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API is a trade association representing the interests of manufacturers, designers, installers and distributors of indoor and outdoor play equipment & surfacing.

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The Youth Sport Trust Awards 2026 celebrates schools, settings, trusts, and individuals who, working alongside the Youth Sport Trust over the past year, had made a real and impactful change to the lives of young people. 🙌 The awards will be presented at the Youth Sport Trust…


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The latest issue of @PlayNationMag is now live! Published bi-monthly, the magazine focuses on the policies, people and places that help children, young people and families to play and be more active. 📰➡️ playengland.org.uk/newsblog/playn… #PlayNation #ItAllStartsWithPlay

PlayEngland's tweet image. The latest issue of @PlayNationMag is now live! 

Published bi-monthly, the magazine focuses on the policies, people and places that help children, young people and families to play and be more active. 

📰➡️ playengland.org.uk/newsblog/playn…

#PlayNation #ItAllStartsWithPlay

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Alongside our friends over at @afPE_PE, we have welcomed the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report and the Government’s response to the recommendations, calling for today to turn the page on a new chapter for Physical Education (PE), school sport and…

YouthSportTrust's tweet image. Alongside our friends over at @afPE_PE, we have welcomed the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report and the Government’s response to the recommendations, calling for today to turn the page on a new chapter for Physical Education (PE), school sport and…

It's #OutdoorClassroomDay! The State of Outdoor Play in Primary Schools - our latest national survey - reveals the real state of outdoor play in schools across England: rebrand.ly/a5w9rgz

apiplay's tweet image. It's #OutdoorClassroomDay! The State of Outdoor Play in Primary Schools - our latest national survey - reveals the real state of outdoor play in schools across England: rebrand.ly/a5w9rgz

What does the API do? We are the UK’s leading trade body for those who design, manufacture, install and supply play equipment and safe surfacing. We promote best practice, influence standards and campaign for policy recognition of the vital importance of #play. Together, we…

apiplay's tweet image. What does the API do? We are the UK’s leading trade body for those who design, manufacture, install and supply play equipment and safe surfacing. We promote best practice, influence standards and campaign for policy recognition of the vital importance of #play.

Together, we…

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"Nearly 800 playgrounds have closed since 2013. More than 6.3 million people do not live within a ten-minute walk of a green space, and one in three children lack access to a nearby playground. Fields in Trust estimates we need 4,000 new parks by 2033 just to maintain current,…

Sport_England's tweet image. "Nearly 800 playgrounds have closed since 2013. More than 6.3 million people do not live within a ten-minute walk of a green space, and one in three children lack access to a nearby playground. Fields in Trust estimates we need 4,000 new parks by 2033 just to maintain current,…

Looking to boost #physicalactivity, improve #learning outcomes and make the most of your #school’s outdoor #play spaces? API members are the UK’s leading play companies, trusted by schools nationwide. Find out more here: api-play.org/school-zone/

apiplay's tweet image. Looking to boost #physicalactivity, improve #learning outcomes and make the most of your #school’s outdoor #play spaces? API members are the UK’s leading play companies, trusted by schools nationwide. Find out more here: api-play.org/school-zone/

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🎥 A powerful moment for play in Parliament. Yesterday, Baroness @NatalieBen spoke in the House of Lords in support of the Play Sufficiency Amendment (A179/121e) to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill - developed by @PlayEngland ⤵️ playengland.org.uk/newsblog/a-cri… The amendment would…


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Healthy communities need safe, accessible spaces where children can play. Today I’m asking the government to ensure our planning system makes space for play in housing developments. #PlayMatters #HealthyCommunities | @PlayEngland

natalieben's tweet image. Healthy communities need safe, accessible spaces where children can play.

Today I’m asking the government to ensure our planning system makes space for play in housing developments.

#PlayMatters #HealthyCommunities | @PlayEngland


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25 years on and still going strong! 💪 One of our classic Wicksteed multiplay units has been beautifully refurbished by Mint Living — a true testament to quality British manufacturing and design built to last 🇬🇧 📸 Credit (FB): Mint Living #WicksteedPlay

WicksteedPlay's tweet image. 25 years on and still going strong! 💪

One of our classic Wicksteed multiplay units has been beautifully refurbished by Mint Living — a true testament to quality British manufacturing and design built to last 🇬🇧

📸 Credit (FB): Mint Living

#WicksteedPlay
WicksteedPlay's tweet image. 25 years on and still going strong! 💪

One of our classic Wicksteed multiplay units has been beautifully refurbished by Mint Living — a true testament to quality British manufacturing and design built to last 🇬🇧

📸 Credit (FB): Mint Living

#WicksteedPlay
WicksteedPlay's tweet image. 25 years on and still going strong! 💪

One of our classic Wicksteed multiplay units has been beautifully refurbished by Mint Living — a true testament to quality British manufacturing and design built to last 🇬🇧

📸 Credit (FB): Mint Living

#WicksteedPlay
WicksteedPlay's tweet image. 25 years on and still going strong! 💪

One of our classic Wicksteed multiplay units has been beautifully refurbished by Mint Living — a true testament to quality British manufacturing and design built to last 🇬🇧

📸 Credit (FB): Mint Living

#WicksteedPlay

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Four-year-olds don’t need to sit still to be ‘school ready’ - @ConversationUK theconversation.com/four-year-olds… Expecting children to sit still and formally learn how to write at this early age conflicts with widely accepted theories around cognitive and physical development. Research…

EugeneMinogue's tweet image. Four-year-olds don’t need to sit still to be ‘school ready’ - @ConversationUK 

theconversation.com/four-year-olds…

Expecting children to sit still and formally learn how to write at this early age conflicts with widely accepted theories around cognitive and physical development.

Research…

Great to see our @API_ChairUK, @DrAmandaGummer, meeting with @MWheelerMP to talk about the vital role of #outdoorplay in children’s lives. We’re delighted that he’s pledged to champion #play and support better public play provision for #children - in the #community and in…

apiplay's tweet image. Great to see our @API_ChairUK, @DrAmandaGummer, meeting with @MWheelerMP to talk about the vital role of #outdoorplay in children’s lives. 

We’re delighted that he’s pledged to champion #play and support better public play provision for #children - in the #community and in…

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The House of @CommonsLibrary has published a new Research Briefing on Children, Young People and the Built Environment, exploring how planning, design and development affect children’s ability to access both formal and informal spaces for play. commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief… The…

EugeneMinogue's tweet image. The House of @CommonsLibrary has published a new Research Briefing on Children, Young People and the Built Environment, exploring how planning, design and development affect children’s ability to access both formal and informal spaces for play.

commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

The…

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PlaySmart are proud to be a member of the Association of Play Industries. We, alongside hundreds of experts, champion play across the UK, providing quality services & products to keep play safe for all. #ProudAPIMember #playgrounds #playgroundcompany #playsurfacing @apiplay

PlaySmartUK's tweet image. PlaySmart are proud to be a member of the Association of Play Industries.

We, alongside hundreds of experts, champion play across the UK, providing quality services & products to keep play safe for all.

#ProudAPIMember #playgrounds #playgroundcompany #playsurfacing @apiplay

At the Association of Play Industries we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the inspiring work of our members. Don’t miss our Latest News roundup and see how our community is shaping the future of play: api-play.org/post-type/late… #APIMembers #PlayIndustry #InnovationInPlay

apiplay's tweet image. At the Association of Play Industries we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the inspiring work of our members. Don’t miss our Latest News roundup and see how our community is shaping the future of play: api-play.org/post-type/late…

#APIMembers #PlayIndustry #InnovationInPlay…

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! Outdoor play isn’t just fun. It’s vital for children’s mental health. Fresh air, freedom and friendship help build resilience and confidence that lasts a lifetime. But too many children are missing out. Free-to-access, public playgrounds are essential…

apiplay's tweet image. It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! Outdoor play isn’t just fun. It’s vital for children’s mental health. Fresh air, freedom and friendship help build resilience and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

But too many children are missing out. Free-to-access, public playgrounds are essential…

Great to see the Association of Play Industries mentioned in Hello! this week - always good to see #play in the spotlight! Read the article here: rebrand.ly/hjblnty @hellomag @API_ChairUK


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Play is instinctive, natural, and essential. But it’s being eroded. ❌ 800 playgrounds closed in the last decade ❌ 2 million children live >10 mins from one ❌ In Bournemouth East, only 35% of children live within reach of a play area


Planning a new #play space? Our member companies are the UK’s leading providers of outdoor #playground equipment, safety surfacing, outdoor #fitness equipment & multi-use games areas (#MUGAs). Our stringent membership criteria means that our members are trusted, reputable and…

apiplay's tweet image. Planning a new #play space? Our member companies are the UK’s leading providers of outdoor #playground equipment, safety surfacing, outdoor #fitness equipment & multi-use games areas (#MUGAs). Our stringent membership criteria means that our members are trusted, reputable and…

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Children are 20% of our population, but 100% of our future. In my latest Echo column, I discuss why Bournemouth’s playgrounds matter and why we should protect them for kids today, and for generations to come. 👇

TomHayesBmouth's tweet image. Children are 20% of our population, but 100% of our future.

In my latest Echo column, I discuss why Bournemouth’s playgrounds matter and why we should protect them for kids today, and for generations to come. 👇

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