Euro Attractions Show 2018

Janice Dunphy
Director/Owner
The Web Adventure Park


First introduction to play and education was at 18 when she started a four-year Bachelor of Education Honours degree, followed by ten years teaching in Early Education. Following this and whilst bringing up two young children opened up a Wrap Around childcare facility, researching natural play and child development. Seventeen years ago opened up a play centre which has developed to become an adventure park, with outside play, petting farm, two high ropes courses and various natural play areas. This year ten fairground rides and a dinosaur miniature golf has been added to the offering. Seven years ago after much research opened a Reggio Nursery with forest school which is expanding alongside the Web Adventure Park. Despite numerous offers of strategic positions and sites the search is still active for the next perfect location. Janice was a founder member of the PPA (Play Provider Association ) becoming the Chair in 2005 after this, alongside the Committee moved to form FECA ( Family Entertainment Centre Association) and taking a place on the BALPPA Management Committee. In 2020 she left BALLPA to form alongside her Committee the Association of Indoor play, taking the role of Chair and Director of the group. This has grown beyond expectations and they are working alongside the Government and other associations to elevate the sector, and lobbying to reopen during the pandemic. Janice is passionate about Play, and has undergone research alongside local Universities to identify the benefits of FEC environments. Offering consultancy to new companies and speaking on the subject Janice believes sharing is why she is successful today, coupled with networking with peers in the Industry.

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