PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland.

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

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[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

We welcome the publication of the draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy today. Agreed by the Executive, the draft Strategy will now be issued for public consultation, and we look forward to contributing to this process whilst continuing to support the SAC sector 👇

[Education NI @Education_NI]

🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT | Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a draft Executive Early Learning and Childcare Strategy.

The strategy sets out plans to transform early learning and childcare in Northern Ireland which could cut costs for families by over 50%.

🔗Find out more: https://t.co/MP5k7kBzAE

[OUR Generation Project @OURGenCYP1]

Communities impacted by discrimination & conflict often experience higher levels of trauma across generations.

Exposure in parents or grandparents can affect future generations, but most children experience no adverse effects 🧠

Here’s a brief history of the research 👇🔍🧵

[OUR Generation Project @OURGenCYP1]

Today is Transgenerational Trauma Awareness Day (TTAD) 💜Launched in 2021, TTAD highlights how trauma can be passed from one generation to the next, and how we're supporting resilience in communities affected by the Troubles across NI & border regions.

So what is it exactly? 👇

[CYPSP in N.Ireland @cypsp]

🎄✨ @cypsp Family Support Hubs – Christmas Edition is here! ✨🎄
Packed with festive activities, resources and support for families across NI.

🔗 https://t.co/8Uo4mdKBW9

Please share widely! 💌

#FamilySupport #CYPSP #Christmas2025 #CommunitySupport #ParentingSupport

[OUR Generation Project @OURGenCYP1]

🚀 Issue 2 of OG News is live! 📰

Inside: highlights from our shared learning events, our new Regional Youth Panel, and updates from all partners. 👇

🔗 https://t.co/RazKn1YDYr

Subscribe: https://t.co/GwAUAH56of

#PEACEPLUS #GrowingUpBetterTogether

[Play Wales @PlayWales]

There's only a few weeks left to tell us how you use the Playwork Principles.

If you provide staffed play provision, in whatever setting, we want to hear from you. Please complete the short online survey - it's only 4 questions - by 31 December: https://t.co/gZINDEIrbp

[The Executive Office @ExecOfficeNI]

Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting helped celebrate the 40th anniversary of PlayBoard NI by opening the organisation’s ‘Spaces for Play, Spaces for Childhood’ conference in Belfast on World Children’s Day.
Speaking at the event, the Junior Ministers praised PlayBoard’s important work over the last four decades, which has promoted the essential developmental, educational and social value of play, improving the lives of children and young people across NI.
#PBConf2025 #WorldChildrensDay

[Alan Herron @PlayBoardCEO]

Inspirational address from Playworker Amber highlighting plays role in delivering life shaping experiences, building resilience and teaching valuable life lessons #schoolagechildcare2025

[Alan Herron @PlayBoardCEO]

Cathy Mason MLA highlights the critical value of Play Based School Age childcare @playboard_ School Age Childcare - The Journey The Future conference #schoolagechildcare2025

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

Looking forward to seeing practitioners from across Northern Ireland this morning at PlayBoard's regional conference Celebrating the Present and Looking to the Future of Play-Based School Age Childcare https://t.co/UprPaPITgK

[Family Support NI @familysupportni]

FSNI will be attending the Childcare Partnership (CCP) & PlayBoard NI special morning of inspiration, learning and PLAY on 26th September 2025 at Hill of the O'Neill & Ranfurly House, Market Square, Dungannon. For information and booking https://t.co/eqAyQ6OWAt

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

With deep sadness we note the closure of Parenting Focus after 46 years of dedicated service to families in NI. Its legacy of support, resilience & compassion leaves a lasting impact. Our heartfelt thanks to the Board & staff for their vision and commitment. 💙

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺! We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Senior Management Team as Director of Corporate Services & Finance.

Apply now: https://t.co/2Sfb6dTe7S

Closing date: Monday 25 August at 2:00pm.

#JobsNI #NIJobs

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

Why playing can improve our health and mood - at any age 👇

"We are all, after all, just “old” children – we have an innate need to play, so let’s do more of it."

https://t.co/vVs7VtXWKi

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺!

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 https://t.co/2Sfb6dTe7S

#jobsni #nijobs

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

Upcoming workshops - book now!

🟣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.

👉 https://t.co/XLGAalHjdY

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

We hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled #Playday2025!

If you organised an event, we'd love your feedback - fill out our short survey at https://t.co/ywxMKGvjxG

Date for your diary: #Playday2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 August 2026! 🥳

[National Playday @NationalPlayday]

🎉 Did you have fun at #Playday2025 yesterday?

If you hosted a Playday event, we’d love to hear how it went! 💬

Please take a few minutes to fill in our short survey and help us make Playday even better:
👉 https://t.co/3g4Ddu0FyG

Thank you for being part of the fun! 🌈🎈

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

Celebrating #Playday2025 at IKEA Belfast 🎉☀️

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

Read more at https://t.co/NakhYAiiLQ

#Playday2025 #SpacesForPlay

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!

We celebrated #Playday2025 with parachute games, chalk art & messy play.🎨🎈

Thanks to @IKEAUK @Tracybelfast1 & all who joined us to support #SpacesForPlay - creating welcoming spaces for children to play, connect & have fun!