PlayBoard NI
@playboardni.bsky.social
PlayBoard is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. www.playboard.org
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@playboardni.bsky.social
· Feb 26
PlayBoard is the leading charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to the development and promotion of children and young people’s #play.
The #RightToPlay is at the heart of everything we do.
Follow us:
🟣 www.facebook.com/PlayBoardNI
🟣 www.instagram.com/playboardni
#TeamPlayBoard
The #RightToPlay is at the heart of everything we do.
Follow us:
🟣 www.facebook.com/PlayBoardNI
🟣 www.instagram.com/playboardni
#TeamPlayBoard
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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 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
August 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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 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
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.
👉 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
August 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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.
👉 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
We hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled #Playday2025!
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! 🥳
August 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled #Playday2025!
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! 🥳
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!
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!
August 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!
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!
Reposted by PlayBoard NI
Today is #Playday2025.
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
August 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Today is #Playday2025.
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
PlayBoard Calls For Investment In Better Spaces For Play Across Northern Ireland
👉 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
August 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
PlayBoard Calls For Investment In Better Spaces For Play Across Northern Ireland
👉 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
#TeamPlayBoard will be visiting IKEA Belfast to celebrate #Playday2025 tomorrow between 10am and 1pm.
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
August 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#TeamPlayBoard will be visiting IKEA Belfast to celebrate #Playday2025 tomorrow between 10am and 1pm.
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
Drop by to enjoy playful activities, chat with our team, and pick up free activity handouts for inspiration to play at home. #SpacesForPlay #SummerOfPlay ☀️
Reposted by PlayBoard NI
Check out our NEW resource full of fun, easy ideas to get out & play!
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
August 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Check out our NEW resource full of fun, easy ideas to get out & play!
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
Reposted by PlayBoard NI
Info Session on Financial Support Available to Working Parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
July 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Info Session on Financial Support Available to Working Parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
Reposted by PlayBoard NI
Branching Out: Outdoor Play Unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
July 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Branching Out: Outdoor Play Unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
Check out our NEW resource full of fun, easy ideas to get out & play!
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
August 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Check out our NEW resource full of fun, easy ideas to get out & play!
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
Access to quality playful spaces is essential for children's happiness & development. Join us on 6 Aug to celebrate the power of play & champion better #SpacesForPlay. #Playday2025
www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play
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 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
August 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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 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
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 #Playday2025!
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
August 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 #Playday2025!
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
Places still available for our fun play sessions for school-age children with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council on 6 August:
☀️ Armagh Palace, 10am–12pm
☀️ Loughgall Country Park, 2–4pm
Book: getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
Catch up on the latest play news in this month's 𝘌-𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺, including:
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
July 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Catch up on the latest play news in this month's 𝘌-𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺, including:
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
🔵 Get involved in #Playday2025
🔵 Opportunity to join #TeamPlayBoard leadership team
🔵 Upcoming FREE workshops
👉 us7.campaign-archive.com?u=de6cc7455c...
Subscribe at www.playboard.org
Let's play! Visit www.playboard.org/play-activities for #SummerOfPlay inspiration! ☀️
July 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Let's play! Visit www.playboard.org/play-activities for #SummerOfPlay inspiration! ☀️
One week to go until #Playday2025! 🎉
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
July 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
One week to go until #Playday2025! 🎉
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
On 6 August join our call for better #SpacesForPlay!
Visit our website at www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for more info including new Playful Playday Adventures.
Branching Out: Outdoor Play Unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
July 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Branching Out: Outdoor Play Unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
15 August, 10am - 1pm, #Belfast
A fun, hands-on training session exploring creative and inspiring outdoor play ideas for your school-age childcare setting.
👉 www.playboard.org/event/branching-out-outdoor-play-unleashed
Read the latest edition of Play Nation Magazine featuring an update on the need for #SpacesForPlay in Northern Ireland from @angstallard.bsky.social
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
July 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Read the latest edition of Play Nation Magazine featuring an update on the need for #SpacesForPlay in Northern Ireland from @angstallard.bsky.social
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
👉 playnation.uk/magazine/
We're looking forward to joining Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council to deliver 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 - child-led play sessions with loose parts, arts & crafts, den building, sensory play & more! ☀️
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
July 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We're looking forward to joining Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council to deliver 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 - child-led play sessions with loose parts, arts & crafts, den building, sensory play & more! ☀️
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
Open to primary school age children - register at getactiveabc.com/loveparksweek
#Playday2025
Play activity doesn’t need to cost lots of money or involve expensive toys or days out. There are many ‘free and found’ play opportunities that can take place within homes, communities, and settings.
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
July 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Play activity doesn’t need to cost lots of money or involve expensive toys or days out. There are many ‘free and found’ play opportunities that can take place within homes, communities, and settings.
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
For more ideas, go to www.playboard.org/resources/play-in-times-of-hardship
Info Session on Financial Support Available to Working Parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
July 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Info Session on Financial Support Available to Working Parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
🟣 12 August
🟣 10am or 7pm
This free session is suitable for registered childcare owners, managers, deputy managers, committee members & parents.
www.playboard.org/event/information-session-on-financial-support-available-to-parents
Reposted by PlayBoard NI
SAVE THE DATE! School-Age Childcare: The Journey – The Future
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
SAVE THE DATE! School-Age Childcare: The Journey – The Future
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
Just 3⃣ weeks to go until #Playday2025! 😀
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
July 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Just 3⃣ weeks to go until #Playday2025! 😀
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
Visit www.playboard.org/playday-2025-spaces-for-play for Council events happening in and around Playday.
#SpacesForPlay ☀️
PlayBoard is closed Monday and Tuesday.
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
July 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
PlayBoard is closed Monday and Tuesday.
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
For low-cost #SummerOfPlay ideas visit our play activities page at www.playboard.org/play-activities
SAVE THE DATE! School-Age Childcare: The Journey – The Future
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
SAVE THE DATE! School-Age Childcare: The Journey – The Future
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk
🔵 26 September, 9am-1:30pm
We’re inviting school-age practitioners, managers and setting owners to a special morning of celebration and inspiration!
Register your interest - email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk