Membership
Join Play England today and support us in our work to
increase children's freedom to play.
As a member you will be the first to receive the latest news
from Play England and the wider world of play, receive discounts on
Play England publications, events and seminars, and have the
opportunity to participate in networks and forums. Most
importantly you will be part of a growing movement campaigning for
children's play!
Who should join?
Anyone who's interested in children's right to play! Whether
you're an individual or organisation, add your voice and help shape
the future of play in England.
Types of membership
How to apply
Membership is open to all those with an interest or involvement
in children's play. To apply, download and complete the Membership application form [33KB
DOC].
Charter for Children's Play
Members are required to show their commitment to children and
young people's freedom to play by endorsing the Charter for Children's
Play. The charter is the underpinning document of all Play
England's work.
Supporter
Cost: Free
Open to everyone who wants to be part of a growing movement
campaigning for children's play. To apply, download and
complete the Membership application form [33KB DOC]
or sign up
online.
Benefits include:
- Receive the
regular PlayToday e-newsletter, the
monthly Children's Play Update and be the first to
find out about Play England's events and seminars.
- Find out about opportunities to support
children's play where you live, as Play England can link you up
with local play providers or your regional play association.
- Find out about the Children's Play
Information Service and other free services to support
children and young people's play.
- Have the opportunity to participate in
networks and forums, and in policy working groups or campaign
advisory groups.
- Most importantly, you will be part of a
growing movement campaigning for children's play. As a Play England
supporter you can contribute to our responses to Government policy
and get involved in our campaigns to make sure that all children
have the freedom to play throughout childhood.
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Individual membership
Cost:£15
Individual membership is open to anyone who signs up to
the Charter for Children's
Play and wants to make a personal difference so that all
children in England have the freedom to play. To apply,
download and complete the Membership application form [33KB
DOC].
Who should join?
- Mums and dads, carers, grandparents, aunties
and uncles and other family members.
- Professionals who support environments where
children play - Playworkers, play rangers, after school staff,
holiday playscheme staff.
- Community leaders, councillors and
politicians.
- Anyone who works with children and young
people - Teachers, youth workers, social workers,
childminders.
- Anyone who shapes the environments children
grow up in - Planners, architects, designers and developers.
- Those that look after the welfare of children
and young people - Police and youth justice professionals, health
and social services.
- Anyone who is interested in children's right
to play!
Benefits include:
- Being part of the campaign for greater freedom
to play!
-
Regular PlayToday e-bulletins.
- Invitations to members meetings three times a
year with the chance to network, discuss play issues and hear from
influential speakers.
- Reduced fees for conferences, seminars and
training offered by Play England and by various partner
organisations.
- Opportunity to stand for Play England's Strategic Advisory
Board and later to become a Trustee of Play England when it
becomes independent.
- Opportunity to vote for your candidate to help
shape the new Play England in the future.
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Organisation membership - small voluntary play
organisations
Cost: £15
Who should join?
Play England has a long history of organisation membership, and
we hope that this will grow significantly in the next few years.
With the development of the Free Time Consortium, bringing
together local, regional and national organisations to sustain play
provision, we have demonstrated the added value of joining together
around the Charter for Children's
Play. We've kept the membership fee purposely low so its
affordable to all - we welcome additional donations if you want to
sponsor us further! To apply, download and complete
the Membership application form [33KB
DOC].
- Adventure playgrounds and play
associations.
- Playgroups and Toy libraries.
- Holiday playschemes and after school
clubs.
- All other small voluntary play
organisations.
Benefits include:
- Being part of the campaign for greater freedom
to play!
-
Regular PlayToday e-bulletins.
- Invitations to members
meetings three times a year with the chance to network,
discuss play issues and hear from influential speakers.
- Reduced fees for conferences and
seminars, including Quality in Playmentor and assessor
training.
- Reduced fees for Quality in
Play resources and assessment.
- Opportunity to stand for Play
England's Strategic Advisory Board and later
to become a Trustee of the new Play England.
- Opportunity to vote for your candidate to help
shape the new Play England in the future.
- Your logo on the Play England members' page
with a link to your website.
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Organisation membership - all
others
Cost: £40
Who should join?
Play England has a long history of organisation membership, and
we hope that this will grow significantly in the next few years.
With the development of the Free Time Consortium, bringing
together local, regional and national organisations to sustain play
provision, we have demonstrated the added value of joining together
around the Charter for Children's
Play. We've kept the membership fee purposely low so its
affordable to all - we welcome additional donations if you want to
sponsor us further! To apply, download and complete
the Membership application form [33KB
DOC].
- Schools - primary, secondary, special schools,
PRUs etc.
- Children's Centres and Early Years
providers.
- Play equipment manufacturers and Landscape
architects.
- Associations and other infrastructure support
organisations.
- Research organisations and specialist
bodies.
- Training providers
- Manufacturers and developers.
- Regeneration organisations.
- Housing organisations.
- Local Authorities.
- Health organisations.
- Larger organisations looking to invest in
children's freedom to play.
Benefits include:
- Being part of the campaign for greater freedom
to play!
-
Regular PlayToday e-bulletins.
- Invitations to members
meetings three times a year with the chance to network,
discuss play issues and hear from influential speakers.
- Reduced fees for conferences and
seminars, including Quality in Playmentor and assessor
training.
- Reduced fees for Quality in
Play resources and assessment.
- Opportunity to stand for Play
England's Strategic Advisory Board and later
to become a Trustee of the new Play England.
- Opportunity to vote for your candidate to help
shape the new Play England in the future.
- Your logo on the Play England members' page
with a link to your website.
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If you have any queries about
membership please contact us.
