Play Builds Children – Show Your Support
Following the Election on 2 May, PlayBoard is calling on local councillors to champion children’s play. Play is critical to children and young people’s lives, but despite its importance our environments and lifestyles can mean that opportunities for children [...]
Physical Activity Guidelines For Children And Young People
The four UK Chief Medical Officers have published guidelines for physical activity for children and young people. Under 5s (not walking) Physical activity should be encouraged from birth, particularly through floor-based play and water-based [...]
Top Tips For Parents Booklet
The Department of Education’s booklet Top Tips for Parents, has been developed to provide parents and carers of children up to four years of age with tips to prepare your child for learning, as part of the Give Your [...]
IPA NI Play Gathering – 2019
The International Play Association NI are holding a Play Gathering on Friday 17 to Saturday 18 May at Clandeboye Estate, Bangor. This is an overnight event promoting Play at its Best and offers an exciting, interactive programme for all [...]
Workshops For Those Working In School Age Childcare Settings
PlayBoard NI is offering free workshops for those working in school age childcare settings. * Fundraising Tips & Ideas * Focus on Play If you want useful tips on completing fundraising applications or would like to encourage the children [...]
Survey: Play Opportunities For Children With Disabilities
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 [...]
Making Connections… Because Play Matters
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 [...]
Peripatetic Play Development Officers – PlayBoard Is Recruiting
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 [...]
Enjoying The Outdoors This Spring
Playing outdoors isn't just for fun for children, it is essential for their overall health, well-being and development. With spring here and the evenings getting longer read about the benefits of playing outdoors! There are a range of reasons [...]
Keeping Children Safe Online
With online safety in focus given the recent concern over the momo challenge, the NSPCC website has information on keeping children safe when online at www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ Online safety tips include talking with your child about staying safe online, exploring online together, agreeing [...]
