\n\n\nShare your Playday event – add your event to the Playday events listing.\n\n\n\nFind a Playday event near you. \n\n\n\nDownload campaign posters.\n\n\n\nBecome a Playday Champion – an opportunity for national organisations to support the Playday campaign.\n\n\n\n\nVisit the Playday website for more information at www.playday.org.uk \n\n\n\nPlay ideas & activities \n\n\n\nClick on the links below for fun\, low-cost play ideas and activities: \n\n\n\n\nPlayful Playday Adventures\n\n\n\nSummer of Play Challenge\n\n\n\nLow-cost playful ideas\n\n\n\nPlay for busy parents\n\n\n\nWatch – PlayBoard staff share some of their favourite low-cost play memories\n\n\n\n\nStay up to date by following Playday on Facebook and Twitter. #Playday2023 #PlayingOnAShoestring \n\n\n\nPlayday is coordinated by PlayBoard NI\, Play England\, Play Wales and Play Scotland.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/playday/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T170000
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SUMMARY:Play Week Ireland
DESCRIPTION:PlayBoard is delighted to be involved with National Play Week\, taking place at the beginning of July in the south of Ireland. \n\n\n\nThe Department of Children\, Equality\, Disability\, Integration and Youth provides funding for Local Authorities to celebrate a day of play. The National Play Day can take place between 1 and 8 July with a wide range of outdoor activities planned. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is Wonder & Discovery with a focus on children experiencing the natural world by playing outside. \n\n\n\nPlayBoard’s Michelle McGee will be involved in the fun\, through her work in collaboration with National Childhood Network. Visit the Let’s Play Monaghan Facebook page for further information. \n\n\n\nRead more about National Playday at www.gov.ie/en/publication/700dc-national-play-day
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/play-week-ireland/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230622T123000
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SUMMARY:Progressing the Play Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Online  \n\n\n\nThe first in a series of PlayBoard NI engagements within the Republic of Ireland focusing on enhancing play opportunities. \n\n\n\nPlay is the main occupation of childhood (from birth through to the older years)\, providing children with opportunities to develop physically\, mentally\, emotionally\, and socially as well as developing lifelong skills such as creativity\, imagination\, self-confidence\, self-esteem\, and resilience. \n\n\n\nEvery child\, regardless of their background or community in which they live\, has a right to play. \n\n\n\nThis free online information session begins a series of engagements planned throughout 2023 within the Republic of Ireland which aim to explore how we can collectively enhance play opportunities – through play advocacy\, policy and strategy development\, strategic connections\, networking\, training\, and play delivery across a variety of environments and arenas. \n\n\n\nFocusing on PlayBoard’s strategic work in the Republic of Ireland\, this first session will showcase a number of approaches aimed at supporting the development of quality play opportunities for children and young people. \n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\nThis session is the first in a series of dialogue events and will be of interest to a range of key stakeholders including government departments\, councils\, CYPSC\, County Childcare Committees\, community groups\, school age childcare practitioners\, sports bodies\, schools\, youth and play providers\, and library and museum staff.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/progressing-the-play-agenda/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T110000
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SUMMARY:Early Years\, Care\, Education & Play Employers' Forum webinar
DESCRIPTION:June 7 @ 7:00pm – 8:00pm \n\n\n\nConsidering a career working with children and young people? \n\n\n\nEarly years\, childcare and playwork roles provide excellent opportunities to nurture and support children’s development\, and to positively influence their lives. \n\n\n\nGaining a qualification in early years studies\, childcare or playwork is the way to begin your career. \n\n\n\nTo find out what qualifications you need and what it’s like working in a children’s setting join the webinar. \n\n\n\nBook your FREE place at https://bit.ly/3LjK9sO \n\n\n\nRead the flyer – Working with children.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/early-years-care-education-play-employers-forum-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230609T170000
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SUMMARY:IPA Glasgow 2023
DESCRIPTION:Play: Rights & Possibilities \n\n\n\nThe 22nd International Play Association Triennial World Conference is going to Glasgow. \n\n\n\nScotland is recognised as one of the world’s leading nations for its support and practical action for children’s play. The right to play is backed by policy and practice across all sectors. The conference will examine how UN General Comment No 17 on article 31 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child has impacted policy and practice in Scotland\, and worldwide\, to improve children’s right to play and to create possibilities for the future. As Scotland is setting out to implement and integrate children’s rights into all parts of Scottish life by making the Convention on the Rights of the Child part of the law\, there is an opportunity to explore what this means for the right to play. The conference will also explore how play reduces pressure and increases resilience in children’s lives\, supporting their positive mental health and well-being. \n\n\n\nChildren’s experience is woven through the conference\, with presentations of visual media\, papers\, projects and research. Delegates can find out about children’s experiences in Scotland first-hand through the programme of facilitated visits. \n\n\n\nFor more information go to www.ipaglasgow2023.org \n\n\n\nPlayBoard staff will be involved in the event – stay tuned for details.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/ipa-glasgow-2023/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230501T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T170000
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SUMMARY:Childhood Services Week
DESCRIPTION:Shining a spotlight on the work of the childhood services sector across Ireland. \n\n\n\nOrganised by National Childhood Network (NCN)\, the campaign runs 1 to 5 May. Services are encouraged to hold their own Festival of the Arts\, providing opportunities for children to enjoy different art experiences\, enriching their learning and supporting their holistic development. Settings can get involved in NCN’s daily theme or plan their own. \n\n\n\nThere are also children’s workshops planned and a full schedule of webinars. \n\n\n\nShauneen McCusker\, Play Participation Officer\, PlayBoard is delivering two webinars as part of NCN’s programme: \n\n\n\n\n24 April – Play in times of hardship \n\n\n\n2 May – Supporting inclusion though playwork\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more. \n\n\n\nBook a webinar.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/childhood-services-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T120000
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SUMMARY:Toy Swap
DESCRIPTION:and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\nHelp your local community to reduce waste\, reuse\, recycle\, and swap! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring along an unwanted\, preloved toy to donate to another home and pick up a replacement. \n\n\n\n\nToys should be in good condition and cleaned before drop off.\n\n\n\nWe cannot accept soft toys or electronic toys.\n\n\n\nA maximum of three toys can be swapped.\n\n\n\n\nOur thanks to Crescent Arts Centre\, Asda Shore Road and Lidl NI for their generous support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersons taking part in a toy swap event do so at their own risk. PlayBoard accepts no responsibility for items swapped and gives no warranty as to the condition\, suitability or provenance of any item swapped. Please take all reasonable measures to check the condition\, suitability and provenance of any item swapped for your own protection. PlayBoard accepts no liability for any claim or loss resulting from any transaction taking place at the toy swap.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/toy-swap/
LOCATION:Crescent Arts Centre\, 2 - 4 University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NH
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T100000
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SUMMARY:OUR Generation\, OUR Play\, OUR Legacy
DESCRIPTION:A shared learning seminar showcasing the impact and legacy of PlayBoard’s Spaces to Be programme\, delivered as part of the OUR Generation project. \n\n\n\nOver the past three years\, PlayBoard has delivered our Spaces to Be programme in schools and childcare settings within the Urban Village Areas in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. \n\n\n\nThrough PLAY\, we have supported children in building resilience and understanding and managing their emotions\, supporting their overall mental health and well-being. The project has also supported children to become diverse thinkers by being accepting and inclusive of other communities and cultures. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will feature impactful talks\, testimonials\, and a live Q & A. \n\n\n\nThe event will run 10:00am to 1:00pm\, followed by a networking lunch.  \n\n\n\nThere will be an opportunity for organisations to showcase their work at a networking stand during the lunch – numbers are limited and available on a first come\, first served basis when registering. \n\n\n\nEveryone with an interest in our work is welcome to attend\, and we would particularly like to encourage OUR Generation and PlayBoard stakeholders to join us. \n\n\n\nOUR Generation is supported by the EU’s PEACE IV programme\, managed by SEUPB.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/our-generation-our-play-our-legacy/
LOCATION:Girdwood Community Hub\, 10 Girdwood Avenue\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT14 6EG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T113000
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SUMMARY:Focus on play
DESCRIPTION:March 20 @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm \n\n\n\nThe 4 Ps of quality in play provision – cluster for school age childcare providers.  \n\n\n\nThis online webinar will be beneficial to those operating in out of school provision including staff\, committee members\, and providers. \n\n\n\nThroughout the session participants will explore what ‘quality’ play entails through the lens of the play environment\, the playworkers role\, play values and types of play\, and children’s participation.  \n\n\n\nJoin this cluster to share ideas\, learn from others and look at some of the quality indicators of best practice in play provision for out of school settings.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/focus-on-play/
CATEGORIES:Events
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