The Playwork Principles shape PLAYtarium's whole work practice
and ethos!
What is Playwork?‘At its most basic level, playwork is about removing barriers to play, and enriching the play environment…The role of the playworker is to create flexible environments which are substantially adaptable or controllable by the children …’ (Professor Fraser Brown)
‘Qualified, skilled playworkers are trained to put children’s play needs at the centre of their work in a variety of settings, enhancing the range and quality of play experiences for all children. They are the best people to run staffed play provision for school-aged children. The role of the playworker is as important as that of any skilled professional working with children and should be respected and rewarded accordingly’. (Play England) |
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What are the Playwork Principles? |
There is widespread recognition of the Playwork Principles, established in 2005. These should inform Playwork practice and underpin Playwork education and training. The Playwork Principles are part of the National Occupational Standards for Playwork.
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The playwork principles explained by:
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These Principles establish the professional and ethical framework for Playwork and as such must be regarded as a whole. They describe what is unique about play and Playwork, and provide the Playwork perspective for working with children and young people. They are based on the recognition that children and young people’s capacity for positive development will be enhanced if given access to the broadest range of environments and play opportunities.
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