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SPRITO draws up new strategy

Baroness Blackstone, Minister of State for the Arts, launched 'Quality Training, Quality Play', the new National Strategy for Playwork Education, Training and Qualifications 2002-2005 last month (for full story see News, page 6, Nursery World 27 June 2002). She said: 'It is important that people are well prepared for playwork so that they can give children the best experience. Playwork should not just be an adjunct to something else. That is why the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have funded the development of the new strategy.' SPRITO, the government-funded training organisation for playwork, drew up the strategy after consultation with the sector. Chief executive Stephen Studd said: 'The vision of the strategy is three-fold. First, to raise awareness of play and the key contribution it makes to development - it underpins community, families and our future. Second, to show the important role of playworkers and their skill in engagement and facilitiation. And third, that good training underpins that.'

SPRITO, the government-funded training organisation for playwork, drew up the strategy after consultation with the sector. Chief executive Stephen Studd said: 'The vision of the strategy is three-fold. First, to raise awareness of play and the key contribution it makes to development - it underpins community, families and our future. Second, to show the important role of playworkers and their skill in engagement and facilitiation. And third, that good training underpins that.'

Copies of 'Quality Training, Quality Play' can be obtained from SPRITO at 0207 388 7755 ext 207.

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