Master the art of child playwork and unleash your potential with this course.

We're offering you an Introduction to Child Playwork Course for just £9 saving you 64% off Academy for Health & Fitness' price of £25.

Step Into a Rewarding Career with the Child Playwork Online Course

Transform your understanding of children's play with this comprehensive online course. Whether you're starting out or looking to build on existing skills, this flexible programme equips you to create safe, inclusive, and enriching play environments. Earn a Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate on completion and showcase your new expertise.

What You'll Learn

• Theories & Principles: Grasp the foundations of playwork and its impact on child development.
• Practical Application: Learn how to design inclusive play spaces and implement best practices.
• Safeguarding & Legislation: Understand legal frameworks and safeguarding responsibilities in childcare.
• Diverse Contexts: Explore health, social, economic, and developmental benefits of playwork.

Course Modules

• Module 01: Introduction to Child Playwork
• Module 02: Playwork Theory, Principles and Practices
• Module 03: The Educational and Learning Benefits of Playwork
• Module 04: Play and Playwork in a Health and Well-Being Context
• Module 05: The Economic and Social Benefits of Playwork
• Module 06: The Developmental Benefits of Playwork
• Module 07: The Negative Results of Play Deprivation
• Module 08: Inclusive Play and Play Environment
• Module 09: Designing Play Spaces
• Module 10: The Administrative Context of a Playwork Provision
• Module 11: Legislation for Safeguarding Children and Child Playwork
• Module 12: Reflective Playwork Practice

Tangible Outcomes & Practical Tools

• Lifelong Skills: Build confidence in designing inclusive play spaces for children.
• Learner-Focused Flexibility: Study at your own pace with lifetime access to all materials.
• Awarded Certificate: Receive a Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate to boost your CV or professional profile.

Usage & Integration

This course is ideal if you want to launch or advance a career in childcare, education, or community work. It’s also perfect for parents or volunteers keen to foster positive play experiences. Apply your learning in nurseries, schools, after-school clubs, or community settings—and stand out with recognised credentials.

Specifications

• No prior experience required; open to all learners aged 16+.
• Learners can access the course on any device at any time.
• Learners who pass each exam (over 60%) are eligible for certification options.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Is this course accredited?
  The course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. You will receive an endorsed certificate upon successful completion.
• How long do I have access to the course?
  You get lifetime access—study whenever suits you best!
• Do I need any previous qualifications?
  No prior qualifications are needed; the course is suitable for beginners as well as those with experience in childcare or education.