PlayBoard NI

7 Crescent Gardens
Belfast
BT7 1NS
United Kingdom

Contact Details

Jimmy Gillen

[email protected]

02890803380

https://www.playboard.org

https://www.facebook.com/PlayBoardNI/

Sectors

Audience

Children (5-15 years old) Parents Youth (14-25 years old)

PlayBoard is an independent charity and the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Northern Ireland

Since its establishment in 1985, PlayBoard has been committed to supporting children and young people’s play through a combination of:

Service delivery and development;
Campaigning and lobbying;
Research, evaluation and awareness raising;
Working in partnership with others to put play on the agenda of policy makers and resource providers; and
Promoting best practice in Play and Playwork.

PlayBoard NI's Content

News

Become A PlayBoard Trustee

PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard is the leading agency for the promotion, development and delivery of play in Northern Ireland. This vibrant organisation is at the forefront of shaping the future of children and young people’s play opportunities and experiences.

Event

Online / Virtual

PlayBoard NI Webinar - Marketing Your School Age Childcare Service Amidst Economic Challenge

PlayBoard NI

Having come through several long months of closure, school age childcare providers are now facing a new set of challenges as they work hard to re-establish their businesses in the community.

Dates:

07 October 2020

News

School Aged Childcare Settings Survey - Review of ongoing Covid-19 requirements

PlayBoard NI

This survey will assist PlayBoard NI to engage with policy makers on the future of the sector.

News

Taking Outdoor Play Seriously – New Materials For Primary Schools

PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard has developed new materials for primary schools, highlighting the importance of playing, and playing and learning outdoors as a vital ingredient for a healthy and happy childhood.

Event

Online / Virtual

PlayBoard NI Member Webinar - Revive, Survive and Thrive - Discussion on the Future of the School Age Childcare Sector

PlayBoard NI

We would like to engage with our members as we plan our organisation’s strategic review with the PLAY agenda remaining at the forefront of all that we do.

Dates:

25 August 2020

Event

PlayBoard NI Webinar - Preparing to Reopen your School Age Childcare Setting

PlayBoard NI

Has your setting been closed for the past few months due to the impact of Covid-19? Are you preparing to reopen?

Dates:

18 August 2020

Event

Online / Virtual

PlayBoard NI Webinar: Covid-19 Risk Assessment - Things to consider in a School Age Childcare setting

PlayBoard NI

Are you planning to reopen your childcare setting in August?

Dates:

11 August 2020

News

Make a Big Noise for Playday!

PlayBoard NI

Playday is the national day for play in the UK, celebrated this year on Wednesday 5 August, with the theme Everyday Freedoms Everyday Adventures.

News

PlayBoard Welcomes Reopening Of Play Parks

PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard NI, the lead agency for play in Northern Ireland has welcomed the NI Executive’s decision to allow the reopening of Play Parks from 10 July as part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

Event

Online / Virtual

Covid-19 And Planning For Summer Play – Webinar

PlayBoard NI

Aimed at the Childcare sector, the session will address planning a programme of activities (suitable for children aged 3-11) in the context of Covid-19.

Dates:

10 July 2020

Belfast

More Information

Type of Organisation

VCSE

Acronym

Leading the Play Agenda

Company Number

NI30225

NI Charity Number

NI104724

Team

Jimmy Gillen