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SUMMARY:Playwork In Progress
DESCRIPTION:Playwork in Progress is a free weekly online reflective practice session offered by the The Playwork Foundation\, chaired by Penny Wilson\, of AssemblePlay and Trustee of The Playwork Foundation\, and supported by Siôn Edwards\, Chair of The Playwork Foundation. This session welcomes Playworkers from wherever they are in the world. Bring and share stories and reflections from your Playwork practice. \nMost Fridays 3-5pm. Find out all the information here and sign up for emails to stay up to date.
URL:https://sheffieldplay.org.uk/events/playwork-in-progress/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Connecting,CPD,National Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T170000
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SUMMARY:The Inaugural Sheffield Play Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to announce… \n‘The Inaugural Sheffield Play Conference’\nTuesday 19th May\nAdventures Hub\, Crowther Place\, Sheffield\, S7 1BJ \nDetails of the programme and speakers can be found here. \nThe inaugural Sheffield Play Conference invites volunteers\, students\, professionals\, decision‑makers and community members to come together in a vibrant celebration of all things play! Designed as a cross‑sector gathering\, the conference shines a spotlight on play for all children\, across the whole of childhood\, recognising its role in shaping healthy\, creative and resilient communities. Rooted in Sheffield’s growing movement for child‑friendly spaces\, the event builds on the momentum of local organisations who are working collaboratively to protect and extend meaningful play opportunities across the city. \nPlay is not just an activity but a fundamental right. \nThis conference has emerged from Sheffield Play Partnership’s work to reverse the decline in community play provision\, strengthen local capacity\, and expand access to high‑quality Playwork training. Our work includes mapping citywide provision\, identifying gaps\, developing new community‑led play projects\, and championing collaborative models that connect voluntary groups\, families and local authorities. Find out more about the projects we are working on. \nThere’s wonderful work going on across Sheffield and beyond to reinvigorate play in our communities. This inaugural conference is the first step in an ambition to gather the region’s play community in one place to energise this shared mission—supporting a future in which every child has the time\, space and permission to play. We hope that this conference might become an annual fixture and go on to become truly regional in its reach—one that grows year by year in influence\, collaboration and shared vision for play across the whole of the region. \nCome and join us! \n\nLunch will be provided from The Wood Fired Pizza Co (including halal\, vegan\, and gluten free options).\nA standard ticket is £15.\nWe want to ensure everyone who wants to come can come so a reduced rate ticket at £5 is available. This is for volunteers\, students\, current learners and those who have attended a course with us previously. If you are in one of these groups\, but can afford the standard price\, please consider doing so to enable those in unfunded settings the opportunity for a free place. Thank you.\n\nDetails of the programme and speakers can be found here. \nWho is the Conference for: \n\nVoluntary\, Community and Faith organisations working with children.\nWraparound and after school provision\nHAF providers\nJunior Youth Club providers\nEarly years staff\nProfessionals supporting children’s mental and physical health\nParents and other members of the community interested in how we create more child and play friendly neighbourhoods\, and services\nSchool staff interested in play-based interventions in school settings\nLocal and regional decision makers interested in getting children’s voices\, desires and needs heard and met\nAnyone responsible for children’s play spaces including parks\, schools\, housing.\nAcademic staff\, researchers and students in child development\, youth\, teaching\, social work and others!\nIf you are not sure if it is for you\, do get in touch with us at info@sheffieldplay.org.uk or 07479 298281.
URL:https://sheffieldplay.org.uk/events/the-inaugural-sheffield-play-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Adventures Hub\, Crowther Place\, Sheffield\, S7 1BJ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Play Partnership":MAILTO:info@sheffieldplay.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T120000
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SUMMARY:Discovering Play at Zest
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Play\, presented at Level One\, introduces the importance of play and Playwork along with some practical elements. This 6-week course (+ Introductory session) of 2-hour long in-person engaging sessions is a great introduction to working with children at play. Click here to find out more about this course. \nDiscovering Play aims to develop individuals skills to support the facilitation and development of good play environments where children can thrive. Whether this is in the home\, school\, parks\, sports or community settings. \nUpon successful completion participants will be awarded an NOCN Level 1 Award in Skills for Employment\, Training and Personal Development Qualification No: 601/0948/8 \n\n\n\nIntroductory Session on Thursday 4th June\, find out more about the course\, find out if it’s the right thing for you\, whilst also getting stuck into some practical ideas for play.\n12 hours of workshops across 6 weeks (Thursdays 11th June\, 18th June\, 25th June\, 2nd July\, 9th July\, 16th July)\nSupporting documents and handouts\nAccess to range of temples and resources\n\nPlease note\, sessions will take place in the Shipton Street Main Hall situated in the hub across the road from the main Zest Centre building. \n\n\nThis course will be free to attend for those who live and work in Sheffield.
URL:https://sheffieldplay.org.uk/events/discovering-play-at-zest/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Zest Centre\, 18 Upperthorpe\, Sheffield\, S6 3NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Discovering Play,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Play Partnership":MAILTO:info@sheffieldplay.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T123000
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SUMMARY:SWASH Workshop - Loose Parts
DESCRIPTION:Join the funded Wrap Around Development Program!  \nDon’t miss out! Accessing free training and development opportunities before the funding comes to an end. Funded by Sheffield City Council to support the National Wrap Around Expansion to help us be our best selves. \nMASKK are sharing their 18 years of experience through workshops designed to help wrap around setting explore topics that matter\, helping us develop our quality while working within the restrictions of a budget \nThis SWASH Workshop will focus on: Loose Parts in Wrap Around\, resources that never end and include everyone. FREE mini resource kit for the first 10 setting who RSVP. \nMeet others from settings like yours Time for Q&A and Reflection\, main topic finishes at 11:30. \nPlease email sheffield@outofschoolalliance.co.uk to confirm your attendance. \nMore information about all of the Wrap Around Development Program can be found here.
URL:https://sheffieldplay.org.uk/events/swosh-workshop-creative-fun-snacks-2/
LOCATION:Temple Park Centre\, 197 Harborough Avenue\, Sheffield\, S2 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Connecting,CPD,National Networking,SWASH Workshop,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWASH":MAILTO:sheffield@outofschoolalliance.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T130000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Through Play - play practitioners gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our quarterly gathering of Play Practitioners. This gathering will be at MASKK (Manor After School Kidz Klub). \nWhether paid or voluntary\, young or older\, supporting 3 year olds or 16 year olds\, structured or unstructured\, large groups or small groups\, hands on playing or stuck in an office helping it to happen\, you are all very welcome! \nLet’s celebrate our successes\, support each other with difficulties\, share best practice\, resources and ideas to keep offering awesome play opportunities for Sheffield’s children and young people. \nHope to see you there. No need to book. Just come along. Refreshments provided. \nIf you have any thoughts. questions or concerns drop an email to info@sheffieldplay.org.uk
URL:https://sheffieldplay.org.uk/events/connecting-through-play-play-practitioners-gathering-5/
LOCATION:MASKK (Manor After School Kidz Klub)\, MASKK\, Temple Park Centre\, 197 Harborough Avenue\, Sheffield\, S2 1QT
CATEGORIES:Connecting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T120000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice
DESCRIPTION:Emma from MASKK (Manor After School Kidz Klub) will be running an in-person Trauma Informed Practice (Level 1) training at MASKK\, Temple Park Centre\, 197 Harborough Avenue\, Sheffield S2 1QT. Book on below – it is free to attend for anyone working in Sheffield. For any enquiries\, please email info@sheffieldplay.org.uk. \n 
URL:https://sheffieldplay.org.uk/events/trauma-informed-practice/
LOCATION:MASKK (Manor After School Kidz Klub)\, MASKK\, Temple Park Centre\, 197 Harborough Avenue\, Sheffield\, S2 1QT
CATEGORIES:CPD,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Play Partnership":MAILTO:info@sheffieldplay.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T000516Z
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SUMMARY:SWASH Workshop - Marketing and Vision
DESCRIPTION:Join the funded Wrap Around Development Program!  \nDon’t miss out! Accessing free training and development opportunities before the funding comes to an end. Funded by Sheffield City Council to support the National Wrap Around Expansion to help us be our best selves. \nMASKK are sharing their 18 years of experience through workshops designed to help wrap around setting explore topics that matter\, helping us develop our quality while working within the restrictions of a budget \nThis SWASH Workshop will focus on: Marketing and vision\, preparing for the new school year. \nMeet others from settings like yours Time for Q&A and Reflection\, main topic finishes at 11:30. \nPlease email sheffield@outofschoolalliance.co.uk to confirm your attendance. \nMore information about all of the Wrap Around Development Program can be found here.
URL:https://sheffieldplay.org.uk/events/swash-workshop-marketing-and-vision/
LOCATION:Temple Park Centre\, 197 Harborough Avenue\, Sheffield\, S2 1QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Connecting,CPD,National Networking,SWASH Workshop,Training
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