10 February 2005
Politicians should be more responsive to the views of
young people, children's charity Barnardo's said last month. The charity has
spoken to 130 young people aged between six and 22...
10 February 2005
SkillsActive and The Children's Play Council have
welcomed conciliatory moves by the Government to heal the rift over Lottery
funding for play. Play campaigners warned that hundreds of play projects...
10 February 2005
(Photograph) - Children, staff and parents at The
Trojans Scheme have a year of celebrations ahead to mark its tenth anniversary.
The charity running out-of-school services in south London launched...
10 February 2005
Newly announced level 3 and level 4 standards in
playwork are an important milestone for those working with children out of
school - for the first time incorporating units shared...
10 February 2005
What do you do when a parent says they cannot pay the
fees? Jackie Nunns offers guidelines to deal with this sensitive issue and make
sure your club doesn't go...
10 February 2005
Media coverage of wars and disasters means playleaders
will need to respond to children's anxiety and their questions, explains Andrea
Clifford-Poston One of the biggest differences between our lives and...
10 February 2005
Observe three children digging in the sand and you will
see three different approaches. Philip Waters looks at how playworkers can
respond to a child's playful needs Imagine three children...
10 February 2005
Light up cold, glooomy winter evenings with these
dazzling after-dark club activities and crafts, says Miranda Walker. Just one
torch will get you started on the first game... It may...
10 February 2005
Teamwork is the order of the day as you introduce the
children to these fun ball games that offer great opportunities for letting off
steam, says Lynne Garner What ball...
10 February 2005
Needing an after-school club for her autistic daughter,
Jane Hook started one herself. Jackie Cosh finds out how this thriving club now
caters for all disabilities Ten years ago when...