Passionate about children's play?

Raising awareness of the value of play

Play in schools and children's services

Supporting those who work in play

What we are working on

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Play England's Love Outdoor Play campaign is calling on everyone to Love Outdoor Play in whatever way they can.  Find out more

Love Outdoor Play

The Play England Free Time Consortium is a group of 17 local and specialist organisations working together to increase children and young people's opportunities for play and recreation.   Find out more

Free Time Consortium

Visit our interactive map to find great places to play. Add your own too and help more families have everyday adventures outdoors.  Find out more

Play map

Quality in Play is the quality assurance scheme for out-of-school play and childcare provision, which aims to raise the standards of staffed play provision across the country.  Find out more

Quality in Play

Our networks

  • of adults believe children playing outside helps to improve community spirit
  • of parents want more time to play with their children
  • of adults think children should go to fewer extra-curricular activities
  • of adults would like flexible working arrangements for parents
  • of children worry about being followed or taken by strangers
  • of adults think it is unsafe for children to play out without supervision

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