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  • Why is play important?

    Why is play important?

    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.

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  • About Play England

    About Play England

    Play England works to give children and young people in England regular access to free, inclusive, local play provision and play space.

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  • Membership

    Membership

    Want to support free, local, inclusive play for children and young people? The most effective way is to join Play England today.

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  • Our governance

    Our governance

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

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  • How we’re funded

    How we're funded

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

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About Play England

About Play England


Play England works to give children and young people in England regular access to free, inclusive, local play provision and play space.

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Contact us

Contact us


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

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Why is play important?

Why is play important?


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 ...

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Our staff

Our staff


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

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Membership

Membership


Want to support free, local, inclusive play for children and young people? The most effective way is to join Play England today.

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Networks and forums

Networks and forums


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

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Our governance

Our governance


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

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How we're funded

How we're funded


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

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Free Time Consortium

Free Time Consortium


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

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