Playwork
Does play always have to be fun?
This question was asked to me and it gave me food for thought, is play always fun? When we think…
Read More16 Play Types: What is Communication Play?
Communication Play is one of the 16 play types considered essential for child development. It was first defined by well-known…
Read MoreHow does Forest School Promote Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence?
At Smartkidz, we use parts of the Forest School approach to inform our practice, especially when it comes to our…
Read MoreWhat is the Play Cycle?
The Play Cycle is a theoretical model of play. Made up of different stages, it is a valuable tool to…
Read More16 Play Types: What is Deep Play?
Deep Play is one of the 16 play types considered to be essential for child development. It was first defined…
Read MoreWhat is a Play Leader at Smartkidz Play and Learn?
Working with children is well known as one of the most rewarding, challenging and multi-faceted jobs there is. Whether you…
Read MorePARS 4 Parents- The World of Playwork Practice
On Monday 8th July 2019 Dr Shelly Newstead, the founder of PARS Playwork, Common Threads and the International Journal of…
Read MorePlay Opportunities you can Provide at Home
At Smartkidz Play and Learn, our staff are trained in PARS Playwork practice. Their role is to protect and facilitate…
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 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…
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