The global pandemic, cost of living crisis, wider awakening to racial inequality and injustice has changed the way we play, and how we support children, families and young people within our cultural institutions, schools, nurseries and streets and in our local communities.

This conference aims to bring together people across the cultural and education sector to share ideas and practice.

From inspiring case studies to best practice grounded in evaluation and interactive workshops, we will re-evaluate what play means in today’s society, the role we can play and what commitments we need to make to truly take play seriously