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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