PlayBoard NI

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

Event
Training/Advice

PlayBoard NI

A detailed look at the Inspection process from start to finish including forms used before, during, and after the Inspection process, with advice on how to complete them.
Dates:
09 October 202310 October 2023
Launching Archie's Adventures in Emotions
News

PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, has launched a new well-being book and resource titled Archie’s Adventures in Emotions.
Youth@Play logo
News

PlayBoard NI

Play is one of the most effective mechanisms for engaging with children and young people within youth settings. PlayBoard NI's Playwork in a Youth Work Setting training builds upon, and complements, current youth work training.
News

PlayBoard NI

Since 2014, Bright Start funding has supported the growth and development of the School Age Childcare (SAC) sector across Northern Ireland.
Save Bright Start Funding
News

PlayBoard NI

Since 2014, Bright Start funding has supported the growth and development of the School Age Childcare (SAC) sector across Northern Ireland.
Event
Online / Virtual

PlayBoard NI

Considering a career working with children and young people?
Dates:
07 June 202307 June 2023
OUR Play, OUR Journey, OUR Generation
News

PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development of children and young people’s play, has shared a new animation entitled OUR Play, OUR Journey, OUR Generation.
Event

PlayBoard NI

Help your local community to reduce waste, reuse, recycle, and swap!
Dates:
13 April 202313 April 2023
Belfast
Event
Seminar

PlayBoard NI

Join PlayBoard's shared learning seminar showcasing the impact and legacy of the Spaces to Be programme.
Dates:
31 March 2023
Belfast
Event
Online / Virtual

PlayBoard NI

Free webinar for school age childcare providers.
Dates:
20 March 202320 March 2023

More Information

Type of Organisation

VCSE

Acronym

Leading the Play Agenda

Company Number

NI30225

NI Charity Number

NI104724

Team

  • Jimmy Gillen