Welcome to the Sheffield Play Partnership.
Sheffield Play Partnership is a passionate alliance of local organisations, parents, and play professionals dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive, and safe play opportunities for every child across Sheffield. We believe play is not a luxury — it’s a fundamental right and a vital part of childhood.
Our member organisations and Playworkers are running free holiday clubs and afterschool sessions that children are excited to go to, working to transform forgotten spaces into imaginative playgrounds, running community events, and creative workshops. Together we work hand-in-hand with families to make play accessible, active, and fun. We’re using our knowledge and experience to support new and growing play projects across the city. We are building a city where children of all backgrounds can grow, learn, and thrive through play.
Join us — because when children play, communities flourish.
Sheffield Play Partnership offers play organisations and Playworkers the opportunity to work together, share best practice, pool resources and advocate for children’s rights to play, leisure and culture in wider forums.
Our events and activities are open to all playworkers, including any ex-Playworkers wanting to keep in touch with the sector, play organisations and community organisations providing play and related activities for children aged 5-14 years.
Sheffield Play Partnership is a national leader in the delivery of Play & Playwork qualifications, offering accredited courses at level 1, 2 and 3. Find out more about our training offer here.
Latest News
Roll Out the Red Carpet! Sheffield play projects invited to honour staff and volunteers enriching the lives of Sheffield’s children
At this years Sheffield Play Awards, we will be celebrating all those who have completed training with us over the last year. We also invite organisations across Sheffield that provide play opportunities for school-age children to put forward nominations for the...
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SWASH – Getting the children in, keeping the business going
Temple Park Centre 197 Harborough Avenue, Sheffield, United KingdomJoin us as we discuss the topic of business sustainability. Charities, businesses, sole traders etc, no matter your business model, we need the children to attend and the fee income […]
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Our Core Partners
The Sheffield Play Partnership was created to bring individuals and groups together. To create a sense of community and culture of cooperation. Our Core partners enable us to acheive this vision. You can find out more about how to join the Sheffield Play Partnership here.
Sharrow Community Community Forum provide a range of services and manage the Highfield Adventure Playground. A playground that has recently benefited significantly from the Youth Investment Fund.
At Pitsmoor Adventure Playground children are able to play in lots of different ways, supported by our experienced playwork team, who make sure every child feels welcome and included.