The Children and Childhood Network at the University of Birmingham is holding a Play Conference, funded by Midlands 4 Cities Doctoral Training Partnership in association with the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

The overarching theme is ‘The Power of Play’ in research, policy and practice. Attendees will include doctoral researchers, academics, teachers and educators, and professional organisations from across the Midlands and the UK. Further details will be announced in due course.

Call for Papers
The Network is currently welcoming proposals for papers/presentations, posters and workshops. The Conference will include a mixture of presentations and practical workshop sessions reflecting the diversity of research, policy and practice on ‘play.’