Quality play matters 

Toy libraries are not quite like any other service, each is different and unique. Such specialist services demand a specialist award. We have worked with a number of toy library networks to develop a quality assurance scheme that will support new and existing services in reviewing and developing their practice.

How Quality Play Matters works

Quality Play Matters is an easy-to-use scheme. We believe that good support is essential; therefore this is not a self-assessment scheme.
There are seven separate sections, each with a tabbed 'lead card' and you may freely photocopy the cards for your own use. You can choose to do the sections in any order.

Each questions has discussion points and clear guidance on what you need to cover in your response. Different people can gather information then everyone can come together to discuss and agree the final response. One person working alone might complete the scheme quickly but your toy or leisure library will benefit most if as many people as possible are involved - staff, volunteers and service users. Simply choose the most appropriate method for submitting your evidence.

We are extending our range of training courses in line with Quality Play Matters to make sure you will succeed.

Your step-by-step guide to success

Register your interests with the Association. You can do that by clicking here.

Attend a seminar on Quality Play Matters if you wish. 

If you are not already a member of the Association, take out membership.

Pay your registration fee and you will be allocated an Advisor who will contact you to get you started.

You can join a local network or be put you in touch with others who are doing Quality Play Matters in your area.

Set yourself a timetable, choose your section and begin.

Compile your evidence for your chosen section.

Submit your evidence.

Receive feedback from your Assessor. Let your Advisor know how you got on.

Start your next chosen section.

Complete the scheme within two years and receive your award.

Send an annual update each year for the three-year lifetime of the award. (There is an additional charge for this).

For further information on prices and any further information contact us