Playful Learning 25 Programme
The Playful Learning Conference Code of Conduct is here. Please take a look before taking part in the Conference.
There is a 15 gap between most sessions for you to move between spaces.
At any point you can ask a question or provide feedback – we’re here to help!
You can join the Playful Learning Association Discord server here.
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
| 💡 Spotlight Activities throughout the day: 🗣️ The Feedback Game – Liz Cable 🔐 Unlock the Fun Escape Room – David Anderson supports his session at 13:45 | |
| 10:00 | ✍️ Registration and Coffee, Bramber House 3rd Floor |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | 👋 Welcome to Playful Learning 25 |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | 🔑♪ Keynote 1, Terrace Room – Alfie Ordinary |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | 🃏 Discussion Groups 1 |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | 🥗 Lunch |
| 13:45 – 14:30 | |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | ☕️ Break |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | |
| 17:00 | ⌛️ Finish / Free time |
| 18:30 | 🥘 Upside-down meal (outdoors) Including the launch of the RE:PLAY project |
Thursday 3rd July 2025
| 💡 Spotlight Activities throughout the day: 🖼️ Inclusive Play Framework – Elliott Spaeth 🎲 Yahtzee: Dice Games for Learning – Roger Saunders | |
| 08:00 | 🍳 Breakfast and optional campus run or walk |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | 👋 Welcome to Day 2 |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | ☕️ Break (30 min) |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | 🥗 Lunch |
| 13:45 – 14:30 | 🔑♪ Keynote 2, Terrace Room – Think with Things |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | 🃏 Discussion Groups 2 |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | |
| 15:45 – 16:15 | ☕️ Break (30 min) |
| 16:15: 17:00 | |
| 17:00 | ⌛️Finish / Free time |
| 18:30 | 🥘 Chill out night – beer, pizza and games on campus |
Friday 4th July 2025
| 💡 Spotlight Activities throughout the day: 🗺️ Explorers Wanted: Unveiling the new Playful Learning Community Library 📚 Visit and contribute to the developing library (online) | |
| 08:00 | 🍳 Breakfast |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | ☕️ Break (15 min) |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | 🔑♪ Keynote 3, Terrace Room – Hoopla |
| 12:15 – 1245 | 🃏 Discussion Groups 3 |
| 12:45 – 13:15 | 🥗 Light Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:00 | 🌁 “Wish you were here”: Building a Playful Learning Community – Suzanne Faulkner, Clare Timmins, Simon Grey 👋 Conference Close |
| 14:00 | 🚂 Depart |
Other Activities
| Ongoing | There are two “spotlight” rooms with differed features each day for you to visit during breaks. The lounge and corridor spaces also host a range of activities you can do between or instead of session. Feel free to explore the campus. |
| Chill Out | If you need some quiet space away from the conference at any time, then head to the far end of the conference area. Our chill out room is there when you need it, or speak to the reception team if you need anything else. |
No need to confirm your choices now – you can choose on the day depending on what interests you!