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Welcome to Common Threads!
We support adults who work with children to improve the quality of children's play experiences - we do this through training, publications and consultancy. Our 'common thread' is that play is vital for all children, whatever their age and ability and wherever they play. If you work with children - either in paid or voluntary roles - please
use our 'keep in touch' box to the right so that we can keep you informed of
special offers and when a new Playwords is out.
Common Threads 15th Birthday Survey
Common Threads was originally set up to meet the professional
development needs of people who work in children's play. So we'd like to know
not only what you think of us now, but also what you think you'll need in the
future and what you think we should be doing about it.
Our online survey can be taken by clicking
here.
Training and Resources
Some really useful training and resources to help develop great school playtimes:
 Playtime! - for anybody in a leadership, management or support role who wants to improve playtimes in schools. The course focuses on the key success factors of the 'Playtime!' project and enables participants to explore practical solutions to meet their schools' needs.
Playtime! Practicals - specifically for lunchtime supervisors, this one day course helps participants to think about how to provide the three key elements of really great playtimes in their schools; playful adults, playful equipment and playful space.
Summary Research Report - the importance of being 'kid-like' - Playtime 2! Available on request - please contact us.
Playtime! book and DVD - for anyone working in or with schools which want to improve the quality of children's playtime.
Play in Schools - report on a PLAYLINK project with three primary schools.
Playwords - Autumn 2009 Issue 40 - available now! Packed with school play related articles.
International Play and Playwork
Read more about these exciting new websites by clicking the links to our news pages:
ICCP website - launch of the new International Council for Children's Play website.
International Playwork Forum - new forum for anybody who is a playworker or who uses playwork in their role in working with children.
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