Playwork team

A Twitter account for the Childhood Development & Playwork team at Leeds Beckett. Tweets are mostly by Ali and Nicky though not always! We are also on insta.

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Our graduate @gems4jb has shared her story about her time with us @leedsbeckett and her job as playworker at Moorfield eye hospital. Have a read! https://t.co/JGPIHbbfLd @LBUHealth

[Play Wales @PlayWales]

📣 Playwork Principles – playwork sector announcement

Marking 20 years of the Playwork Principles, we have commissioned @leedsbeckett Childhood Development and Playwork Team to undertake a survey on their use.

Find out more and how you can get involved: https://t.co/KUp85CIaE7

[Child Friendly Leeds @Child_Leeds]

Today @Paul_Lindley, @annelongfield & Mark Mon-Williams joined us to hear about how we began the #ChildFriendly ambition first in the UK from 2012, led by the voices of children and through our ambassadors approach with a core focus on #PLAY! From play streets to @LeedsPlay …

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Beautiful sunny day in Leeds for our #Applicantday Looking forward to meeting some of our 2025 cohort!! @LBUHealth

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

It’s been a week of conferences for the Playwork team. Today is the online @BERANews conference where Mike and I have been invited to discuss the intersects between #youthwork and #playwork @LBUHealth

[Tom Hayes MP @TomHayesBmouth]

Exclusion has no place in play, but too many children are left out when we design playgrounds.

I can't stress enough how important it is that as we improve our play provision, we must ensure it's inclusive.

[Tom Hayes MP @TomHayesBmouth]

Let’s get kids off social media and into the playgrounds 🛝

I’ve written for @politicshome about the dangers of doomscrolling and the positives of play.

Children’s wellbeing comes first.

https://t.co/6S6F3ZQnOA

[Paul Lindley OBE @Paul_Lindley]

Including a Play Sufficiency duty on Local Authorities, to children, in this bill would underpin the long term impact a National Play Strategy for England would have - its an upcoming call of our Raising the Nation Play Commission. 👏👏 @annelongfield

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Well this is very exciting! We’ve been nominated for an award at the 15th Annual Playwork Awards!! Watch this space! nominations are open: various categories and you can nominate a playworker, setting or anyone. https://t.co/eFyijyJLZA #nationalplayworkconference @MeynellGames

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Prep for practice week! Checking in with our students who are already on Experiential Learning in Melbourne At The Venny #adventureplayground #playwork

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Our colleagues @starlight_uk are looking for a Research and Participation Officer. #playjob #playresearch #healthplayspecialism https://t.co/2iRrS6HXAL

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

And here too… #righttoplay #article31 #uncrc

[Jas Athwal MP @Jas_Athwal]

All children deserve free, accessible playgrounds & play space to enjoy.

That's why I led a multi-million pound investment in playgrounds across Ilford.

Play sufficiency legislation will protect & promote children's right to play 👇

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Change is coming…. #uncrc #article31 #righttoplay

[Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostigan]

Labour-run councils like Ealing are leading the charge to transform playgrounds and put children at the heart of local plans.

Along with changes to planning policy, I welcome Labour's 3.5% increase in council funding which will allow councils to expand and sustain playgrounds.

[Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostigan]

Labour-run councils like Ealing are leading the charge to transform playgrounds and put children at the heart of local plans.

Along with changes to planning policy, I welcome Labour's 3.5% increase in council funding which will allow councils to expand and sustain playgrounds.

[Play England @PlayEngland]

MPs Unite for Children's Right to Play: Cross-Party Support for Play Sufficiency Legislation and a New National Play Strategy.

On 8 January 2025, a parliamentary debate marked a significant turning point in the national conversation on children’s play ⤵️

https://t.co/xEE52wdzTH

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

In my Govenor role we're looking for a new HT. Does anyone know of an exceptional #Primaryheadteacher looking? St. Oswald's in Guiseley, Leeds. Think Early Years, Forest School, Inclusion and a vision to ensure all our wonderful children flourish & thrive https://t.co/6cf4gcm0PI

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Mike has been speaking to @MHBplayscotland at @PlayScotland for the #playwellpodcast about our course and our research with colleagues from @LBUdementia looking at Playwork in care homes. Listen here! https://t.co/NHU0OCFBqt

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Another example of people finally getting that play matters!! Manchester, Prioritising play! With a wonderful, rich history of play and Playwork provision, this is great to see!

[CityCo Manchester @CityCo]

The Super Duper Family Festival: The Ultimate Play-Cation is coming to Manchester (15th-18th February).

"Families can explore unique Play Zones scattered across #Manchester's iconic spaces, each bursting with everything from giant mazes and steam-powered carousels, to retro video games and family raves. With all zones completely free to experience, families will be able to escape the winter blues at a magical wonderland of play with no hassle, and pure playtime."

The festival will feature six key zones: 
🏃‍♀️The Playground 🎉The Party 🌴The Garden 🎠The Carnival 🎮The Arcade ⚽ The Sports Hall

What's On @visit_mcr https://t.co/soXAZlO5oz
Full Press Release: https://t.co/kO3NlczQan
Follow & Share: https://t.co/DZDLIqG6I5

#Manchester #SuperDuper #PlayFestival

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Is 2025 the year of the #playrenaissance ? So say @NESTA https://t.co/PsVspZ3Tka
There does feel like green shoots atm, and what is happening in Leeds through the work of the wonderful for @Child_Leeds @PlayfulAnytime and many others is captured here 👇

[Playwork team @LBUPlayworking]

Today I had the pleasure of talking about our LBU Playwork course to the students at Darlington College who are currently studying on the Education & Early Years course. A big thank you to Sophie for helping to set this up. See you again soon @Darlingtonfe @LBUHealth

[Play Wales @PlayWales]

New events✨

We are pleased to present a series of four webinars exploring play sufficiency, from national to neighbourhood level. Led by @wkrussell, and Mike Barclay and Ben Tawil of @ludicology, supported by @PlayWales.

Book your free place now👉https://t.co/YoBMfM0GcR