This course is an introduction to the key aspects of supporting play opportunities for children and young people 4 to 16 years in a variety of play settings.
- It provides an understanding of the importance of play in children & young people’s lives.
- It increases knowledge of playwork practice and the role of a playworker.
- It provides an understanding of health & safety and child protection.
As part of this course there will be workplace tasks.
Links to the following Dimensions of the Bristol Standard:
- D1 Values and Aims
- D2 Relationships and Interactions
- D3 Approaches to Play and Development
- D4 Physical Environment
- D5 Play Experiences.
- D6 Observation, planning and Record Keeping
- D7 Staffing, Leadership and Management
- D8 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- D9 Partnership with Parents and the Wider Community
- D10 Monitoring and Evaluation.
Course details
| Date: | To be arranged. |
| Cost: | £100 to Ofsted registered Bristol based settings and BAND members, £325 to all others. |
| Venue: | Band Office, Scrapstore House, Sevier Street, St. Werburgh's, Bristol, BS2 9LB. View a map |
| Tutors: | Annie Soffe and Fenella Hemus – BAND Ltd. |
| Refreshments: | Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits provided. |
| Funded by: | Bristol Early Years Childcare Service & BAND Ltd. |
| Please note: | A contribution towards travel and childcare costs can be made available to Bristol-based playworkers. |
| Closing date: | n/a. |
