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 sign up so that you can get to the free downloads section!

Unique training and publications to support National Playday

With the theme of this year's National Playday being 'Give us a go!', calling for children to be allowed more adventurous and challenging play opportunities, we have some great new resources and some special offers to help you get the message across!

• The Buskers Guide to Risk - explores why risk shouldn't be a four letter word when it comes to children's play.


• The Buskers Guide to Playing Out - how adults can help or hinder children to get the most out of the great outdoors.


• NEW! Risk Posters - two specially commissioned A2 size posters, indoor and outdoor play spaces - showing that risk in play is not only natural but also desirable!


• Play and Risk - half-day training course introducing risk assessment - with a difference!