Vale Play Development Team

26/10/2026

Have your say on childcare in the Vale!👶👧🧒

-Can you access the childcare you need?
-What’s important to you when choosing childcare?
-What makes childcare difficult to access?
-What could be better?

The Vale of Glamorgan Council want to hear from
parents and carers about their experiences of
childcare. Your feedback will help shape the future of
childcare in the Vale!
Complete the survey and have your say-
www.valefamilycompass.co.uk/childcaresurvey

-----------------

Dweud eich dweud ar ofal plant yn y Fro!👶👧🧒
-Allwch chi gael mynediad at y gofal plant sydd ei
angen arnoch?
-Beth sy'n bwysig i chi wrth ddewis gofal plant?
-Beth sy'n ei gwneud hi'n anodd cael gafael ar ofal
plant?
-Beth allai fod yn well?

Mae Cyngor Bro Morgannwg eisiau clywed gan rieni
a gofalwyr am eu profiadau o ofal plant. Bydd eich adborth yn helpu i lunio dyfodol gofal
plant yn y Fro!
Cwblhewch yr arolwg a dweud eich dweud.
www.valefamilycompass.co.uk/cy/childcaresurvey

Vale Flying Start Vale Play Development Team Vale Sports Development Team Barry Library Penarth Library Llantwit Major Library Cowbridge Library Vale of Glamorgan Council

20/10/2026

🍂 Our Autumn Play Programme is here! / Mae ein Rhaglen Hydref Chwaraeus yma! 🍂

We're excited to share our full programme of play, creativity, movement and family fun taking place across the Vale this half term.

Rydym yn falch o rannu ein rhaglen lawn o chwarae, creadigrwydd, symud a hwyl i'r teulu sy'n cael ei chynnal ledled Bro Morgannwg yn ystod hanner tymor yr hydref.

📅 Take a look at what's on and start planning your week!
📅 Edrychwch ar yr hyn sydd ar gael a dechreuwch gynllunio eich wythnos!

✅ Free to attend
✅ No booking required
✅ Just turn up and play!

✅ Mynediad am ddim
✅ Nid oes angen archebu
✅ Dewch draw a chwarae!

We look forward to welcoming you to one (or more!) of our sessions this autumn.

Edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu i un (neu fwy!) o'n sesiynau yr hydref hwn.

🍁

🍁

Vale of Glamorgan Council Vale Homes Vale Family Compass Vale Sports Development Team Vale of Glamorgan Libraries Wick youth club Vale of Glamorgan Parents of Jenner Park Oak Field Primary Paul Lewis St Athan Community Centre Vale Celt+ Vale Flying Start Beautiful Barry

09/10/2026

🍂 Here's a sneak peek at our Autumn Play Programme! 🍂||🍂 Dyma gip bach o'n Hydref Chwaraeus sydd ar y ffordd! 🍂

We've got a fantastic week of play, creativity, movement and family fun planned across the Vale this half term. || Mae gennym wythnos wych o chwarae, creadigrwydd, symud a hwyl i'r teulu cyfan wedi'i chynllunio ledled Bro Morgannwg dros hanner tymor yr hydref.

📅 Save the dates and start filling up your diary. Full session details will be released on Monday 19 October. || 📅 Cadwch y dyddiadau a'u nodi yn eich dyddiadur. Bydd manylion llawn y sesiynau'n cael eu rhyddhau ddydd Llun 19 Hydref.

Follow us on social media to be the first to hear more! || Dilynwch ni ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol i fod ymhlith y cyntaf i glywed mwy!

Vale Sports Development Team Vale Family Compass Wick youth club Vale of Glamorgan Penarth Library United WelshParents of Jenner Park Beautiful Barry

01/10/2026

Welsh Government publishes final Ministerial Review of Play progress report

The report outlines the progress made between February 2025 and May 2026 and actions to be progressed beyond May 2026.

Children and young people versions also available.

Find out more at: https://play.wales/news_category/ministerial-review-of-play-final-progress-report/

25/08/2026

📘 Hwyl yn y Gwaith Chwarae
Ydych chi'n chwilio am adnodd hwylus ac ymgysylltiol i blant a theuluoedd?
Hwyl yn y Gwaith Chwarae yw llyfr stori i blant ysgol gynradd, rhieni, athrawon ac unrhyw un sy'n gweithio gyda phlant. Mae'n canolbwyntio ar un o'r uchafbwyntiau o ddydd ysgol—amser chwarae! 🎉
Mae'r stori yn helpu plant i ddeall a gwerthfawrogi eu hawl i chwarae mewn ysgol, tra'n annog profiadau chwarae cadarnhaol.
👉 Cliciwch y ddolen isod i ddarganfod sut i gael eich copi am ddim:
https://play.wales/fun-in-the-playground/

This storybook aims to support children in making sure they have the right to play at school.

25/08/2026

📘 Fun in the Playground
Looking for a fun and engaging resource for children and families?
Fun in the Playground is a storybook for primary school children, parents, teachers and anyone working with children. It focuses on one of the highlights of the school day—playtime! 🎉
The story helps children understand and value their right to play at school, while encouraging positive play experiences.
👉 Click the link below to find out how to get your free copy:
https://play.wales/fun-in-the-playground/

This storybook aims to support children in making sure they have the right to play at school.

23/08/2026

🌍 Wyt ti'n gwybod? Mae gan blant hawl i chwarae!

Mae Erthygl 31 o Gytundeb y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau'r Plentyn yn tynnu sylw at hawl pob plentyn a pherson ifanc i:
🎨 Chwarae a chael hwyl
🏃 Cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau hamdden
🎭 Ymuno mewn gweithgareddau diwylliannol a chreadigol

Nid dim ond rhywbeth sydd o fwynhad i blant yw chwarae—mae'n hanfodol i'w hiechyd, hapusrwydd a datblygiad 💛
O barciau a mannau chwarae i strydoedd a chymunedau, mae gan bob un ohonom rôl i sicrhau bod gan blant yr amser, y gofod a'r rhyddid i chwarae ✅

Gadewch i ni weithio gyda'n gilydd i gefnogi hawl pob plentyn i chwarae 🌱
🌍 Wyt ti'n gwybod? Mae gan blant hawl i chwarae!

Mae Erthygl 31 o Gytundeb y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau'r Plentyn yn tynnu sylw at hawl pob plentyn a pherson ifanc i:
🎨 Chwarae a chael hwyl
🏃 Cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau hamdden
🎭 Ymuno mewn gweithgareddau diwylliannol a chreadigol

Nid dim ond rhywbeth sydd o fwynhad i blant yw chwarae—mae'n hanfodol i'w hiechyd, hapusrwydd a datblygiad 💛
O barciau a mannau chwarae i strydoedd a chymunedau, mae gan bob un ohonom rôl i sicrhau bod gan blant yr amser, y gofod a'r rhyddid i chwarae ✅

Gadewch i ni weithio gyda'n gilydd i gefnogi hawl pob plentyn i chwarae 🌱
https://play.wales/play/right-to-play/

Every child has the right to play whatever their culture, impairment, gender, language, background, behaviour or need

23/08/2026

🌍 Did you know? Children have a right to play!

Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child highlights every child and young person’s right to:
🎨 Play and have fun
🏃 Take part in leisure activities
🎭 Join in cultural and creative activities

Play isn’t just something children enjoy—it’s essential for their health, happiness and development 💛
From parks and playgrounds to streets and communities, we all have a role to play in making sure children have the time, space and freedom to play ✅

Let’s work together to support every child’s right to play 🌱

https://play.wales/play/right-to-play/

Every child has the right to play whatever their culture, impairment, gender, language, background, behaviour or need

22/08/2026

🏰 Fun in the Dungeon
Looking for a story that inspires children and families?
Fun in the Dungeon is a storybook for primary school children and their parents—and a valuable resource for practitioners supporting families 📘
It explores children’s right to play, empowering children and encouraging parents to champion play opportunities in their communities 💛
👉 Find out how to get your free copy here:
https://play.wales/fun-in-the-dungeon/

The storybook is about children’s right to play.