A United Voice for Out of School Childcare across the UK
The UK 4 Nations Out of School Childcare Forum is pleased to announce the launch of their new website: www.uk4osc.org The 4 Nations Out of School Childcare Forum is comprised of the national intermediary organisations representing and supporting Out of [...]
Invitation to tender – Playwork NOS Scoping Project 2022
The UK Playwork NOS Consortium (Play England, Play Scotland, Play Wales, PlayBoard NI and the Playwork Foundation) is inviting tender applications for the 2022 Playwork National Occupational Standards (NOS) Scoping Project. The aim is to identify key organisations and stakeholders [...]
Webinars: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) awareness training
PlayBoard is delivering free online Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness training Level 1 and Level 2 in September 2022. Level 1 - Friday 16 September, 10:00am - 1:00pm *FULLY BOOKED*Level 2 - Friday 23 September, 10:00am - 1:00pm *FULLY BOOKED* [...]
All to play for this Playday!
There is not long to go until this year's Playday, taking place across the UK on Wednesday 3 August. The theme for this year’s national day of play is All to play for – building play opportunities for all children. Get involved! Events [...]
Youth@Play helping youth workers deliver a Summer of Play
PlayBoard's Youth@Play project builds on the capacity of youth workers to facilitate play in youth centres for their younger members. This summer, the Youth@Play team are supporting youth workers across the sector by sharing weekly resources - PLAYmails packed with ideas, [...]
Free pop-up play sessions in Mid & East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, in partnership with PlayBoard NI, is bringing town centres to life this summer with its Pop-Up Play sessions. As part of the town centre action plan to drive footfall and to repurpose Town Centres, [...]
Webinar: Using Social Media in Marketing Your Childcare Business 26 July
This webinar will discuss various social media platforms and how to make best use of them to market your childcare business. Join PlayBoard online on Tuesday 26 July, 10:00 - 11:00am or 6:30 - 7:30pm. Close to half of the world’s population [...]
Summer of Play Challenge 2022
Following the success of last year's Summer of Play Challenge we are sharing a new challenge for 2022! Check out the new fun activities to try during the summer holidays. Tick them off as you give them a go! View [...]
PlayBoard announces Alan Herron as new CEO
Alan Herron succeeds Jacqueline O’Loughlin as Chief Executive of PlayBoard NI on 27 June, following her retirement. Alan has served as PlayBoard’s Director of Service Delivery and Development since 2009 and has more than 20 years’ experience working in the [...]
PlayBoard CEO retires after 18 years leading organisation
Following 25 years working for the child’s right to play and 18 years leading PlayBoard, Chief Executive Jacqueline O’Loughlin is stepping down on 23 June. Patricia Lewsley-Mooney CBE, PlayBoard Chairperson commented: “Jacqueline has been a wonderful advocate for children and [...]