Latest Play Matters News:
Play Matters – Playing With Stuff Around The Home
Play Children have an innate urge to play from birth right through to teenage years. Freely chosen play (play which is directed by children) is critically important for all children as part of their everyday lives and access [...]
Play Matters – Playing With Nature, Mud And Getting Dirty
"Playing With Nature, Mud & Getting Dirty" is the latest article from the Department of Education's Play Matters team. Packed full of ideas and tips for parents on playing outdoors, in mud and getting messy. Download the PDF version [...]
Play Matters – Hanging Out – Older Children At Play
In this months Play Matters newsletter we explore what play means to older children (pre-teen/teenagers) and highlights to parents that older children still need time and space to chill out, relax or ‘hang out with friends during their day. [...]
Play For Parents Programme Update
PlayBoard NI are delighted to be the lead delivery agent for the ‘Play Matters’ initiative in collaboration with the Department of Education’s Children and Young People’s Strategy Team. The programme is funded by the Early Intervention Transformation Programme (EITP). [...]
Play Awareness Sessions For Parents
Play Awareness sessions for parents, funded by the EITP Play Matters project is now open for expressions of interest. We are keen to target general parent groups and those 'harder to reach' parents such as parents identified as needing [...]