Assessment covers nine areas, or 'matters' which includes individual and organisations within the statutory sector and outside in the third sector who have both a direct or indirect contribution to support children and young people's play. This research contributed to one Local Authority Play Sufficiency Assessment by conducting semi-structured interviews with their Play Team. The interviews were analysed using a five phase thematic analysis approach (Braun & Clarke, 2006) and identified three main themes: diverse and inclusive practice, funding concerns and make a difference. These themes are discussed in relation to the current state of playwork in Wales.

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