Playwork Qualifications

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An introduction to working with children and young people aged 5-14 in a play based setting.

Live Training Event - Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 10:00am - 12:30pm

Face to Face Session - The Belmont Hotel, Leicester, 20 De Montfort Square, LE1 7GR

Please note, bookings for this training will close three working days before the session date.

This course is suitable for anyone considering working with children in a Play based setting or for new workers just beginning on their journey into playwork.

This fascinating course introduces Playwork and its unique role in the well-being of our children. The course details exactly what Playwork is (and isn’t) and highlights exactly what makes Playwork unique and very different from other roles working with children. The course also shows how a Playworker, by following the Playwork Principles, can create profoundly important play opportunities for children. The course then explores the role of the playworker and what qualifications and experience are needed to pursue this career. The course also discusses different types of playwork setting and career opportunities available to anyone wanting to embark on this vital career.

· What is Play? – the profound benefits of Play

· What is Playwork and why is it different from other disciplines?

· What is a Playworker and what do they do?

· What are the Playwork Principles and what they mean in practice?

· Why do we need Playworkers more than ever?

· What opportunities are there for Playworkers?

· What do I need to be a Playworker?

The course is taught by Ben Kingston-Hughes who has over 35 years experience as a Playworker and has managed national award winning Playwork projects across the UK.

Trainer:

Ben Kingston-Hughes, Inspired Children.

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