Quality Programme With Afterschool Clubs
We know that play is the most important thing that children do. That means for those of us who work in afterschools we want to do what we do as best as we can! That’s reflected in No 6 [...]
Celebration Event To Mark Play Matters Project
The importance of play for children’s health and well-being has been highlighted at an event to mark the success of the Play Matters project. The Play Matters initiative, which is funded through the Delivering Social Change - Early Intervention [...]
Play Matters Celebratory Event
The Department of Education are holding a Play Matters Celebratory Event on Tuesday 10 September, from 9.30am – 1.00pm at the Clandeboye Estate, Bangor. The event will highlight the importance of play and leisure for children’s health and well-being [...]
School Age Childcare Forum
Following on from our meetings last year, we are offering an opportunity for those involved in School Age Childcare and Playwork to get together and look at some of the issues that impact on our capacity to deliver on [...]
Supporting Parents To Become Play Models
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 [...]
Belfast City Council Upskilling Academy
People 1st have been appointed by Belfast City Council to facilitate a Playwork Upskilling Academy. The aim of the academy is to support 15 Belfast residents working in the playwork industry, to develop skills and achieve a Level 5 [...]
Children Celebrate Day Of Play Across Northern Ireland
Playday is celebrated on Wednesday 7 August with events taking place across Northern Ireland to promote the importance of children’s right to play and get children out playing. Having plenty of opportunities to explore and play outdoors is essential [...]
Play In The Community
PlayBoard NI is delighted to be attending the launch of the Play in the Community Programme on Saturday 27 July at Brownlow Community Hub, Craigavon. The event gets underway with a play session at 11.00am facilitated by PlayBoard, with [...]
Sunny Start For Summer Play Sessions
The sun has arrived in time for day one of PlayBoard’s summer play sessions, delivered in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The sessions will run during the summer holidays throughout the Council area. Each session is [...]
Join Us To Celebrate PlayDay!
#PlayDay2019 PlayBoard is holding a Playday event on Wednesday 7 August in Ormeau Park, Belfast from 10am to 12pm. *FULLY BOOKED* We have been delighted with the response to our upcoming Playday event. [...]
