Sign a free public pledge, or be independently assessed and carry the mark. They are different things and we never blur them. Every listing says plainly who did the assessing, which is what keeps the mark worth having.
The Good Play Zone Standard assesses six areas of developmental quality: the range of play on offer, its variety and quality, inclusion and accessibility, everyday safety and care, staff knowledge, and how well venues communicate the value of play to families.
Play across the full pyramid: active, social and pretend, creative and constructive, and calm or sensory.
Graduated challenge, good upkeep, and an offer that stays fresh for returning families.
Physical access and provision for children with additional needs, including quieter times.
A calm, clean, well-supervised environment where children can play freely.
People who understand the value of play and support, rather than restrict, good play.
Helping parents understand what their children gain, and sharing trusted guidance.
Choose the level that fits your venue today. You can always upgrade.
Two different things, and we keep them apart. The Good Play Pledge is a free public commitment, open to anywhere children play. Good Play Zone is our mark, and we only use those words where we have done the assessing ourselves. Signing the pledge does not make you a Good Play Zone, and we will never present your self-review as our assessment.
A public commitment, open to any setting where children play. Your own self-review, published as yours. We do not verify it, and we say so.
Assessed by us, not by you. The only level that carries our verification.
A full partnership, modelled on 360 Play.
Fees are indicative and exclusive of VAT. Volume discounts available for multi-site operators.
Complete the online self-assessment honestly and gather your evidence.
Our team reviews your submission against the standard and may ask for a little more.
You are approved, or given a clear, friendly plan to reach the standard.
Your venue joins the public directory and you can display the badge with pride.