The second in a series of 1 hour online webinars based on the Playwork Principles.

These sessions are suitable for all playworkers working with 5 – 14 year olds.

You may be new to playwork or you may not have had any formal playwork training. Or you may be an experienced playworker who would like to recap their knowledge and understanding of play theory put into practice.

Keeping up to date with developments in play theory and practice along with regular reflection and review is fundamental to good practice in playwork for all staff and management.

During this session you will:

• Learn about the importance of reflective playwork practice
• Learn how regular formal and informal reflective practice improves the quality of opportunities.
• Explore different ways of carrying out reflective practice.

This session is underpinned by Playwork Principle 6

Playwork Principle 6
The playworker’s response to children and young people playing is based on a sound up to date knowledge of the play process, and reflective practice

Links to the following Dimensions of the Bristol Standard:

• D1 Values and Aims
• D2 Relationships and Interactions
• D3 Approaches to Play and Development
• D5 Play Experiences.
• D8 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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