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Expanding play recognition in Shropshire through Play-Way

Related topics: Leisure, culture and heritage

As part of Shropshire Council’s leisure services’ “Coach Education” programme, we are pleased to be able to offer the new Play-Way course, accredited by Playwork Partnerships.

The Play-Way is a new training course that introduces you to the principles and ethos of good quality playwork.

  • When: Tuesday 2 February 2016, Tuesday 9 February 2016, Tuesday 8 March 2016.
  • Where: Belle Vue Youth Centre, Rocke Street, Shrewsbury
  • Cost: £55
  • Who: The course is suitable for practitioners, volunteers, parents, and anyone wishing to work with children in both non-profit and for-profit organisations such as libraries and museums, holiday clubs and children’s centres, out of school and after school clubs, nurseries and childminders.

This course is playwork entry level, so does not require previous experience, but it can build on and complement the experience of practitioners who are already working with children in different ways.

Aims:

  • Develop an understanding of children‘s freely chosen play; the roles and responsibilities of the adult in supporting children and young people’s play and safe working practices.
  • Introduce the underpinning theory around play and playwork.
  • Start to explore the Playwork Principles, Children’s Rights and the importance of inclusion and equalities when working with children and young people.
  • Enhance confidence and skills when working with children and young people aged 4-16 in a play context.
  • Put theory into practice and reflect on experiences.

Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for business and culture, said:-

“This course is a great addition to the coach education calendar, and presents an ideal opportunity to raise the profile of play in Shropshire. Through this course, people will have a greater understanding of what play is; and it will appeal to a whole variety of attendees, not just those who already work in this area.”

For more information about the Play-Way course, or any of our other coach education courses, call leisure services on 01743 255071 or visit http://shropshire.gov.uk/leisure/clubs-and-coaches/coach-education/.