Playday- 3rd August

The theme for this years Playday is...

All to play for – building play opportunities for all children.

This year's theme aims to highlight that play is for everyone. Play happens everywhere, every day, and is the right of every child and young person. Playday encourages families, communities, and organisations large and small, to consider how they can build better opportunities for all children to play. Following the challenges children and young people have faced over the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, play is more important than ever.

• Play is essential for children and young people's physical and mental health.
• Play allows children and young people to make friends, develop relationships, and have fun together.
• Play enables children and young people to feel connected to their communities, leading to happier communities for all.
• Play has an important role in helping children and young people cope with stress and anxiety, deal with challenges, and make sense of what's happening around them.

We're calling for more play, better play, every day! Keep your eyes peeled on the event map to find out what Playday events are taking place in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland!

If you would like to support Playday or organise a Playday event please see the resources page.