Bubble Magic
This is a memorable story of connecting a mother`s love through the uniqueness of play and the nature of playwork…
Read More5 Benefits of Outdoor Play
Outdoor play can be great fun, it allows children to explore their environment at full throttle. When you’re outside you…
Read MoreAfter School Clubs: 5 things you didn’t know
After school clubs are often overlooked and misunderstood. Many schools and families view them as a convenient necessity or as…
Read MorePlaywork and Pars: My Training
Tom Nethercott here, Deputy Playleader at Girton talking about my recent experience of the PARS course and how it has…
Read MoreStinging Nettle Soup
During forest school today we looked at the most hated plant in your garden, the stinging nettle. When asked why…
Read MoreHow Does a Playworker Advocate for Play?
The number of 5 -19 year olds being diagnosed with one or more mental health condition was recorded as 1…
Read MoreSummer Holiday Play Experiences Bingo + Summer Play-scheme
35 things to do outdoors this Summer: How many can you do? Smartkidz Summer Holiday Experiences Bingo With technology and…
Read MoreEaster Holiday- A time to reflect
The two weeks of Easter have seen changes in weather, from cold days to the first definite signs of summer.…
Read MoreWhat are the Playwork Principles and Play Types?
The Playwork Principles These principles describe what is unique about play and playwork, and provide the playwork perspective for working…
Read MoreOur Visit to Gulliver’s World of Adventure
On Tuesday 9th April, each of our Smartkidz settings boarded the coach for a day at Gulliver’s world of adventure.…
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