Useful Sites
4Children
A national organisation promoting play and out-of-school care facilities for all children.
Association of Play Industries (API)
The lead trade body representing manufacturers of playground equipment and safer surfacing.
British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA)
Represents the interests of toy manufacturers in the UK.
Childrens Play Information Service
The national library and information service on children's play.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Aiming to improve the lives of all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence, and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.
Department for Education (DfE)
The DfE is responsible for education and children's services.
KIDS
Promotes inclusive play for disabled children through research, publications and advice.
Learning Through Landscapes
A national charity which aims to help schools improve their grounds for the benefit of children.
London Play
A campaigning organisation which supports out of school play services across the capital.
Playday
Playday is a national campaign and annual celebration of children's right to play, coordinated by Play England, working in partnership with Play Wales, Play Scotland and Playboard Northern Ireland.
Play England
The National play organisation for England.
Play Scotland
The National play organisation for Scotland.
Play Wales
The National play organisation for Wales.
RoSPA Play Safety
The play safety site of RoSPA provides information on playground management and the safety of indoor and outdoor play areas.
SkillsActive
SkillsActive works across the UK leading the development of playwork education and training.
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