In Professional Playwork we build a bridge between the practical experience of a level 3 playwork learner and the ever-changing bank of knowledge, legislation, theory and ethos required for the qualifications.
Professional Playwork is designed for learners who have had previous experience of working and playing with children. It underpins the CACHElevel 3 Award in Playwork. It is for you if you:
- Work on your own initiative and have responsibility for all or part of a setting
- Work as a playworker as part of a team or manage a team of playworkers
- Wish to understand more about children’s play, the role of the playworker and how children benefit from playing
In Professional Playwork we have provided all the information needed to support you to:
- Complete the CACHE Diploma in Playwork assignments and multiple choice questions
- Cover a substantial part of the knowledge needed for S/NVQ level 3 in Playwork
- Satisfy the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge
- Meet the new Playwork National Occupational Standards
Professional Playwork a full colour 54 page wire bound A4 booklet which covers:
- What is play?
- What is Playwork
- Play and childcare settings
- Play spaces
Responsibilities of a playworker - Managing it all
- Effective communication
The overall aim of Professional Playwork is to give the readeracomprehensive introduction to professional playwork including the ‘nuts and bolts’ for playworkpractitioners supervising playwork settings for the first time