Nursery World - On the up (1)

In the third part of our training series Danielle Powell explores the various routes open to practitioners who want to achieve a level 3 qualification in playwork Ray is the manager of an out-of-school club. Both Ray and his staff are passionate about supporting children's natural play.

Ray is the manager of an out-of-school club. Both Ray and his staff are passionate about supporting children's natural play.

Ray is aware that he needs to upskill his staff in order to ensure that his club maintains the highest possible standards of quality play. This will also ensure the play environment meets the Ofsted requirements under the official daycare standards.

In order for Ray's workers to achieve a level 3 qualification they must be working in a play setting where their primary focus and responsibilities are to create and resource play spaces that support a child's right and need to play. They must also have responsibility for other staff, policies and procedures, including child protection and health and safety.

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