Nursery World - Training strategy set for playwork

Closer working between the early years, playwork and youthwork sectors, including looking at the 'pedagogic' approach to working with children from Scandinavian countries, is one of eight stated goals in a new National Strategy for Playwork Education and Training for 2002 to 2005. The strategy, 'Quality Training, Quality Play', was launched last week by SPRITO, the Government-funded training organisation for sport, recreation and allied occupations, after a consultation exercise involving 400 people and organisations.

The strategy, 'Quality Training, Quality Play', was launched last week by SPRITO, the Government-funded training organisation for sport, recreation and allied occupations, after a consultation exercise involving 400 people and organisations.

With an estimated 60,000 new workers coming into the sector, the strategy proposes a major expansion of training to be delivered through SPRITO's nine regional centres. Some of its specific aims include:

* National Occupational Standards for playwork qualifications, so they can be introduced at Level 4. There are currently no qualifications at this level.

* A transitional module of playwork training accessible to workers from other sectors.

* Formal recognition of prior learning and experience.

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