New Playwork: Play and Care for Children 4-16

Description

From creating play spaces to child development, every key area of modern playwork is covered to help you support children's play in the 21st century. The authors' holistic approach, discussing both theory and practice, makes this the most comprehensive guide available for both students and playwork professionals. Packed with case studies, activities, illustrations and great new photographs, New Playwork contains a wealth of ideas for successful playwork and is an invaluable reference for this rapidly developing profession.

Foreword. Preface and acknowledgements. About the book. Playwork N/SVQs: quick reference guide. PART ONE: The Playwork Framework. 1. Playwork, children's play and child development. 2. Playwork principles and the role of the playworker. 3. Playwork settings, policy and legislation. PART TWO: Playwork in Practice. 4. Creating play spaces. 5. Opportunities for play. 6. Relationships with children and parents. 7. Behaviour in the play setting. 8. Including everyone. 9. Developing reflective practice. 10. Teamwork. 11. Child protection. 12. Health, safety and well-being. 13. Playwork paperwork. 14. Playwork and the wider community. Glossary. Appendix: Useful contacts. Index.