Who is the course for – Anyone who is interested in working in the Playwork Sector, or those who already work directly with children and are looking for ways to enhance their skills or add a string to their bow.
What roles is this for – The Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice qualifies those who complete to work in Holiday Playschemes.
If a Level 2 or above in Childcare, Youth Work, Forest School or Teaching Support is already achieved, the Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice is recognised as qualified in any Playwork setting.
What to expect – The course introduces what it is to be a Playworker, how to work with colleagues to create a varied play space and how to respond to children’s needs and preferences.
Delivery models vary, we currently offer the following options:
3 Full Days in person
7 shorter sessions, face to face either during the day or through twilight sessions
7 shorter hybrid sessions 4 in person and 3 online.
Work will be completed during the sessions, but all models will require you to do some work at home in a provided learner workbook.
Eligibility requirements –
Volunteering or working directly with children in a Childcare or Playwork Setting.
Can complete 20 hours practice
Have the right to live and work in UK
Be 16 years or over
“Fantastic learning and organising. Made the course fun and easy to take on board what was being taught”
“The trainer was fantastic, she led our course at a pace everyone could understand and was happy to go over anything that we didn’t. The style of her training was brilliant and her as a person too was amazing. Easily approachable and just overall a lovely person.”
More about the qualification can be found here at the Agored Website