PlayBoard N.I.
PlayBoard N.I.
PlayBoard is an independent charity and the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Northern Ireland.
Since its establishment in 1985, PlayBoard has been committed to supporting children and young people’s play through a combination of:
- Service delivery and development;
- Campaigning and lobbying;
- Research, evaluation and awareness raising;
- Working in partnership with others to put play on the agenda of policy makers and resource providers; and
- Promoting best practice in Play and Playwork.
A membership organisation, PlayBoard work closely with and provide support to over 100 member groups, all of whom are committed to helping us to achieve our goal of developing quality play opportunities that improve children and young people’s lives across Northern Ireland.
As a rights based organisation we strongly believe that play is an intrinsic aspect of children and young people’s lives. PlayBoard works from the premise that play is fundamental to a healthy and happy childhood. Play challenges and informs our understanding of children and young people because it views them as competent and confident human beings.
Services
Our mission is “Driving the Play Agenda'; ensuring that at every level of decision making across society the child’s right to play is not only recognised but is made a reality within the lives of children, young people, families and communities.
PlayBoard's Aims & Objectives:
Aim 1: Advocate Play for Social and Political and Personal change
1.1: Provided an effective voice for play
1.2: Inform and influence decision making at all levels
1.3: Grow an evidence base for play and practice
Aim 2: Lead on Quality in Play and Practice
2.1: Establish best practice in Play
2.2: Support and promote sustainable qualifications as identified by the Sector Skills Body for Playwork
2.3: Promote and Deliver high quality accessible training, education and professional development opportunities
Aim 3: Organisationa Growth and Development
3.1: Ensure PlayBoard is Fit for Purpose
3.2: Move towards organisational sustainability
3.3: Foster an inclusive and engaged membership body
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm
