An alliance of national and regional voluntary organisations, local authorities and partnerships researching and promoting children's play in England since 1988.

Welcome to the Children's Play Council (CPC)
The Children's Play Council website brings you the latest play information about CPCs work, conferences and events plus links you'll find helpful, whether you are a member, a student or anyone else with a professional or academic interest in children’s play in England

Big Lottery Fund announces new partnership with Children's Play Council
The Big Lottery Fund has announced a development grant of £156,020 to the Children's Play Council to get its children's play programme 'off the ground'.

CPC Consultation on Childcare Bill
October 2005. This response includes availability of childcare, registration and inspection of childcare for school-aged children and the long-term sustainability of play and childcare provision.