Play-Way Level 1 play training

The UK play sector covers a wide range of settings working with children of all ages and abilities. Play-Way offers those interested or already working with children an introduction to play and playwork at Level 1. The course aims to provide learners with: an understanding of children’s freely chosen play and the roles and responsibilities of the adult in supporting children and young people’s play alongside safe working practices underpinning theory around play and playwork an understanding of the Playwork Principles, Children’s Rights and the importance of inclusion and equalities when working with children and young people confidence and skills when working with children and young people aged 4- 16 in a range of settings including a play setting signposting to further training and job opportunities .

The course emphasises participative learning, discussion, practical activities. The assessment will be based on participation in the taught session and completion of a short question paper. You may have already done our Introduction to Play and Playwork course but it isn't a necessity. After Play-Way you could go onto Level 2 in Play and Playwork, or straight into employment/volunteering in the play sector.

Cost: FREE

Session 1 - 3rd June 9.30am-1pm

Session 2 - 10th June 9.30am-1pm

Session 3 - 17th June 9.30am-1pm

Session 4 - 1st July 10-12pm*

For a basic certificate, participants need to attend session 1 - 3. For a full certificate, participants need to complete all 4 sessions. *To complete session 4, participants must be working or volunteering with children.

Training venue: Children’s Scrapstore, St Werburghs, Bristol, BS2 9LB