The #RightToPlay is at the heart of everything we do.
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#TeamPlayBoard
Are you a school-age childcare provider or the parent of a school-age child? Have your say on the future of school-age childcare in NI.
PlayBoard is hosting a series of four workshops, dedicated specifically to SAC provision.
Are you a school-age childcare provider or the parent of a school-age child? Have your say on the future of school-age childcare in NI.
PlayBoard is hosting a series of four workshops, dedicated specifically to SAC provision.
🧩 Exciting opportunities to join #TeamPlayBoard
🪁 PlayBoard consultation workshops on draft ELC Strategy
🥎 Invitation to join International Play Association NI
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🧩 Exciting opportunities to join #TeamPlayBoard
🪁 PlayBoard consultation workshops on draft ELC Strategy
🥎 Invitation to join International Play Association NI
👉 mailchi.mp/0db4516a4e40...
We're recruiting:
🟣 Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February.
For info and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
#nijobs #jobsni
We're recruiting:
🟣 Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February.
For info and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
#nijobs #jobsni
Play is essential for children & young people's learning, development, & well-being. Quality play opportunities in schools support children's health & happiness, social skills & teamwork, creativity & imagination, & much more.
@education-ni.gov.uk
Play is essential for children & young people's learning, development, & well-being. Quality play opportunities in schools support children's health & happiness, social skills & teamwork, creativity & imagination, & much more.
@education-ni.gov.uk
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
We're recruiting:
🟣 Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February.
For info and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
#nijobs #jobsni
We're recruiting:
🟣 Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February.
For info and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
#nijobs #jobsni
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
Next week, we'll be sharing info session details to support school-age childcare groups to take part in the consultation process.
Read more: www.playboard.org/draft-early-learning-and-childcare-elc-strategy-launched
Next week, we'll be sharing info session details to support school-age childcare groups to take part in the consultation process.
Read more: www.playboard.org/draft-early-learning-and-childcare-elc-strategy-launched
We're recruiting:
🟣 Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February.
For info and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
#nijobs #jobsni
We're recruiting:
🟣 Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February.
For info and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
#nijobs #jobsni
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#PlayBoardAt40
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#PlayBoardAt40
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026 at 2:00pm
👉 For further information and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026 at 2:00pm
👉 For further information and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
✨ “Your brain gets smarter when you play!” ✨
Wise words from a P2 pupil we met this week while delivering our #PlayfulMinds project. 😀
Make time to play this weekend - visit www.playboard.org/play-activities for inspiration.
✨ “Your brain gets smarter when you play!” ✨
Wise words from a P2 pupil we met this week while delivering our #PlayfulMinds project. 😀
Make time to play this weekend - visit www.playboard.org/play-activities for inspiration.
Roberta and Susan will be sharing their expertise on building positive mental health through play.
Tickets still available! 👇
Roberta and Susan will be sharing their expertise on building positive mental health through play.
Tickets still available! 👇
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
📅 27 January
🕰️ 10am or 7pm
Join this FREE online info session with Employers For Childcare to learn about the range of childcare supports available inc for working parents.
▶️ www.playboard.org/event/childcare-subsidies-explained-dont-miss-out
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026 at 2:00pm
👉 For further information and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Project Coordinator
🟣 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Inclusive Play Development Officer
Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026 at 2:00pm
👉 For further information and to apply go to www.playboard.org/jobs
@education-ni.gov.uk is seeking views on the NI Executive’s draft plan for more affordable, accessible, high-quality early learning and childcare.
PlayBoard welcomes the publication of the draft Early Learning & Childcare Strategy.
@education-ni.gov.uk is seeking views on the NI Executive’s draft plan for more affordable, accessible, high-quality early learning and childcare.
PlayBoard welcomes the publication of the draft Early Learning & Childcare Strategy.
The Awards celebrate all that is good about the UK Playwork sector, recognising the people and organisations who have made a meaningful difference to the lives of those they work with.
Visit www.playworkawards.org.uk
Closing date: 1 February.
The Awards celebrate all that is good about the UK Playwork sector, recognising the people and organisations who have made a meaningful difference to the lives of those they work with.
Visit www.playworkawards.org.uk
Closing date: 1 February.
👉 Read our Annual Report marking 40 years of play at www.playboard.org/resources/playboard-annual-review-2025
#PlayBoardAt40 #TeamPlayBoard
👉 Read our Annual Report marking 40 years of play at www.playboard.org/resources/playboard-annual-review-2025
#PlayBoardAt40 #TeamPlayBoard
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Senior Management Team in the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Services & Finance.
Visit www.playboard.org/join-our-leadership-team
#jobsni #nijobs
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Senior Management Team in the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Services & Finance.
Visit www.playboard.org/join-our-leadership-team
#jobsni #nijobs
🟣Financial support for working parents for childcare practitioners & parents, 12 Aug, 10am or 7pm, online.
🟣 Branching out: outdoor play unleashed for school-age childcare practitioners, 15 Aug, 10am-1pm, Belfast.
👉 www.playboard.org/training-events
🟣Financial support for working parents for childcare practitioners & parents, 12 Aug, 10am or 7pm, online.
🟣 Branching out: outdoor play unleashed for school-age childcare practitioners, 15 Aug, 10am-1pm, Belfast.
👉 www.playboard.org/training-events
If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out the short survey at forms.office.com/e/3hHkYNAwLL
Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳
If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out the short survey at forms.office.com/e/3hHkYNAwLL
Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳
We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art and messy play.🎨🎈
Thanks to @ikeauk.bsky.social, Cllr Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect and have fun!
We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art and messy play.🎨🎈
Thanks to @ikeauk.bsky.social, Cllr Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast, and all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect and have fun!
Play is essential for children and young people’s physical and mental health.
Find out more about the benefits of play and low-cost activities at www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/pl...
#SpacesForPlay
@playboardni.bsky.social @education-ni.gov.uk
Play is essential for children and young people’s physical and mental health.
Find out more about the benefits of play and low-cost activities at www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/pl...
#SpacesForPlay
@playboardni.bsky.social @education-ni.gov.uk
👉 www.playboard.org/playboard-calls-for-investment-in-better-spaces-for-play-across-northern-ireland
#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay
👉 www.playboard.org/playboard-calls-for-investment-in-better-spaces-for-play-across-northern-ireland
#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay