Discovering Play for Wrap Around
Discovering Play, presented at a Level One level, introduces the importance of play and Playwork along with some practical elements. This version of the course is funded by the National Wrap Around Expansion Programme and is tailoured to the specific type of setting.
Discovering Play aims to develop individuals skills to support the facilitation and development of good play environments where children can thrive. Whether this is in the home, school, parks, sports or community settings.
Upon successful completion participants will be awarded an NOCN Level 1 Award in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Qualification No: 601/0948/8
Upcoming Courses (each for 2 hours per week for six weeks):
Tuesdays starting 28th January 2025 09:30am (with a break for Feb Half Term) – Ellesmere Children’s Centre S4 7JN
Thursdays starting 17th April 2025 9:30am – Meersbrook Park After School Club, Meersbrook Park Road S8 9FP
Course Details
Instructors
Craig Judson and Emma Okpalaeke
Level
Level 1
Duration
12 hours
Type
Face to Face
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Discovering Play Level 1
This 6 week course of 2 hour long in-person engaging sessions is a great introduction to working with children at play. Click here to find out more about this course. […]
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Discovering Play Level 1
This 6 week course of 2 hour long in-person engaging sessions is a great introduction to working with children at play. Click here to find out more about this course. […]
Course Content
Session 1: What is Play and Playwork
In our first session, we will establish some ground rules and take care of necessary housekeeping tasks. We will then delve into introductions before moving on to the main topic of Play and Playwork. Introducing the Playwork Principles. We will explore how this relates to a childcare setting.
Session 2: How Children Play
We will explore various ways in which we as adults might understand how children are playing. Introducing the Play Types and the Play Cycle.
Session 3: Role of Adults
Play is an essential part of a child’s development. It stimulates their creativity, helps them understand the world around them, and it’s also a lot of fun! But what role does an adult have in this? Let’s explore this together.
Session 4: Creating a Good Place to Play
As we continue on this journey of understanding children’s play and creativity, we’re working together in partnership to build a safer, more enriching play environment for our children and young people. Including the use of shared spaces and venues such as schools.
Session 5: Getting Ready for Play
During this session we will explore the importance of health and safety and how we as Playworkers prepare for a session. We will focus on how to select appropriate play activities for freely chosen play and how to incorporate loose parts in planning for children’s play.
Session 6: Self Reflection, Evaluation and Networking
Collaboration is the key to creating meaningful and impactful play experiences. Working together ensures that every aspect of children’s play is catered to, and that the sessions are both enjoyable and beneficial to their overall development. To be an effective collaborator Playworkers are constantly reflecting on our practice and experience.
What’s Included
12 hours of workshops
Supporting documents and handouts
Access to range of temples and resources
Requirements
Places are funded for settings involved in the Wrap Around Expansion Programme. To be submitted for the qualification you will need to complete and submit a course book.