Websites
Organisations promoting play
International Play Association (IPA World)
International network of play advocates, practitioners and researchers on the right to play for all children.
OutsidePlay
Website on playing outdoors, risky play and research based in Canada.
Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
The Encyclopedia on early childhood development is a comprehensive, reliable and easy-to-use reference tool, a unique and free resource devoted to promoting accessibility and knowledge transfer of the best knowledge on early childhood development. It is funded by Université Laval and Université de Montréal (Quebec, Canada).
Toy Industries of Europe
An organisation working with EU policy stakeholders to promote the right of every child to play safely and securely. We also advocate fair practices and fair legislation, allowing responsible toy companies to continue to grow.
Play Wales
The national charity for children’s play in Wales, UK.
Play Scotland
The national expert in Play national charity for children’s play in Scotland, UK.
PlayBoard NI – Leading The Play Agenda
National charity for children’s play in Northern Ireland, UK.
Play England
National charity for children’s play in England, UK.
Play Australia
National charity for children’s play in Australia.
US Play Coalition: Indiana University
Partnership promoting the value of play, USA.
Outdoor Play - The Lawson Foundation
Canadian research programme to advance outdoor play provision across the provinces Canada (2013-2023).
The Playground Gang
Speeltuinbende, Netherlands- community programme for engaging children in advising policy makers and playground providers on local playspaces.
World Playground Research Institute
Playground research organization based in Denmark.
Global Recess Alliance
Ensuring the Right to Play for All Students
International school playspace organisation, on the right to play during school time - recess.
Cities4Children
An interdisciplinary Global Alliance of over 25 organisations working together to ensure that child rights are firmly embedded in the urban agenda.
