Play is an essential part of every child’s life and is vital for the enjoyment of childhood as well as social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Play England’s vision is for England to be a country where everybody can fully enjoy their right to play throughout their childhood and tee...

Join Play England today and support us in our work to make sure all children have freedom to play.

Our Strategic Advisory Board and members have an important role in steering our work and strategic direction.

Play England organises and contributes to a number of networks and forums to promote debate and improve practice in play.

Play England is part of the Free Time Consortium, a collective of organisations working together to increase freedom to play.

Play England is hosted by the charity NCB. Our work would not be possible without the valued support of our funders.

Play is an essential part of every child’s life and is vital for the enjoyment of childhood as well as social, emotional, intellectual and ...

People with diverse skills delivering our vision of a society where all children have the freedom and space to play throughout childhood.

For all play-related and Play England queries, please contact us. You can also contact our media office here.