Explore the fascinating world of loose parts; a theory of how not to cheat children, first developed by landscape architect Simon Nicholson in 1971. What do people mean when they talk about loose parts? It’s been a part of playwork practice for many years, probably since the first adventure playgrounds were established in the mid […]
What is PARS? This one-hour introduction will introduce you to PARS Playwork Practice and tell you more about what to expect if you want to go on to complete the upcoming Level 2. Sign up for FREE here: https://www.parsplaywork.com/course/introducing-pars-playwork PARS Level 2 is for anybody who works with children in their leisure time. Out of […]
What is PARS? This one-hour introduction will introduce you to PARS Playwork Practice and tell you more about what to expect if you want to go on to complete the upcoming Level 2. Sign up for FREE here: https://www.parsplaywork.com/course/introducing-pars-playwork PARS Level 2 is for anybody who works with children in their leisure time. Out of […]
Join us for our quarterly gathering of Play Practitioners, for the first time at Endeavour! Whether paid or voluntary, young or older, supporting 3 year olds or 16 year olds, structured or unstructured, large groups or small groups, hands on playing or stuck in an office helping it to happen, you are all very welcome! […]
This practical CPD workshop introduces how to implement a playwork approach in primary schools, how this can improve wrap-around care and support positive behaviour interventions, by placing children’s voice, choice and creativity at the heart of provision. Drawing on practical experience and experience of traditional and PARS (Playwork Action Research System) model, the training will […]
We are very excited to announce... 'The Inaugural Sheffield Play Conference' Tuesday 19th May Adventures Hub, Crowther Place, Sheffield, S7 1BJ Details of the programme and speakers can be found here. The inaugural Sheffield Play Conference invites volunteers, students, professionals, decision‑makers and community members to come together in a vibrant celebration of all things play! Designed […]
Join us for our quarterly gathering of Play Practitioners. This gathering will be at MASKK (Manor After School Kidz Klub). Whether paid or voluntary, young or older, supporting 3 year olds or 16 year olds, structured or unstructured, large groups or small groups, hands on playing or stuck in an office helping it to happen, […]
Emma from MASKK (Manor After School Kidz Klub) will be running an in-person Trauma Informed Practice (Level 1) training at MASKK, Temple Park Centre, 197 Harborough Avenue, Sheffield S2 1QT. Book on below - it is free to attend for anyone working in Sheffield. For any enquiries, please email info@sheffieldplay.org.uk.
Our Discovering Play Trainer and lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, Julia Sexton, will be exploring the therapeutic value of play for children, especially for expressing their feelings and communicating their experiences. This session aims to develop awareness of playwork, the approach to working with children that aims to support and facilitate the play process by […]
Discovering Play, presented at Level One, introduces the importance of play and Playwork along with some practical elements. This 6-week course (+ Introductory session) 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. Discovering Play aims to develop individuals […]
Join us this Summer for: Our much loved Discovering Play Level 1 training PLUS the opportunity to gain practical experience supporting Summer Playing Out sessions for 8-15 year olds in the local area! All for free thanks to funding from the East LAC. About Discovering Play Discovering Play introduces the importance of play and […]
Join us for the first Connecting through Play of the 26/27 school year! Whether paid or voluntary, young or older, supporting 3 year olds or 16 year olds, structured or unstructured, large groups or small groups, hands on playing or stuck in an office helping it to happen, you are all very welcome! This is our […]