Play and leisure policy
The aim of the policy is to establish play within a policy framework that will place high value on play and leisure as an essential element in the development of children's lives, families, communities and society.
Play and Leisure Policy
The play and leisure policy will be set within the context of the 10-year strategy and will contribute to the delivery of many of our strategic aims, particularly those which relate to improved health and achievement outcomes.
- Access the Play and Leisure Policy Statement - Final Version (Microsoft Office Word 52 KB)
- Access the list of Implementation Group Members (Microsoft Office Word 23 KB)
Access the information papers below:
- Information Paper on a Play and Leisure Policy for Northern Ireland (Microsoft Office Word 420 KB)
- Play and Leisure Policy in Northern Ireland - Your Right to Play (Microsoft Office Word 8.47 MB)
- Play and leisure report on council projects (Microsoft Office Word 6.46 MB)
Play and Leisure Implementation Plan - Consultation
Following the publication of the Play and Leisure Policy Statement, a cross-sectoral group (established by OFMDFM) has been working to develop an implementation plan.
This draft plan demonstrates how government aims to offer all children and young people here access to a range of quality play and leisure opportunities which support their development, their enjoyment and their growth.
We all recognise the importance of play and are pleased to launch this document for consultation. We would greatly welcome your views to help us finalise the plan and have provided a questionnaire to help you put forward your opinion
- Draft narrative of the play and leisure implementation plan (WORD doc165 KB)
- Draft play and leisure implementation plan (WORD doc 148 KB)
- Questionnaire (WORD doc 148 KB)
We have also produced a young people's version of the document
- Young people's version (1.71 MB)
- Northern Ireland Play and Leisure Policy - the journey so far (1.57 MB)
The consultation closed on 6 February 2011.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed for their input
Final Play and Leisure Implementation Plan
A new plan to offer all children and young people access to a range of play and leisure opportunities has been approved by the Executive.
The Play and Leisure Implementation Plan aims to see a high value placed on play and improved play and leisure facilities for all children and young people in order to support their development, enjoyment and growth. OFMDFM carried out extensive consultation on the plan including several events for young people. Consultation finished on 6th February.
The final version of the plan and supporting narrative can be accessed below:
- Play and Leisure Implementation Plan (PDF 139KB)
- Play and Leisure Narrative (PDF 181KB)
- Play and Leisure Implementation Plan - Consultation Analysis (PDF 284KB)
