Useful organisations

Association of Play Industries (API)
The lead trade body representing manufacturers of playground equipment and safer surfacing.
http://www.api-play.org

British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA)
Represents the interests of toy manufacturers in the UK.
http://www.btha.co.uk/

4Children
A national organisation promoting play and out-of-school care facilities for all children.
http://www.4children.org.uk/

Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

http://www.culture.gov.uk/

Department for Education (DfE)
http://www.education.gov.uk/

Kids National Development Division
Promotes inclusive play for disabled children through research, publications and advice.
http://www.kids.org.uk/

Learning Through Landscapes
A national charity which aims to help schools improve their grounds for the benefit of children.
http://www.ltl.org.uk/

London Play
A campaigning organisation which supports out-of-school play services across the capital.
http://www.londonplay.org.uk/

Play England
Part of NCB, Play England aims for all children and young people in England to have regular access to and opportunity for free, inclusive, local play provision and play space.
http://www.playengland.org.uk/

Play Providers Association (PPA)
The trade association which aims to promote, develop and protect the interests of all businesses engaged in providing enclosed play facilities.
http://www.playproviders.org.uk/

Play Scotland
The lead organisation for children's play in Scotland.
http://www.playscotland.org/

Play Wales
The national organisation for children's play in Wales.
http://www.playwales.org.uk/

Playday
Playday a national campaign and annual celebration of children's right to play, coordinated by Play England, working in partnership with Play Wales, Play Scotland and Playboard Northern Ireland.
http://www.playday.org.uk/

RoSPA Play Safety
The play safety site of RoSPA provides information on playground management and the safety of indoor and outdoor play areas.
http://www.rospa.com/playsafety

Skillsactive
Skillsactive works across the UK leading the development of playwork education and training.
http://www.skillsactive.com/playwork

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