Closed play schemes

Closed play schemes are for specific groups, such as:

schools
those living in supported accommodation

These groups may not be able to attend our open access play sessions, so we have set up smaller sessions that offer a more supported play experience.

If your child has a disability or has specific support needs, please take a look at our information on inclusive play opportunities.

Supported accommodation play sessions

We provide play sessions at supported accommodation locations in the city. The sessions give children and families the time and space to get to know each other. This can help build relationships and friendships between residents.

The sessions give children and young people the opportunity to play. The children and parents have a chance to socialise, learn new things and feel supported.

Our sessions could include:

cooking,
den building,
sewing,
dressing up,
loose parts play (using man-made and natural materials to build, manipulate and explore through imagination and creativity)
games and sports items,
jewellery and card making,
masks,
clay and junk modelling.

Outdoor play in schools

We work in partnership with primary schools in Cardiff, providing support and delivery of outdoor learning through play.

The projects can work across all year groups, depending on the individual schools’ needs. The projects deliver a diverse programme of play opportunities using natural resources and loose parts. The projects compliment the school curriculum as well as supporting and increasing play opportunities.

Family Hostel Play Sessions

We provide play sessions in local family hostels in Cardiff. The sessions give children and families the time and space to get to know each other and help build relationships and friendships between residents.

The sessions give children and young people the opportunity to play. The children and parents have a chance to socialise, learn new things and feel supported.

Our sessions could include :

cooking,
den building,
sewing,
dressing up,
loose parts play (using man-made and natural materials to build, manipulate and explore through imagination and creativity)
games and sports items,
jewellery and card making,
masks,
clay and junk modelling.

Young carers

Young carers are children and young people aged 7 to 18 years old who help care for a family member who lives with them.

Being a young carer can leave a young person with little or no time to themselves. The young carers play project provides children with the opportunity to relax, have fun, play and make new friends.

Our sessions could include:

cooking,
den building,
sewing,
dressing up,
loose parts play (using man-made and natural materials to build, manipulate and explore through imagination and creativity)
games and sports items,
jewellery and card making,
masks,
clay and junk modelling.

Play sessions also provide the opportunity for general free time for the young people to relax and enjoy time with friends.

The project works in partnership with YMCA.

Outdoor Play in Schools

We work in partnership with primary schools in Cardiff, providing support and delivery of outdoor learning through play.

Play Work Programme – Vocational Education Team

We provide a Play Work programme, through Cardiff Council’s Vocational Education Team.

Find out more about the Vocational Education Team.

Rover Way Gypsy Traveller Site – Play Sessions

We operate play schemes on Rover Way Gypsy Traveller site. The play sessions are for 5 to 14 years olds, providing children with time, space, resources and the opportunity to play.

Due to limited play space we deliver sessions from a small, dedicated area. Encouraging children to play together, building relationships and reassuring parents that it is safe for children to take part in play sessions.

Types of activities can include arts and crafts, loose parts, natural elements, such as wind, water, earth, fire. Play sessions can also incorporate playing on Splott beach, located behind the site.